Pétanque Amelia Island Open: November 13 to 15, 2026

The Pétanque Amelia Island Open returns to Fernandina Beach November 13 through 15, 2026 after a year off. It is the largest pétanque tournament in America, drawing close to 400 players.

  • When: November 13 to 15, 2026
  • Where: Downtown Fernandina Beach waterfront
  • Cost: Free to watch, entry fee to compete

What is pétanque

The French cousin of bocce. Players toss steel balls at a small wooden target ball on packed dirt courts, and the strategy runs deeper than it looks from the sidewalk. The tournament was founded by Philippe Boets of Pétanque America, and the waterfront courts turn downtown Fernandina into a little slice of Provence for a weekend.

Before you go

Spectating is free and the atmosphere is relaxed. Centre Street restaurants sit a block away, which makes this the lowest-effort spectator sport on the calendar.

Details at ameliaisland.com

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