On February 9, Jupiter turned 100 years old, and the town is celebrating its centennial all year long. More than 100 free events are in the works throughout 2025 to mark this milestone, and everyone is invited to the party!
The town was officially incorporated in 1925, but Jupiter’s history dates much farther back than that. According to Shawn Reed, director of community relations for the Town of Jupiter, there is evidence of indigenous people inhabiting the area more than 4,000 years ago. When the Spanish arrived in the sixteenth century, they found Jobe natives living along the banks of the river, which they dubbed “Rio Jobe.” Later, the English took “Jobe” and decided to call the area “Jupiter,” another name for the mythological god Jove (“Hobe Sound” also derived from “Jobe”).
“Jupiter later became an agriculture hub where pineapples, citrus, and ferns were grown and has evolved throughout its history and is now known as a hub for bioscience research,” says Reed. “It has grown from a quaint fishing village into a vibrant community that has maintained its small-town feel.”
This month, help the town celebrate March 15 at the Hay Jupiter! Country Fest at Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk. The party will feature live music by The Samantha Russell Band and Whisky Six, plus line dancing, a mechanical bull, axe throwing, food and beverages, and more. To keep up with the centennial celebration schedule throughout the year, visit jupiter.fl.us/centennial.
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