Jekyll Island is transformed into Holiday Island with month long festivities and glittering Christmas lights. The festivities begin with The Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 24th). Other activities include Bingo with Santa, Storytelling, Tours, etc. To find out more, visit the special holiday website for Holiday Island or Call the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 877-4-JEKYLL
Archives for November 2007
Holiday Island Golf Tournament – Jekyll Island, Georgia
Celebrate the season on par. Set your own tee time, and play at your own pace in the First Annual Holiday Island Golf Tournament. Turn in your scorecard at the end to see if you have the best score of the day. Winners announced at the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival that evening. For more information, call the Jekyll Island Pro Shop. 912-635-2368.
Holiday Island Jingle Bell Bicycle Ride – Jekyll Island, GA
Join us for a family fun ride. Decorate yourselves and your bicycles and come ride the one-mile course (departing at 4:15 p.m.) or the 18-mile course (departing at 3:30 p.m.) Both rides depart from the Jekyll Island Bike Barn and end at the Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Please bring your own bicycles as only a limited number of bicycles will be available for rent. Helmets are required for ages 16 and under. Advanced registration is requested. Ride managed by bicycle SAVANNAH,LLC. 1-877-4JEKYLL. Free.
Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival – Georgia
Come see Fred McKinnon & the Worship Under the Stars Band at the Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival in the Jekyll Island Historic District on the San Souci Lawn. Join us for an unforgettable evening of snow, food and entertainment to open our Holiday Island events. McKendree Augustas will be opening for Fred McKinnon & the Worship Under the Stars at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until Santa and Mrs. Claus light the Jekyll Island Christmas Tree.
Call 1-877-4JEKYLL or 912-635-3636 or visit the website
Fernandina Farmers Market – Fernandina Beach, Florida
The Market features farm fresh produce, pickled seasonal vegetables, freshly baked breads and pastries, jellies, relishes and marinades, desserts as well as a wide selection of plants including orchids and other tropicals, succulents, herbs and garden flower and shrubs.
Saturday, 9am – 1pm at the corner of Centre Street & 7th Street North in downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach. There is plenty of parking available.
www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com or (904) 491-4872