Make a Kite and Fly a Kite on the Beach - Fernandina, Florida
August 28, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Amelia - Fernandina, Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Featured, Florida, Kids, Sports Event
| August 30, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am |
Free Kite Workshop at Fort Clinch, Fernandina/Amelia this weekend on August 30th at 10 am. Create a kite and practice your flying skills on the beach. The program will begin with a short introduction to the history and basics of kite flying.This could be a great day out for the whole family.
Event is FREE with park admission.
Call to sign up as participation is limited – (904) 277-7274
photo credit: ronnie44052
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The Make Music Jazz Series - Myrtle Beach, SC
August 18, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Music, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| August 21, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Free live music directly across from Giada’s Cafe and Restaurant, located in St. James Square, one block south of 38th Ave and Grissom Parkway. Limited seating. Lawn chairs and picnics welcome.
Giada’s Cafe and Restaurant in St. James Square. Call 843-692-9662 x28
Beach Music Festival - Jekyll Island, Georgia
August 15, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Festivals, Golden Isles, Music
There is no better way to celebrate summer than with a party on the beach. There’s big party is coming to the beach on Jekyll island this weekend. Wear your best Hawaiian shirt or tiny winy polka dot bikini and head out for a FREE Beach Blast Concert on Saturday August 16th from noon to 6:00 PM.
The event takes place on the beach, behind the Beach deck, so bring plenty of sun screen!
Rick Godfrey Band, Second Chance and the Swinging Medallions are performing. Click here to read our previous post about the Beach Music Festival on Jekyll Island
For more information call 1-877-4-JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com
Swing Away at 2008 Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament - Jekyll Island, GA
August 7, 2008 by etalentino
Filed under Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Golden Isles, Golf
| August 15, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 am |
On Friday, August 15th, participants can play in the 2008 Beach Music Festival Annual Golf tournament. As an extra bonus, all participants receive two tickets to Friday night’s Swingin Medallions concert with many prizes available for the winning players. Tee times begin at 9:00am until 11:00am at the Indian Mounds golf course. Registration is $80 per player with lunch provided by Morgan’s Grill.
Don’t miss out on all the fun at the Friday night shag contest, hosted by the Golden Isles Shag Club, and the FREE beach concert Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The 25th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.
For tee times call 912-635-2368 or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.
Labor Day Weekend Celebration - Myrtle Beach, SC
August 5, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| August 29, 2008 10:00 am | to | September 1, 2008 11:00 pm |
End your summer with a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday night, concert in Celebrity Square, street entertainers, mascot appearances, and more!
This is a “Kid Friendly” Event
Location: 1325 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach
Please call 843-444-3200 or visit www.broadwayatthebeach.com for more information.
Herpetology 101: Reptiles & Amphibians - Jekyll Island, GA
August 4, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Kids, Nature, Tours
| August 8, 2008 |
Nature Detectives is our fun-tastic summer program for 4 to 9 year olds and adults at Tideland Nature Center on Jekyll Island. Children are introduced to basic science concepts with animals, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, songs and nature walks. Children are encouraged to become nature detectives - to observe, smell, feel, and listen to the natural environment in an effort to understand it. More importantly, they learn why they should respect nature and the simple steps they can take to preserve it. Classes meet for 1 hour each week.
2008 Georgia State H.O.G. Rally - Tybee Island, Georgia
August 4, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Savannah
| September 11, 2008 | to | September 13, 2008 |
Tybee Island welcomes the 2008 Georgia State H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) Rally on September 11th through 13th. The event includes self guided tours, seminars, bike show and picnic, bike/team/and individual games, and more. Enjoy three days of riding and beautiful beaches on the scenic Georgia coast.
September 11th to 13th, 2008
Admission: $25
www.gastatehogrally.com or call 1-888-GA-HOGSS for more information.
Free Music on the Beach - St. Augustine, Florida
August 1, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Music, St Augustine
| August 6, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| August 13, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| August 20, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
| August 27, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Enjly live music on the beach all Summer long. Music by the Sea offers a variety of music styles such as jazz, reggae, rock, contemporary, swing, soul, motown and more.
- Aug 6th: Jan Crawford & Gold Members, Soul & Motown
- Aug 13th: Murphy Murphy, R/R Country
- Aug 20th: ET Swing Band, Swing/Jazz
- Aug 27th: Eliz. Roth Band, RR
For information please call (904)347-8007 or click here visit the website for more information.
Remember to Top Off Summer with Beach, Boogie & BBQ - Myrtle Beach, SC
July 26, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Festivals, Food, Music, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| August 29, 2008 | to | August 30, 2008 |
Come to Myrtle Beach for Labor day Weekend and visit the Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival a grand finale for the summer of 2008. Enjoy live bands, hot celebrities, Kids Zone rides and activities, boat rides on the lake, Wheels at the Beach classic car show, arts and crafts, food concessions, 2008 Ford Focus car giveaway, IFOCE Eating Competition, a new 5K Run/Walk and a sanctioned S.C. barbecue competition. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and head to Grand Park across from The Market Common August 29-30 for this free event!
ABC News Good Morning America on Jekyll Island
July 24, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Beaches, Georgia, Golden Isles, News
ABC News Good Morning America was on Jekyll Island this week filming a travel segment called Weekend Window. It is about a 4 minute segment that highlights a special travel destination. They just recently began to cover areas that were submitted by viewers, and a viewer wrote in and suggested Jekyll Island!
The segment will appear this Sunday, July 27. You will need to check with your t.v. listing for the ABC affiliate channel and time, for the Savannah affiliate ABC WCJC 22, the show will air from 8 am - 9 am.
