As part of the Southern Circuit Film Series, Ripe for Change is screened in Brunswick on Friday Sept 26th at 7 pm. This documentary explores the intersection of food and politics over the last 30 years, highlighting debates over agriculture and sustainability that have profound economic and environmental implications for all of America.
$5 per person per screening; Individual tickets available at box office beginning 6 pm night of show
Full Series Pass (all 6 shows) $20; Click here to buy series passes online. Current GIAHA Members get in FREE to all Southern Circuit screenings.
Shrimp and Grits Festival on Jekyll Island
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival is the only festival dedicated to celebrating two southern favorites – Shrimp and Grits! There will be plenty of good food and lots of fun for the whole family from cooking competitions to live music, arts and crafts, and Family Fun Zone.
In addition, take your family on a shrimping excursion or explore a real shrimp boat.
If you love seafood this is your chance to taste delicious shrimp and seafood dishes brought to you by several local restaurants. All shrimp served will be FRESH Wild Georgia Shrimp.
Set amid Jekyll Island’s picturesque historic district, the Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival will open on Friday, Sept. 19, at 5:00 p.m. It will be open during the remainder of the weekend, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ at Charleston Maritime Center
Put on your dancing shoes and bring the family to the 3rd Annual Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ Festival. Festival goers will delight in fresh served local shrimp dishes while listening to the classic beach music sounds of the Original TAMS… There will also be a jump castle, critters from the SC Aquarium, face painting from Merry Making Face and Body Paint and rides on The Thriller speed boat. You can also park in Mt. Pleasant and catch a discounted ride from the Charleston Water Taxi www.charlestonwatertaxi.com.
Shrimpin’ & Shaggin’ has become a new lowcountry tradition that promises to bring out all that is good about our area. Proceeds from the event go to the SC Shrimpers Association, National Association of Caterers Scholarships for local culinary students and members and this year a portion of proceeds will also go to the Spirit of South Carolina.
Schedule
11:00 DJ Jim Bowers playing all the hits
1:00 Shrimp Dish Contest
1:30 The TAMS take the stage
2:30 Dance Contest
3:00 The TAMS
Food, Wine, Miller Chill , FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka will be available for purchase all day.
Advance tickets available at area BI-LO stores
Advance $9, $10 at the door and children under 10 are free
For more information visit www.shrimpin.info
Tour at St Augustine Lighthouse for Sunset and Moonrise
Be a guest of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and enjoy viewing the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine! This special event includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, atop the tower and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station.
Hours: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $25 for non museum members, $20 for museum members
Call 904.829.0745 or visit the website for more information.
Daniel Island’s Annual Fall Festival
Fun and Philanthropy Come Together at Daniel Island’s Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 11, 2008
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Daniel Island community will showcase its civic pride and philanthropic spirit on Saturday, October 11 at its annual Park Day Festival. Now in its eighth year, this “day of giving†has become a fall tradition not to miss! Live musical performances, arts and crafts, sailing, garden clinics, an oyster roast, educational wildlife exhibitions, dog activities and more are among the activities that will take place along the banks of the Wando River. Returning again this year is the Charity Challenge, a competitive event that gives area businesses an excellent opportunity to show off their philanthropic spirit and team building skills in an exciting and entertaining field game competition. Park Day is a day of outdoor family fun that visitors of all ages can enjoy!