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Things to do in Georgia – October 2010

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When it’s October, fall festival season is in full swing and this is the month before the holidays take over. It’s time for Oktober Festivals, football and to top it off with Halloween.

Pirate Fest, Tybee Island, GA

Oktoberfest on the River – Savannah, GA

October 1 – 3, 2010
Savannah has a wonderful Oktoberfest on Riverstreet. This festival has everything you expect from beer garden, to Oompah band and Wienerdog race. Visit our special events page for Oktoberfest on the River

Tybee Island Pirate Fest -Tybee Island, GA

October 8 – 9, 2010
Quickly change from lederhosen to peg leg and eye patch because as soon as the Oompah band stops playing, the pirates take over the whole island of Tybee. It’s time for the popular Pirate Fest on October 8 – 9, 2010. Check out our special events page for Tybee Island Pirate Fest.

Georgia Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival – Jekyll Island, GA

October 7 – 10, 2010
In October Georgia is hosting the greatest diversity of bird species. Jekyll Island celebrates with a special festival where you can learn more about our birds and nature. Check out the special page for Georgia Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival on Jekyll Island, GA

The Great Ogechee Seafood Festival – Richmond Hill, GA

October 15-17, 2010
There’s another seafood festival in Georgia in October. This time, head to Richmond Hill outside Savannah for lots of fun for the whole family. Find out more here – The Great Ogechee Seafood Festival.

Shalom Y'All Jewish Food Festival

Tybee Island Festival of the Arts

October 16 – 17, 2010
Tybee Island goes straight from pirates to the arts, and why not. This is a great arts festival with lots of artists from the region. Read more on our page for Tybee Island Festival of the Arts

Shalom Y’all – Jewish Food Festival – Savannah, GA

October 31, 2010
There is another food festival in Georgia this month. This festival takes place in Forsyth Park. Come explore Jewish food. Find out more on our special page for Shalom Y’all – Jewish Food Festival – Savannah

Savannah Film Festival

October 31 – November 6, 2010
This festival is getting bigger and bigger every year. The festival kicks off at the end of October, check out our special events page for Savannah Film Festival.

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Shrimp Festivals Fall 2010 – Coastal Companion Podcast

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In this episode Joe talks about one of his favorite things – food. Here on the coast seafood is popular, and most people enjoy shrimp.  Maybe that’s why we have a lot of shrimp festivals in our area.

Here is the list of events mentioned in the show:

Rock Shrimp Festival, St Marys, GA

Shrimp & Grits Festival, Jekyll Island, GA

Seafood, Jazz & Brew Fest, Hilton Head Island, SC

Little River Shrimp & Jazz Festival, SC

Bluffton Art & Seafood Festival, SC

Beaufort Shrimp Festival, SC

Things to do in South Carolina – September 2010

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Another Labor Day weekend has passed, but September has a lot more to offer in South Carolina. It’s a great time of year to spend time outdoors, to visit festivals or hang out with friends. This is also the month when the big arts event of the year kicks off in Charleston, yes, it’s time for the MOJA Arts festival.

Charleston Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week in Charleston takes place September 8-19, 2010, so it’s actually a little bit more than just your regular restaurant week event. Charleston has become a culinary mecca, so make sure to take advantage of the fixed price special during this event. Go here to read more about Charleston Restaurant week

Seafood, Jazz & Brew – Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island has combined three of our favorite things – seafood, jazz and brew – into one extraordinary event. This event takes place on September 13 – 18, 2010. Get more details on our special events page for Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival.

Scottish Game & Highland Gathering
Come to Charleston to celebrate Scottish heritage and culture in this annual festival taking place on September 19, 2010. The festival offers everything from heavy athletics, to food and dancing.
Click here to read more about the Scottish Festival in Charleston.

Shaggin’ on the Cooper
Lowcountry radio personality Jim Bowers will keep your feet moving with the hottest oldies and beach music around on September 17, 2010.

Irish Italian Festival
North Myrtle Beach has created an unusual combination with this festival, but despite that this is a popular event drawing a crowd. This year the festival takes place on September 25, 2010.

Museum Mile Weekend
On September 25 – 26, 2010, you can get a special deal during the Museum Mile Weekend. You can purchase a special pass for this weekend which allows you to visit as many of the participating museums your feet can handle. Read all about how it works here – Museum Mile Weekend.
If you are two people and can only handle one museum visit, you can get free admission through the Smithsonian Museum Day to a few museums. Just check out the list of participating venues here.

Free Admission to National Parks
You guessed it. The free day is of course also on September 25, 2010.  So unless, you can fly like superman between venues, it looks like you will have to choose between a Museum Day or a National Park Day.  Here is the link to the Free Admission to National Parks for more info.

Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival
Thbis popular annual arts & crafts festival returns to Huntington Beach State Park on September 24 – 26, 2010 near Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Here some of the best artisans around gather for a festival in a beautiful setting.

Read more about the festival on our special events page for the arts & crafts festival.

MOJA Arts Festival – Charleston, SC
This month the big arts festival in Charleston begins. MOJA Arts Festival takes place September 23 – October 3, 2010.

Get your tickets now and check out the program.

Read more about South Carolina:

Fall Festivals and Events in South Carolina

Jazz Festivals on the Coast

Taste of Charleston

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