Colonial Faire and Muster at Wormsloe Plantation, Georgia
This is one of the great living history events on the coast of Georgia that returns every year. On Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., it’s time again for the annual Georgia Days Colonial Faire and Muster. Here you can take a giant step back into history on the [...]
Jekyll Island’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Jekyll Island’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival takes place on November 28 4:30pm – 7:30pm, Jekyll Island, Georgia with lots of activities for the whole family.
The event takes place in the Jekyll Island Historic District.Bring the entire family for fun, live entertainment, and holiday cheer!
The festival itself is free, but some activities charge a fee. The [...]
Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Fiber and Wood Exhibit
Color, textures, elegance and creative essence will be on display from an exceptional group of Fiber and Wood Artists in the Gallery of Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll Island’s Historic District. Opening day of the exhibit will be November 2nd continuing thru November 29th. The Jekyll Island Arts Association sponsoring this exhibit will hold the artists’ [...]
Coastal Georgia Birding Festival Jekyll Island 2009
Georgia’s coast has thousands of feeding birds and butterflies and other unique coastal wildlife. Now you can learn more and experience nature together with outdoors enthusiasts at Georgia’s Colonial Coast
Birding & Nature Festival held on Jekyll Island, October 8 – 12, 2009.
The annual festival offers a variety of entertainment and educational activities.
This year’s keynote [...]
The Beauty of Nature at Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island
Painter, Jo Elliott and bird sculptor Chuck Robertson are inspired by nature and devoted to capture its beauty. These talented artists will be showcasing their inspired works in an upcoming exhibit sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association in the Gallery of Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll Island’s Historic District.
Coastal Georgia Is Inspiration
Painter, Jo Elliott has [...]
CoastFest 2009 – Brunswick, Georgia
CoastFest is a family-oriented environmental festival where participants learn about Georgia’s coastal resources and have some fun at the same time. CoastFest 2009 takes place on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in Brunswick, GA. Admission is free, so it’s perfect for the family!
Each year more than 7,000 visitors come [...]
Free Admission on Museum Day
On Saturday September 26th, 2009, many museums will participate in the Smithsonian Free Museum Day.
The Smithsonian is free every day, and in the spirit of sharing history with everyone the Smithsonian magazine has again organized its free museum day around the nation.
To get your free admission, go to the event website, and fill [...]
September in Coastal Georgia
What’s happening in September in coastal Georgia for the rest of the month? We came up with the following list.
Lucas Theatre Open House
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Stop by the Lucas Theatre during the annual open house on Saturday, September 12th, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Take a self-guided tour, enjoy some popcorn, view historical [...]
Jekyll Island’s Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
The Shrimp & Grits Festival is about combining two Southern favorites foods – shrimp and grits. The festival weekend is a wild mix of events, from cooking demonstrations, to shrimp eating contest, entertainment, Frisbee dogs, three races and much more.
The shrimp & Grits Festival takes place on Jekyll Island, Georgia, September 18 – [...]
Labor Day Weekend in Coastal Georgia
Labor Day Weekend in Coastal Georgia
Many of us like to take spend extra time with friends and family for Labor Day Weekend. Here on the coast, it’s usually a great time to celebrate the end of summer and spend some time on the beach. We’re just hoping that the weather will cooperate; we’ve had [...]
Sea Turtle Walks at Edisto Beach
Edisto Park is located in one of the most beautiful areas on the South Carolina coast. If you’re in the Charleston area – you should try to drive out for a visit.
You probably already know that the loggerhead turtle is an endangered sea turtle that comes to our beaches in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida [...]
Free Weekend at National Parks on the Coast
Visit one of our national parks on Saturday July 17th or Sunday July 18th without paying admission. The National Park Service offers a couple of free weekends every year, and one of those weekends is coming up in July.
It’s the perfect opportunity to take family and friends out to a state park for a visit. [...]
Living History Event at Horton House – Jekyll Island, GA
On Saturday July 11th, colonial history comes alive at the Horton House on Jekyll Island. At this historic site you’ll be able to hear re-enactors tell the story of the 1742 Spanish attack on Horton House following the Battle of Bloody Marsh.
You can also sample Major William Horton’s ginger ‘ale’ or root ‘beer’ in honor [...]
Fourth of July in Georgia
Fantastic Fourth of July on River Street, Savannah, GA
In Savannah, the celebration takes place on River Street in the downtown district.
Celebrate the Fourth of July in River Street style in Savannah, Georgia. The party starts at 5 p.m. on the plaza with live entertainment, ice cream eating contests and more.
Fireworks will begin around 9:20 p.m.
Call [...]
Going to the Ritz in Downtown Brunswick, GA
The Ritz Theater in downtown Brunswick used to be the place to go for movies. The Ritz remained on top for more than 50 years, from the earliest days of silent film up to the 70’s. This is one of those wonderful old theaters reminding you of Hollywood hay days with deep red velvet, gold [...]
Easter Egg Stroll on Jekyll Island, Georgia
The Jekyll Island Authority and several Jekyll Island volunteer citizens have teamed up to coordinate the first annual Easter Egg Stroll on Saturday April 11th. The Stroll is a laid back alternative to the Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Festival previously held. It is geared toward young children ages 6 and under. All eggs will [...]
High Tide Ultimate for Spring Break – Golden Isles, Georgia
During spring break you’ll be able to see flying objects on Jekyll Island, but these object can easily be identified. Jekyll Island will receive 160 teams and 2500 students competing in High Tide Ultimate.
In the beginning this sport was called Ultimate Frisbee, but has now been renamed Ultimate. High Tide Ultimate is the south’s [...]
China on My Mind – Jekyll Island, GA
China on My Mind: Inspired by Travels Exhibit of Painting and Pottery
Presented by Jekyll Island Arts Association
The powerful visual inspirations from trips abroad have given us China on My Mind: Inspired by Travels, a collection of new work by two Jekyll Island Arts Association members, painter Linda Wunder and potter Nan Phillips. Wunder’s works of [...]
Bluegrass Festival on Jekyll Island, Georgia
Three days of bluegrass music to ring in the new year! Featuring The Larry Stephenson Band, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Cherryholmes, The Bluegrass Brothers, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boy and many more! Visit the website or call for tickets.
For more information contact Adams and Anderson LLC / 706-864-7203
A Golden Isles Christmas – Brunswick, GA
A Golden Isles Christmas is a holiday Concert featuring Nathaniel Roper and Glynn Academy Concert Choir; works by Bach and others. Coastal Symphony of Georgia is organizing this Christmas concert taking place on December 15, 2008 at 8pm at the Glynn Academy Auditorium – Monck & Norwich Street – Brunwick, Georgia
Admission: $25 adult, $5 [...]
24th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes – St Simons Island, Georgia
Tour five elegant St. Simons homes decorated for holidays plus Island Design & Architectural Center. Tours leave from Gascoigne Bluff, 10am-5pm. Holiday bake sale and Christmas market and Hamilton Plantation tabby slave cabins open at Gascoigne Bluff, 10am-4pm. This Christmas tour of homes is arranged by Cassina Garden Club on St Simons Island, Georgia.
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