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For an usual event, come to Tom Triplett Community Park in Savannah for the first ever Dragon Boat Race.
Two authentic Chinese dragon boats will be used, which are exquisitely hand painted, and have a large dragon’s head with a wild mane and fierce open jaws.
The dragon boat races are a team event with a variety of groups competing for the best time.
For more information visit the Dragon Boat Race website or call 912-644-6414
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.
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This 2nd annual festival features kayak rentals, a nature photography class, birding walk, archery, nature games, food and craft vendors, live music and more. the Experience Coastal Georgia Festival takes place in Crooked River State Park on Saturday, Sep 13, 2008 from 9 AM – 6 PM
Live Animal Programs 10, 12 & 2pm $3 parking. 912-882-8531.
Sep 13, 2008 at Crooked River State Park, St Marys
“The mission of the GrayÃs Reef Ocean Film Festival is to educate, inspire and enlighten coastal Georgia residents about the world’s oceans and the issues facing them. We use films to explore the beauty of the sea, the complexity of the marine ecosystem, the creatures that inhabit it, our maritime heritage and humankindÃs relationship with the oceans and the environment in a positive, healthy, family-oriented format.”
Four Days, 50 Films
September 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2008
For more information visit Gray’s Reef website