Fall has once again come to St. Marys and with that the celebration of the harvest season with the annual “Hay Days†event. Hay Days kicks off October 13th and continue through November 3rd. The quaint downtown district of St. Marys will be transformed into a beautiful fall display. Storefronts and historic homes emblazoned with pumpkins, scarecrows, hay bales and flowering potted mums will enhance the harvest season scene.
Hay Days – St. Marys, GA
The annual fall tradition The Hay Days in St. Marys begins on October 13th in downtown. Scarecrows will be displayed in the downtown area during Hay Days, October 13 – November 3, 2007
Build-A-Scarecrow
Oct 13, 10 AM – Orange Hall
You can even come out and build your own scarecrow to take home or put on display downtown! Bring out your whole gang for some creative fall fun. When you register, you will receive a “Scarecrow Kit†for $20 (in advance $25 at door, if available) that will contain everything you need to build your own.
Registration is encouraged – this activity is limited to the first 50 participants. Call 912-882-8111 to register.
Scarecrow Stroll
Tuesday Oct 16, 5 PM – 7 PM
Come out and see the downtown transformed with the magic of fall colors with pumpkins, scarecrows, hay bales and mums. Enjoy “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown†at our first Screens on the Green at Orange Hall. Costumes encouraged! Call 912-882-8111 for more information.
First Fine Arts Show – St. Marys, GA
This event sponsored by Arts Camden will begin at 12 noon until 7 PM with a reception from 5 – 7 PM on Friday and 9 – 6 PM on Saturday. The purpose of this show is to feature all artists of Camden County by displaying an array of their work. For more information call 912-882-4410.
First Fine Arts Show Friday, October 5th & Saturday, October 6th – 124 Osborne St. (Formerly The Breezy Clothesline)
Rock Shrimp Festival – St. Marys, GA
This event is hosted by the Kiwanis Club and will include the famous rock shrimp dinners, races, a parade, arts and crafts and more. For more information call 912-576-5110.
Kayak Fishing Trip – St Marys, Georgia
Kayak to a nearby sandbar at low tide to fish for trout, reds, flounder and whiting. Catch and release only. Poles and bait will be provided. Participants older than 16 must have a valid Georgia fishing license (available at the park office). Reservations are required and space is limited. Fee plus $3 parking. 912-882-5256.
Saturday, October 20; 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Crooked River State Park – St. Mary’s