Mardi Gras festivals on the coast of Georgia
Mardi Gras is known for fun and festivities. Mardi Gras traditionally takes place before the fasting season of Lent, its origins go all the way back to the ancient Rome. Many cities continue the tradition today, for example Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana, and maybe the most famous celebration of them all takes place [...]
Rock Shrimp Festival in St Marys, Georgia
The 37th Annual Rock Shrimp Festival takes place in St Marys, Georgia, on Saturday, October 3. St. Marys has often been recognized as the “Rock Shrimp Capital,” famous for the hard-shelled shrimp with the sweet lobster-like taste that is prevalent in the Coastal Georgia and Northeast Florida waters.
This year’s Rock Shrimp Festival dinner will feature [...]
Build Your Scarecrow during Hay Days – St Marys, GA
Hay Days comes to St. Marys and kicks off with “Build-A-Scarecrow”. The annual Hay Days will takes place October 10 – 31, 2009, with numerous events in downtown St Marys.
The main street in St. Marys, Osborn Street, will be decorated for the season with scarecrows from businesses, individuals and organizations. Every year locals have [...]
Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Georgia 2009
The annual Catfish Festival held in historic downtown Kingsland draws over 75,000 people over three days.
This festival celebrates catfish, and you just have to taste the catfish served at this event. How do they do it? Who knows, it’s actually a secret recipe that has been used for years. But we do know that 10,000 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Railwatch Day in Folkston, Georgia
Love trains? Come to Folkston for Railwatch Days on Saturday April 11, 2009. This event brings train aficionados from all across the country to observe, record and enjoy trains. The railroad junction in Folkston sees more trains passing through than any other railroad junction on the eastern seaboard, so no wonder this is a place [...]
Three Buzzards and Apple Pie – a Children’s Book
Harold Cohn is an author from St. Marys, Georgia who recently released his children’s book “Three Buzzards and Apple Pie” through Tate Publishing Company. Three Buzzards and Apple Pie is a Lesson in life choices. The main characters are the three boys—Hade, Bo, and Drew. The boys decide to disobey their parents and venture past [...]
Mardi Gras Festivals on the Coast of Georgia!
“Mardi Gras” is a French term meaning Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras refers to the carnival celebration.
Mardi Gras is a celebration prior to the fasting season of Lent and its origins go all the way back to the ancient Romans. Today the tradition is carried on in cities such as Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana, [...]
St. Marys Community Market on January 10
St. Marys Community Market – 206 Osborne St., (Tribune & Georgian Parking Lot) this market takes place on Saturdays in downtown St Marys where you can buy from local vendors. For more information call 912-882-8111 or visit www.smcmarket.com
January 10, 9am – 1pm
Live Nativity in St Marys – St. Marys, GA
Experience the Christmas Story through the presentation of The Live Nativity on the grounds of the Orange Hall House Museum. The Live Nativity will be presented from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Be sure to bring the family to share this wonderful holiday tradition. For information call 912-882-8111 or 912-882-4000.
Savannah-Northeast Florida Workshop on Wheels
There are plans for an early 2009 bicycle tour that will advance trails in both Georgia and northeast Florida. For five days starting January 14, 25 coastal Georgians will ride the invitational Savannah-Northeast Florida Workshop on Wheels that begins in St. Marys, Georgia, and continues along off-road trails, bicycle lanes, backroads and ferries through Florida’s [...]
St. Marys Candlelight Tour of Homes – Georgia
The public is invited to re-live the joys of an old-fashioned Christmas as they tour historic homes, inns, and Churches and other historic buildings from 5 to 9 pm on December 13, 2008.
An annual tradition hosted by St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau partnering, with the Historic Preservation Commission; this [...]
Christmas in Woodbine Tour of Homes , Georgia
Enjoy a Christmas Celebration in small, charming and historic Woodbine. Tour historic homes and churches. Enjoy an art exhibit featuring local artist and juried works of CCHS Art Students. Soup & Sandwich Supper at St. Marks Episcopal Church at 5:00 p.m. Supper tickets are $5.00 at the door. Tour of Homes Tickets and map at [...]
White Lighting Ceremony in St Marys, Georgia
Every year everyone gathers downtown around dusk for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The historic downtown area is already decorated for the holidays, with lots of twinkling white lights and reefs. If you live in the area, you’ll spend the time talking to neighbors and friends, while kids spend most of their time running around. [...]
The Thanksgiving Dinner for Cruisers – St Marys, GA
If you are a cruiser and going south for the winter- St. Marys is a stopping place for boaters from all over the world. Each cruiser brings a covered dish, local boaters provide the turkey and ham for delicious food and fun filled Thanksgiving. This is the fifth annual Thanksgiving Celebration for boaters wanting to [...]
The Great Camden County Chili Cook-Off
The 2nd annual Great Camden County Chili Cook Off will take place Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Waters Edge subdivision on Haddock Road in Kingsland from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Local builder W.H. Gross Construction is hosting the Chili Cook Off to give back to the community by donating proceeds to the Humane Society of [...]
Christmas on Chesser Island – Folkston, GA
Located just a short drive west of Kingsland, celebrate the holiday season at the “Christmas on Chesser Island” event at the Chesser Island Homestead with a hayride, luminaries, refreshments, caroling, and live music! Discover the region’s traditions as you tour a “swamper” home decorated with traditional homemade decorations and enjoy a bonfire. For more information, [...]
St. Marys White Lighting Ceremony – St. Marys, GA
Starting at Dusk at the old paper mill site in Historic Downtown St. Marys, the walking parade proceeds down Osborne Street with Santa & Mrs. Santa leading the way. Picture it all: Dance performances are a part of the parade. Christmas music is sung. The parade ends at the Waterfront and the City Christmas Tree [...]
Fernandina Welcomes 12 Cyclists Journeying 2,000 Miles to Promote Life
The 2008 Five Points of Life Ride, covering over 2,000 miles in a 30- day period, will make a stop in Fernandina Beach Sunday, October 26. The Ride is traveling through six southeastern states and participating in events in more than 30 cities, including Fernandina. The free community-wide event will be held at 3:30 [...]
St. Marys Community Market
The community market takes place on Saturdays at 206 Osborne St., St. Marys (Tribune & Georgian Parking Lot) in downtown St. Marys. Purchase home grown and homemade items from local vendors. For more information call 912-882-8111 or visit www.smcmarket.com
Pumpkin Palooza – St Marys, Georgia
This event is part of the St Marys Hay Days Celebration. This year’s Pumpkin Palooza is sure to impress! There will be more pumpkins, more prizes, more treats, more activities & even more fun for you and your family.
For more information, visit www.stmarysdda.com
Scarecrow Stroll – St Marys
This event is part of the Hay Days in St Marys. The Downtown Merchants will be hosting an evening of fun for your entire family called “The Scarecrow Stroll.” During the hours of 5-7PM visitors are invited to view all of the creative scarecrows, enjoy free hay rides down main street and pick up a [...]
Build Your Own Scarecrow for Hay Days in St Marys
Hay Days comes to St. Marys October 11th and to kick-off the fun-filled family event, you can build your own Scarecrow. Come out and enjoy the fall season with your kids. Kids of all ages are invited to Build-A-Scarecrow at Orange Hall on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 AM.
You’ll get your own Scarecrow kit for [...]
St Marys Rock Shrimp Festival
The 2008 St. Marys Rock Shrimp Festival, presented by the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys, Georgia, takes place October 4 in Downtown St. Marys. The 36th annual event features 1.5K, 5K, and 10K runs, a parade, arts & crafts displays, kids games in the park, a variety of food, and is highlighted by a rock [...]
