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 [...]
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 – [...]
We have a winner!
Congratulations to John_C, the winner of last week’s contest!
We’re hoping you’ll have a great time at the Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash with your group!
We have just posted a new giveaway. This time you can win a fun-for-the-whole-family package on Jekyll Island, Georgia. You can win a package of four tickets to [...]
Great News! We’re Giving Stuff Away!
This month we’re proud to announce our new GiveAways, and you can win great stuff here on the coast. Make sure that you have signed up for our VIP Club, so that you receive our newsletter – and you won’t miss anything.
To participate you’ll also need to follow us on Twitter. (www.twitter.com/talentino). For all the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
Holiday High Tea at Jekyll Island Club, Georgia
Tea sandwiches, savory, warm scones with fruit compote, and exquisite petite pastries complement the perfect cup of tea served in the hotel’s Grand Dining Room. Instrumental music of the season adds to the delight of this holiday affair.4:00 p.m. at Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
Reservations are required: 912-635-2600 www.jekyllclub.com
A Holiday Dickens Feast at Jekyll Island Club Hotel
A Dickens Feast – December 13, 2008
Right out of the annals of Victorian literature and into the Grand Dining Room of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel comes Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol December 13th. This musical dinner theatre version is “the best of times.” A gourmet dinner Dickens himself would have approved, the musical performance [...]
Wanderer Memorial Dedication Ceremony
On Jekyll Island there is a memorial dedication ceremony in remembrance of the survivors of The Wanderer which landed on Jekyll Island 150 years ago. The Wanderer was the last known slave ship to reach Georgia and the last successful slaving expedition known to have reached the United States. The 150th anniversary of the [...]
A Night of Storytelling – Jekyll Island, Georgia
Milbre Burch, A Night of Storytelling at Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Georgia.
Master storyteller Milbre Burch of Columbia, Missouri, performs a concert of her finest stories for this event that begins at 7:30 p.m: “A Haunting Good Night – Scary Stories for Adults.” This is a rare opportunity to hear one of the nation’s most distinguished [...]
Brad Richter Guitar Concert at Jekyll Island
Brad Richter’s guitar concert at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel promises to be an exciting, memorable concert experience and a first for audiences in this part of the country. Recognized as one of the leading guitarists and guitar composers of the 21st Century, he has brought new life to the guitar repertoire with a freshness [...]
Plus Fours Historic Golf Celebration – Jekyll Island, GA
Golfers take a step back in time by donning knickers and argyle socks for this tournament played on Jekyll Island’s historic golf course – Great Dunes. Hickory shaft clubs and gutty balls complete the transformation back to the day of Bobby Jones.
Call The Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 877-4-Jekyll
Sunday Dinner Dance at Jekyll Club Hotel
The Grand Dining Room of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel presents an evening of ballroom dancing and gourmet dining. Wayne Tate’s “Four and Easy” ballroom dance band plays favorite dance tunes. The quartet welcomes requests.
October 26, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
$34.95 per person plus tax [...]
Sapphire Brass Quintet Concert – Jekyll Island, Ga
Emerging as one of America’s premier brass quintets, Sapphire brings together five of the finest young brass players around. Members of the quintet, most from the greater Chicago area, are soloists in their own right. Their concert, which includes works of the standard repertoire as well as newly composed masterworks, appeals to audiences [...]
Herpetology 101: Reptiles & Amphibians – Jekyll Island, GA
Nature Detectives is our fun-tastic summer program for 4 to 9 year olds and adults at Tideland Nature Center on Jekyll Island. Children are introduced to basic science concepts with animals, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, songs and nature walks. Children are encouraged to become nature detectives – to observe, smell, feel, and listen to [...]
