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The Americana Music Festival will be held at the Historic Tybee island Lighthouse on September 26th, 2009. The event will feature the Donna Hopkins Band, Bobby Lee Rodgers, the Packway Handle Band, Boo Ray, and Dodd Ferrelle.
A portion of the proceeds will go to The Friends of the Tybee Post Theater.
Advanced tickets are $25 ($35 at gate) and are available now at www.etix.com or by calling 1-800-514-3849.
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 a lot of rain here on the coast lately.
There is a lot happening on the coast for Labor Day weekend, from antiques, to beer, and even southern fried catfish.
Here is our list:
First Friday Fireworks on the River – Savannah
September 4th, 9:30pm
River street is where it all happens. Come down to River Street to kick off the weekend with First Friday Fireworks and fun! There’s always a lot going on, from vendors, to music and performances. This is a great place to hang out for the evening. You can always find a nice place to sit and have a bite to eat or a drink and just enjoy the ambiance.
Savannah Craft Brew Fest
September 4-5, 2009
Held on Labor Day Weekend, the Savannah Craft Brew Fest features the best of American craft brews. The two-day event begins with a gourmet food and brew pairings dinner on Friday evening and a beer tasting event on Saturday featuring about 35 breweries with more than 100 of their tastiest craft brews to sample. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Savannah Craft Brew Fest website.
River Street Labor Day Celebration – Savannah
September 5th, 9am-9pm & September 6th, 9am-7pm
Head downtown for the Labor Day River Street Style in downtown with Arts and Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family.
Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash
Sunday, September 6, 2009
This events features a concert with our favorite band the Swingin’ Medallions, this band has been called “the party band of the Southâ€, and rightfully so. They are a lot of fun and always put on a great show. Come to Tybee Island to end the summer with a blast. Enjoy the ocean breezes, the beach, live music and fireworks on Sunday, September 6th from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Swingin’ Medallions go on at 7:30pm and the fireworks begin at approximately 9:15pm or at dark. This event is free.
Kingsland Catfish Festival
Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7
In Camden County, this is the big one, and no wonder. Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival which runs from Saturday through Monday and it’s the largest festival in Southeast Georgia. This 3-day event includes a parade, free concerts, arts & crafts booths, southern fried and Cajun catfish, a variety of food booths, antiques and collectibles, entertainment, children’s amusement area, a 5K run, a classic car & tractor exhibition, and the annual Lion Club’s Pancake Breakfast.
Click here to read our feature article about the 2009 Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Camden County, GA
For more information call 912-729-5999 or www.VisitKingsland.com
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick
Friday, September 4, 2009
Come to downtown Brunswick for the First Friday event. Mingle and visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; “He Said Beer, She Said Wine” tasting at select shops; live music various locations. First Friday takes place on September 4th from 5 – 8 p.m., Newcastle and Gloucester Streets – Brunswick
For more information about the event, please call (912) 265-4032
St.Simons Island Antique Show
Saturday September 5, 2009 – Sunday, September 6, 2009
Take a trip to the Village on St Simons Island for Labor Day Weekend. Vendors from near and far are setting up their booths in Postell Park for the Antique Show. Here you can find all kinds of treasures from antiques, to collectibles and craft items.
St Simons Island Antique Show takes place Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th from 9 am – 5 pm. For more information call (912) 264-3254 or visit www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com
A Little Light Music at St Simons Lighthouse
Sunday, September 6, 2009
On Sunday you can plan to spend a relaxing evening at the lighthouse listening to The Sensational Sounds of Motown. Bring a picnic and lawn chair and your friends and family to the Lighthouse lawn at 7 pm. Admission is $10 per person. For more information call (912) 638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org
The Old City is the perfect spot to celebrate the nation’s birthday. There is always a lot going on in St Augustine, and the city is always well worth a visit. Take a stroll in the historic downtown district, enjoy the many quaint shops and restaurants and the atmosphere, before heading to the waterfront for fireworks.
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St. Augustine Fourth of July Fireworks
The spectacular fireworks burst above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflect in the waters of Matanzas Bay. Have a blast with a 20-minute long fireworks show accompanied by great patriotic music. Best vantage points located along the bayfront between the Castillo and the Bridge of Lions.
Blast off is at 9:30 p.m.
For more information contact the CVB at 904.825.1005
4th of July at San Sebastian Winery
Listen to great music while sipping on award-winning Florida wines at The San Sebastian Winery’s Cellar Upstairs. Watch this year’s fireworks over St Augustien skyline.
The Cellar Upstairs at San Sebastian Winery, Corner of King and Malaga Streets From 5 to 11 p.m.
Contact San Sebastian Winery: 904.826.1594 or visit www.sansebastianwinery.com
Top of the Lighthouse on the 4th of July
Create a memorable evening, first with a view of St Augustine at sunset and then at dark you can watch the spectacular fireworks over Matanzas Bay.
Tickets are $40 per person and space is limited.
St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine, FL
Call 904.829.0745 ext. 207 or visit www.staugustinelighthouse.com
St Augustine has one of the prettiest lighthouses on the coast. If you haven’t visited it yet, here is your chance. On Saturday, March 21, it’s time again for the annual Lighthouse Festival. During the festival St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum will offer free admission to the tower, the museum and the grounds during the festival.
The festival has lots of fun activities for both kids and adults. As always there will be special games and crafts for children, great food, pony rides, and archaeological activities. Children can even buy, build and sail their own model boat in the pond.
Radio Disney AM 600 and the Disney Fun Squad Cast will broadcast live from 11a.m. – 1 p.m. Local entertainers will perform throughout the day including live music from Josh n’ Lou.
The Michelob Ultra 5K Run/Walk and the Shepard & Shepard Fun Run will also be held during Lighthouse Festival courtesy of the Junior Service League of St. Augustine. The 5K Run begins at 4:30 p.m. and the Fun Run begins at 5 p.m.; both races will start and finish in front of the lawn of the keepers’ house. Registrater in advance by visiting the Junior Service League of St. Augustine’s website www.jslofstaugustine.org, or participants on the day of the race from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Last year about 8,000 visitors came to the lighthouse for the festival throughout the day. Free parking will be available at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (which is probably your best bet for parking) and there is a shuttle that will take you from there to the festival. Paid event parking will also be available at the Lighthouse & Museum.
This festival takes place on Saturday March 21st from 11 am – 6 pm.
For more information call (904) 829-0745 or visit www.staugustinelighthouse.com
The Christmas sale and open house takes place at St Simons lighthouse on December 12, 2008
from 10am-8pm. The lighthouse is located on 12th Street at Beachview – SSI
For more details about the event, please call Phone: (912) 638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org