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Shrimp in downtown Fernandina, Florida

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Shelly, shrimp sculpture Fernandina Beach, Florida
Shelly, shrimp sculpture Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fiberglass shrimp sculptures, each whimsically decorated by a local artist have been installed in the Fernandina Beach area and on Amelia Island.  Each shrimp sculpture is unique with its own individual personality.

Shrimp Expressions  is a community art project to benefit Micah’s Place Domestic Violence Center.  But in September the Shrimp will retreat to a temporary home to rest and get freshened up because  it’s time for them to find new homes.

On  October 16, 2010, the shrimp sculptures available for purchase will be auctioned at Micah’s Place  spectacular ShrimpElation Celebration.

Tickets to the auction will go on sale to the public in August. If you would like to take part in this fun-filled evening, please call (904) 491-6364, ext. 100 to make your reservation.

Click here for a downloadable  map in pdf format  – locate the shrimp in downtown Fernandina

shrimp sculpture, Mongoose - Fernandina Beach, Fl
Moongoose, Fernandina Beach, Fl

Beaufort Shrimp Festival 2009

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The 15th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival takes place on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC.

This is the perfect place to visit to try samples of Lowcountry dishes featuring shrimp. The festival also features a cooking competition, where prizes are awarded for “best recipe” and “most creative recipe” honors.

The event kicks off with a Friday evening concert in the park where they say you can “dance your shrimp tails off”. Enjoy live entertainment and sample delicious shrimp dishes. Lighted shrimp boats will provide a festive atmosphere to the event.

Saturday’s begins with a 5k Run over Woods Memorial Bridge, and a 5k “Walk through History” in the historic Old Point neighborhood in Beaufort. This is a great way to work up a healthy appetite!

You want to have room for all the shrimp specialties restaurants will serve. This is probably why this event is one of the most popular on the coast. Saturday also include a servers’ race, arts & crafts, live entertainment, the “Popcorn Shrimp Race” for kids and more.

Tickets for food & drink = $1 each which sounds like a great deal.

For more information visit www.beaufortshrimpfestival.com

Beaufort-Shrimp-Festival

Beaufort Shrimp Festival 2009

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The 15th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival takes place on October 2 – 3, 2009 at Henry C. Chambers Watefront Park, Beaufort, SC.

This is the perfect place to visit to try samples of Lowcountry dishes featuring shrimp. The festival also features a cooking competition, where prizes are awarded for “best recipe” and “most creative recipe” honors.

The event kicks off with a Friday evening concert in the park, where your invited to “dance your shrimp tail off”. If dancing is not your style, how about enjoying live music and sample delicious shrimp dishes.  Six restaurants are allowing you to preview – or purchase a sample – of dishes entered in Saturday’s competition. Lighted shrimp boats will add to the festive atmosphere of the evening. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Saturday’s begins with a 5k Run over Woods Memorial Bridge, and a 5k “Walk through History” in the historic Old Point neighborhood in Beaufort. This is a great way to work up a healthy appetite!

Make sure to arrive on an empty stomach, you won’t regret it. You really need to have room for all the shrimp specialties restaurants offer. This is probably why this event is one of the most popular in the Lowcountry. Saturday also include arts & crafts, live entertainment, the “Popcorn Shrimp Race” for kids, shrimp peeling contests, shrimp heading contests and more.

Tickets for food & drink are  $1 each, which sounds like a deal.

For more information, click here.

Beaufort-Shrimp-Festival

September in Coastal Georgia

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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

Lucas Theatre SavannahStop 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 information, and check out our upcoming season. This event is free event.

If you want to come back later, there’s a screening at 8 p.m. of the movie Tropic Thunder from 2008. The movie stars Ben Stiller (who also directed), Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Cruise, and Nick Nolte.

Visit the website for more info.

Jekyll Island’s Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
September 18 – 20, 2009

Jekyll Island is always one of our favorite places to visit, and especially when there’s a festival.   The Shrimp & Grits Festival is about two Southern favorites – Georgia shrimp and grits.  This weekend is packed with food, fun, entertainment, shrimp eating contest, cooking demonstrations and much more.


28th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival
September 20 – 27, 2009

If you like jazz, this is the place to be in September. Every year the Jazz Festival takes over Savannah with a celebration of all genres of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, Latin rhythms and funky down-home “gutbucket” blues. The festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent. There are many live performances, jam session and also film screenings. Free and open to the public.
912-675-5419
www.savannahjazzfestival.org

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Jekyll Island’s Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival

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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 – 20, 2009. The festival kicks off on Friday with samples and votes. This is how it works: come to the festival and buy samples from vendors for $3 and cast your vote for your favorite dish.


Friday September 18
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
$3 sample night – Friday
Enjoy $3 samples of Shrimp & Grits from each of the Shrimp & Grits vendors and choose which one you want to enjoy for dinner.
Arts & Crafts Vendors and Kids Zone
Live Music

Saturday, September 19
10:00 AM Start of Amateur Cooking Competition
10:00 – 11:30 AM Live Music, Band TBD
11:30 – 12:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest I
12:00 – 12:30 PM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
12:30-2:30 PM Live Music, Band TBD
2:30 PM Awards for Amateur Cooking Competition
3:00-3:30 PM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
3:30 – 4:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest II
4:00 – 6:00 PM Live Music, Band TBD
6:00 – 6:30 PM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
6:30 – 7:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest III
7:00-9:00 PM Randall Bramblett Band
Disconnected K9s Frisbee Dog Show – Near Historic Morgan Tennis Center; 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM

Sunday, September 20
11:00 AM Start of Professional Cooking Competition
11:00-11:30 AM Big Dawg and Paul Gameshow
11:30 – 1:30 PM Live Music, TBD
1:30 – 2:00 PM Shrimp Eating Contest I
2:00 – 4:00 PM Live Music, TBD
3:00-3:30 PM Awards for Professional Cooking Competition
4:00 PM Festival Grounds Close
Disconnected K9s Frisbee Dog Show – Near Historic Morgan Tennis Center; 11 AM, 2 PM

Call 1-877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com

Shrimp & Grits Festival on Jekyll Island, GA
Photo: www.JekyllIsland.com