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 [...]
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 [...]
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
Video holiday greeting from Coastal Companion’s home town of St Marys, GA
Please watch our video greeting from Coastal Companion’s home town, world head quarters for our operation – St. Marys, Georgia.
This is what the holiday season looks like in downtown St Marys, Georgia. Take a look for yourself.
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
