Lighthouse Vacations

Christmas Market at Mary Ross Park
2021-12-04 09:00 - 2021-12-18 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Bay Street At Gloucester St., Brunswick, 31520, Georgia
12/4/2021, 12/11/2021, 12/18/2021
Christmas Market Mary Ross Park Saturdays – Dec. 4, 11, & 18 (9AM – 3PM) Unique handcrafted items made by talented local crafters, such as woodworking, jewelry, fabric arts, photography, painting, gourmet food items, etc. For more information, contact Ginger Dorcas at iamdgu@gmail.com

First Friday in Downtown Brunswick
2021-12-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Jekyll Square, Newcastle St., Brunswick, GA, United States
Visit the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick. Enjoy live music from local musicians, art openings, and food samples from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

Pier Village Holiday Market at Postell Park
2021-11-28 10:00 - 2021-11-29 17:00 | Postell Park, 532 Beachview Drive, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States

The RSM Classic
2021-11-16 - 2021-11-22 | Sea Island Golf Club, St Simons, GA, United States
The RSM Classic is an official PGA TOUR event hosted by professional golfer, Davis Love III. The 2020 tournament will be held Nov. 16 – 22 at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island in Georgia’s Golden Isles. The Davis Love Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, manages and operates the tournament, and has donated more than $17 million to charities that support children and families in need. For more information about The RSM Classic and the Davis Love Foundation, visit rsmclassic.com.

Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia's Fur Ball Fundraiser
2021-11-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Village Creek Landing, 526 S Harrington Rd, St. Simons Island, 31522
Join us on Sunday, November 14, at Village Creek Landing from 5 pm to 9 pm for the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia’s Fur Ball Fundraiser. Proceeds from this event help us provide care, love, and medical attention to over a thousand animals a year. Be their hero. More information to come!

PorchFest 2021
2021-11-14 | Historic Downtown Brunswick, Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, United States
Brunswick PorchFest is a FREE music festival that takes place one afternoon each year on porches throughout the beautiful Old Town Historic District of Brunswick, Georgia. This event showcases our community’s hospitality at its best as all of the organizers, volunteers, porch hosts, performers, and bands generously donate their time and work together to make this neighborhood music celebration a reality.

Brunswick PorchFest will start at noon on Sunday, November 14th, 2021. We invite you to stroll through our neighborhood and enjoy the variety of performers on different porches each hour until our finale band plays at 5pm. Food and drink vendors will be available, as well as a tie-dye station for kids. You can help support this festival by purchasing some of our available PorchFest swag. Save the date and come join us for this fun and friendly neighborhood event, rain or shine!

Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
2021-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-06 10:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-05 16:00 - 21:00 | Historic District of Jekyll Island, GA, Historic District of Jekyll Island,, GA, United States
Voted Best Festival in the Southeast
A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, kids’ zone, food, a craft brew fest, and more.
The island comes alive during this fun-filled weekend, so mark your calendars for this award-winning three-day event held in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Jekyll Tree Lighting Festival & Holidays in History
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30 | GA
The holidays come alive each year as Jekyll Island begins the season with the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the Historic District is resplendent with Christmas lights and decorations. The celebration continues with caroling, craft workshops, themed tours and other seasonal activities.

Annual Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30 | GA
A weekend food festival celebrating Coastal Georgia seafood traditions, with a cooking contest and demonstrations, shrimp boat tours, arts and crafts, live music and a kid zone.

CoastFest
2021-10-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Bay Street At Gloucester St., Brunswick, GA 31520", Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is excited to announce CoastFest 2021 will return in-person from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park at the corner of Gloucester and Bay streets in Brunswick. This free event, now in its 27th year, features exhibitors, live entertainment, marine-life touch tanks, historical demonstrations, games, and much more!

Sounds by the Sea featuring Backbeat Boulevard
2021-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Neptune Park, Saint Simons Island, 31522, Georgia
The Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ summertime concert series, Sounds by the Sea, will wrap up with local band Backbeat Boulevard.
BackBeat Boulevard’s unique blend of “Groovin’ Rock/Blues/Soul/R&B/Funk Classics” have made this popular band a local favorite who have been entertaining Golden Isles audiences for over a decade! Comprised of seasoned touring musicians and local mainstays, this group has garnered a loyal following for full band, duo, and solo performances. The members of BackBeat Boulevard have all shared stages with national recording acts as diverse as The Marshall Tucker Band, The Tams, The Drifters, Jason Aldean, Confederate Railroad, Little Big Town, The Platters, Blue Oyster Cult and more. Get ready to rock!
The concert takes place at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island directly behind the Casino building. The concerts take place from 7-9 p.m. and guests are encouraged to bring a picnic supper and a lawn chair or blanket to relax on.
New this year are online ticket sales for Sounds by the Sea which can be purchased at www.goldenislesarts.org or by calling 912.262.6934 and are only $12 for adults. Children ages 6 to 12 are $5, and under 6 years old are free. Patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. For more information, please contact Golden Isles Arts & Humanities at 912.262.6934, info@goldenislesarts.org or visit www.goldenislesarts.org.

Sounds by the Sea featuring Michaele and the Ambiguous
2021-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Neptune Park, Saint Simons Island, 31522, Georgia
The third concert in Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ summertime concert series, Sounds by the Sea, is the local band Michaele & the Ambiguous. Michaele (pronounced like Michelle) is a Rock/Pop/Blues vocalist and keyboard player originally from the suburbs of Chicago, who now resides, performs & teaches in the Golden Isles. Her band is called “the Ambiguous” because there’s a revolving roster of musicians who may accompany her. For this show, she’ll have the talents of Cliff Brandon. Damien Fedorko, and Mike Alongi.
The concert takes place at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island directly behind the Casino building. The concerts take place from 7-9 p.m. and guests are encouraged to bring a picnic supper and a lawn chair or blanket to relax on.
New this year are online ticket sales for Sounds by the Sea which can be purchased at www.goldenislesarts.org or by calling 912.262.6934 and are only $12 for adults. Children ages 6 to 12 are $5, and under 6 years old are free. Patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. For more information, please contact Golden Isles Arts & Humanities at 912.262.6934, info@goldenislesarts.org or visit www.goldenislesarts.org.

Swim-In Movie - Jekyll Island
2021-08-11 11:00 - 18:00 | 210 South Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
For the first time in the park’s history, visitors can now purchase tickets online and at a reduced price and advanced ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. This benefit to guests will minimize time spent in line and limit capacity within the park to further accommodate social distancing practices. Visitors can enjoy the water park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through August 11, and to provide the community a full season of fun, the water park will also be extending this year’s operations to include all weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) in September. Annual Pass holders will also have the added benefit of two seasons for the price of one. Those who purchase a pass for the 2020 season will automatically receive access through the end of the 2021 season as a thank you! Passes, as well as advanced daily ticket purchases, can be made online at www.summerwaves.com. Those interested can also find a full list of the park’s enhanced safety protocols, the season calendar, and details on purchasing one of the park’s semi-private, spacious Cabanas for families, which includes express food delivery.

Sounds by the Sea featuring The Second Chance Band
2021-07-25 19:00 | Neptune Park, Saint Simons Island, 31522, Georgia
The second concert in Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ summertime concert series, Sounds by the Sea, is The Second Chance Band.
The Second Chance Band out of Jesup Ga. began perfoming together in 2004 and has been having a beach of a time ever since. They have performed at many major events, including the Blessing of the Fleet, Jekyll Island Beach Fest, Liberty Fest and more. The South’s Premiere Beach and Soul band features 5 lead vocalists blending voices with 6 musicians playing bass, piano/organ, guitar, saxaphone, trumpet, and drums to create their own style of music. They effortlessly balance musicianship, poise and showmanship.
The concert takes place at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island directly behind the Casino building. The concerts take place from 7-9 p.m. and guests are encouraged to bring a picnic supper and a lawn chair or blanket to relax on.
New this year are online ticket sales for Sounds by the Sea which can be purchased at www.goldenislesarts.org or by calling 912.262.6934 and are only $12 for adults. Children ages 6 to 12 are $5, and under 6 years old are free. Patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. For more information, please contact Golden Isles Arts & Humanities at 912.262.6934, info@goldenislesarts.org or visit www.goldenislesarts.org.

St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival
2021-07-04 21:00 | GA
For more than 60 years, the annual St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival takes place in the Pier Village with a spectacular fireworks display that begins around 9pm as the day turns to night. Live music plays as well as an arts and crafts show, a 5K and 1-mile run, and family-friendly fun to be had all around.

Jekyll Island Independence Day Celebration
2021-07-04 09:00 | Jekyll Island Beach Village, GA, Jekyll Island, Beach Village, GA, United States
Jekyll celebrates the 4th of July with an old-fashioned parade through the Historic District starting at 9am, with local residents and visitors invited to decorate their bikes, golf carts, strollers, pets or themselves. The fun continues from 12pm to 6pm with the Red, White & Bounce held at the Jekyll Island Beach Village, with water slides, bounce houses, live music and local crafts and vendors on hand. A fireworks display takes place at 9pm.

Brunswick's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
2021-07-04 | Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick, GA, Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick, GA, United States
Historic Downtown Brunswick celebrates each year at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, with a fireworks display, games for kids and adults like sack races, horseshoes, tug-of-war, hula-hoop contests and more. And of course free watermelon! Courtesy of the City of Brunswick.

Little Light Music Concert Series
2021-05-09 08:00 - 2021-09-05 17:00 | Lighthouse Lawn, 610 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
For over 25 years, residents and visitors have gathered on the oceanfront lawn beneath the Lighthouse for the Society’s annual fundraising event. Bring your family, friends, a picnic supper, and lawn chairs for this special summer tradition!
May 9 – The Tams
June 20 – The Funk Brotherhood
July 11 – Michael Stacey Band
Sept 5 – Sounds of Motown
Concerts are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; children under 12 and Keepers of the Light are admitted free of charge. Tickets are non-refundable.
Due to the pandemic, we are transitioning away from handling cash the evening of the concerts. We encourage purchasing tickets in advance in the Museum Store or online. The Store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be open until 7 p.m. the night of the concerts. To purchase a ticket online, please see this link: Little Light Music Tickets. Present your receipt at the ticket gate the evening of the concert to receive an admission sticker.
For news and weather updates during the concert season, please visit our website or Facebook page.

Blessing of the Fleet
2021-05-08 10:00 - 19:00 | Mary Ross Park, Brunswick, GA, Mary Ross Park, Brunswick, GA, United States
The 82nd Annual Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet will take place at Mary Ross Park on Saturday, May 8th 2021 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the actual blessing being held at 2:00 PM.

This one-day celebration is held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day in May. One of the best events that Coastal Georgia has to offer, we proudly offer a taste of fresh seafood, local culture, boating, water sports, the shrimping industry, arts, crafts and variety of leisure activities. The festival will feature fun and games for the kids, fabulous food, music, great family entertainment, and a variety of artists and displays.

Mayfair: Blessing of the Fleet – Brunswick
2021-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Golden Isles CVB, 529 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
The Annual Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet will be at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Historic Downtown Brunswick on the Saturday, May 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the blessing being held on at 2:00PM.
The Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet is longest running blessings of the fleet and one of the best that Coastal Georgia has to offer with fresh seafood, local culture, boating, the shrimping industry, arts, crafts and variety of leisure activities. The festival will feature fun and games for the kids, fabulous food, music, great family entertainment, the farmer’s market and a variety of displays. Checkout the official site at brunswickbotf.com.
The days events include: Miss Blessing of the Fleet Beauty Pageant, Shrimp Eating Contest, Shrimp Cooking Competition, Live Music, Children’s area, Education Area, Arts & Crafts, Axe Throwing, and Southeast Georgia Health System Wellness Mobile Unit with free blood pressure checks.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Miss Blessing of the Fleet Paget: 10:00 AM (to register, click here)
Official Welcome 11:00 AM

Brunswick City Police vs Brunswick City Firefighter Annual Tug-of-War 11:15 AM

First Annual Souteast Georgia Shimp Standoff 11:30 AM
Conni Laine on the Main Stage 12:15 PM
Shrimp Eating Contest 1:00 PM
WarfRatz on the Main Stage 1:15 PM
Blessing of the Fleet Procession 2:00 PM
Bonnie Blue Band on the Main Stage 3:00 PM

Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast
2021-05-06 18:00 | Online Event
On Thursday, May 6, at 6 p.m., author William Rawlings will present a virtual program about his book Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast, due to be released in April by Mercer University Press. The Society is thrilled that the St. Simons Lighthouse is on the cover.
Rawlings’ richly illustrated book devotes a chapter to each of Georgia’s five lighthouses, exploring their unique styles and stories. “These magnificent structures continue to fascinate us, not only for their intrinsic beauty, but also as monuments of our shared history,” notes the author. “From the mid-eighteenth through the early twentieth centuries, they were an integral part of the state’s economy, vital to trade in cotton, rice, timber, naval stores, and other products shipped to ports in America and around the world.” The book also includes information about lighthouse design and construction, the role and legacy of the keepers, and the strategic importance of the structures during the Civil War.
A prolific writer of “Southern stories,” Rawlings is the author of eleven books, both fiction and nonfiction. He is a lifelong resident of Sandersville, Georgia, home to his family for more than two centuries. Now retired from his practice in internal medicine, he was educated at Emory, Tulane, and Johns Hopkins Universities. Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast is his fifth work of nonfiction.
This virtual program is free and open to the public. To register, visit EventBrite. A Zoom link to the lecture will be sent the week of the event.
