First Friday in Downtown Brunswick
2021-09-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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!

Annual Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30
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.

Jekyll Tree Lighting Festival & Holidays in History
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30
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.

Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
2021-11-05 16:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-06 10:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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!

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!

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.

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

Christmas Market at Mary Ross Park
2021-12-04 09:00 - 2021-12-18 15:00 | 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

Brunswick Christmas Parade
2021-12-05 | Downtown Brunswick, Downtown Brunswick, GA, United States
The annual community Brunswick Christmas parade takes place on the first Saturday in December. The Christmas parade is a night-time parade, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Howard Coffin Park.
Parade viewers are encouraged to line up along Gloucester Street. Please remember to practice social distancing and everyone is encouraged to wear a mask. Final Cut Productions in cooperation with The Downtown Development Authority will be live streaming the parade on Facebook at facebook.com/heiserlistings.

Hofwyl-Broadfield 41st Annual Christmas Tour
2021-12-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site, 5556 US Highway 17N, Brunswick, GA, 31525, United States
Visitors will walk through centuries old live oaks and be treated to a guided tour of the 1850’s plantation home, specially decorated for Christmas. Several period dressed interpreters will share stories of the plantations past. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
History buffs will enjoy Company A, 26th Georgia Volunteer Infantry and other units as they re-enact a pre-Civil War muster of the Glynn County Guards and Brunswick Rifles militia units. You will have the opportunity to see cannon and musket firings as well as demonstrations of camp life.
After touring the house enjoy hot wassail (a spiced Christmas punch) prepared over an open fire in an authentic cast iron pot.
$8 for adults, $5 for youth (6-17), children 5 and under are free.
This program requires pre-registration, as space will be limited, and social distancing will be required. There will be hourly tours beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site, 5556 US Highway 17N., Brunswick. Located at intersection of US17 and GA99, one mile east of I-95 exit 42.

NYE Dinner + Live Music
2021-12-31 18:00 | The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, 201 Arnold Rd, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Send the year out in style at the only oceanfront restaurant on St. Simons Island. ECHO will host a New Year’s Eve event with a la carte dinner service and live entertainment. An incredible Surf and Turf special will be offered featuring Filet Mignon paired with a butter roasted lobster tail, white truffle whipped potatoes & broccolini at $75 per plate. Cheers the new year among the beautiful holiday décor while enjoying live music by Dexter Jones from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Noah Cothern and The Guys in Ties from 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Dinner service will operate from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. and reservations are required.

St. Simons Land Trust 2022 Oyster Roast
2022-01-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Gascoigne Bluff
Come out and enjoy two of our favorite things on St.Simons Island. Grab some oysters that have been hand-shucked, and help raise money for the St. Simons Land Trust’s annual fundraiser. This event has taken place for over twenty years and is one of the most popular events on the island. Join the community and enjoy live music and entertainment, unforgettable coastal cuisine, and of course drinks provided by restaurants and partners from all across Glynn County.
The event takes place on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 Pm in Gascoigne Bluff Park on St. Simons Island, GA. Tickets are $75.00 for members and $95.00 for non-members. The proceeds from the oyster roast go towards maintaining more than 1,000 acres in our trust. St. Simons Island prides itself on preserving and protecting the natural and scening character of St. Simons for its current residents and for future residents and visitors.

St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival
2022-02-16 - 2022-02-18 | Epworth By The Sea, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Relive past times and celebrate the best of humanity in the joy-filled space of story.
You will laugh, you will cry and you will discover how very alive you can feel!

Jekyll Island Arts Association Arts Festival
2022-03-11 00:00 - 2022-03-12 00:00 | Goodyear Cottage, 321 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA, 315279, United States
Friday 11th March ~ Noon – 5:00 pm
Saturday 12th March ~10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 13th March ~ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Festival is FREE and open to the public. Come join the Arts Association for a great time at Goodyear Cottage. Juried art will remain on display through March 30.
There is Something for Everyone:

A Juried Art Show in the Gallery. Juried items may be purchased.

Festival and Pottery Sales Shops with thousands of artist items.
Artist demonstrations with explanations of “How To”.
Interactive “Do it Yourself” adult and Youth Art opportunities.
Glaze your own Raku pottery item.
Antique Car Show – Saturday, Noon – 4:00pm

Vendor booths.
Good Food, Bake Sales.
Raffle.

Music

Annual Father Daughter Purity Ball
2022-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Jekyll Island Convention Center
The Father Daughter Purity Ball is an excellent opportunity for dads and daughters to have fun, quality time with each other!
Today, more than ever, it is very difficult to pause from our day to day lives and just show appreciation for the people in our life. The Father Daughter Purity Ball is your chance to foster the father-daughter relationship!

St. Simons Island Antique Show
2022-09-03 09:00 - 2022-09-04 17:00 | 522 Beachview Drive in the Pier Village, St. Simons Island, GA 31520
Featuring interesting and unusual items, and other treasures from by-gone eras!

Antique dealers from all over the southeast, featuring a vast array of fine and fun merchandise, including furniture, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, silver, glassware, etc.
Located once again: Under the oaks, on the grounds of the beautiful revitalized Postell Park, on Beachview Drive off Mallory Street, St. Simons Island, Ga.
In the historic Pier Village area. Close to restaurants, hotels, shopping, and
beautiful St. Simons Island Beaches.
2022 ANTIQUE SHOW DATES:

March 26 – 27
April 23 – 24

May 28 – 29 (Memorial Day weekend)

June 25 – 26
July 23-24
Sep 3 – 4 (Labor Day weekend)
Oct 1 – 2
Nov 5 – 6

All shows are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Saturday and Sunday.

Taco Tuesday!
2022-09-20 17:00 - 22:00
Join us on Tuesdays for Taco Tuesday at Chile Peppers Island Cantina!

10th Annual Ophelia’s Classic Car Challenge
2022-10-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site, 5556 US Highway 17N, Brunswick, GA, 31525, United States
Come out to Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation for Ophelia’s Classic Car Challenge and Fall Festival. Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on hand all day vying for the championship in the 10th annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. If you would like to enter your car there is a $20.00 registration fee. Call for more information.
In addition to the car show the park will also be hosting a Harvest Season Scavenger Hunt for kids of all ages. A basket weaver and fabric weaver will demonstrate their skills. Farm fresh vegetables and our cookbook, Meals and Memories of Hofwyl Plantation will be for sale at the fall festival. A food truck, “Country Boy Cooking” will be available at the site for your convenience as you enjoy the cars, the festival, and the park.
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation is owned and operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Call 912.264.7333 for more information, also you may visit gastateparks.org

Admission: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for youth
$20 to enter your car

Jekyll Island Christmas Twilight Tours
2022-12-01 00:00 - 2022-12-31 00:00 | Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Rd., Jekyll Island, GA, 31527, Philippines
Explore a magical time of year in Jekyll Island’s historic district. This special evening tram tour highlights heart-warming holiday tales and the lights and decorations of the season on Jekyll Island. The 90-minute Christmas celebration includes a unique tour of Faith Chapel and concludes with light refreshments and sunset views from Indian Mound Cottage.

Jekyll Island Skating Village
2022-12-01 00:00 - 2022-12-31 00:00 | 364 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Jekyll Island “ice” skating is back and now located in the picturesque Historic District, the Jekyll Island Skating Village features a synthetic ice rink and real ice skates. This unique surface takes the pain and cold out of ice skating and is easy for kids and adults of all ages. Skate on Jekyll Island among history, under ancient oaks, and with a spectacular view of the Jekyll River.

Cost: $5 per person, includes skate rental & 30-minute session
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas days

Holidays in History at Jekyll Island
2022-12-01 00:00 - 2022-12-31 00:00 | Mosaic Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Rd., Jekyll Island, GA, 31527, Philippines
Once a year, the cottages of the historic district get dressed in their finest holiday decorations just for you. Enjoy a 90-minute tram tour when Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District is enriched in seasonal splendor. This guided tour of the 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages, decorated for the holiday season, as well as Faith Chapel.

Father's Day on St Simons
2023-06-18
Celebrate dad at the beach! Here are the homes we have available for Father’s Day weekend – availability from 2-7 nights.
