by: Seth Collett
Shrimp and Grits
Back by popular demand this year, is the Shrimp and Grits festival on Jekyll Island, presented by Southern Living. The event combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, an artists’ market, live music, a kids’ zone, food, and a craft brew fest. The three-day, award-winning event is held during the third weekend in September in the Historic District. It one of the most popular events on the island every year. Find out more here: Shrimp and Grits
This year’s schedule:
- Friday September 14th, from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday September 15th, from 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday September 16th, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Georgia-Florida Golf Classic
Pre-game for the SEC college football showdown between the red & black and orange & blue on Jekyll Island. The decades-long tradition is the Georgia-Florida rivalry itself, but the golf, food, and fun at the 39th annual Georgia-Florida Golf Classic is not to be missed. Register here: Georgia-Florida Golf Classic