FEBRUARY
Feb 4 First Friday - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or www.brunswickgeorgia.net
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| Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run Credit: Southeast Georgia Health System |
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| Living history at Fort Frederica |
Feb 20 9th Annual UGA 4H Tidelands Art Sale - Local artists display their artwork for sale to benefit UGA 4-H Tidelands Nature Center. Items for sale will include pottery, metalwork, paintings, photography, jewelry, stained glass and more. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Magnolia Hall on Jekyll Island's Historic Convention Campus. 912-635-3636 or www.jekyllisland.com
MARCH
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| First Friday, downtown Brunswick |
Mar 11-13 Jekyll Island Arts Festival - Exhibits, juried show, food, music, demonstrations, members’ art in all mediums for sale. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island Historic District. Jekyll Island Arts Association. 912-635-3920 or www.jekyllisland.com
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| Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale |
Mar 19 58th Annual Christ Church Tour of Homes - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, St. Simons Island. For tickets and information, call 912-638-8683 or visit www.christchurchtourofhomes.org
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| Arts and Crafts Show, St. Simons Island |
Mar 19-20 Annual Spring Invitational Arts & Crafts Show - Local and regional artists in all media. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Postell Park, St. Simons Island. 912-262-0628 or www.artdowntowngallery209.com
Mar 25-27 US Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup - Young golfers, ages 6 to 14, compete for individual honors on Jekyll Island's beautiful golf courses. This tournament is one of several regional tournaments produced by the US Kids Golf Foundation. 912-635-3636 or www.jekyllisland.com
APRIL
Apr 1 First Friday - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or www.brunswickgeorgia.net
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| Antique Show and Sale, St. Simons Island |
Apr 9-10 18th Annual Glynn Art in the Park Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival - Artists and craftspeople in all media. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Postell Park, St. Simons Island. 912-638-8770 or www.glynnart.org
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| Easter Egg Stroll Credit: Jekyll Island Auth. |
Apr 23 Easter Egg Stroll - A family-friendly Easter gathering in the Jekyll Island Historic District. Search and find Easter Eggs hidden along Pier Road, get pictures with Easter Bunny, and enjoy pony rides and other activities. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Eggs will be hidden and re-hidden throughout the festival. Special section for kids 3 and under. 912-635-3636 or www.jekyllisland.com
MAY
May 6 First Friday - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or www.brunswickgeorgia.net
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| Cassina Garden Club slave cabin. Credit: Cassina Garden Club |
May 8 Annual Blessing of the Fleet - Mary Ross Waterfront Park, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-265-4032 or visit www.brunswickgeorgia.net
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| Scribblers Retreat Writers Workshop Credit: Scribblers Retreat |
May 15 A Little Light Music - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music
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| Turtle Crawl Triathlon Credit: Jekyll Island Authority |
May 28-29 Antique Show and Sale - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com
May 28-29 Annual Memorial Day Invitational Arts & Crafts Show - Pier Village Parks, St. Simons Island. Pier Village Association. Information: 912-262-0628 or www.artdowntowngallery209.com
JUNE
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| 'Mr. Wiggles' at Hattie's Books Downtown Brunswick |
June 12 A Little Light Music - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html
June 18-19 Georgia Sea Islands Festival - Information: www.ssiheritagecoalition.org/festivals.html
June 25-26 Antique Show and Sale - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com
JULY
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| July 4 Fireworks St. Simons Island |
July 2-4 Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show - Postell Park, Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Pier Village Association. Information: 912-262-0628 or www.artdowntowngallery209.com
July 3 A Little Light Music - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html
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| Brunswick Fourth of July celebration |
July 4 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza - Jekyll Island. Contact: 912-635-3636 or visit www.jekyllisland.com
AUGUST
Aug 5 First Friday - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or www.brunswickgeorgia.net
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| A Little Light Music St. Simons Island |
Aug 7 A Little Light Music - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music
Aug 11-13 Scribblers Retreat Writers Workshop - Multi-day writers workshop features regional and nationally known writers, discussing a range of topics and genres. King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, St. Simons Island. 800-996-2904 or www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com
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| Beach Music Festival Credit: Jekyll Island Authority |
Aug 19-21 Sea Islands Black Heritage Festival - Celebrate African American heritage and culture through live entertainment, craft demonstrations, food and a marketplace. St Simons Island. Information: 912-230-2834 or www.seaislandsblackheritagefestival.com
SEPTEMBER
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| Color Me Happy, Downtown Brunswick |
Sep 3-4 Antique Show and Sale - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com
Sept 3-4 Annual Labor Day Invitational Arts & Crafts Show - Postell Park, St. Simons Island. Information: 912-262-0628 or www.artdowntowngallery209.com
Sept 4 A Little Light Music - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html
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| Shrimp & Grits Credit: Jekyll Island Authority |
OCTOBER
Oct. 1-2 Antique Show and Sale - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com
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| DNR CoastFest, Brunswick |
Oct 7 First Friday - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or www.brunswickgeorgia.net
Oct. 8 Dept. of Natural Resources CoastFest - A fun family event celebrating Georgia’s coastal environment and wildlife. Georgia Dept of Natural Resources, Brunswick. Contact: 912-264-7218 or visit www.crd.dnr.state.ga.us/
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| Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee |
Oct 8-9 Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival - Pier Village area, St. Simons Island. Sponsored by the Glynn Art Association. Contact: 912-638-8770 or visit www.glynnart.org
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| Seaside Golf Course Credit: McGladrey Classic |
NOVEMBER
Nov 4 First Friday - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or www.brunswickgeorgia.net
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| Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival |
Nov 10-12 Scribblers Retreat Writers Workshop - Multi-day writers workshop features regional and nationally known writers, discussing a range of topics and genres. King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, St. Simons Island. 800-996-2904 or www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com
Nov 25 Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival - Downtown Brunswick, 6:30 pm. Information: 912-265-4032 or visit www.downtownbrunswickga.com
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| Community Christmas Tree Credit: Jekyll Island Authority |
DECEMBER
Dec 2 First Friday - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or www.brunswickgeorgia.net
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| Brunswick Christmas Parade |
Dec 3 Brunswick Christmas Parade - Downtown Brunswick. Parade begins at 10:00 am along Gloucester Street. Contact: 912-265-4032 or visit www.downtownbrunswickga.com
Dec 10 27th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes and Gardens - St. Simons Island and Sea Island. Sponsored by the Cassina Garden Club of St. Simons Island. Tickets are available at local outlets or online at www.cassinagardenclub.org
TBA 20th Annual Glynn Art in the Park Holiday Market Festival - Glynn Art Association, Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Contact: 912-638-8770 or www.glynnart.org
TBA Holidays in History Programs - From Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 enjoy a variety of special holiday programs and activities from Historic District light tours to special dinners, musical programs and more. Contact: 912-635-3636 or visit www.jekyllisland.com
NOTE: All programs are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm. For an up to date listing of local events and activities, please visit our online calendar.
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