St. Simons Island 2021-2022 Calendar of Events

St. Simons Island is always humming with a variety of fun activities and things to do year-round. From local farmer's markets, art and antique shows, Music in the Park, outdoor excursions, to wine tastings, gallery exhibits, tours, and on-going classes and workshops for creative pursuits such as painting, pottery, jewelry making or dance instruction, you'll never run out of things to do in the Golden Isles. Please note that events listed below may be affected by COVID-19 restrictions. All events are published for convenience only and are subject to change without notice. Please check with each event organizer to confirm event dates and details.

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January

Jekyll Island Treasures
This two-month-long annual event on Jekyll Island is a favorite tradition spawned from a fishing legacy.

In the early 1900s, east coast fishermen used hollow glass balls, or floats, on their nets as markers. Occasionally, the floats would break loose and wash ashore for lucky beachcombers to find and keep. Collecting these rare, highly sought after glass floats became a hobby in the 1950s.

Today, Jekyll Island hand-picks artists from across the country to create one-of-a-kind glass floats for its annual Island Treasures event.

The glass floats are part of a hide-and-seek style game played on Jekyll Island throughout January and February. Each day, volunteers called Beach Buddies hide glass floats around the island for lucky guests to find and keep.

Each float is marked with a special tag and instructions for treasure finders to register their Island Treasures at the Jekyll Island Guest Information Center where they will receive a certificate of authenticity and artist biography for their one-of-a-kind float. The Center is open Monday-Saturday, 9am – 6pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm.

January 16, 2022

Jekyll Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k
This annual run takes participants around the island and historic landmarks showcasing the natural splendor of Jekyll. Runners will pass under the canopies of the majestic live oaks, past the beauty of the salt marshes, and wide open beaches. The course will also transport runners to an earlier time when they pass through the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark. This landmark is one of the largest ongoing restoration projects in the southeastern United States and attracts visitors from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or this will be your first you won't want to miss the opportunity to run the JIM! Please visit our Registration Page for more information and to sign up.

January 22, 2022

St. Simons Land Trust Oyster Roast
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Gascoigne Bluff Park
Phone: 912.638.9109
Email: mmoody@sslt.org
Website: sslt.org

Details regarding ticket sales, entertainment, and menu items will be provided over the coming months.

January 29, 2022

Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee
An annual day-long event at Mary Ross Waterfront Park that brings cooking teams in town to compete for the People's Choice and Judge's Award for the best Brunswick Stew in all of the land. Enjoy a Stew Tasting Contest, Car Show, Motorcycle Ride, Pooch Parade, and live music, kid's fun zone, classic car show, arts and crafts all day long. For more information visit brunswickstewbilee.com.

February

Jekyll Island Treasures
This two-month-long annual event on Jekyll Island is a favorite tradition spawned from a fishing legacy.

In the early 1900s, east coast fishermen used hollow glass balls, or floats, on their nets as markers. Occasionally, the floats would break loose and wash ashore for lucky beachcombers to find and keep. Collecting these rare, highly sought after glass floats became a hobby in the 1950s.

Today, Jekyll Island hand-picks artists from across the country to create one-of-a-kind glass floats for its annual Island Treasures event.

The glass floats are part of a hide-and-seek style game played on Jekyll Island throughout January and February. Each day, volunteers called Beach Buddies hide glass floats around the island for lucky guests to find and keep.

Each float is marked with a special tag and instructions for treasure finders to register their Island Treasures at the Jekyll Island Guest Information Center where they will receive a certificate of authenticity and artist biography for their one-of-a-kind float. The Center is open Monday-Saturday, 9am – 6pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm.

February

Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run
This annual 5K event was certified by the U.S. Track and Field Association as "the toughest 5K in Georgia." The run takes place entirely on the 7,780-foot Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick, Georgia, with participants starting on the southern side of the bridge, crossing over and returning back two times. Following the Bridge Run, there is a fun walk and a family-friendly festival with local vendors, food, entertainment and activities for the kids. This event is a fundraiser benefiting the Georgia Health System's cancer programs.

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February 3-6, 2022

Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife This culinary celebration offers beverage tastings and delightful cuisine from some of the best chefs in the South, while providing an opportunity to experience coastal wildlife in a natural setting.

Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife artfully combines renowned beverage tastings and inspired cuisine from some of the South's best chefs and local culinary superstars, with a chance to experience coastal wildlife up-close, all in one weekend! The weekend's events will raise funds and awareness for programs of the Jekyll Island Foundation, with the island's research and education experts on-hand Friday and Saturday, showcasing some fun, interactive programs with coastal wildlife, from sea turtles to alligators! It's a culinary weekend experience like no other. Expect to sip and savor great whiskey, spirits, wine, beer and culinary tastings – all oceanfront with music and a relaxed island vibe.

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February 18-20, 2022

St. Simons Island Storytelling Festival

Location: Epworth By The Sea
Phone: 912.638.8688
Email: Tflavell@epworthbythesea.org
Website: stsimonsislandstorytellingfestival.com

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!

March

Jekyll Island Arts Association Arts Festival
Celebrate the local art scene with paintings, pottery, arts and crafts from renowned local artists. Children's activities as well as music and food samples are all on hand. Join us for another great festival with the art show and sales, food, car show, music, interactive art, raffle and more.

March 19, 2022

Annual Father Daughter Purity Ball
7:00pm – 9:00pm (Lobby doors open at 6:30pm)
Location: Jekyll Island Convention Center
Phone: 912.264.0231
Email: christy@helloskylark.com
Website: goldenislespurityball.com

You are cordially invited to the Annual Father-Daughter Purity Ball. This special event exists for the purpose of celebrating the relationship between father and daughter, providing an opportunity for dads to show their daughters just how precious they are. The event includes ballroom dance instruction, dinner, gifts, and a purity commitment/rose ceremony. Enjoy a date night with your daughter!

April

Easter Egg Stroll
An annual Easter tradition in the Jekyll Island Historic District, with Easter egg hunts hidden along Pier Road. The Easter Bunny himself will make an appearance, with photo opportunities for the kids, as well as pony rides and other family-friendly activities throughout the day.

April 1-3, 2022

Annual Blessing of the Fleet

Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Location: Mary Ross Park, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912.437.6684


This annual tradition takes place every year in historic downtown Brunswick to "bless" the local shrimp boats with good fortune prior to the start of the shrimping season. This seafaring festival traces its origins to a Portuguese tradition that began in 1938 to commemorate the first appearance of The Blessed Virgin to three children near the town of Fatima, Portugal on May 13, 1917.

The Annual Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet will take place at Mary Ross Park with the actual blessing being held at 2:00 PM. 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.



More information coming soon!

June

Georgia Sea Islands Festival
An annual celebration of traditional African American music, crafts and food of Coastal Georgia culture. Highlighted by the world renowned Georgia Sea Island Singers. For more information about the Annual Georgia Sea Islands Festival please visit ssiheritagecoalition.org or call the St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition. July 4

4th of July Celebrations
Each year Coastal Georgia celebrates our nation's independence with fireworks and festivities happening on St. Simons Island, Brunswick, Jekyll Island and Sea Island.

St. Simons Island 4th of July Celebration
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.

Brunswick's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
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.

Jekyll Island Independence Day Celebration
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.

Sea Island 4th of July Celebration
Guests and residents of Sea Island celebrate the holiday at The Cloister and Beach Club with family fun activities at a fireworks display at 9pm.



More information coming soon!



More information coming soon!

October

St. Simons Island Food & Spirits Festival
An annual foodie fest featuring local restaurants, farmers and artisans with tasting tents, farm stand and market. This event is a fundraiser for Hospice of the Golden Isles.

October

Georgia Florida Golf Classic
Bulldog and Gator fans alike gather on Jekyll Island each year for this traditional golf tournament held during the annual Georgia-Florida college football game, which is one of the fiercest rivlaries in all of college football. Held on Jekyll Island's beautiful 18-hole golf course, this tradition provides the perfect mix of golf, food and fun. Tournament fee includes two rounds of golf at the Jekyll Island Golf Club, a practice round, and all the food and drinks you can handle. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Jekyll Island Foundation.

October

CoastFest
Location: Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick, GA

Georgia's Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) hosts this annual event on the first Saturday in October in support of the 3-week national "CoastWeeks" event. The Georgia CoastFest is an educational-based event, with more than 70 environmental, research and resource exhibitors from around the southeast gathering at the GADNR Coastal Regional Headquarters near the Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick. Interactive displays and hands-on exhibits are fun for adults and kids alike, with science experiments, reptiles and turtle shows, educational magic shows, military re-enactors, aquatic tanks with coastal Georgia sea life, and participatory crafting projects. For more information visit coastalgadnr.org

November 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 (2021)

Brunswick Actors' Theatre - CATFISH MOON by Laddy Sartin
The old fishing pier out on the end of Cypress Lake has just fallen under the magic of another Catfish Moon. It was the favorite hangout for three best friends when they were kids—skipping school, skinny dipping and even experiencing the mysteries of kissing girls. On the pier, the weight of adulthood is lifted by laughter and their love of fishing.

For more information visit soglogallery.com

November 11, 2021

Trivia Night at Hotel Simone
Time: 5 pm
Location: Hotel Simone, 1200 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: 912.357.5500
Email: vbeattie@mmihg.com
Website: hotelsimonessi.com

Hotel Simone, St. Simon Island's newest luxury hotel to host a monthly Trivia Night + Happy Hour. The inaugural event will be held on Thursday, November 11 from 5-7pm and will present patriotic-themed trivia in honor of Veteran's Day. Brush up on your American History knowledge and join us in the Hotel Simone lobby for a round of delicious cocktails and trivia. Enjoy dinner afterward at one of the neighboring restaurants like ECHO or Barrier Island Brewing. Compete as an individual or team, and prizes will be given to the night's winners.

November 11, 2021

Thank a Veteran at The Cottage
Time: 7 am - 9 pm (all day)
Location: The Cottage at The King and Prince Resort, 201 Arnold Rd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: brittany.johnson@mmihg.com
Website: kingandprince.com

Visit The Cottage Custard + Coffee shop on The King and Prince Resort this Veterans' Day to create a personalized thank you card that will be shared with a veteran. Thank a hero for their service by designing a one-of-a-kind note of gratitude with provided art supplies. Submit your card to the cashier at The Cottage and receive a free mini-custard cone. Honor those who have served with this small gesture of appreciation this Veterans' Day at The King and Prince.

November 14, 2021

Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia's Fur Ball Fundraiser
Time: 5 pm - 9 pm
Location: Village Creek Landing
Phone: 912.264.6246
Email: connie@hsscg.org
Website: www.HSSCG.org

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!

November

Annual Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
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.

November

Jekyll Tree Lighting Festival & Holidays in History
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.

November 15-21, 2021

The RSM Classic
This annual PGA Tour golf tournament is hosted by pro golfer Davis Love III at Sea Island Golf Club, attracting top professional golfers from around the world. In 2010, the Davis Love Foundation partnered with the PGA TOUR to become the Host Organization of The RSM Classic, an Official PGA TOUR Event. The RSM Classic has raised more than $7 million to support charities focused on children and families in need. The funds benefit many organizations including Special Olympics (National, State and Local) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia. For more information visit rsmclassic.com.

November 28-29, 2021

Pier Village Holiday Market at Postell Park
10 am to 5 pm both days
For more information visit soglogallery.com

November 27, 2021

Christmas Market at Mary Ross Park

Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Mary Ross Park
Phone: 912.265.4032
Email: iamdgu@gmail.com
Website: discoverbrunswick.com

Join us for unique handcrafted items made by talented local artisans.

December 2, 2021

Mistletoe + Prosecco - A Painting Event at Hotel Simone
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hotel Simone, 1200 Ocean Blvd., St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone: 912.357.5500
Email: vbeattie@mmihg.com
Website: hotelsimonessi.com

Experience the magic that is Hotel Simone this holiday season as we paint a Christmas plate step-by-step on December 2nd! Fully guided, and with Prosecco flowing from the hotel bar to cheer you on - have some fun and customize your Santa plate to make it extra magical. This serving plate is food safe after firing, and the cost of $45 includes painting materials + a glass of bubbly. Pick up your plate one week later and have it just in time to set out for your holiday parties. This is a night you won't want to miss! Space is limited so register to attend.

December 2 & 21, 2021

Fireside Stories with Santa
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com


On two separate evenings this December, Santa Claus will share Christmas stories fireside at The King and Prince. Cozy up with an expertly made hot chocolate as Old Saint Nick reads a classic holiday novel. This family-friendly event will be hosted outside at The Cottage Custard + Coffee shop on Thursday, December 2 and again on Tuesday, December 21 inside the resort's grand lobby, both events in the evening from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Fireside Stories with Santa events are open to the public at no charge.

December 3 & 4, 2021

Hofwyl-Broadfield 41st Annual Christmas Tour
TIME: 6pm to 9pm

LOCATION:
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
5556 US Highway 17N
Brunswick, GA 31525
Located at intersection of US17 and GA99, one mile east of I-95 exit 42.

COST:
$10 for adults, $5 for youth (6-17), children 5 and under are free

DESCRIPTION:
Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum rice plantation. Enter the front door of the decorated plantation home where members of the Glynn County Garden Club Council will treat visitors to beautifully holiday decorated rooms and period dressed interpreters will share stories of the plantation.

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 firings which shoot flames over 100 feet from the barrels. Step back to the mid-1800s as the re-enactors demonstrate camp life.

While strolling around the plantation, enjoy hot wassail and cookies. Also, Santa Claus has agreed to make a special appearance during both nights. Santa will be sitting by a cozy fireplace as he talks with the young ones; guests are welcome to take pictures of Santa and the children in his specially decorated room.

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

December 4, 2021

Teddy Bear Tea
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com
Website: Click for Tickets

The King and Prince will host two Teddy Bear Tea events this holiday season, an annual tradition where children are invited for a holiday tea party and story time with Santa Claus. Each child will receive a plush stuffed animal upon arrival to keep as their own. This ticketed event features an assortment of festive treats and refreshments. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. Teddy Bear Tea will be held on Saturday, December 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 18, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Registration is required in advance via Eventbrite. The cost is $35 per child and $25 per accompanying adult.

December 4, 11 & 18, 2021

Christmas Market at Mary Ross Park
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Mary Ross Park
Phone: 912.265.4032
Email: iamdgu@gmail.com
Website: discoverbrunswick.com

Join us for unique handcrafted items made by talented local artisans.

December 5, 2021

Paint with Santa
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com
Website: Click for Tickets

On Sunday, December 5, 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. The King and Prince will partner with local pottery and art studio, The Tinted Tide for an ornament-making and handprint cookie plate workshop. Santa Claus will welcome guests with a holiday storytelling before the painting begins. Attendees will create personalized holiday ceramics to adorn their homes for years to come. Hot chocolate and tasty treats will be provided. This holiday crafting event is a great opportunity to gather family members of all ages. Tickets start at $36 per child and include all craft materials and plate firing post-event. Tickets can be purchased in advance via thetintedtide.com.

December 7, 9 & 16, 2021

Christmas Caroling at The King and Prince
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com


Local school choirs and music students will present Christmas Caroling in The King and Prince Resort's grand lobby throughout the month of December. Enjoy the sounds of the season among beautifully decorated fresh-cut evergreen trees and stunning holiday décor. Complementary and delectably cozy refreshments like hot chocolate, Christmas tea and mixed array of sweet treats will be provided. Frederica Academy performs on Tuesday, December 7, Oglethorpe Point Elementary on Thursday, December 9 and St. Simons Elementary on Thursday, December 16. All performances are held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling events are open to the public at no charge.

December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 (2021)

Brunswick Actors' Theatre - The CHRISTMAS HOUSE by Mary Miller
A CHRISTMAS HOUSE is the perfect love story of an unforgettable Christmas. It is a wonderful play for anyone who has ever: built a house, worried about getting old, been single, been married, experienced sibling rivalry, delivered a baby, or spent the holidays with their relatives! It will touch anyone who has ever waited until the prime of their life to embrace their dreams.

For more information visit soglogallery.com

December 10-12 & 17-19, 2021

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Adapted by Christopher Schario
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick, GA

Six actors take on all the roles sharing Dickens words in a simple setting but with all the magic that makes the story timeless. Bryan Thompson returns as miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to take us on his journey through his past, present and future.

NEW IN 2021 – Tickets should be purchased in advance here. CDC and state guidelines for health and safety will be followed.

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December 18, 2021

Teddy Bear Tea
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com
Website: Click for Tickets

The King and Prince will host two Teddy Bear Tea events this holiday season, an annual tradition where children are invited for a holiday tea party and story time with Santa Claus. Each child will receive a plush stuffed animal upon arrival to keep as their own. This ticketed event features an assortment of festive treats and refreshments. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. Teddy Bear Tea will be held on Saturday, December 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 18, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Registration is required in advance via Eventbrite. The cost is $35 per child and $25 per accompanying adult.

December 24, 2021

Christmas Eve Dinner at ECHO
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: ECHO at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.268.5967
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com
Website: Click for Reservations

On Christmas Eve, The King and Prince's oceanfront restaurant, ECHO will present a la carte dinner service. An elegant special of Rosemary Roasted Rack of Lamb with roasted potatoes, asparagus and jalapeno-mint demi-glace will be presented at $55 per plate. The dining room will be open from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.

December 25, 2021

Christmas Day Brunch Buffet at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com
Website: Click for Menu

A St. Simons Island annual tradition, Christmas Day Brunch Buffet returns to The King and Prince this year. Resort Executive Chef Tom Cook and his culinary team to offer an impressive holiday spread featuring breakfast specialties like omelets and waffles, a Carving Station serving traditional Honey Baked Ham alongside a Turducken, a Seafood Station complete with Oysters on the Half Shell and Stone Crab Claws with key lime mustard sauce, and a myriad of southern side dishes and gourmet desserts. Brunch service will be offered from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A full menu can be found here. Reservations are required.

December 31, 2021

NYE Dinner + Live Music
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone: 912.638.3631
Email: ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com

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.