St. Simons Island 2022-2023 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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December 2 & 3, 2022

Hofwyl-Broadfield 42st 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

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 11, 2022

Second Sunday at Gascoigne Bluff
This popular family-friendly music event takes place at Gascoigne Bluff on St. Simons Island. 1-7pm. Each month, the proceeds from Second Sunday benefit a variety of select local charitable organizations. Hundreds of music fans, families, friends–locals and visitors alike–who converge on the park armed with lawn chairs, blankets and coolers, enjoy listening to the live music. Raffle tickets are sold for door prizes contributed by area businesses. Kids can play in the inflatable bounce house and slides. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled community event! Call 912.279.2836.

December 10-11, 2022

Crafts in the Village
Time: Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

December 15, 2022

Mistletoe & Prosecco at Hotel Simone
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Hotel Simone
Phone: 770.597.4090
Email: gwaylock@greenolivemedia.com

Join us at Hotel Simone for another year of Mistletoe & Prosecco on December 15th from 6-8pm! We'll paint the night away with a fun project, while you sip your choice of beverage from the on-site bar. Our staff will guide you through the painting step by step, or you can freestyle! Invite your friends and grab your tickets, because space is limited. The cost is $45 for pottery, and includes a glass of Prosecco.

For more information visit thetintedtide.com

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 15, 2023

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 21, 2023

St. Simons Land Trust Oyster Roast
Time: 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Gascoigne Bluff Park
Phone: 912.638.9109
Email: mmoody@sslt.org
Website: sslt.org

The St. Simons Land Trust Oyster Roast has for more than 20 years been considered THE most popular community event in the Golden Isles with live music, delicious coastal cuisine, and preferred beverages provided by restaurants and partners from across Glynn County.

Please join us on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Gascoigne Bluff Park on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Tickets go on sale December 1.

January 28, 2023

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 17-18, 2023

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 17-19, 2023

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!

February 18-19, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

March 9-12, 2023

10th Annual Original Georgia Tribute Festival
Time: 7:00pm (opening night)
Location: The Ritz Theater, 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick, Georgia 31520
Phone: 912.262.6934
Email: tracy@saintsomewheremarketing.com
Website: tributefestival.rocks

Introducing the 2023 Georgia Tribute Festival paying tribute to the King, Las Vegas legends, classic and modern country and Captain Fantastic in a weekend full of music for all ages! Originally know as the “Georgia Elvis Festival,” the Original Georgia Tribute Festival has been held in the quaint seaside community of Brunswick, Georgia since 2013 and has delivered a tributes to the Elvis in Southern Georgia unlike any other event. This year’s festival has been expanded to include even more tributes to even more musical legends! The festival will feature four Las Vegas-style headline shows and an Elvis tribute artist contest (a preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship in Memphis), after parties and more opportunities to enjoy great music with your friends and family!

March 18-19, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

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 15-16, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage



May 13-14, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

June 17-18, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

July 1-4, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

July 4, 2023

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.

July 4, 2023

Sunshine Festival 5k Race & 1 Mile Fun Run
Time: Race begins at 7am
Start/Finish Location: Kings Park, 515 Park Ave, St Simons Island, GA 31522 (Across from Mallery Park)
Website: goldenislestrack.club

A USTAF Certified 5K route. Welcome to the 39th Annual Sunshine Festival July 4th Race! Generations have enjoyed this fun for the whole family event! The 5k race winds through the beautiful live oak and Spanish moss-lined streets of St. Simons Island at 7:00 AM!

The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held immediately following the 5K at 8:00 AM. The 1 Mile Fun Run will start and finish at the same location as the 5k.

Starting line will be sorted by expected pace, fast people upfront, walkers, and strollers in the back. Your time starts when you cross the mat.

Chip timing provided by Second Wind Timing

Bathrooms are in Mallery Park, and we will have porta-potties.

Fees include a high-quality short-sleeve T-shirt (youth and adult sizes) or Tank Top (adult sizes). Shirts are by far our biggest race expense, we never wish to have too many left over, but we do desire for every runner to have a shirt! Please Register! Due to supply issues, we had to order the shirts on June 12th.

Only participants registered by June 12th at Midnight are guaranteed a shirt.

August 5-6, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage



Thursdays in September

Thursday Night Karaoke at Juke Joint Jekyll
Time: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
Phone: 912.635.9918
Email: mbrown@sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com

Visit Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint on Jekyll Island for karaoke night every Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy 1/2 off bottles of house wine + some festive tunes all day long. Sing along to your favorite hits while enjoying delicious southern cooking. Forge new memories over musical moments with great food + drinks at the Juke Joint.

September 16-17, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

October 14-15, 2023

Crafts in the Village
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Postell Park
Phone: 404.955.8488
Email: craftsinthevillage@gmail.com

Come shop original Art and handmade goods in the pier village with us! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For more information visit facebook.com/craftsinthevillage

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 2-5, 2023

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 Vilano Beach Main Street and the GTM Reserve, with the Reserve’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 oceanside with music and a relaxed Vilano Beach vibe.

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

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.