St. Simons Island 2021 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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The Events Calendar has now been updated with current 2021 information for upcoming events!
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021
August 2021
September 2021
October 2021
November 2021
December 2021
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PLEASE NOTE: EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CALL THE LISTED PHONE NUMBERS FOR CONFIRMATION.
Art Classes & Workshops
Several local organizations offer ongoing art classes and workshops for various media, ages, and experience levels; each with various times and prices. For more information visit:
Glynn Visual Arts : 529 Beachview Dr. Call
912.638.8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
SloGlo Gallery & Brunswick Actors' Theatre : 1413 Newcastle St. Call
912.262.0628 or visit
SoGloGallery.com
McIntosh Art Association : 404 Northway, Darien. Call
912.437.7711 or visit
mcintoshartassociation.com.
Community Support Group
Wine Tasting at Waterfront Wine & Gourmet of Darien.
Call
912.437.3410 for days and details.
Historic Downtown Tours
Tuesday through Saturday. Three tours daily: City Tour - 9:30am to 11am; Residential Tour - 4pm to 5:30pm; Combo Tour (City/Residential) - 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Reservations ONLY / Reserve ONLINE at
soglogallery.com
Children's Pottery Classes
10am - 11:30am. Children ages 7 and up will enjoy instruction by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing and drop-in. Glynn Visual Arts Pottery Studio, 106 Island Drive. Call
912.638.8770 for more information or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Nature Walk
Enjoy a guided nature walk with local wildlife and eco experts who help explore the beaches of Jekyll Island and its marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours. Visit Tidelands Nature Center at 100 Riverview Dr., call
912.635.5032 or visit
tidelands4h.org.
Every Tuesday
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am til dark. Call
912.262.6665 for more information.
Storytime Stories and craft projects for younger children.
10:30am at the Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St. Call
912.267.1212 or visit
trrl.org.
Third Tuesdays
Eco-Lecture Series at Village Creek Landing
Village Creek Landing on St. Simons Island hosts an Eco-Lecture Series at 6pm on the third tuesday of each month. A new guest speaker each month will discuss eco and environmental topics regarding the preservation of Coastal Georgia. Sip a cocktail while enjoying the lovel marsh view. Cost is $10 per person (includes your first drink). Space is limited. RSVP online at
VillageCreekLanding.com or call
912.399.0063.
Every Wednesday
Ken Wallin, Open Studio
1:00pm - 4:00 pm. Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive on St. Simons Island. Call
912.638.8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
Every Thursday
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am til dark. Call
912.262.6665 for more information.
Adult Pottery Classes
Morning classes 9am-11:30am and evening classes 6pm - 8:30pm. Instruction in wheel and hand building by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing and drop-in. Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island. Call
912.638.6679 or
912.638.8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org for more information.
Dance Instruction
Seaside Dance Association provides Dance Instruction/Practice, social and ballroom dance. Beginners 7pm; Advanced 8:15pm. $5 members, $8 non-members. Held at the St. Simons Elementary School cafeteria, 805 Ocean Blvd. For more information call
912.634.9527.
Painting Technique with Jennifer Broadus
6:30pm - 8:30 pm. Classes are ongoing and drop-in. Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive on St. Simons Island. Call
912.638.8770 for more information or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
First Friday
Downtown Promenade in Historic Downtown Brunswick
Brunswick welcomes you to area shops, galleries, restaurants, art openings, live music, food and beverage samples. From 5-8pm. Call
912.265.4032 or visit
brunswickgeorgia.net.
Every Saturday
Brunswick Farmers Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am til dark. Call
912.262.6665 for more information.
Children's Pottery Classes
10-11:30am. Children ages 7 and up will enjoy instruction by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. Drop-in class $18. 6 Classes for members $95. 6 Classes for non-members $105. Clay $13 for 12 lbs. Call
912.638.6679 or
912.638.8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org for more information.
Second Sundays
Music in the Park
Hundreds of locals and visitors alike join together for this live music event at Gascoigne Bluff on St. Simons Island the second Sunday of every month from 1-7pm. The proceeds from Second Sunday benefit various local charitable organizations. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers and 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.
July 2
Food Truck Friday at Hotel Simone
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Hotel Simone, St. Simons Island
Phone:
912.472.1979
Email:
emccain@greenolivemedia.com
Website:
hotelsimonesii.com
Jefecitas Mobile Kitchen will be at Hotel Simone from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, July 2nd with delicious offerings! Enjoy authentic Mexican street-style tacos with fresh cilantro and lime, or try one of their many specialties, like the Al Pastor with Mexico City style pork shaved off the rotisserie and served with grilled pineapple. Also available are appetizers and authentic plates to share like flautas and empanadas. Don't miss out on all the fresh Mexican comfort food the first Friday of every month!
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.
July 4
Sunshine Festival 5k Race & 1 Mile Fun Run
Time: Race begins at 7am
Start/Finish Location: Mallery Park, Park Avenue, and Mallery Street, 601 Mallery Street, St Simons Island.
Website:
goldenislestrack.club
The 37th annual race will be IN PERSON! The Golden Isles Track Club will use the proceeds of this event to support running-related causes in our community. IN-PERSON 5K race along the beautiful oak and Spanish moss-lined streets of St. Simons Island at 7:00 AM! A 1 Mile Fun Run for children will be held immediately following the 5K at 8:00 AM.
We are glad to back IN PERSON for 2021! Just like in years past, the Golden Isles Track Club will use the proceeds of this event to support running-related causes in our community, including Girls on the Run; high school track and cross country teams; and local projects that develop and maintain walking, running, and cycling paths in Glynn County.
Packet Pickup and Expo: Saturday, July 3, 2-6 PM at St Simon's Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way, St Simons Island.
Fees include a dry wick short-sleeve T-shirt (youth and adult sizes) or a ladies' tank. Only participants registered by June 24 are guaranteed a shirt.
July 10
Steel Betty
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick, GA
Distinctively Austin. Steel Betty lives at the crossroads of what makes Austin Texas the engine driving traditional music in America. Flavors of bluegrass, folk, blues, Tex-Mex, Old Time music, and classic country, are a reflection of today's American music scene. Steel Betty, the hip, virtuosic trio, embraces Austin's eclectic culture and brings this lively music out of Texas for the rest of the country to experience.
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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July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Brunswick Actors' Theatre - SYLVIA by A.R. Gurney
A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection.
For more information visit
soglogallery.com
July 25
Sounds by the Sea featuring The Second Chance Band
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Neptune Park
Music is in the air and by the sea and we are thrilled to be back for our great summertime concert series! Sounds by the Sea showcases the best local and regional musicians. 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 IN 2021 – Tickets should be purchased in advance here. CDC and state guidelines for health and safety will be followed.
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July 30
Storytelling Soiree at The King and Prince
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
Phone:
912.638.3631
Email:
ccalhoun@greenolivemedia.com
Children of all ages are invited to The Cottage Custard + Coffee shop at The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on the evening of Friday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. for a royal soiree and storytelling event featuring special guest Grace Gore Sturdivant, author of "The Princess and the Crab." Upon arrival, guests will be presented with crowns, bubble wands, golden beach balls, and the like to recreate the whimsical story setting near the newly unveiled Castle Playground. Kids and adults will enjoy complimentary custard mini cones garnished with princess sprinkles courtesy of The Cottage. Come early and enjoy dinner at the resort's oceanfront restaurant ECHO before strolling over for this bedtime tale and sweet treat.
"The Princess and The Crab" is a charmingly re-imagined story of the princess-and-the-frog fable. A helpful little crab teaches a princess the importance of sharing in this version of the tale, while weaving local history and St. Simons Island landmarks into the narrative. After the reading, Sturdivant will be available to autograph copies of the book which are available for purchase at The Cottage. Don't forget to take a photo in front of the gorgeous new mural wall adorning the Ogelthorpe building across from The Cottage.
July 31
Tree Identification Hike – World Ranger Day
TIME: 10am to 11am
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:
$8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for youth (6-17), children 5 and under are free.
Hofwyl-Broadfield is known mainly for its live oak trees, but dozens of different species of trees and shrubs can be found on the property. Can you tell the difference between a live oak and laurel oak? How about the difference between a magnolia and a holly? Join us for a ranger guided hike focused on tree identification and learn more about these native species.
Participants can also earn Georgia State Parks Jr. Ranger patches for taking part. The program is offered in conjunction with World Ranger Day to commemorate Park and Wildlife Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage.
Walk will be about 1 mile in length. Bring water and insect repellant. Wear shoes comfortable for walking.
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
August 19
Sounds by the Sea featuring Michaele and the Ambiguous
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Neptune Park
Music is in the air and by the sea and we are thrilled to be back for our great summertime concert series! Sounds by the Sea showcases the best local and regional musicians. 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 IN 2021 – Tickets should be purchased in advance here. CDC and state guidelines for health and safety will be followed.
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September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Brunswick Actors' Theatre - GRACE & GLORIE by Tom Ziegler
Grace, a feisty 90 year-old cancer patient, has checked herself out of the hospital and returned to her beloved homestead cottage to die alone. Her volunteer hospice worker, Glorie, is a Harvard MBA recently transplanted to this rural backwater from New York. Glorie is tense, unhappy and guilt-ridden, her onlychild having been killed in an auto accident when she was driving.
For more information visit
soglogallery.com
September 19
Sounds by the Sea featuring Backbeat Boulevard
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Neptune Park
Music is in the air and by the sea and we are thrilled to be back for our great summertime concert series! Sounds by the Sea showcases the best local and regional musicians. 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 IN 2021 – Tickets should be purchased in advance here. CDC and state guidelines for health and safety will be followed.
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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. 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. For more information visit
jekyllisland.com.
October 2, 2021
CoastFest
Time: 2-4pm
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/
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is excited to announce CoastFest 2021 will return in-person from 10am to 4pm, 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!
Please check this website for updates and new information as it becomes available.
November 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
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 14
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
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
Pier Village Holiday Market at Postell Park
10 am to 5 pm both days
For more information visit
soglogallery.com
December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19
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
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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Glynn Visual Arts
106 Island Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
912.638.8770
info@glynnvisualarts.org
HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
glynnvisualarts.org
Visit the GVA website for current events, workshops, classes and ongoing activities.
On-Going Events, Classes, & Workshops
Brunswick Farmers Market
at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark. Call
912.262.6665 for more information.
Downtown Promenade
Explore the galleries and stores of Historic Downtown Brunswick the first Friday of every month. 5-8pm. Art, gifts and more; light refreshments served at most locations.
912.279.0023.
Passport to the Century
Hear the story of the Jekyll Island Club and visit two cottages. Daily tours.
Seaside Dance Association Dance Instruction/Practice
Social and ballroom dance. Thursdays. Beginners 7pm. Advanced 8:15pm. $5 members, $8 non-members. St. Simons Elementary School cafeteria, 805 Ocean Blvd., SSI.
912.634.9527.
Nature Walks
Wildlife and nature guides explain Jekyll Island's fascinating beach, marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours M-W-F. Tidelands Nature Center,
912.635.5032.
CPR Instruction
Infant/Child and Adult Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Locations and times:
912.265.1695.
Classes in All Mediums
Glynn Visual Arts, 319 Mallery St., SSI.
912.638.8770.
Jekyll Island Arts Association Goodyear Cottage, Historic District Gallery and Shop
Open to the public seven days per week. Mon-Fri 12-4 PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM. Gallery Exhibit changes each month. Free.
Working in Different Artistic Media
For adults and children. Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive, SSI.
912.638.8770.
Pottery, Hand-Building and Wheel Ongoing Classes.
Glynn Visual Arts Pottery Studio, 106 Island Drive, SSI.
912.638.8770.
Writer's Critique Group
First Tuesday of every month. 7pm. Free to adult writers at any skill level. Sharon,
912.264.5902.
Coastal Photographers Guild
Third Thursday each month. 6pm. Glynn Visual Arts, 319 Mallery St., SSI. Call
912.638.8770.
St. Simons Island Antique Show
Contact Joe Burkhart at
912.267.7822
stsimonsantiques.com
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 under the oaks in the historic Pier Village area, on the grounds of the beautiful revitalized Postell Park, on Beachview Drive off Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA. Close to restaurants, hotels, shopping, and beautiful St. Simons Island Beaches.
Always free admission and parking.
A limited number of vendor spaces are available, depending on the show date.
For more information about spaces or just general information about the St. Simons Antique Show, Please call Joe Burkhart, at
912.267.7822 or visit the website at
stsimonsantiques.com for show dates and times.
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities
1530 Newcastle St.
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912.262.6934
goldenislesarts.org
Contact Education Director Lucy Lynn Bryson at
artsed@goldenislesarts.org
Office, Gallery & Historic Ritz Theatre hours: Wednesdays-Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Also by appointment and during event times.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2700 Suwannee Canal Rd.
Folkston, GA 31537
912.496.7836
okefenokee@fws.gov
The Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center is located at the Main Entrance of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 11 miles southwest of Folkston, Georgia, off the Okefenokee Parkway South (GA 121/23). A $5 refuge entrance fee per vehicle or annual pass is required as admission. For more information, contact the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center at
912.496.7836, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
More information is available on the refuge website at
fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee, or at the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center, located off Hwy. 121/23 near Folkston, GA by calling
912.496.7836 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday or daily after September 1.
The Suwannee Canal Recreation Area (East Entrance) to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is the primary entrance managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is located 11 miles southwest of Folkson, GA off Hwy 121/23. The refuge is open daily and offers a variety of opportunities for the visiting public. Call
912.496.7836 or visit the refuge website at
fws.gov/okefenokee for hours of operation, upcoming events, and entrance fee information.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit
fws.gov.
Connect with our Facebook pages at
facebook.com/okefenokeewildliferefuge or
facebook.com/usfwssoutheast, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/usfwssoutheast, watch our YouTube Channel at
youtube.com/usfws and download photos from our Flickr page at
flickr.com/photos/usfwssoutheast.
