Get ready for the excitement! Jekyll Island Beach Music Fest ‘08 takes place August 15-16. Celebrating 25 years of fun in the sun, Jekyll Island is bringing back an old tradition with a FREE concert on the beach Saturday afternoon. The concert kicks off with the Rickey Godfrey Band at 12PM, followed by Second Chance at 2:30PM, and completed with headliners the Swinging Medallions at 4:30PM. Everyone is invited to this free party on the beach while listening to live performances complete with Corona beer and delicious food from various vendors.

To complete this rockin’ weekend, guests can enjoy Friday and Saturday evening concerts featuring the Swinging Medallions at the Jekyll Island Convention Center’s Atlantic Hall. In addition, golfers can start their weekend early with the annual Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament Friday morning. Tickets for the evening concerts and registration forms for the Golf Tournament can be found online at www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival.

Schedule of Events

August 14: Thursday Night: Early Bird Party for Shag Club Members

Are you a member of a shag club? Meet other shag club members at this Early Bird Party. Limited tickets available. Call the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center to make reservations.1-877-4-JEKYLL or (912) 635-3636. Jekyll Oceanfront Clarion Resort. 7:00-9:00 PM / $10 per couple. Includes Hamburgers/Hotdogs and music by DJ Spaulding. Sponsored by Red Bug Motors.

August 15: Friday

Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament

$80 per player. Includes Two Tickets to the Friday Night Concert. Tee Times can be made by calling the golf course at 635-2368. Tee Times from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Friday Night Kick-off Party

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Jekyll Island Convention Center, Atlantic Hall

8:00 PM -9:00 PM. Shag Contest. $20 to enter. Sign up at the concert.

9:00 PM -12:00 AM Swinging Medallions in concert. Tickets: $12 in advance, $14.88 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival.

August 16:Saturday

Free Beach Blast Concert!

12:00 - 6:00 PM. On the Beach, behind the Jekyll Island Beachdeck. Hosted by DJ Pat Patterson

12:00 - 2:00 Rickey Godfrey Band

2:30 – 4:00 Second Chance

4:30 – 6:00 Swinging Medallions

Be a VIP and sit in the shade! Free Beer 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Jekyll Island Information Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.

Saturday Night Reunion Party

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Jekyll Island Convention Center, Atlantic Hall. Swinging Medallions in concert. Hosted by DJ Pat Patterson. Tickets: $12 in advance, $14.88 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online. (Prices do not include sales tax.)

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