For five days and nights beginning Wednesday August 27th through Sunday, August 31st, Amelia Island will be the setting for the very first songwriter festival.

The Amelia Island Songwriter Festival will feature all genres of music showcasing professional, amateur and promising artists, lyricists, composers, vocalists, producers, musicians, publishers as well as recording artists.

Legendary songwriter Jim Brickman, will be highlighting the 2008 festival, appearing in concert at 7:00 pm on Saturday night, August 30th at the Amelia Plantation Chapel.

Jim best known for his original piano solo compositions and love songs, performing them with such vocalists as Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Michelle Wright and others. Jim has also created other arrangements including a great many songs for children. Since 1997, Jim has hosted his own radio program called “Your weekend with Jim Brickman”, which is carried on radio stations all over the country.

Nine contests, several seminars as well as performances by well known professional songwriters will take place in intimate, audience-friendly venues in and around the historic district of the island, as well as larger theater in the round style venues, each affording the audience an up close and personal view of the artists.

For additional information about The Amelia Island Songwriter Festival, please visit the following website: www.sonnwriterfestival.org or call Joe Warwick at (904) 261 – 3300 or Barbara Seed at (904) 277-0079.

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August 1 - August 15
Jekyll Island Club Hotel Club Juniors
Kids can enjoy day camp with the Jekyll Island Club Hotel - swimming, arts and crafts, nature walks and more! 912-635-2600.

August 1
Ron Anglin, Juggler
A favorite of school children and festival goers across Georgia, juggler Ron Anglin will keep you spellbound. 10:30a.m., Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information call 912-635-2600.

August 1
Salt Marsh Ecology @ Tidelands Nature Center
A study of the salt marsh. Concepts include major plants, marsh animals, crabs, mussels, and birds. Make a fiddler crab! 10:45a.m. - 11:45a.m.. For more information call 912-635-5032.

August 2
Summer Waves’ Safety Day!
Come to Summer Waves to partake in the festivities and join Dan Vaden in honoring the GSP, DNR, Red Cross, Fire Dept, and Glynn County Police. For more information call 912-635-2074.

August 2
Guitar Hero and Karaoke at Summer Waves
DJ Bert and Summer Waves have so much fun and gives away great prizes at the guitar hero competition and karaoke at Summer Waves Water Park! Guitar Hero, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.. Karaoke, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.. For more information call 912-635-2074.

August 2-3
Franklin Pond String Quartet Concert
The Faculty Quartet of Franklin Pond Chamber Music will present a concert in Faith Chapel. Tickets are $10.7:00 p.m. For more information call 912-635-3920.

August 8
Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest
Come along with Pirate Goodie Twoshoes and his parrot Pete on an amazing undersea adventure. 10:30 a.m., Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more informationcall 912-635-2600.

August 8
Herpetology 101: Reptiles & Amphibians @ Tidelands Nature Center
What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile, a toad and a frog? Make snake bracelets! 10:45a.m. - 11:45a.m.. For more information call 912-635-5032.

August 9
Cool Down and Rock Out
DJ Bert and Summer Waves gives away great prizes at the guitar hero competition and karaoke at Summer Waves Water Park! Guitar Hero, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.. Karaoke, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.. For more information call 912-635-2074.

August 14
Beach Music Festival Early Bird Concert
Jekyll Oceanfront Clarion Resort. Join shag club members and start your beach music weekend early. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

August 15
Life Under the Water @ Tidelands Nature Center
Learn all about fish. Discover the three different classifications of fish. Make fish prints! 10:45a.m. - 11:45a.m.. For more information call 912-635-5032.

August 16
Beach Music Festival Free Concert
Enjoy a FREE beachside concert featuring The Swinging Medallions the Rickey Godfrey Band, and Second Chance! For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL or visitwww.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival

August 30
Guitar Hero and Karaoke at Summer Waves
DJ Bert and Summer Waves gives away great prizes at the guitar hero competition and karaoke at Summer Waves Water Park! Guitar Hero, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.. Karaoke, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.. For more informationcall 912-635-2074.

August 30 - September 1
Jekyll Island Gold Cup Adult Soccer Tournament
Regional and National adult soccer teams go for the gold as they compete in this three day tournament For more information visit www.gacups.com.

September 19 - 21
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods. The festival features a cook-off, live entertainment, and a kid-friendly fun zone. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

October 19 - 21
The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia
The Georgia Review presents “The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia” featuring Pulitzer Prize-winners Stephen Dunn, Natasha Trethewey, Edward J. Larson, Hank Klibanoff, and others. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Reservations are required. For more information call 1-800-542-3481 or visit www.uga.edu/garev.

October 7
WAY Radio Beach Concert
WAY Radio, Brunswick’s source for Christian Radio, host a concert on the beach from 2-5 p.m. featuring top sChristian artists Mark Harris, Laura Story, and Mikeschair. For more information visit www.wayradio.org or call 912-342-1083

October 10 - 12
Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival
This festival has a little bit of everything for the casual nature enthusiast to the most experienced birdwatcher. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL

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June 1 - August 15
Jekyll Island Club Hotel Junior Golf Camps
Instructors Marty Mills and Jay Ewing will coach beginnger and intermediate golfers ages 6-18 in the 2008 golf camps. Reservations. For more information call 1-800-533-4597.

July 2 - July 30
Hands on History
Embark on a guided learning adventure for family fun! Wednesdays only, 9:30 am and 11:00am. Reservations. For more information call 912-635-4036.

July 4
Herpetology 101: Reptiles & Amphibians
Children get the chance to learn about and touch indigenous reptiles and amphibians species of the southeast. Tidelands Natural Center. Admission 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 912-635-5032.

July 4
Old Fashioned Hayride
Children are welcome to jump on board a shiny, red, horse-drawn wagon for an old fashioned hay ride 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 4
July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza
Fun food, and fireworks at Jekyll Island’s Beachdeck featuring the Big Dog and Paul Show. Fun begins at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 1-877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com.

July 5
Fireworks at Summer Waves
Visit Jekyll Island’s water park for a wonderful night of fireworks and the Big Dog and Paul Show. For more information call 912-635-2074.

July 11
Build a Bird Workshop
Birding experts Georgia Graves and Lydia Thompson present an educational birding experience for kids. 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 11
Life Under the Water
Learn all about fish. Discover the three different classifications of fish. Tidelands Natural Center. Admission 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 912-635-5032.

July 12
Horton House Living History
Visit Horton House where colonial re-enactors present the story of the Spanish raid following the Battle of Bloody Marsh. For more information call 912-635-4036.

July 18
Fish ‘n Ships Shadow Puppet Show
Curious Moon Puppet Theater presents a puppet and sing-a-long show featuring Amateur Detective Fry and a haunted pirate ship! 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 18
Dock Adventures
Students will use dip nets to collect and study organisms from the fouling community at the dock.Tidelands Natural Center. Admission 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 912-635-5032.

July 20
Apostles of Bluegrass
The Apostles of Bluegrass have invited fiddle player Leah Calvert to join them in an exciting summer concert. Admission. 7:30 p.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 25
Cooking for Kids
Chef Lewie Mashburn gives a just-for-kids cooking demonstration. Reservations. 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

August 3
Franklin Pond String Quartet Concert
The Faculty Quartet of Franklin Pond Chamber Music will present a concert in Faith Chapel. Tickets are $10.
7:00 p.m. For more information call 912-635-3920.

August 14
Beach Music Festival Early Bird Concert
Jekyll Oceanfront Clarion Resort. Join shag club members and start your beach music weekend early. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

August 15 - 16
Beach Music Festival
Visit the beautiful beach of Jekyll Island and listen to musical greats The Swinging Medallions, the Rickey Godfrey Band, and Second Chance. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival

August 16
Beach Music Festival Free Concert
Enjoy a FREE beachside concert featuring The Swinging Medallions the Rickey Godfrey Band, and Second Chance! For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival

August 30 - September 1
Jekyll Island Gold Cup Adult Soccer Tournament
Regional and National adult soccer teams for the gold as they compete in this three day tournament For more information visit www.gacups.com.

September 19 - 21
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods. The festival features a cook-off, live entertainment, and a kid-friendly fun zone. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

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