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 6
The Magical Variety Road Show
Illusionist B.J. Harris will perform a great show for the whole family. Sponsored by WAY Radio. Jekyll Island Convention Center, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children. For more information visit www.wayradio.org or call 912-342-1083.
September 17
Chef’s Demonstration: California Flair
Chef Rob Sartorio demonstrates the preparation of two dishes and their accompaniments with helpful suggestions for presenting with style. Jekyll island Club Hotel. Reservations are required. For more information call 912-635-2600.
September 19
Wild Georgia Shrimp Golf Tournament
Tee-off the Shrimp and Grits Festival with a tournament on Oleander golf course. 12:30 p.m. For more information call the Jekyll Island Golf Pro Shop at 912-635-2368.
September 20
High School Cross Country Invitational
High school students are invited to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes golf course. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL
or visit www.jixc.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.
September 26 - 28
Jekyll Island Buggy Expo
Join kite-buggy enthusiasts for a cruise around Jekyll Island, beginning in front of Blackbeard’s Restaurant. For more information call 912-265-1149 or
visit www.coastalwindsports.com
September 27
Dances and Impressions of South America
A classical guitar concert by Michael Nigro of Long Beach, California, features the music of Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela. Jekyll island Club Hotel. Reservations are required. For more information
call 912-635-2600.
September 28
Sunday Dinner Dance
Enjoy ballroom dancing and dinner in the Grand Dining Room of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Dance to Wayne Tate’s “Four and Easy” band. Reservations are required. For more information call 912-635-2600.
October 3- 24
Folklore, Rumor, and Myth Tour
Pass through the old Jekyll Island Landmark Historic District at twilight and enter one of the cottages for spine-tingling tales that will draw you back through centuries. Fridays only. 7:00 p.m. Reservations are requested. Recommended for ages 10 and above. For more information, call the Jekyll Island Museum at 912-635-4036.
October 4
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 Christian 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
October 27 - 30
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.
November 8
Plus Fours Historic Golf Celebration
Golfers take a step back in time by donning knickers and argyle socks for this tournament played on Jekyll Island’s historic Great Dunes golf course. Hickory shaft clubs and gutty balls complete the transformation back to the day of Bobby Jones. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.
November 29 - January 1
Holiday Island on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is transformed in to a Holiday Island of twinkling Christmas lights and decorations. The season is kicked-off by the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL
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