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 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.

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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Local restaurants celebrate the most craved seafood in the south- Wild Georgia Shrimp. Golden Isles restaurants are taking part in September’s Wild Georgia Shrimp Month by offering special shrimp dishes featuring only Wild Georgia Shrimp. No matter what your taste buds crave, fried, grilled, or sautéed, they have it all.

Visit one or all of these local restaurants to enjoy the delightful tastes of shrimp cooked to perfection. Participants include:

Blackwater Grill
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp appetizer
260 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island
912-634-6333

The Grand Dining Room at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Speciality Jekyll Shrimp and Grits dish
371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island
912-635-2600

Seajay’s Waterfront Café and Pub
Seajay’s Shrimp Salad Croissant
1 Harbor Road, Jekyll Island
912-635-3200

Blackbeard’s Seafood Restaurant
One-of-a kind Shrimp and Grits dish
200 N Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island
912-635-3522

Latitude 31/ Rah Bar
Array of dishes including romano crusted shrimp appetizer, desert fire fettuccine, surf n surf, children’s fried shrimp, peel n eat shrimp, jumbo Georgia White Shrimp, and low country boil.
1 Pier Road, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-635-3800

Time Out Sport Grill
Shrimp Carbonara; sauteed jumbo shrimp tossed with tomato, bacon, peas, mushroom and a cream sauce served over fettuccine.
975 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island
912-635-2531

Saydee’s Restaurant
Resort-chic restaurant offers a wide variety of seafood entrees. The many shrimp dishes capture the essence of coastal cuisine and more.
1175 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island
912-635-3588

This is an event you do not want to miss. The Shrimp and Grits festival will be September 19-21. For more information visit www.jekyllisland.com or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.

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The recipes may be passed down or home grown. The chefs will range from back yard burner to culinary craftsman. What all of the cooks will have in common during Jekyll Island’s 3rd Annual Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival September 19-21st will be two key ingredients: shrimp and grits. Amateur and professional chefs will spin their culinary creations for top honors and cash prizes in this 3rd annual cooking competition.

“The quality and creativity of the entries is always and interesting and delicious surprise,” said Beth Burnsed, Event Marketing Manager for Jekyll Island. “The variety of shrimp & grits recipes makes the competition harder and harder every year. These contestants mean business!”
On the amateur side, individuals or groups are able to participate. This year there will be amateur competitions, both on Saturday and there is an entry fee of $30 per group which provides entrants with shrimp, grits, and a festival T-shirt. Each chef will need to furnish all other ingredients, a propane cook-top and cooking utensils necessary to create their shrimp and grits specialties. The first place recipient will receive a $500 cash prize. The second place recipient will receive $300, and the third place contestant will garner $100.


The entry fee for professional chefs, those who have worked within the restaurant business for 2 years or more, is $100 and includes shrimp, grits, and a festival T-shirt. The first prize winner will take home bragging rights, $1,000 cash. Second place will receive $800, and the third place contestant receives $500.


The Amateur Cook-offs will be held on Saturday, Sept 20th beginning at 10 a.m and 3:30 PM. Professional chefs will compete on Sunday, Sept 21st beginning at 12:00 p.m. The competition will utilize staggered start and stop times to ensure each entry is freshly served to the panel of judges. Contestants will be judged on recipe/ingredients, taste, originality and presentation. Recipes can be centered on any meal day part and include an array of ingredients, but all must contain both shrimp and grits. Participation in both cook-off events is on a first-come, first-served basis with space restricted to ten entries per competition. Registration forms can be obtained online
www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits.


Providing the key ingredient, Wild Georgia Shrimp, will be the Georgia Shrimp Association, the events title sponsor.
Other activities taking place during the festival weekend include shrimp-eating contests, an arts and crafts show, kids play area, live music and lots of food. We will even have a the Lady Jane, a real shrimp boat, available for tours and a sunset cruise! For more information on the Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits or call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

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