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Highly Anticipated 3rd Annual “Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival” Kicks Off September 19
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Join the Jekyll Island Authority, the Georgia Shrimp Association, and the Georgia Tourism Foundation for the only event in the Southeast dedicated to celebrating two southern favorites – shrimp and grits!
Set amid Jekyll Island’s picturesque Jekyll Island Club National Landmark Historic District, “Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival,” will kick off on Friday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Festivities will continue throughout the weekend, beginning Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday at noon. All entertainment is free and open to the public.
The popular annual festival features delicious food, exciting shrimp & grits cooking competitions, great music, and a vendor area complete with arts, crafts, antiques, and collectables. “Uncle Bubba,” the brother of southern celebrity-chef Paula Deen, will even make a special guest appearance on Saturday from 10:00 AM-12:00 noon. And to add to the excitement, guests can participate in the 3rd Annual Wild Georgia Golf Tournament, take fun-filled shrimp boat excursions, and play in the “Family Fun Zone” created just for kids.
Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits Cooking Competition:
The Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits Cooking Competition events will offer mouth-watering tasting opportunities of more than a dozen shrimp & grits dishes prepared by amateur and professional chefs throughout the region. Guests can sign-up to be part of the esteemed “Consumer Choice Panel” to taste the dishes and select the winners of either the professional or amateur competition for a fee of $25.00 per person.
Christopher Hewitt of Savannah’s Olde Pink House will be back this year to defend his title as the “Best Professional Shrimp & Grits Chef.” He’ll face stiff competition from more than eight other professional chefs from Jekyll and surrounding areas. The competition for the 2008 professional title begins at noon on Sunday. The competition for the best amateur chef will take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
During the festival visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase delicious shrimp & grits dishes from outstanding local restaurants and vendors, including the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Latitude 31 Restaurant and Raw Bar, Zachary’s Seafood, and the Wild Georgia Shrimp Association. Prices for individual dishes will vary. A variety of other food and dishes will be also available throughout the festival.
Cooking Demonstrations:
Chef Steve Ingersoll, chef/instructor at the Coastal Georgia College in Kingsland, Ga., will host a cooking demonstration Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Chef Stephanie Donegan, the cooking star of “Raising Alabama,” will also demonstrate preparation of an outstanding shrimp & grits recipe from her newest southern soul food cookbook, Living a Life of Southern Soul. The demonstration begins at 3:00 on Sunday.
Live, Free Entertainment:
Throughout the weekend the Jekyll Island Club National Landmark Historic District will ring with the musical talents of many favorite local bands, including King City Jazz, Dirty Hairys, the Jeff Beasley Band, OSKAR Rockhammer, Spice of Life, and Straight No Chaser. Saturday evening, beginning at 7 p.m., guest can enjoy the live music of popular blues band, Statesboro Blues.
Special Appearance by “Uncle Bubba” – Brother to Celebrity Chef Paula Deen
No southern festival would be complete without someone named “Bubba,” and we’ve got the best! ”Uncle Bubba,” author of the popular Uncle Bubba’s Savannah Seafood Cookbook, will be on hand. Between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday he’ll host a book signing. Visitors can bring a copy of the cook book so he can autograph it, or it can be purchased onsite.
Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House restaurant in Savannah, Ga., which he co-owns with his sister Paula Deen, features many delectable seafood creations ranging from chargrilled oysters to “Aunt Peggy’s” fried catfish platter. “Y’all know that my family and I have never been what you might call “fancy eaters,” said Bubba. “Growing up in southwest Georgia, we never had white tablecloths or silver candlesticks. We just wanted to eat good food, laugh a lot, and have a good time. When Paula and I opened the doors to Uncle Bubba’s, we had one mission in mind. That was to provide our guests with the finest quality meal available in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere.”
Disconnected K9 Frisbee Dog Show
On both Saturday and Sunday, be sure to “catch” the Disconnected K9 frisbee dog show at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Trainer Lawrence Frederick started out playing in human Frisbee competitions until he discovered the disc dog world in 1991. Now, not only are Lawrence and his team of incredible dogs the most widely recognized Frisbee Dog Team in the world, but he made history by being the first human to compete with two dogs at the same time in the World Frisbee Dog Championships in 2003;
and then became the first human to compete with three dogs in the same year in the World Frisbee Dog Championships in 2006; and then again in 2007. All of their shows are family oriented; carry a message of fun, athleticism, canine bonding, and promote dog rescuing.
3rd Annual Shrimp & Grits Commemorative Poster Competition:
The commemorative poster and the official tee shirt for the 3rd Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival will display the beautiful artwork of Mrs. Ed Hose of Brunswick, GA.
The elaborate details, imagination, and brilliant colors of her art persuaded the judges to select her entry over scores of other excellent submissions. Posters and t-shirts will be on sale at the festival. Mrs. Hose’s winning artwork can be viewed by visiting www.jekyllisland.com.
3rd Annual Wild Georgia Golf tournament:
The 3rd Annual Wild Georgia Golf Tournament tees off Friday, Sept. 19, at 12:30 p.m. at Jekyll Island’s Oleander Golf Course. Each first-place winner will receive as a prize five pounds of fresh Wild Georgia Shrimp. Second and third-place winners will each receive three pounds of the prized local shrimp. Call 635-2368 to register. The fee is $65.00 per person.
Boating Excursions:
Throughout the festival weekend, guests will have the opportunity to experience several exciting boating excursions.
Captain Larry Credle’s “Lady Jane” shrimp boat offers an authentic shrimping experience. The two-hour voyages along the Marshes of Glynn were made famous by the poet Sidney Lanier. Guests will watch for dolphins, shorebirds, and minks.
They will also have the opportunity to observe the crew deploy the shrimp net and retrieve a bountiful catch of various sea life, including shrimp, crabs, fish, horseshoe crabs, man-o-rays, and much more.
Captain Credle started shrimping with his dad in his early teens. By the age of fourteen he was working with a fleet of five vessels, and in 1979 he became captain of his own shrimp boat. For nearly 30 years, he has given guests interesting, enjoyable, and educational shrimp excursions aboard the Lady Jane.
According to Credle, “The day’s catch is like Christmas, because you never know what’s in the net’s bag!” While guests aboard the Lady Jane relax, take pictures, and learn, the crew will prepare a fresh shrimp boil from the day’s catch. Nothing beats the taste of fresh-out-of-the-water, sweet, white Georgia shrimp!
To book an unforgettable experience on Lady Jane, call 912-265-5711 or e-mail Captain Credle at captain@shrimpcruise.com.
Guests can book off-shore fishing trips aboard a 44-foot “Ospo” fishing boat, or enjoy Shrimping-Dolphin tours throughout the weekend. The Shrimping-Dolphin tours are 90 minutes in length and offer a fun and ecological education. Passengers are taken through the coastal marshlands and rivers, and trawl nets and pulled along the bottom of the water by the boat. The tour crew discussed different topics on ecology and environmental issues that impact the coastal estuary, and when the trawl net is pulled up, a bounty of species are available for discussion by the crew. The crew also keeps an eye out for Dolphin friends that love to visit the boat.
For more information on Shrimping-Dolphin tours, contact 912-635-3512 or visit www.goldenislesfun.com. For more information on the off shore excursion, call 912-270-7474 or visit www.offshore-charters.com.
More Information:
For more information about Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp & Grits Festival, contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL, or visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits.
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival on Jekyll Island!
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
The Georgia Shrimp Association and the Jekyll Island Authority are proud to bring you Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp
Festival in celebration of the sweet, wild Georgia shrimp harvest!
Commercial shrimping defines the look and feel of the Georgia coast. Shrimp boats trawl the horizon or sweep near shore as sunbathing tourists watch with interest and children try to catch a glimpse of the captain at his wheel; at rest, the boats distinctive rigging proclaims the freshness of local seafood at picturesque docks and fishing villages. And it’s not just for show - shrimping is among the nation’s largest fisheries and Georgia shrimpers and shrimp are counted among the best in the nation.
The shrimping tradition in Georgia is old and proud, and it is the state’s most important and vibrant connection to the life of the sea. Making a living from the sea is one of the most ancient and esteemed pursuits of man.
The Georgia Shrimp Association seal signifies that the shrimp is local, gathered from coastal Georgia waters and packaged according to strict Georgia Shrimp Association guidelines. While Georgia shrimpers face competition from foreign imports who grow pond-raised shrimp, the size and taste of the seafood fails in comparison to the sweet, jumbo sized wild Georgia shrimp.
Jekyll Island and the Georgia Shrimp Association welcome you to celebrate Georgia’s shrimp and the hardworking shrimpers who trawl our waters. Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, the beautiful Jekyll Island Club National Landmark Historic District will feature great professional and amateur shrimp and grits chefs, shrimp eating contests, a kids fun zone, and vendors galore. For more information, visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits or call the Jekyll Island Visitors Information Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.
Attention Chefs!
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Think your shrimp and grits recipe has what it takes to be crowned a 2008 Shrimp & Grits Festival favorite? You can enter the amateur or professional cook-off and prepare your favorite shrimp-and-grits meal. The amateur cook-offs will be held on Saturday, September 20th beginning at 10 a.m and 3:30 p.m. There are two seperate rounds and each round will have a first, second, and third place winner.
Amateur prizes: First Place: $500; Second Place: $300; Third Place: $100.
Professional chefs will compete on Sunday, September 21st beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Professional prizes: First Place: $1000; Second Place $800, Third Place: $500
For more information or to enter, fill out an entry form online at www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits.
August Beachscape Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 31st, 2008August 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
Shrimp and Grits Champion Returns to Defend His Title.
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Christopher Hewitt, professional chef at the Olde Pink House in Savannah, Georgia will be a tough act to follow this year.
Falling in love with cooking came to Hewitt at the age of 12-years-old. Though he was not allowed to cook in the kitchen in his
youth, Christopher was exposed to cooking through his family’s restaurant business. His dad, also a chef, caught him cooking eggs on the radiator in his room and his career began.
Graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, he has been working at the Olde Pink House for a little over two years. Hewitt was featured on two Iron Chef episodes on the Food Network, in which he cooked with world-renowned top chef Bobby Flay in New York and Japan.
Enjoying the relaxation that Jekyll Island offers, Mr. Hewitt is preparing for the upcoming competition where he wowed the taste buds of judges with his impeccable Southern Sushi in 2007. Judges can begin salivating again as Hewitt plans something spectacular to reclaim his title.
For more information on Shrimp and Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits or call the Jekyll Island Visitors’ Information
Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.
Calling All Chefs!
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Do you want to test your culinary skills at the 2008 Shrimp and Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival? You can enter the amateur or
professional cook-off and prepare your favorite shrimp-and-grits meal. The amateur cook-off will be held on Saturday, Sept 20th beginning at 10 a.m and 3:30 p.m.. Professional chefs will compete on Sunday, Sept 21st beginning at 12:00 p.m. Contestants will be judged on recipe/ingredients, taste, originality and presentation.
To enter, visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits.
And the winner of the Shrimp and Grits Artwork Contest Is…
Thursday, July 31st, 2008
The 2008 Shrimp and Grits art contest winner is Ed Hose! Chosen from hundreds of entries Mrs. Hose, a freelance artist, has always been a creative thinker. She graduated with a degree in illustration and design from Tyler School of Art in 2001 and has been working in digital illustration for 11 years. Though she has worked with a multitude of mediums, including pottery, glass, oils, acrylics, collage, sculpture, and even food, she enjoys working in digital formats because, “I don’t like cleaning up after myself,” states Hose. A mixture of elaborate details, imagination, and brilliant colors bring her art to life and makes all, young and old, fall in love.
Ed’s clients include a wide array of categories ranging from the Japan Times in Japan, and the Bucks County Council on Drugs and Alcoholism in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, to local Brunswick, Georgia businesses like Color Me Happy Pottery and even the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
Check out her wonderful creation by purchasing a 2008 Shrimp and grits t-shirt and poster during the festival, September 19-21. For more information contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.
