Jekyll Island festivals include some of the most popular festivals in Georgia and the southeastern states, with the fall Shrimp and Grits Festival a particular highlight of the Jekyll Island calendar.
Other Jekyll Island events throughout the year include arts and crafts and book festivals, races, summer concerts, free family-friendly outdoor movies, the annual 4th of July celebrations, and a series of holiday events from late November onwards.
Other things to do in Jekyll Island range from beach activities and watersports such as kayaking and paddleboarding, to tours of the Historic District, carriage rides, golf and mini golf, or a visit to the Jekyll Island Museum or the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
See also:
– Events at St Simons Island
– Events in Brunswick
– Savannah’s events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
– Nature, history and kayak tours of Jekyll Island
!Events may be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice. Please check dates, venue and other details at the event’s official website before planning your trip.
– Turtle Crawl, April 27 2024
Annual 10K, 5K and 1K races to benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. More details
→ See also: April events in Savannah or Georgia festivals in April
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→ See also: May events in Savannah or Georgia festivals in May
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→ See also: June events in Savannah
– Independence Day Fireworks, July 4 2024
Annual July 4th fireworks show, viewable from oceanside Jekyll Island beaches. More details
→ See also: July events in Savannah
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→ See also: August events in Savannah
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→ See also: September events in Savannah or Georgia festivals in September
– Under the Oaks Run, October 12 2024
Annual half marathon, 10K and 5K races around Jekyll Island. More details
– Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, October 25-26 2024
Popular annual food festival in the Jekyll Island Historic District, with shrimp and grits and other foods, live music, artists market, fireworks show and more. More details
– Paulk Cup Classic, October 30 - November 1 2024
Annual golf tournament in Jekyll Island. More details
→ See also: October events in Savannah or Georgia festivals in October
– Paulk Cup Classic, October 30 - November 1 2024
Annual golf tournament in Jekyll Island. More details
– Holly Jolly Jekyll, November 29 2024 - January 5 2025
Annual holiday event with a variety of events across Jekyll Island, including holiday lights, history tours, drive in movies, fireworks shows and more. More details
→ See also: November events in Savannah
– Holly Jolly Jekyll, November 29 2024 - January 5 2025
Annual holiday event with a variety of events across Jekyll Island, including holiday lights, history tours, drive in movies, fireworks shows and more. More details
→ See also: December events in Savannah
– Holly Jolly Jekyll, November 29 2024 - January 5 2025
Annual holiday event with a variety of events across Jekyll Island, including holiday lights, history tours, drive in movies, fireworks shows and more. More details
– Jekyll Island Marathon, January 19 2025
Annual marathon, half marathon and 10K through Jekyll Island. More details
→ See also: January events in Savannah
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→ See also: February events in Savannah or Georgia festivals in February
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→ See also: March events in Savannah or Georgia festivals in March
More Things To Do In The Golden Isles & Nearby
– Sapelo Island tours
– Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
– Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
– St Simons Island boat tours
– Kayak tours in St Simons Island
– Things to do in St Marys, GA
See also:
– Savannah events
– Georgia food festivals