Jekyll Island Festivals & Events


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.

December 2024 Events

– 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

January 2025 Events

– 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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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