This two-month-long annual event on Jekyll Island is a favorite tradition spawned from a fishing legacy. In the early 1900s, east coast fishermen used hollow glass balls, or floats, on their nets as markers. Occasionally, the floats would break loose and wash ashore for lucky beachcombers to find and keep. Collecting these rare, highly sought…

Join us for a lovely evening of boot scootin’ under the stars at the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia’s Blue Jean Ball fundraiser. The festivities will be hosted at Village Creek Landing on St. Simons Island. The highlights include music, local cuisine, dancing, and a silent and live auction. Proceeds from this event help…

This annual run takes participants around the island and historic landmarks showcasing the natural splendor of Jekyll. Considered the “Jewel” of Georgia, Jekyll Island is the ideal location to host the JIM. The JIM course will showcase the natural beauty of the island and take runners past historic landmarks. Runners will pass under the canopies…

The St. Simons Land Trust’s annual fundraiser has for more than 20 years been considered THE most popular community event in the Golden Isles with live music, delicious coastal cuisine, and preferred beverages provided by restaurants and partners from across Glynn County. Tickets for this beloved community event will be available to the general public…

An annual day-long event at Mary Ross Waterfront Park that brings cooking teams in town to compete for the People's Choice and Judge's Award for the best Brunswick Stew in all of the land. Enjoy a Stew Tasting Contest, Car Show, Motorcycle Ride, Pooch Parade, and live music, kid's fun zone, classic car show, arts…

Admission is FREE all day for Super Museum Sunday! -2:00 PM: Enslaved People of Hofwyl: History and Genealogy presentation -3:00 PM: Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters performance. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation is owned and operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Call 912.264.7333 for more information, also you may visit gastateparks.org

An Annual Tradition The Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Bridge Run has become a signature event for the Health System and the Golden Isles. Unique among bridge runs, the races take place on the 7,780-foot Sidney Lanier Bridge. At its center, the bridge measures 480 feet high above the Brunswick River, the tallest span in…

Come shop original art and handmade crafts from up to 70 artists! Jewelry, ceramics, woodcrafts, decor, art, pottery, photography, hanging chairs, skincare, candles, soaps, glass art, bird houses, wearables, specialty foods, AND MORE!

The Winter Ride is an annual multi-day cycling tour of coastal areas near St Marys and Jekyll Island, suitable for all levels of cyclists. Each day we ride to different locations in the St. Marys area and visit such attractions as Cumberland Island, the Jekyll Island, Fernandina Beach, and Kings Bay Submarine Base. Each night…

Annual fundraiser race for Oglethorpe Point Elementary School and Saint Simons Elementary School, including 10k, 5k, and 1-mile fun run options. A festival including many local vendors takes place at the finish line area, with a DJ, bounce houses, and silent auction items.