Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast

Online Event

On Thursday, May 6, at 6 p.m., author William Rawlings will present a virtual program about his book Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast, due to be released in April by Mercer University Press. The Society is thrilled that the St. Simons Lighthouse is on the cover. Rawlings’ richly illustrated book devotes a chapter to each of…

First Friday in Downtown Brunswick

Jekyll Square Newcastle St., Brunswick, GA, United States

Visit the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick. Enjoy live music from local musicians, art openings, and food samples from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.

Mayfair: Blessing of the Fleet – Brunswick

Golden Isles CVB 529 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, United States

The Annual Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet will be at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Historic Downtown Brunswick on the Saturday, May 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with the blessing being held on at 2:00PM. The Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet is longest running blessings of the fleet and one of the best…

Blessing of the Fleet

Mary Ross Park, Brunswick, GA Mary Ross Park, Brunswick, GA, United States

The 82nd Annual Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet will take place at Mary Ross Park on Saturday, May 8th 2021 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the actual blessing being held at 2:00 PM. This one-day celebration is held on the Saturday before Mother's Day in May. One of the best events that Coastal…

Little Light Music Concert Series

Lighthouse Lawn 610 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA, United States

For over 25 years, residents and visitors have gathered on the oceanfront lawn beneath the Lighthouse for the Society’s annual fundraising event. Bring your family, friends, a picnic supper, and lawn chairs for this special summer tradition! May 9 – The Tams June 20 – The Funk Brotherhood July 11 – Michael Stacey Band Sept 5…

First Friday in Downtown Brunswick

Jekyll Square Newcastle St., Brunswick, GA, United States

Visit the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick. Enjoy live music from local musicians, art openings, and food samples from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.

First Friday in Downtown Brunswick

Jekyll Square Newcastle St., Brunswick, GA, United States

Visit the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick. Enjoy live music from local musicians, art openings, and food samples from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.

Brunswick’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick, GA Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick, GA, United States

Historic Downtown Brunswick celebrates each year at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, with a fireworks display, games for kids and adults like sack races, horseshoes, tug-of-war, hula-hoop contests and more. And of course free watermelon! Courtesy of the City of Brunswick.

Jekyll Island Independence Day Celebration

Jekyll Island Beach Village, GA Jekyll Island, Beach Village, GA, United States

Jekyll celebrates the 4th of July with an old-fashioned parade through the Historic District starting at 9am, with local residents and visitors invited to decorate their bikes, golf carts, strollers, pets or themselves. The fun continues from 12pm to 6pm with the Red, White & Bounce held at the Jekyll Island Beach Village, with water…

St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival

For more than 60 years, the annual St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival takes place in the Pier Village with a spectacular fireworks display that begins around 9pm as the day turns to night. Live music plays as well as an arts and crafts show, a 5K and 1-mile run, and family-friendly fun to be had…