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Fall in the Golden Isles

It’s time once again to enjoy the beauty of the Golden Isles in the fall and the events that it brings with it.

Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife
September 9th through September 12th at the Westin Jekyll Island Hotel
One of the Golden Isles' newest annual festivals, Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife is a celebration of beverage tastings and cuisine from some of the south's chefs along with local culinary superstars. You will also get to enjoy and experience our coastal wildlife up close through Jekyll Island Boat Tours and wildlife demonstrations at the hotel. For tickets and information, go to WhiskeyWineandWildlife.com.

Georgia Tribute Festival
September 16th through September 19th at the historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick
This show festival is a tribute to Elvis Presley, a name so recognized that we need only to say Elvis, or "The King". This tribute features 7 Las Vegas style headline shows, each one showcasing a moment in the life of The King. For ticket and more information go to tributefestival.rocks/georgia

Art Under the Oaks
September 25th and 26th from 10 am-5 pm in Postell Park at the St. Simons Pier Village
This is the premiere Arts and Crafts Event held in the Golden Isles. There will be more vendors at this event than in any other during the year. This is a must-see event. For details, go to GlynnVisualArts.org/festivals

Southern Soul's Firebox presents BBQ On the Bluff
September 30th through October 2nd at Gascoigne Bluff Park on Saint Simons Island
This is an event featuring dozens of pitmasters, chefs, and farmers from around the South and locally. The best barbecue in the country will be here on Saint Simons this weekend. There will be live music by Night Fever. The Firebox Initiative is a charity created by the founders of Southern Soul Barbecue to help service industry employees in financial need due to illness, accidents, or natural disasters. All proceeds from this event will go to this cause. For more information go to SSBBQFirebox.com/events/

Under the Oaks
The USATF sanctioned 13.1 Half Marathon will start at 7:30am at Summer Waves Waterpark on Jekyll Island
Participants run a breathtaking course that goes from the beaches to the marsh and under the majestic oaks of Jekyll Island! Sponsored by St. Simons Christian School, Under the Oaks is great fun for beginning runners, expert runners with a long resume, and everyone in between. For more information, go to UndertheOaks.com

Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee
Saturday October 23rd at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick
This festival features Brunswick stew cooking teams from far and wide, competing for the title of best stew in the country. In addition to sampling all the excellent stew recipes, there will be live music, a motorcycle ride, a pooch parade, and a classic and antique car show. Lots of fun and good grub for everyone, so don't miss this event. For more details, go to BrunswickStewbilee.com

RSM Classic
November 15th through November 21st Hosted by Davis Love and sponsored by RSM
This classic golf tournament is not to be missed! Come see some of the country's greatest golfers compete while taking in the beauty of the coast all at the same time. For more details and tickets, go to RSMClassic.com

 

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