Jekyll Island, GA Exit 38: A weekend celebration is dedicated to the prized local product, Wild Georgia Shrimp, and its Southern counterpart, grits.
This spirited three-day event features an amateur and professional cook-off, shrimp boat tours, shrimp eating competitions, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and a kid-friendly fun zone. If you’re a foodie, this festival is a must-see.
From never-ending options of shrimp and grits dishes and guest chef demonstrations, book signings, live music, and a Craft Brew Tasting, the annual Shrimp & Grits: Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival is a true playground for a first-rate and mouthwatering weekend.
Enjoy $3 samples of Shrimp & Grits from each of the Shrimp & Grits vendors. General admission is FREE but tickets to specific events can be purchased online.
Location: Jekyll Island Historic District, River View Drive and Sheldon Ave, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Date: Fri – Sun, September 18-20, 2015
Hours: Fri 5:30 – 9 PM, Sat 10– 9 PM, Sun 11 – 4 PM
Tel: 912-635-3636
jekyllisland.com/project/shrimp-grits-the-wild-georgia-shrimp-festival/