A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, food, and more. The island comes alive during this fun-filled festival, so mark your calendars for this award-winning event held in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Artists Market
A carefully curated roster of art and craft vendors from the southeast bring their hand-crafted goods for every interest: art, pottery, glass, textiles, woodworking, jewelry, and more.

Food
The Shrimp & Grits Festival is rooted in this southern staple. You'll enjoy a plethora of shrimp & grits dishes and food trucks to tempt you with their unique and tasty treats.

Live Music
Live music is the perfect accompaniment to shrimp & grits, art & crafts, and friends & family. With stages throughout the Festival, you'll find a tune for tapping your toes or cutting a rug.

October 25, 2024

7:15pm:Fireworks
Experience a mesmerizing fireworks spectacle that will illuminate the night sky., adding a dazzling touch to the Southern culinary delight that awaits you.

Live Music Schedule

Main Stage
The premier stage of the Festival, it's literally in the center of all the action. The Main Stage will be packed with talent all weekend. Check out the full line-up for this rockin’ stage.

4-6 p.m.: Backbeat Blvd.
6:30-7:15 p.m.: 14K Gold Band
7:30-9 p.m.: The Tams

Skeet House Stage
A crowd favorite, this stage is situated in the heart of the Artists Market on Pier Road. Located on the front porch of the historic Skeet House, this stage is the perfect place to sit with friends and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Festival.

4-5:30 p.m.: Scott Pallot
5:45-7:15 p.m.: Andy Johnson
7:30-9 p.m.: Carpet Baggers

October 26, 2024

Main Stage
The premier stage of the Festival, it's literally in the center of all the action. The Main Stage will be packed with talent all weekend. Check out the full line-up for this rockin' stage.

10-11:30 a.m.: De Funk
11:50 a.m.-1:20 p.m.: Paper City Hustlers
1:40-3:10 p.m.: Souls of Joy
3:30-5 p.m.: Bonnie Blue
5:30-7 p.m.: Wharf Ratz
7:30-9 p.m.: Landslide – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

Skeet House Stage
A crowd favorite, this stage is situated in the heart of the Artists Market on Pier Road. Located on the front porch of the historic Skeet House, this stage is the perfect place to sit with friends and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Festival.

10-11:30 a.m.: Micah Bonn
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.: Sean Clark
1:30-3 p.m.: Alex Bevan
3:15-4:30 p.m.: Michaele Hannemann
4:45-5:45 p.m.: Conni Laine
6-7:15 p.m.: Jeff Szwast
7:30-9 p.m.: Brother Brother

Date:
October 25-26, 2024

Hours:
Friday, October 25, 2024: 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2024: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Location:
National Historic Landmark District,
Riverview Drive and Old Village Boulevard,
Jekyll Island, GA 31527

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