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Jekyll Island
offers a full calendar of special events throughout the year for visitors and residents alike. In addition, the Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association coordinates at least ten special art events for Glynn County and organizes programs in the performing arts, visual arts, literature and arts-in-education on a regular basis. The Tillandsia Festival boasts music, dancing, theater and visual arts in a number of Glynn County locations. The following is a list of the major special events on Jekyll Island.
The Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival – usually held the last week of December at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
Island Treasures – This is a special event that takes place January 1st through February 28 where visitors to Jekyll Island can comb the ten miles of beach for art glass fishnet floats. In the past, visitors to the island were often thrilled to find these beautiful, glass, blue and green orbs lying on the beach that were lost by fishing crews who used them to keep their nets afloat. Today, they are all commissioned art glass, stamped with the year and numbered and signed by the artist who created them. Upon finding the one-of-a-kind treasures, visitors can take them to the Jekyll Island Welcome Center to be registered and receive a Certificate of Authenticity.
Jekyll Island Family Easter Festival – Celebrate Spring on Pier Road with an Easter Egg Hunt, live music, games, a petting zoo, arts and crafts and more.
Jekyll Island Summer Kick-Off Party – usually held the end of May. Activities include sand sculpture, sailing race and expo, beach volleyball, children’s activities, limbo and much more fun and activities.
4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza on Jekyll Island – the fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean are spectacular, but the day also includes a live performance by the Jekyll Island Musical Theater, games, Kids’ Clinic, Spin Art and much more.
Jekyll Island Annual Golf & Tennis Family Weekend – this event usually takes place in October and features gala family reception, golf tournament, dinner and dancing, an art auction, historic district tours and other family activities.
Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding and Nature Festival – Enjoy Georgia’s southeast birding paradise on Jekyll Island with field trips and seminars, vendors, kids’ activities, arts and crafts and a live raptor show.
Jekyll Island Fire Festival – usually held in the fall on Pier Road in the National Historical Landmark District. The Jekyll Island Fire Department hosts a day filled with fun activities such as fire truck rides, face painting, balloon clown, live music, food and craft vendors. All proceeds benefit the Jekyll Island Volunteer Fire Department.
Community Christmas Tree Lighting Festival – usually held the end of November in the National Historic Landmark District. This event includes food, hayrides, reverse bungee, live entertainment, Santa and ends with the lighting of the community Christmas tree.
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