Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival 2018

Name: Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival 2018
Start: 2018-09-14T16:00:00
End: 2018-09-16T16:00:00
Location: Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District

Sep 14, 2018 to Sep 16, 2018

Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527

July 17, 2018

2:08 PM

The 2018 Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, presented by Southern Living is three days of food, art, live entertainment, kids activities, a cruise-in car show, and a Craft Brew Fest. But, the star of the weekend is definitely shrimp and grits, with two lawns dedicated to the coastal favorite. Friday, September 14, things begin with live music and tastings at half-price sample night from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 15, gates will open at 10:00 a.m. The day’s festivities include the Georgia’s Best Shrimp & Grits cooking competition in which chefs from across the state compete for the title of best dish in the state, as well as a cash prize.

Julie Andrew

The Southern Living Pavilion returns with a full weekend of cooking and lifestyle demonstrations. New this year, Go RVing will sponsor a family-friendly interactive recreation experience, Lay’s will debut a new chip flavor, exclusively available at the Festival, and main stage sponsor Georgia Lottery will host a special area with games and a free photo booth. The Kids Zone will feature family-friendly fun in the form of bounce houses, slides, crafts, and more. New in 2018 will be the addition of a cruise-in car show that’s sure to wow both auto enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike.

The Craft Brew Fest, festival within the Festival ticketed event, has been expanded to include more than 50 craft beers from 20 different breweries, and will be in a new location across from Indian Mound Cottage.

Guests will park at the Jekyll Island Airport and catch a free, air-conditioned ride to the entrance gates. Busses will begin running an hour before the gates open and continue for 90 minutes after the close of each day’s events. Festival hours are Friday, September 14, from 4:00-9:00 p.m., Saturday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. General admission to the Festival is free, but a $10 parking fee for Jekyll Island will be in effect Friday through Sunday of the event.