CoastFest, the largest outreach event hosted by the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will return as a live and in-person event at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in October 2022. Now in its 28th year, this free, family-friendly event features educational programs, touch tanks, wildlife viewing opportunities, and exhibitors from partner agencies and nonprofit organizations. There's so much to see and do for people of all ages at CoastFest. Whether you're interested in fishing, sea turtles, birds of prey, or Coastal Georgia history, there’s something for you!
Returning this year is veteran performer Jim Sawgrass, a native Floridian of Muscogee Creek descent and living historian of the southeastern tribes of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Jim has been sharing his knowledge of the Southeastern Native American tribes for more than 30 years and is often joined by other members of his family.
New to the CoastFest state is Dumpster Doug. Doug travels the earth searching for sources of air, land, and water pollution and then shows audiences that small changes can make a huge difference when it comes to protecting the earth’s natural resources. Audience members learn how they can become Eco-Superstars in this funny and magical environmental show.
Other attractions and activities include touch tanks where kids can have an up-close encounter with stingrays, horseshoe crabs, finfish, and other marine life, the Fish Rodeo, reef ball painting, archery demonstrations, and more. Stop by to see the student art on display from the annual CoastFest Art Contest too! The colorful and creative artwork by local K-12 students will be on display at the Marshes of Glynn Brunswick Library from September 20-October 3.
Come out to Mary Ross Park with your family and friends to “Catch the Excitement” at CoastFest 2022 on Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CoastFest is a rain or shine event and admission is free. For more information, visit coastalgadnr.org and follow their Facebook page for updates.
