Wild Georgia Shrimp

Wild Georgia Shrimp are guaranteed to be a species indigenous to the clean coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The areas strong tides combined with natural filtration through Georgia’s expansive marshland give our shrimp a sweet succulent taste and a good firm texture that can only be produced in the wild.

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JEKYLL ISLAND EVENTS

Stay up-to-date with all of Jekyll Island's great festivals by checking the monthly events calendar. You can also find out more information on Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival and other Jekyll Island events by reading the Jekyll Island blog and signing up to receive blog posts by email.

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Georgia’s geography is beautiful and diverse. Travel along the coastline and witness the breathtaking beaches and barrier islands that have inspired travelers for generations. Whether you’re all business within our city streets or all play at our outdoor retreats, Georgia delivers exactly what you need. Our state is also home to world-renowned research centers and top ranked universities. Your hopes and dreams become reality in Georgia. More...

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Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival Cooking Competitions

Show off your cooking skills with the Shrimp & Grits Cooking Competitions. The Amateur Competition takes place on Saturday, September 19 and is reserved for chefs with less than 2 years of professional training or experience. The Professional Competition is on Sunday, September 20 and is reserved for chefs with 2 or more years of professional training or experience.

Applications are taken on a first come, first serve basis and are limited to 10 per competition.

 

Amateur Cooking Competition: Saturday, September 20, 2009.

All cooking competition spaces are now full! Should be another great year!

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Set-up
10:30 AM	Chefs' Briefing
11:00 AM	Start Time (Chefs begin in 3 minute increments)
1:00 PM	End Time for first chef (Chefs end in 3 minute increments)
1:00 PM	Professional judging begins
1:15 PM	Consumer Choice Panel judging begins
2:30 PM	Awards
2:30 - 4:00 PM	PM Clean-up.

Amateur Competition Prizes:
First Place: $500; Second Place: $300; Third Place: $100; Consumers' Choice: trophy and 5 lbs. of Wild Georgia Shrimp.

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Professional Cooking Competition: Sunday, September 21, 2009

All cooking competition spaces are now full! Should be another great year!

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Set-up
10:30 AM	Chefs' Briefing
11:00 AM	Beginning of Professional Judging Round (Chefs begin in 3 minute increments)
1:00 PM	First Chef finishes for Professional Judging Round (Chefs end in 3 minute increments)
1:33 PM	Beginning of Consumer Choice Panel Judging Round (Chefs begin in 3 minute increments)
2:03 PM	First Chef finishes plating dishes for Consumer Choice Round (Chefs end in 3 minute increments)
3:30 PM	Awards

Professional Competition Prizes:
First Place: $1000; Second Place: $800; Third Place: $500; Consumers' Choice: trophy and 5 lbs. of Wild Georgia Shrimp.

Tasting of the dishes prepared in the competition is limited to those in the Consumer Choice Panel. Consumer Choice Panel registration is $25 per person, per competition. It is $50 to be on both Consumer Choice Panels: Amateur and Professional competitions. To sign up for the consumer choice panel, visit the Information Tent at the Festival to get your taste testing tickets, instructions, and entry wristband.