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The festival is free and open to all visitors thanks to our sponsors!

Call 877-4-JEKYLL
for more information!
 

Wild Georgia Shrimp Association Jekyll Island's 2008 Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival was a great success! Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who participated or came out for the festival!

Please take a minute to let us know what you thought by completing our online festival survey.

Here is a list of all the weekend's winners:

Amateur Competition
1st place tie: Luke Garvey, Brunswick GA
Lynn Van Iderstyne, Jekyll Island GA
2nd place: Jim Anderson, Jacksonville FL
3rd place: Joe Barnett, Jr, Washington GA
Consumer Choice Panel winner: Joe Barnett, Jr

Professional Competition
1st place: Purple Sage Catering, Brunswick GA
2nd place: 119 Chops, Statesboro GA
3rd place: Tasteful Temptations Catering, St. Simons Island GA
Consumer Choice Panel winner: Tasteful Temptations Catering

We'll see you next year, September 18-20, for the 2009 Shrimp & Grits Festival!