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Shrimp & Grits

Home » Signature Events » Shrimp & Grits Festival

Shrimp & Grits Festival

November 5-7, 2021

Voted Best Festival in the Southeast

A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, kids’ zone, food, a craft brew fest, and more.

The island comes alive during this fun-filled weekend, so mark your calendars for this award-winning three-day event held in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Festival Dates

Friday, November 5
Saturday, November 6
Sunday, November 7

Shrimp & Grits Festival

 

Southeast Tourism Society 2019 Top 20 Events

Shrimp & Grits

General Information

Experiences

Shrimp & grits dish at Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival.

Food

Main Stage at Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Girts Festival.

Music

Artist Market items at Shrimp & Grits Festival on Jekyll Island.

Artists Market

Festival Art

Festival Art

Transportation at Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival.

Parking & Transportation

Shrimp Boat

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