Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival

About

Held in Jekyll Island's Historic District in late October, this award-winning festival draws 45,000+ attendees to a curated Artists Market featuring ~150 Southeast art and craft vendors alongside dozens of food vendors, live music across multiple stages, and the namesake shrimp & grits dishes that anchor the event. The festival covers 32 acres — expect heavy foot traffic and a well-established, family-friendly crowd. Voted Best Festival in the Southeast twice by the Southeast Festival and Events Association.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

2026-10-23 to 2026-10-24

Venue

Historic District

Tags

• seafood
• artists-market
• food