It’s that time of year again. The weather is cooling down a bit and the fall festival season will kick off this weekend with the 2013 Shrimp & Grits Festival on Jekyll Island. September 20 – 22nd are the official dates for this event that is entering into its eighth year.
For those of you who read my blog from other parts of the country, Shrimp & Grits is practically the official dish of the Golden Isles. Full of succulent, sweet, wild Georgia Shrimp, cooked in a spicy gravy. You may find your shrimp served on a pool of creamy grits.
Or you may find it artfully served with a “cake” of grits, which is my personal favorite.
No matter how you like it, this weekend’s festival is sure to be great fun. Craft vendors, a cook off, live music and lots of people watching will be on the menu as you venture over to the Jekyll Club Hotel to attend the event held under the canopy of graceful live oaks that cover the property. This year a new event is featured. The Southern Living: Concert in the Round event on the pier and you can treat yourself to a beer tasting at the 2nd annual Craft Beer Fest.
While you’re there, take a walk on the beautiful Jekyll beach. Sink your toes into the sand and relax….you’re on island time!
2 Responses
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Chris Paleschic Says:
Wishing I had some of that lovely shrimp from that place you took me to. I’ve never had shrimp like that before. Toss in a cold beer and it’s a slice of heaven!!
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Melissa Says:
It is wonderful and that place was The Rah Bar on Jekyll Island. Plenty of cold beer to be had…..I’ll take you there!
