Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
This Event Happens: November 3-4, 2023
A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp and Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, food, and more. The island comes alive during this fun-filled weekend, so mark your calendars for this award-winning two day event held in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Admission to the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival is free. However, during this event the Jekyll Island Parking fee will increase to an additional $5 per daily parking; annual passes are not impacted. For more information on the fee increase, visit Jekyll Island's Park Entry & Parking Passes.
Live Music Schedule:
Friday, November 3, 2023
MAIN STAGE:
- 4-6 p.m. | Backbeat Blvd.
- 6:30-7:15 p.m. | 14K GOLD Band
- 7:30-9 p.m. | The Tams
SKEET HOUSE STAGE
- 4-5:30 p.m. | Joe King
- 5:45-7:15 p.m. | Pine Box Dwellers
- 7:30-9 p.m. | Carpet Baggers
Saturday, November 4, 2023
MAIN STAGE:
- 10-11:30 a.m. | Bluff 5 Band
- 11:50 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. | Rider
- 1:40-3:10 p.m. | Idle Hands
- 3:30-5 p.m.| Squirt Gun
- 5:20-7 p.m. | JayBone & Friends
- 7:30-9 p.m. | Departure – The Journey Tribute Band
SKEET HOUSE STAGE
- 10-11:30 a.m.: Free Spirits Orchestra
- 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.: Connie Laine
- 1:30-3 p.m.: Scott Pallot
- 3:15-4:45 p.m.: Michaele Hannemann
- 5-6 p.m.: Matt Williams
- 6:15-7:15 p.m.: Paul Ivey
- 7:30-9 p.m.: WharfRatz