Chapman Realty is a full service real estate firm located in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia (Glynn County). Glynn County has a very diverse economy made up of tourism, a growing port facility, a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, industrial plants and a healthy mix of retirees. The area enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate. The average temperature is 68.4 degrees and average rainfall of 54.7 inches per year. Glynn County offers over 14 miles of beaches and 225 holes of golf, boating and historical sites.
In Brunswick, the Golden Isles and the surounding counties, there are festivals throughout the year. Below find listed some festivals in Brunswick and the surrounding areas you do not want to miss. For a newcomers guide or more information, please email chapmanrealty@yahoo.com or visit website at http://www.juliechapman.com.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Jekyll Island, GA
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Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16; 10:00 am -5:00 pm Jekyll Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Come take a bite of Jekyll Island. A weekend celebration of two of Georgia's most beloved foods: shrimp and grits. The festival features a cook-off, shrimp boat tours, live entertainment and a kid-friendly fun zone.
9/14/2007 through 9/16/2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
St. Mary's, GA
Experience Coastal Georgia Saturday, September 15; 9:00 am -6:00 pm Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, This event will focus on the endless outdoor recreational opportunities the Georgia coast has to offer. Activities will include bird watching, kayak fishing demos, beginner photography, bluegrass music, artist demonstrations and more.
9/15/2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
St Marys, GA
Coastal Outdoor Weekend Friday, September 21 St Marys Downtown Development Authority 400 Osborne St, Located just minutes east of Kingsland, the Coastal Outdoor Weekend event in St Marys is the perfect opportunity to get off the couch and into the great outdoors. Participants can explore and learn about Georgia's spectacular coastline, marshes and rivers through basic kayaking instruction, learning symposiums on birding, kayak camping and fishing, marshland ecosystem education, marsh paddles and much more. Events during the weekend include a wine-and-cheese opening reception and a seafood dinner.
9/21/2007
Coastal Outdoor Weekend Friday, September 21; 9:00 am -5:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Hosted by Up The Creek Expeditions, located at 111 Osborne Street, in the Historic District of St. Marys. A fun-filled outdoor weekend for the whole family. Events include basic kayaking, classes, birding, marshland ecosystem and evening and morning paddles and more!
9/21/2007
Birds of Prey Friday, September 21; 6:30 pm Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, Winged Ambassadors will present an educational program about raptors and the environmental challenges they face. There will be three live raptor shows with outdoor flights over the audience.
9/21/2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Coastal Outdoor Weekend Saturday, September 22; 9:00 am -5:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Hosted by Up The Creek Expeditions, located at 111 Osborne Street, in the Historic District of St. Marys. A fun-filled outdoor weekend for the whole family. Events include basic kayaking, classes, birding, marshland ecosystem and evening and morning paddles and more!
9/22/2007
Darien, GA
Garrison Dinner Saturday, September 22; 7:00 pm -9:00 pm Fort King George Historic Site 1600 Wayne St, Our British Officers dispute with a group of Spanish Emissaries sent to protest the presence of Fort King George on the Altamaha River. An evening dinner with authentic colonial foods will also be served. Reservations required.
9/22/2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Coastal Outdoor Weekend Sunday, September 23; 9:00 am -5:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Hosted by Up The Creek Expeditions, located at 111 Osborne Street, in the Historic District of St. Marys. A fun-filled outdoor weekend for the whole family. Events include basic kayaking, classes, birding, marshland ecosystem and evening and morning paddles and more!
9/23/2007
Birds of Prey Sunday, September 23; 10:00 am Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, Winged Ambassadors will present an educational program about raptors and the environmental challenges they face. There will be three live raptor shows with outdoor flights over the audience.
9/23/2007
Birds of Prey Sunday, September 23; 3:00 pm Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, Winged Ambassadors will present an educational program about raptors and the environmental challenges they face. There will be three live raptor shows with outdoor flights over the audience.
9/23/2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
St. Simons Island, GA
Charles Wesley Festival Thursday, September 27; 3:00 pm -10:00 pm Brunswick, Golden Isles Epworth by the Sea, Celebrating Charles Wesley's 300th birthday! Poetry, history, and music workshops, celebration event, booksignings, and dialogue. Featuring Dr. Richard Heizenrater and Dr. S.T. Kimbrough, Rev. Dave Hanson, Dr. Milburn Price, and Dr. Michael McGhee. Indivduals and choirs are encouraged to particpate in the Friday evening celebration event. All events are on the grounds of beautiful Epworth by the Sea. For additional information or to register, contact Epworth by the Sea at 912/638-8688.
Charles Wesley Festival Friday, September 28; 9:00 am -10:00 pm Brunswick, Golden Isles Epworth by the Sea, Celebrating Charles Wesley's 300th birthday! Poetry, history, and music workshops, celebration event, booksignings, and dialogue. Featuring Dr. Richard Heizenrater and Dr. S.T. Kimbrough, Rev. Dave Hanson, Dr. Milburn Price, and Dr. Michael McGhee. Indivduals and choirs are encouraged to particpate in the Friday evening celebration event. All events are on the grounds of beautiful Epworth by the Sea. For additional information or to register, contact Epworth by the Sea at 912/638-8688.
Charles Wesley Festival Saturday, September 29; 9:00 am -1:00 pm Brunswick, Golden Isles Epworth by the Sea, Celebrating Charles Wesley's 300th birthday! Poetry, history, and music workshops, celebration event, booksignings, and dialogue. Featuring Dr. Richard Heizenrater and Dr. S.T. Kimbrough, Rev. Dave Hanson, Dr. Milburn Price, and Dr. Michael McGhee. Indivduals and choirs are encouraged to particpate in the Friday evening celebration event. All events are on the grounds of beautiful Epworth by the Sea. For additional information or to register, contact Epworth by the Sea at 912/638-8688.
Rock Shrimp Festival Saturday, October 6 St Marys Downtown Development Authority 400 Osborne St, When the weather turns cooler, then it's time for the Rock Shrimp Festival in historic St Marys , located just minutes east of Kingsland. This festival is held the first Saturday in October and is hosted by the Kiwanis Club. Found in Georgia's coastal waters, the rock shrimp looks almost like a tiny lobster and its taste is somewhere between shrimp and lobster. This festival honoring this coastal delicacy includes 5k/10k races, parade, entertainment thru-out the day, food concessions, arts & crafts booths and rock shrimp dinners.
10/6/2007
Rock Shrimp Festival 2007 Saturday, October 6; 9:00 am -5:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Enjoy a day of food and family fun at this annual festival. Complete with Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, Parade, Rock Shrimp Dinners, Entertainment, and 5k & 10k Run events.
10/6/2007
Brunswick, GA
CoastFest 2007 Saturday, October 6; 10:00 am -4:00 pm Earth Day Nature Trail One Conservation Way, Ste 300, CoastFest is Georgia's largest celebration of our coastal natural resources. This FREE family-oriented event welcomes over 7,000 visitors annually. CoastFest combines education and fun - over 85 interactive exhibitors and activity areas provide opportunities for visitors to "do and see and touch" while learning. Research vessel tours, touch tanks with live sea critters, rotating programs, snakes, alligators, living history demonstrations, "make it take it" crafts and much much more are all a part of CoastFest! CoastFest is held RAIN or SHINE! Due to the presence of wild animals, NO pets allowed.
Georgia's Colonial Georgia Coast Birding Festival Friday, October 12 to Sunday, October 14; 10:00 am -5:00 pm Jekyll Island Convention & Visitors Bureau This festival has a little bit of everything for the casual nature enthusiast OR the most experienced birdwatcher. Activities include nature walks, educational seminars and children's programs. Bring your family, and your binoculars!
10/12/2007 through 10/14/2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
St Marys, GA
Hay Days Saturday, October 13 St Marys Downtown Development Authority 400 Osborne St, Hay Days begins in St Marys with scarecrows and fall decorations taking over the downtown historic district of St. Marys for this annual two-week event. Located just minutes east of Kingsland, event activities include: Build-A-Scarecrow Event, where participants come out and build their own scarecrow to take home or display downtown; The Scarecrow Stroll includes a family evening downtown visiting merchants who provide treats, activities and free hayrides down the main street. Great activities for kids of all ages!
10/13/2007
Brunswick, GA
Birding at the Old Plantation Saturday, October 13; 8:00 am -1:00 pm Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site 5556 U.S. Hwy 17 N., This guided tour along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail will include an introduction to birding in the Golden Isles and a tour of the plantation and marsh. Beginner and expert birders are welcome. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring binoculars and mosquito spray.
10/13/2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Thursday, October 18; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/18/2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Friday, October 19; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/19/2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Saturday, October 20; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/20/2007
Kayak Fishing Trip Saturday, October 20; 10:00 am -1:00 pm Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, Kayak to a nearby sandbar at low tide to fish for trout, reds, flounder and whiting. Catch and release only. Poles and bait will be provided. Participants older than 16 must have a valid Georgia fishing license (available at the park office). Reservations are required and space is limited.
10/20/2007
St. Simons Island, GA
(6 Miles)
Adventures in Aviation Saturday, October 20; 4:00 pm -9:00 pm Airport and Demere Roads A celebration of 100 years of flight in Georgia: Come out and enjoy Aviation games, exhibits, and tethered hot air balloon rides. 4-9 p.m. Showing of "Flight of the Navigator" 7 p.m. McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport, St. Simons Island.
10/20/2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
St. Marys, GA
(28 Miles)
Hay Days Sunday, October 21; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/21/2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
St. Marys, GA
(28 Miles)
Hay Days Monday, October 22; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/22/2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Tuesday, October 23; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/23/2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Wednesday, October 24; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/24/2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Thursday, October 25; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/25/2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Friday, October 26; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/26/2007
Darien, GA
The Haunted Garrison Friday, October 26 to Saturday, October 27; 7:00 pm -10:00 pm Fort King George Historic Site 1600 Wayne St, A candlelit walk through the fort with a night of goulish thrills and chills is provided by the cursed soldiers of Fort King George.
10/26/2007 through 10/27/2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Saturday, October 27; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/27/2007
Darien, GA
The Haunted Garrison Saturday, October 27; 7:00 pm -10:00 pm Fort King George Historic Site 1600 Wayne St, A candlelit walk through the fort with a night of goulish thrills and chills is provided by the cursed soldiers of Fort King George.
10/27/2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Sunday, October 28; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/28/2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Monday, October 29; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
10/29/2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
St. Marys, GA
Hay Days Tuesday, October 30; 8:00 am -10:00 pm Historic District of St. Marys Family Fun! Osborne Street and businesses in the Historic District are decorated with Scarecrows. Stroll thru the Historic District and view the Scarecrows who are all dressed up to celebrate the Fall Season.
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Chapman Realty is a full service real estate firm located in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia (Glynn County). Glynn County has a very diverse economy made up of tourism, a growing port facility, a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, College of Coastal Georgia, industrial plants and a healthy mix of retirees. The area enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate. The average temperature is 68.4 degrees and average rainfall of 54.7 inches per year. Glynn County offers over 14 miles of beaches and 225 holes of golf, boating and historical sites.
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