Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival is a coastal food festival with shrimp and grits, live music, artists market vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.
About Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
A coastal food festival in Jekyll Island's historic district with shrimp and grits, live music, artists market, food vendors, and family activities.
Dates & Schedule
- Event DateOctober 23–24, 2026
Annual October coastal food festival
What to Expect
Highlights
Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music, Agricultural events
Admission & Tickets
Festival admission is free. Jekyll Island increases the parking fee by an additional $5 per daily or weekly pass during this event; annual passes are not affected.
Parking
The festival takes place in Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District. Plan around Jekyll Island park-entry and parking-pass requirements, plus the event parking-fee increase.
Vendors & Food
The festival combines shrimp and grits, Southern flavors, live music, family-friendly entertainment, artists market, food court, Georgia Grown vendors, kids activities, and coastal festival atmosphere.
Family & Pet Notes
This event is family friendly.
Planning Notes
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival runs October 23-24, 2026 in the National Historic Landmark District. Admission is free, but the island parking fee increases by $5 per daily or weekly pass during the event. Plan time for shrimp and grits, Southern food, live music, family-friendly entertainment, the artists market, food court, and Georgia Grown vendors.