The Isle of Eight Shrimp festival kick off on Thursday April 29th with a Pirate Parade at 6 p.m. in downtown Fernandina. Come watch this fun parade showcasing everything from pirate ships to a gigantic shrimp. The theme for this year’s parade is “Name that tune”, and I can’t wait to see what’s going to be performed. We will be at the parade to film this year, so if you happen to see me, make sure to come up and say hello.
On Friday it’s time for the official opening ceremony of the festival and the Invasion of the Pirates takes place on Friday night, April 30th.
Then the big festival continues over the weekend with lots of fun for the whole family, including a variety of contests from Best Decorated Boat, Best Decorated Pirate to the Miss Shrimp Festival pageant. I’d have to admit that the only contest where I stand a chance would be the ice cream eating contest, which should we say is the “icing” on this year’s festival.
For the complete program, visit the website at www.shrimpfestival.com
Cumberland Sound Ferry will run a special ferry all day, every hour on the hour service from St. Marys, Georgia, to the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina on Amelia Island on May 1 – 2, 2010. This is an excellent way to visit the popular shrimp festival without having to deal with traffic and parking.
May 1st, and Sunday, May 2nd, three boats running all day to ferry passengers out of St. Marys, GA to the heart of the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, FL.
Service will run as follows:
Saturday, May 1: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. out of St. Marys, GA.
Final return from Fernandina Beach will be 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Sunday, May 2: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. out of St. Marys, GA.
Final return from Fernandina Beach will be 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Ferry service is $20 roundtrip. No reservations are required and cash payment is preferred.
Call for additional information at 904-261-9972 or visit www.ameliarivercruises.com.
The 25th Annual Crawfish Festival is a family oriented event and offers something for all ages. This year’s festival takes place on April 23rd from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and April 24th from 8:00am to 6:30pm.
Entertainment is offered on Friday night from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Satilla Waterfront Park Stage. Saturday’s entertainment begins at 9:00 am and continues throughout the day at the waterfront stage as well as the gazebo stage located in the Arts & Crafts Area.
A children’s amusement area provides activities and games on Friday night and all day Saturday.
The Crawfish Parade is one of the highlights of the festival and is enjoyed by everyone. It begins at 10:00am at the corner of U.S. 17 and E. 10th Street and features entries such as bands, clowns, floats and horses.
Food concessions offering such mouth watering treats as Crawfish Boil, Crawfish Woodbine (Etoufee), Fried Chicken Dinners, Red Beans and Rice, Homemade Desserts, Barbecue, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream and much more are available Friday night and all day Saturday. The Woodbine United Methodist Church will sponsor a breakfast on Saturday morning beginning at 6:30 a.m. The church is located at the corner of E. 4th Street and U.S. 17.
For more information call David Rayson at 912-576-3485(h) or 912-552-5560(c). You can also email him at circler@tds.net
Mark your calendar for the Third Annual Great Camden County Chili Cook-Off and Craft Show to be held Saturday December 5th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Waters Edge (Off Haddock Road past Lowes) to benefit the Humane Society of Camden County and Habitat for Humanity of Camden County. This year will be bigger and better with more categories and more chances to win and a Craft Show and sale benefitting Habitat for Humanity has been added. Free Admission for Family Fun/Chili Tasting with $5.00 donation to the Humane Society.
Come and enjoy fun for the whole family. Besides the Chili contest and Craft Sale events include, Santa and His Elves, Live Music, Pet Costume Parade, Bouncy Houses and Giant Slides. Santa will arrive by Parachute at 12:30 pm followed by Chili Judging at 1:30 pm, Pet Costume Parade at 2:00 pm, and Awards Ceremony beginnings at 2:30 pm.
Information and sign up for the Chili Cook Off and Craft Show is available on the web at www.teamchili.org or phone 912-729-4393.
The Taste of Camden is scheduled for October 15, 2009 and will be held from 3 pm – 7 pm. Do you drive to out of town or shop online? Join locals at the Taste of Camden and meet the fascinating business located here in our own backyard…restaurants, home improvement, financial, civic organizations and entertainment. Door prizes given every 15 minutes!
The price at the door is $8
For more details call the Chamber at 912-729-5840 or Email info@camdenchamber.com
On September 5th through the 7th the Catfish Festival will be held in downtown Kingsland. Nothing goes better with crispy southern-fried catfish than a succulent serving of country music. And festival goers can feast on this and much more during Kingsland, Georgia’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival which runs from Saturday through Monday. This 3-day event is the largest festival in Southeast Georgia and scheduled events include a parade, free concerts, arts & crafts booths, southern fried and Cajun catfish, a variety of food booths, antiques and collectibles, entertainment, children’s amusement area, a 5K run, a classic car & tractor exhibition, and the annual Lion Club’s Pancake Breakfast. Sponsored by the Kingsland Community Betterment Program, the City of Kingsland and the KCVB.
Contact the Kingsland Welcome Center at 912-729-5999 or www.VisitKingsland.com for more information.
From 9 am – 1 pm every Saturday in the month of May, come to the St Marys Community Market!
Here you can buy home grown vegetables and fruit and find other homemade items from local vendors.
Camden County’s Exhibition of Local Flavor
On Friday, May 29th 2009 at the Satilla Waterfront Park in Woodbine, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Join us!
Camden County employees and residents are encouraged to participate in this event! Participants must complete and submit an entry form, which can be found on Camden County Government’s website: www.co.camden.ga.us, by May 15th.
All entries must be prepared and brought to the Satilla Waterfront Park on Friday, May 29th no later than 11:00 AM. The primary ingredient in your recipe must be PEACHES.
A winner will be selected from each of the three recipe categories:
- Drinks
- Appetizers
- Desserts
*Winners will receive a special “peach” themed gift basket!
Come out and enjoy the taste of Camden County’s local flavor!
call for more information: 912-510-0464
Up The Creek is having its canoe and kayak demo April 11 from 10:00am until 3:00 pm. The demo will be held 201 Kings Bay Road, Kingsland, on the lake across from Wal-Mart.
Come out to test paddle the area’s best selection of quality kayaks. Staff will again be on hand to answer questions. Mark the date now! If there is a specific kayak or canoe you would like to test, call us at (912) 882-0911.
Also this year, Up The Creek will be teaming up with the North Florida Paddlers Group, who will be helping to man the grills. Come on out and enjoy a hot dog or hamburger while you test out the kayaks.
Check out our website for details!
We hope to see you there!
From 9 am – 1 pm every Saturday this month, come join us for the St Marys Community Market!
From 8 – 10 am enjoy breakfast with the Grand Marshall of the Christmas parade, Santa Claus at the Okefenokee Education and Research Center. There are limited tickets available on first come basis. Admission is $3 for children and $4 for adults.
For more information please call 912-496-2536 or email okechamber@alltel.net
