Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
An award-winning festival held in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia
Mark your calendars and discover the artists’ market, family-friendly activities, live music performances, and, of course, the mouthwatering shrimp and grits creations that await you.
Friday, October 24, 2025: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, October 25, 2025: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Shrimp & Grits VIP Experience
Celebrate Shrimp & Grits Weekend in style with our exclusive VIP Experience—featuring:
- Up to 30% off our Best Available Rate
- Daily bike rentals for two from Jekyll Wheels
- Complimentary breakfast for two at Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar
- VIP access to the Garden Party on Friday & Saturday
- Exclusive VIP keepsakes
Garden Party Under the Oaks
Join us for an exclusive Garden Party beneath the oaks, featuring Southern-inspired food stations, decadent desserts, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and full open bar service for an unforgettable evening of elegance and charm.
Hospitality Hall
Escape the crowds at Hospitality Hall in The Morgan Center on October 24–25—enjoy cool A/C, live entertainment, vintage games, delicious bites and cocktails, and catch key matchups in our Gameday Lounges.
Sunday Brunch
Indulge in an opulent experience with our exquisite buffet-style Sunday Brunch, specially curated for the Shrimp & Grits Festival weekend. Join us from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 26, in the Grand Dining Room and treat yourself to an array of mouthwatering classics that will tantalize your taste buds.
Endless Options
If you can’t wait until November or simply want to enjoy all the shrimp and grits imaginable, The Wharf and Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar both serve up the classic dish year-round. Whether it’s riverside or oceanside, pair your dish with impeccable waterfront views.
Oceans of Fun
Featuring a pool, oversized hot tub, cabanas, adult-only rooftop terrace and open-air dining at Eighty Ocean Restaurant & Bar, Jekyll Ocean Club provides you with an extraordinary stay where every moment is filled with unparalleled comfort and sensory delight. Guests can enjoy a complimentary resort shuttle that runs between the Jekyll Ocean Club and the Jekyll Island Club with pick-ups every half hour at our designated locations.
Island Recreation
Recreation is plentiful on Jekyll Island however you decide to stay active. Jekyll Island boasts 63 holes of golf, a croquet lawn in the center of the resort, a mini-golf course, horseback riding, tennis courts, bicycle rentals, and more.
JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB & COTTAGES
371 Riverview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
HOTEL DIRECT
ROOM RESERVATIONS
JEKYLL OCEAN CLUB
80 Ocean Way
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
HOTEL DIRECT
ROOM RESERVATIONS
AWARDS & PRESS
USA Today, 2024
10 Best Destination Resorts in the U.S Ranked #2, 2024
AAA– Jekyll Ocean Club, 2024
Four Diamond Award
ADDRESS
Jekyll Ocean Club
80 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
HOTEL DIRECT
619-677-1161ROOM RESERVATIONS
877-259-0010AWARDS & PRESS
TODAY
#2 Best Family Resorts in the US, 2019
US News & World Report
#8 for The Best Resorts in San Diego, 2019
