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You are invited to join us at the many exciting events held throughout the year in our community. Questions? Contact us for a complete list of events or Kingsland area travel assistance at toll free (800) 433-0225... or stop by and see us at the City of Kingsland Welcome Center located in a restored c.1930 hotel and now serving as Kingsland City Hall (M-F, 8am - 5pm). Woodbine Opry Held Every Friday & Saturday Join us for Ole' Timey Music & Southern Cooking at the WOODBINE OPRY. every Friday & Saturday Evening. A foot-stompin', knee-slappin', finger-snappin', hand-clappin' good time, the Woodbine Opry, held at the renovated "Old Woodbine School" at the Camden Community Center, is the place to be every Friday and Saturday evening. Musicians play "old-time" bluegrass, gospel, and country music at the historic circa-1926 school. For a friendly get-together before the music starts, home-cooked southern-style potluck dinners are available at $7 each and include tea and dessert. Meals are served at 6pm, with the music beginning at 7pm. Contact: 912-576-3600 www.WoodbineOpry.com The Creative Palette February A Rubber Stamp and Accessories Convention, St. Marys Hosted by: Old Town Crafts, ph: 912-882-9000, www.OldTownCrafts.com. Mardi Gras Festival Held the Saturday before Ash Wednesday Contact St. Marys Tourism, ph: 912-882-4000 Kingsland Transportation & Vehicle Show Held 3rd Saturday in March in downtown Kingsland A celebration of transportation! A special show for all vehicles, celebrating transportation throughout the years. There will be cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and trains, antiques, vintage, classics and enthusiasts. A special Cruise-In is planned for Friday evening. For more information, contact the Kingsland Downtown Development Authority, 912-729-5613; www.KingslandGeorgia.com Annual Crawfish Festival in downtown Woodbine Held the Last Weekend in April The event is held at the Waterfront Park and along the Riverwalk in Downtown Woodbine. It includes food, music, arts and crafts, games, rides and much more. Ph: 912-576-3211, www.WoodbineGeorgia.net Armed Forces Day Celebration, Downtown Kingsland on Saturday, May 19 Join us in a patriotic salute to America's military, our veterans, their families, and those who have given the 'Last Full Measure of Devotion'. The ceremony will commence at 11am and will include an honorary invocation, parade of colors, rifle salute, cascade of taps, and singing of the National Anthem. Following the ceremony, there will be free entertainment, a variety of food and activities. The 2nd Annual Armed Forces Day celebration will be held in downtown Kingsland on Saturday May 19th. Contact (ph) 912-729-5613 - Click for More information Annual Independence Day Festival in St. Marys Held on the 4th of July each year Hosted by the Kiwanis Club this festival celebrates our nation's independence. Festival includes: 5k/10k races, parade, food concessions, entertainment, arts & crafts booths, and a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Marys River at dusk. Ph: 912-882-4000 
25th Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival in 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 25th Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival which runs from Saturday, September 1st thru Monday, September 3rd in historic, downtown Kingsland, Georgia. Festival entertainment planners announced Tracy Lawrence as the entertainment for the 25th Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival. Live entertainment will run throughout the day on Sunday, September 2nd and Monday, September 3rd, 2007. Scheduled events include a parade, arts & crafts booths, southern fried and Cajun catfish, a variety of food booths, antiques and collectibles, children's amusement area, a 5K run, a 25K & 50K bicycle ride, a classic car & tractor exhibition, and the Lions Club annual Pancake Breakfast. New this year, festival attendees will have the opportunity to support the festival programs and enjoy front-row seating at Tracy Lawrence's headline show by registering as a ³Friend of the Festival² sponsor. This new program will allow participants to reserve a special seat in front of the main stage for the headline performance for only $15. For more information on this program, visit KingslandCatfishFestival.com and view the 2007 Sponsorship Opportunity brochure.
Kingsland's Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival is the largest festival in Camden County and this 3-day event attracts a crowd of over 75,000 people throughout the weekend. A four-time award winner of the Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event" and three-time award winner of the American Bus Association's "Top 100 Event in North America", this festival proves to be a wonderful three-day weekend for the entire family. There is never an admission fee & parking is always free, so plan to come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend in Kingsland, Georgia! For a complete schedule of events including the entertainment schedule, contact the Kingsland Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-433-0225. 2007 Catfish Festival Poster • 2007 Catfish Festival Pancake Breakfast 
Friday, September 22 - Sunday, September 24, 2006A COASTAL OUTDOOR WEEKEND, Hosted by Up the Creek Xpeditions, St. Marys, Georgia. This promises to be a fun-filled outdoor weekend for the whole family in beautiful Southeast Georgia at a reasonable price! Events include: basic kayaking instruction; birding; kayak camping & fishing; marshland ecosystem; evening & morning marsh paddles and more! You can register for the entire weekend event or pick & choose your events ala carte style. For more information ph: 912-882-0911 or info@upthecreektrips.com, www.upthecreektrips.com/ • Coastal Outdoor Schedule • Up The Creek Brochure Rock Shrimp Festival in St. Marys Held the 1st Saturday in October Hosted by Kiwanis Club, this festival includes 5k/10k races, parade, entertainment, street dance, food concessions, arts and crafts booths and rock shrimp dinners. Ph: 912-882-4000 Okefenokee Festival in Folkston 2nd Saturday in October Held around the old train depot on Main Street in Folkston, Georgia. Festival includes: 5k run/walk, parade, entertainment, food concessions, arts & crafts booths and a street dance. Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce, ph: 912-496-2536 Annual Kings Bay Subvet Memorial Service 1st Weekend in November St. Marys Submarine Museum, ph: 912-882-2782, www.stmaryssubmuseum.com Woodbine Woman's Club Annual Holiday Auction 2nd Saturday in November Woodbine Community Center Dining Room is the location at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy live and silent auctions. For more information, contact Sandi Quattlebaum at 912-576-3160 or cquattle@tds.net. St. Marys Merchants Christmas Open House 2nd Tuesday in November Time to come to the historic district and do your Christmas Shopping. Most of the merchants will be open until 9 p.m., including the Submarine Museum. St. Marys Downtown Development Authority, ph: 912-882-8111 Veterans Day Parade Held Veterans Day in Kingsland Sponsored by the VFW Post #8385, the Veterans Day Parade is held annually every year in downtown Kingsland. Contact the VFW ph: 912-729-7933 for more information. St. Marys White Light Ceremony 1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving Christmas Caroling and the chance to meet Santa. The city sets up about a billion white lights and turn them on as Santa comes down Osborne St., St. Marys Downtown Development Authority, ph: 912-882-8111 Kingsland Christmas Tree Lighting Last Thursday in November Annual Kingsland Christmas Tree Lighting, presented by the Kingsland Community Betterment Program, held at 6:00 pm at the Kingsland City Park (in front of Kingsland Police Department). Activities include: live Christmas caroling, Christmas story reading, Santa Claus, refreshments, hot cocoa, wassail, and Christmas cookies. Free & fun for all ages! For more information, contact the Kingsland Convention & Visitors Bureau, phone 912-729-5999 Woodbine Community Christmas Celebration 1st Sunday in December Held annually on the 1st Sunday in December at the Woodbine United Methodist Church located at the corner of Bedell Ave and 4th Street. For more information, contact Woodbine City Hall at 912-576-3211. Candle Light Tour of Homes 2nd Saturday in December Contact St. Marys Tourism Ph: 912-882-4000 Woodbine Woman's Club Annual Tour of Homes 3rd Saturday in December Tickets are $15.00 and are available the day of the event at Woodbine City Hall. Tour times are 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, contact Sandi Quattlebaum at 912-576-3160 or cquattle@tds.net. ^ Top | ||||
