Blue Angels, Baby Bundts & Beach Battles

Your Guide to the Golden Isles for May 15-18

May 15, 2025

This weekend’s shaping up to be loud, sweet, and sandy — just how we like it. ✈️ The Blue Angels are roaring back into town, Baby Bundts are popping up in downtown Brunswick, and the beach is ground zero for the 25th annual Womp Off skimboarding showdown. Whether you're cruising the Saint Simons Market, catching a songwriter set, or dodging Nerf darts at The Brick, the Golden Isles are buzzing from sky to sand. Let’s get into it...

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🌟 Thursday, May 15

🛼 VSM The Hub: Open Skate + Adult Skate
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Open Skate) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Adult Skate)
1208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick
Afternoon skating for all ages rolls into an evening adult session under the neon glow.

🤝 Super Connector: Real Estate & Business Mixer
📍 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, 1325 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Mix, mingle, and make things happen. Local business minds + cold drinks = solid Friday. First round’s on them 🍺

🎨 Pottery Slab Building Class
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Makers BWK, 1608 Newcastle Street
Get your hands in the clay and make something cool at this guided slab-building workshop.
More info: https://makersbwk.com

🎲 Dungeons & Dragons Night
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop, Brunswick
Roll for initiative and adventure at this weekly D&D night for all experience levels.

🎶 Into the Tipsy Zone: Songwriters Round
7:00 PM | Tipsy McSway’s, 1414 Newcastle Street
A night of storytelling and acoustic magic with Crawford Perkins, Jim Quigley, Blane Wheeler, and Michael Dyche. Reservations encouraged.

🎤 Live Music in The Study: Adam Paseur
9:00 PM | Reid’s Apothecary, 1618 Newcastle Street
Late-night melodies and moody cocktails in the hidden lounge behind the bookshelf.

🌟 Friday, May 16

⛳ Glynn Academy Golf Tournament
📍 Sanctuary Golf Club
9:00 AM

Tee up for a great cause! ⛳🎺 This annual tournament supports the Glynn Academy Band Boosters — and it's a perfect excuse to spend the day on the green. Whether you're swinging a club or just sponsoring a hole, it’s all for the band kids. ❤️🎶

🔫 Parents’ Night Out: Nerf War at The Brick
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | 1505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Brunswick
Ages 4–12 get to battle it out in a foam dart frenzy while parents enjoy a quiet night out. Everybody wins. Pre-registration encouraged.

🎉✈️ Golden Isles Air Show Take-Off Party
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick
Fireworks? ✅ Navy Band? ✅ Food trucks? ✅ Meet the pilots before the jets roar on Saturday. This FREE riverfront party is one not to miss!

🎶 Live Music: Peyton Chambless at Tipsy McSway’s
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Tipsy McSway’s, 1414 Newcastle Street
From heartfelt originals to soulful covers, Peyton Chambless brings the good vibes and great vocals.

🎶 Live Music in The Study: Adam Paseur
9:00 PM – Midnight | Reid’s Apothecary, 1618 Newcastle Street
Another round of deep grooves and secret passwords at The Study. Call between 1–4 PM for the entry word: 912-289-2659.
More info: https://www.reidsapothecary.com

🌟 Saturday, May 17

👟 Crusaders 5K & Fun Run
📍 1129 Grant Street, Brunswick, GA
7:30 AM Start

Dash through downtown at this community 5K + Fun Run hosted by St. Francis Xavier. Runners, food trucks, games, and local cheer squads—what more do you need? 🏃‍♀️🎉

📥 Registration & info:
https://www.runsignup.com

✈️ Golden Isles Air Show 2025
📍 Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
🕘 Saturday & Sunday, May 17–18 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: goldenislesairshow.com/tickets

Get ready for a sky-high weekend! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels headline this aviation extravaganza, joined by the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo, U.S. Army Golden Knights, and more. Gates open at 9:00 AM, with aerial performances starting at 10:30 AM. Don't forget to grab your tickets and parking passes in advance!

🛍️ Saint Simons Market – May 2025 Edition
📍 Saint Simons Park
🕙 Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days

Shop local under the oaks 🌿 — handmade goods, tasty bites, and chill island vibes all weekend long.

🎨 Family Pottery for All Ages: Stitch-Inspired Clay Fun
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Makers BWK, 1608 Newcastle Street
Get a little “Lilo & Stitch” with your clay! This all-ages class is perfect for kids and families looking to get creative together.
More info: https://makersbwk.com

🧁 Cakique Pop-Up at Social Butterfly BWK
📍 1614 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tiny cakes, big flavor. Stop by for handcrafted Baby Bundts — including the debut of their new Tequila Sunrise flavor. 🍊☀️
Pre-order here: https://bakesy.shop/b/cakique-llc

🎸 Live Music: Rob Willis at Hootenanny’s BBQ
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 1205 Gloucester St, Brunswick
Great tunes and smoky BBQ pair perfectly at this early evening outdoor set.

🪘 Belly Dance Drum Basics with Candice
6:30 PM | Golden Isles Belly Dance Studio, Brunswick
Build rhythm, flow, and confidence in this energizing drum-focused belly dance workshop. No prior experience needed!

👑 Drag Me to Tipsy’s with Patti O’Furniture
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Tipsy McSway’s, 1414 Newcastle Street
Your favorite Southern queen returns for another round of drag and drinks. Expect laughs, lashes, and maybe a few surprises.


🎤 Live Music in The Study
9:00 PM – Midnight | Reid’s Apothecary, 1618 Newcastle Street
Cap off your night with cozy cocktails and smooth tunes in Brunswick’s favorite speakeasy. Password required: call 912-289-2659 between 1–4 PM.

🌟 Sunday, May 18

🏄‍♂️ Womp Off 25: Battle on the Beach
📍 CoastGuard Beach, St. Simons Island, GA
🕘 Sunday, May 18 — Kicks off at 9:00 AM!

Get ready to ride the tide! 🌊 The legendary St. Simons skimboarding showdown returns for its 25th epic year with WOMP OFF 25! Whether you're a seasoned waverider or just love the salty spectacle, this all-ages beach bash is your Sunday morning vibe. Expect sand, stoke, and some serious skimboard style.

🆓 Open to the public. Bring your beach spirit and maybe a lawn chair.

✈️ Golden Isles Air Show – Sunday Fly Day
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
The Blue Angels soar again! Gates open at 9, jets take flight by 10:30. Last chance to catch the skies in full throttle.
Tickets: https://goldenislesairshow.com/tickets/

🛍️ Saint Simons Market – Sunday Edition
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Saint Simons Park
Wrap up your weekend with sunshine, handmade treasures, and island vibes beneath the oaks. One more chance to shop local and stroll the tents!

🎶 Hot Banana Coffee at Bubba’s Brunswick
📍 Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Brunch, brews, and bananas—just the way we like our Sundays. 🍳☕ Swing by the cantina for Hot Banana Coffee playing live while you enjoy brunch specials from 11 AM–3 PM.

🎸 Live Music: Blossomin' Bone at Hootenanny’s BBQ
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 1205 Gloucester St, Brunswick
Kick back with brisket and breezy melodies from Americana duo Blossomin' Bone. It’s the Sunday soundtrack you didn’t know you needed.

🎶 Front Porch Juke at Selden Park
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Selden Park, 100 Genoa Martin Dr, Brunswick
Southern roots, funky soul, and all the front-porch vibes. Bring a chair, your best groove, and join this beloved outdoor jam session.

🧘‍♀️ Community Flow + Restore Yoga
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Balance Wellness Studio, 103 Palmetto St, St. Simons Island
End your weekend with a breath, a stretch, and a whole lot of chill. This open-level class blends movement and mindfulness to reset your system.

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