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👔 Dads, Digits & Dance Floors — Your Father’s Day Weekend Guide!
Your Guide to the Golden Isles for June 14 - June 16
We’ve got a full plate this weekend—and not just the four-course kind. The Golden Isles are dishing up dad-honoring dinners, karaoke glory, art market treasure hunts, and live music in just about every zip code (or should we say... area code).
That’s right—we’ve officially talked 912 dry. A brand-new 565 area code is on the way, and honestly, we’re proud of it. Growth looks good on us.
So whether you’re raising a toast to Dad, belting out a ballad at Tipsy’s, or catching the final curtain call on a certain square-pantsed sponge—we’ve got your full June 14–16 lineup right here.
Let’s make it a weekend worth remembering (and calling home about).

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☎️ We’ve Officially Talked Too Much...
Well folks, we’ve done it. After decades of polite Southern chatter, wrong-number apologies, and very long seafood orders—we’ve officially run out of 912. That’s right: Southeast Georgia is getting a new area code.
Coming soon: 565—the hotter, younger cousin of 912. It won’t replace your number (you’re safe), but once the 912 digits are all handed out, new phone numbers will start repping the 565. It’s like getting a roommate, except this one doesn’t eat your leftovers.
📞 The 912 code has been around since 1954, back when telephones had cords, and the state only had one area code (404 forever). Now, with Brunswick booming and Jekyll buzzing, we’re adding yet another code to the mix—our 11th statewide. Because, apparently, even our area codes are growing faster than parking downtown on a First Friday.
So welcome to the family, 565. Just don’t touch our boiled peanuts or our speed dial.
🎉 Golden Isles Highlights: June 14 – 16, 2025
🎨 Friday, June 14
🖼️ Pop-Up Art Market at Glynn Visual Arts
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 106 Island Dr, St. Simons Island
Looking for something with a little more soul than a souvenir tee? Hit up this local art market to meet the makers and find that just-right piece to hang, gift, or totally hoard.
🛍️ Interlude Antiques Pop-Up (Day 1)
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Two Friends Boutique, 295 Redfern Village, SSI
Vintage charm is back in style—at least for the weekend. Stop by this pop-up for heirloom sparkle, old-world vibes, and unique finds curated by Gretchen Pettis.
📖 St. Simons Library’s Summer Storytime
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 530 Beachview Dr, SSI
Tiny humans welcome! This bite-sized storytime is perfect for ages 0–6 and guaranteed to deliver giggles, gasps, and good old-fashioned book joy.
🎶 Southern Retreat RV Park’s 6th Anniversary Party
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Fish Tales Pub & Grill, Blythe Island
Live music from South of Athens, cold drinks on tap, and RV legends turning up under the stars. This isn’t your typical campground cookout—it's a full-on birthday bash.
🎭 The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Night 2)
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Historic Ritz Theatre
Missed opening night? No problem—grab your seat for another round of pineapple-powered fun.
🛍️ Saturday, June 15
🥕 Forward Brunswick Farmers Market
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Come for the veggies, stay for the vibes. Local produce, handmade goods, and a good reason to wake up before 10 on a Saturday.
🛍️ Interlude Antiques Pop-Up (Day 2)
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Two Friends Boutique, SSI
Final day to snag that vintage piece you totally meant to come back for yesterday.
🎤 Filo the Leader Karaoke
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick
Ready to go from shower star to stage slayer? Belt it, whisper it, yodel it—just bring the fun.
🍷 Father's Day Wine Dinner
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 A Moveable Feast Restaurant, 1178 Chapel Crossing Rd, Brunswick
Treat Dad to a four-course culinary experience paired with wines that speak fluent "thank you." Whether you bring him along or raise a glass in his honor, this elegant evening promises a feast to remember. Reservations and prepayment required.
🎭 The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition (Final Show!)
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Historic Ritz Theatre
Your last chance to catch this underwater explosion of joy. Bring the kids—or just your own inner child.
🎊 Mr. Shuck’s 15-Year Anniversary Block Party
🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 107 Altama Connector, Brunswick
Fifteen delicious years! Expect a packed block, a DJ spinning bangers, food trucks, and that unmistakable Mr. Shuck’s energy.
🌴 Sunday, June 16
🍻 Father’s Day at Silver Bluff
🕛 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick
Golf sim, food trucks, beer flights—Silver Bluff’s rolling out the dad carpet for Father's Day.

🎸 Your Weekend Soundtrack
🎸 Friday, June 14
🎤 Habanero Bobby – The Bar at Mallery (SSI) | 8–11 PM
🎸 Phil King – Bennie’s Red Barn/Tree Bar (SSI) | 9 PM (No cover!)
🎶 Uncle Dave Griffin – Boondox Tavern (Brunswick) | 5–8 PM
🎷 Hot Banana Coffee – Brogen’s South (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎻 Nate & Friends – Captain Stan’s (Woodbine) | 6:30 PM
🎹 Jeff Allyn Szwast – Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎤 Roy Gentry – Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) | 7–10 PM
🎸 South of Athens – Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Brunswick) | 7–10 PM
🎶 Brody Williams – Founder’s Social (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) – Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) | 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Josh Kirkland Trio – Gnat’s Landing (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎸 3 Day Weekend – The Hangout Bar & Grill (Brunswick) | 8–11 PM
🎤 Live Music – Marshside Grill (Brunswick) | 6–9 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard – Mullet Bay (SSI) | 8–11 PM
🎤 Ryan Wilson + Defunk – Rafters (SSI) | 7–10 PM & 11 PM–2 AM
🎶 The Pine Box Dwellers – The Study @ Reid’s Apothecary (Brunswick, call 912-289-2679 for password) | 9 PM
🎵 Live Music – Rooftop @ Ocean Lodge (SSI) | 6–9 PM
🎶 The Vibe – Sago @ Sea Palms Resort (SSI) | 6–9 PM
🎸 Defunk – Sanctuary Cove Golf Club (Waverly) | 6–9 PM
🎵 Live Music – Shore @ Residence Inn (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎸 SaltWater Gypseas w/ Jimmy Wayne Renfro – Strand Bistro (Jesup) | 8–11 PM
🎤 Troubadour South – Tipsy Zone @ Tipsy McSway’s (Brunswick) | 7–10 PM
🎸 Pier Pressure – Tortuga Jack’s (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎤 Casey Robinson – Toucan’s Ale House (Brunswick) | 7–10 PM
🎤 Colby Word – Tribuzio’s Grille (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎶 Grumpy Monkey – V Pizza (SSI) | 6–9 PM
🎤 Leo Dean – Village Inn & Pub (SSI) | 8–11 PM
🎶 Live Music – The Wharf (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🔥 Fire Lounge Friday with Rastar – Wine Alley @ Wine Body & Soul (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎻 Acoustic Bluegrass/Gospel Jam – Woodbine Opry | 7 PM (Dining opens 5 PM, free admission)
🎶 Saturday, June 15
🎹 Scott Pallot – 24 Coastal Grill @ Holiday Inn (Jekyll) | 5–8 PM
🎸 Dexter Jones – 1509 Brunswick | 7–10 PM
🎤 Blossomin' Bone – The Bar at Mallery (SSI) | 8–11 PM
🎸 Gravity Bomb – Bennie’s Red Barn/Tree Bar (SSI) | 9 PM ($5 cover)
🎤 Trainwreck – Boondox Tavern (Brunswick) | 8–11 PM
🎸 Leo Dean – Brogen’s South (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎤 3 Day Weekend – Captain Stan’s (Woodbine) | 6:30 PM
🎵 Cole Turner – Darien Waterfront Park (Free!) | 7–10 PM
🎤 Lanie Mae – Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) | 7–10 PM
🎶 Peyton Chambless – Founder’s Social (Jekyll) | 1–4 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) – Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) | 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Young Americans – Gnat’s Landing (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎸 Dexter Jones – Golden Isles Olive Oil (SSI) | 1–4 PM
🎸 Rider – Green Turtle Tavern (*Fernandina) | 7:30–11 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry & Hired Guns – Heritage Oaks Golf Club (Brunswick) | 5–8 PM
🎤 Ashton Rowland – King City Kitchen (SSI) | 12–4 PM
🎸 Your Mom’s Favorite Band – Mullet Bay (SSI) | 8–11 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers – Murphy’s Tavern (SSI) | 10 PM
🎤 Leon Long – Rafters (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎷 Hot Banana Coffee – The Study @ Reid’s Apothecary (Brunswick) | 9 PM
🎸 Soulful Dave – Rooftop @ Ocean Lodge (SSI) | 6–9 PM
🎸 SaltWater Gypseas w/ Jimmy Wayne Renfro – St Marys Waterfront Park | 6–8 PM
🎤 Owen Plant – Shore @ Residence Inn (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎸 Wasabi Rush – Smoke’s 82 Bar & Grill (near Golden Isles Speedway) | 8 PM
🎤 The Magnolia Mile – Strand Bistro (Jesup) | 8–11 PM
🎤 Touch of Grey – Tortuga Jack’s (Jekyll) | 1–4 PM
🎸 Dakota Duo – Toucan’s Ale House (Brunswick) | 7–10 PM
🎶 Live Music – Tribuzio’s Grille (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎸 Tim Akins – Union Station Brewery (Jesup) | 7–10 PM
🎤 Common Ground – V Pizza (SSI) | 6–9 PM
🎷 Thunderbird Blues Band – Village Inn & Pub (SSI) | 8–11 PM
🎤 Rock the Dock w/ Rider – The Wharf (Jekyll) | 11 AM–3 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard – The Wharf (Jekyll) | 6–9 PM
🎤 Soul-full Saturday with Rastar – Wine Alley @ Wine Body & Soul (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎶 Electric Dance Band Show – Woodbine Opry | 7 PM (Free; dining at 5 PM)
👨👧 Sunday, June 16 – Father’s Day!
🎸 Roy Gentry – Barrier Island Brewing (SSI) | 12–3 PM
🎶 The Pine Box Dwellers – Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) | 5–8 PM
🎤 Rob Willis – Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) | 12–3 PM
🎤 Chad Evors – Brogen’s North (SSI) | 5–8 PM
🎸 Live Music – Bubba’s @ Mary Ross Park (Brunswick) | 5–8 PM
🎤 Scott Pallot – Captain Stan’s (Woodbine) | 3 PM
🎤 Soulful Dave – Catch 228 (SSI) | 6–9 PM
🎶 Tim Akins – Emerald Princess Cruise (Brunswick Dock) | 12–6 PM
🎤 Defunk – The Firefly (St. Marys) | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
🎸 Last Call – Gnat’s Landing (SSI) | 6–9 PM
🎶 Blossomin' Bone – Hootenanny’s BBQ (Brunswick) | 12 PM
🎶 Live Music – Jekyll Island Beach House | 6–9 PM
🎤 Rachel Thompson – Marshside Grill (Brunswick) | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
🎷 Jones-A-Phones (Father & Daughter Duo) – Rooftop @ Ocean Lodge (SSI) | 1–4 PM ($15 donation)
🎉 Little Light Music: Squirt Gun – St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn | 7–9 PM ($20 adults, 12 & under free)
🎤 Rider – Tortuga Jack’s (Jekyll) | 1–4 PM
🎤 Live Music – Village Inn & Pub (SSI) | 7–10 PM
🎶 Live Music – The Wharf (Jekyll) | 12–3 PM

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