🎣 Fish Tales, Fall Fests & Fava Beans: Your Isles Weekend Lineup!

From the surf to the screen, this weekend’s shaping up to be one for the books. The Running of the Bulls redfish tournament casts off on SSI, Brunswick turns into a fall festival buffet of markets and art walks, and the Ritz is serving up Silence of the Lambs with a side of fine dining. Sprinkle in Beethoven, bingo, and a few good ghost stories, and you’ve got the perfect mix of fish tales, fall fests, and fava beans.

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Hometown Headlines 🏝️

🏝️ Indigo Coastal Shanty Reopens — Jonesin’ No More!

After a brief remodeling break, Indigo Coastal Shanty has swung its doors open again, showing off the first phase of its fresh new look — and yes, the ceiling sails are still catching all the right vibes.

Brunswick can finally rest easy (and hungry no more): the pimiento burgers are sizzling, the Shanty Blue salads are crisp, and the chili rellenos are back to fulfilling their sacred duty. Feels good to have this neighborhood favorite humming again.

🏗️ Big Move for Brunswick: GIDA Buys 250+ Acres for Future Industry

The Golden Isles Development Authority just made a major play for the region’s economic future — announcing the purchase of more than 250 acres off U.S. 82 near the I-95 Exit 29 interchange.

With industrial land in short supply, this new site fills a long-standing gap in Glynn County’s portfolio, giving officials room to court businesses that don’t need rail lines, runways, or interstate frontage — just solid ground and strong connections.

“We’ve already shown the site to several active projects,” said GIDA president and CEO Ryan Moore. Engineering and prep work are already underway, with shovel-ready status expected within a year.

In other updates, the authority discussed a potential study for new airport-adjacent development (think aircraft maintenance or business aviation), plans for a local revolving loan fund to help small businesses grow, and ongoing talks with the FAA about proposed military airspace changes near Townsend Bombing Range.

Looks like Brunswick’s growth engine just got a fresh tank of gas.

What’s Happening This Weekend

🗓️ Thursday, October 9

🎬 Cinema Gourmet: The Silence of the Lambs
🕰️ 6:30 PM
🎯 Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
Fancy dinner with a side of fava beans and a nice chianti? 🍷 Join Golden Isles Arts & Humanities for Cinema Gourmet—a delicious blend of food, film, and fascinating discussion. This month’s feature is the chilling Oscar-winning thriller The Silence of the Lambs. $20 includes dinner, talk, and screening.

🕰️ Food: 6:30 PM | Talk: 6:50 PM | Film: 7:30 PM
📞 Call 912-262-6934 to check availability.

🌿 Naturalist 101 Lecture: Salt Marsh Discoveries
🕰️ 7 PM
🎯 7 Glynn Ave, Brunswick
Join Dr. Christopher Hintz for a fascinating deep dive into Georgia’s marsh ecosystems and climate impacts. Free event, RSVP encouraged.
Tickets: https://donate.onehundredmiles.org/event/naturalist-101-lecture-discoveries-from-the-salt-marsh/e720557

🤼 Midget Wrestling Mayhem @ Moonshiners
🕰️ 8 PM – 10 PM
🎯 Moonshiners, Brunswick
Brace yourself for flying fists and pint-sized powerhouses! America’s #1 mini-wrestling event brings a no-holds-barred night of slam-packed action to Brunswick. This 18+ show stars professional midget and dwarf wrestlers in an unforgettable brawling spectacle. VIP tickets include ringside seats and photo ops with the wrestlers.

🎫 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midget-mayhem-wrestling-rips-through-the-ring-brunswick-ga-18-tickets-1271026788339

🎣 Friday, October 10

Georgia State Banana Open Challenge (Day 1)
🕰️ Matches all day
🎯 Jekyll Island Tennis Center, Jekyll
Serve, slice, and spin your way into the weekend — the Banana Open is back! USTA players from across the Southeast take the courts for this coastal classic. Spectators welcome — just bring sunscreen and maybe a smoothie.

🎯 Blessing of the Law Enforcement Fleet
🕰️ 9 AM
📍 Mary Ross Park, Brunswick
Join the Brunswick Police Department and local faith leaders as they kick off National Faith & Blue Weekend with a special blessing of law enforcement vehicles. A quiet, heartfelt moment of gratitude before a busy weekend of service and community.

Running of the Bulls Welcome Party
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎯 1315 Grant Street, Brunswick
The Running of the Bulls Charity Surf Redfish Tournament kicks off with a family-friendly welcome bash featuring food from the Halyards food truck, live music, raffles, and giveaways — all supporting Kids Can Fish Foundation. Come mingle with anglers, vendors, and locals who know how to cast for a cause.
More info: https://www.kidscanfish.net/event-details/2025-running-of-the-bulls-charity-surf-redfish-tournament

Ghosts & Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Brunswick
Walk the haunted paths of Hofwyl-Broadfield by lantern light and hear eerie tales of the rice plantation’s past — both tragic and ghostly. If the Spanish moss doesn’t give you chills, the stories will.
Admission: $20. Call 912-264-7333 for reservations.

Ritz Theatre Belly Dance Recital Session
🕰️ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 1510 Bay St, Brunswick
Golden Isles Belly Dance brings the rhythm (and sparkle) to the Ritz! This session is part of the lead-up to their big holiday show, Dream So Real. Watch as dancers prep their moves and get a behind-the-scenes peek at the artistry in motion.
More info: https://www.lenamikado.com/service-page/recital-belly-session

Cozy by the Campfire
🕰️ 8:00 PM
🎯 Crooked River State Park, St. Marys
S’mores, stories, and starlight — what’s not to love? Gather ’round the campfire with park rangers for a night of games, laughter, and gooey marshmallow goodness. Free for all ages. BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair).

🌿 Saturday, October 11

Under the Oaks Run 2025
🕰️ 7:30 AM
🎯 210 South River View Drive, Jekyll
The 15th Annual Under the Oaks Run returns with 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon options under Jekyll’s grand canopies of live oaks. Scenic views, ocean air, and maybe a personal best (or at least a good excuse for brunch).
More info: https://undertheoaksrun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11504

Running of the Bulls Charity Surf Redfish Tournament
🕰️ 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM (continues Sunday)
🎯 SSI & Jekyll beaches
It’s Georgia’s largest land-based bull redfish surf tournament — 300 anglers, 10 miles of beach, and $15,000 in prizes. Fish SSI or Jekyll, compete for top spots in adult and youth divisions, and support Kids Can Fish Foundation.

Multi-Family Yard Sale in Glynn Haven
🕰️ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 300–400 Block of Holly Street, SSI
Bargain hunters, rejoice! The Glynn Haven neighborhood turns into one big open-air treasure hunt with furniture, tools, clothes, books, and random oddities galore. Rain or shine — the deals are out there.

Fall Farmers’ Market @ Mary Ross Park
🕰️ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎯 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick
Fall comes alive downtown with pumpkins, food trucks, live tunes by Clara Easterlin, and a mini kiddie train circling the park. Grab a cider, pick a pumpkin, and stock up on local goodies while the kids run wild.

🎯 Suicide Awareness Prayer Walk
🕰️ 9 AM – 11 AM
📍 Sidney Lanier Bridge (southbound lanes closed 8:30 AM – 12 PM)
Walk the bridge with purpose and prayer. This community-wide event brings together residents, law enforcement, and faith-based groups to honor lives lost and strengthen the bond between those who serve and those they protect. Expect lane closures on the southbound side of the Sidney Lanier Bridge during the event.

Family Day at Cannon’s Point Preserve
🕰️ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🎯 Cannon’s Point Preserve, SSI
A morning made for nature lovers — hikes, scavenger hunts, and wildlife encounters at one of SSI’s most beautiful hidden spots. Bring your curiosity (and maybe bug spray).
More info: https://www.sslt.org

Pottery Sale @ Glynn Visual Arts
🕰️ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎯 Glynn Visual Arts, SSI
Browse gorgeous handmade ceramics by local potters — from mugs to vases to sculptures. Free admission, friendly artists, and perfect gift ideas.
More info: https://www.glynnvisualarts.org

Jekyll Island Arts Association – Authors’ Day
🕰️ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎯 Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll
Meet beloved local authors and discover new favorites at this literary gathering inside Jekyll’s historic Goodyear Cottage. Books, signings, and plenty of story swapping.

Crafts Along Newcastle
🕰️ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎯 Historic Downtown Brunswick
Newcastle Street turns into an outdoor art market with local vendors, handmade goods, and downtown charm in every direction. Stroll, shop, and chat with the makers.

Fall Family Fun on the Farm @ Incacheetoo Plantation
🕰️ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (continues Sunday 1–6 PM)
🎯 345 Boston Way W., Waverly
Bring the whole gang for a full day of fall farm fun — hayrides, pig races, the “Parakeet Retreat,” gem mining, petting zoo, jump pillows, and mega slides galore. $16 admission covers most activities, with extras for gem mining and bull rides.

Second Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament
🕰️ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎯 North Glynn Sports Complex, Brunswick
Bats, bases, and bragging rights. The Wiffle Ball Tournament returns to benefit Buckingham Terrace residents. Get your team together — friends, coworkers, or that one overly competitive uncle — and swing for a good cause.

Open Studio Tour – Meet the Artists
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎯 1300 Clare Ave, Unit 2, SSI
Artists Barbara Northrup and Michelle Wolf Register open their studio doors for a relaxed afternoon of art, conversation, and creativity.

Beethoven in Brunswick with Francisco Silva
🕰️ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
🎯 SoGlo Gallery / Brunswick Actors’ Theatre
Get your dose of Beethoven as pianist Francisco Silva performs four of the composer’s 32 sonatas in an intimate “pay what you can” concert. Light refreshments and conversation follow.
Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/individual-beethoven-in-brunswick-with-fra-tickets-161614

Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T)
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
The world’s best fly-fishing films take the screen! Hosted by On The Fly Outfitters, this annual cinematic adventure spans stunning waterscapes, daring anglers, and stories of grit and glory. Come early for the pre-party (4 PM) and stay for the raffle, auction, and post-show craft beer hangout at Silver Bluff.
Tickets: https://ontheflyoutfitters.co/pages/fly-fishing-film-tour

Ghosts & Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation (Encore Night)
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, Brunswick
Another haunting evening beneath the oaks. Take the tour, hear the whispers, and see if you spot a shadow or two that’s not quite from this century.
Admission: $20. Call 912-264-7333 for reservations.

Bingo Nite @ Mack’s Bar-B-Que
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 6900 New Jesup Hwy, Brunswick
BBQ, bingo, and bragging rights! Play eight rounds, win prizes, and feast on Brunswick’s favorite smoked specialties. Get there early — seats (and sauce) go fast.

🎬 Sunday, October 12

Running of the Bulls Charity Surf Redfish Tournament (Day 2)
🕰️ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎯 SSI & Jekyll beaches
Final day for Georgia’s biggest surf fishing showdown! Anglers will cast their last lines for cash prizes and bragging rights — all while supporting Kids Can Fish Foundation.

Georgia State Banana Open Challenge (Final Day)
🕰️ Matches all day
🎯 Jekyll Island Tennis Center, Jekyll
Championship Sunday! Watch finalists battle it out for Banana glory under the palms. Tennis, sunshine, and maybe a few victory dances.

Fall Family Fun on the Farm @ Incacheetoo Plantation
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎯 345 Boston Way W., Waverly
Round two of fall farm festivities! Pig races, hayrides, petting zoo, and all the family fun your Saturday couldn’t contain.

Film: The Ballad of Wallace Island
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 8:40 PM
🎯 St. Simons Casino Theater, SSI
A whimsical indie about a lottery winner who turns his private island into a musician’s paradise. Offbeat, funny, and just the right Sunday night escape. $3 suggested donation.

🎵 Thursday, October 9

🎷 Dexter Jones @ The Inn by Sea Island (SSI) – 4–7pm
🎶 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – Family-friendly, originals encouraged – 6–8pm
🎸 Levi Moore @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎤 Roy Gentry @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎙️ Crawford & Jim @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎤 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9pm
🎸 Pier Pressure @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10pm
🎷 Tony Adams @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 7:30pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Frost Bros Band @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11pm
🎸 Last Call @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11pm
🎵 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk – 912.289.2679 for password) – 9pm

🎵 Friday, October 10

🎵 TacoCaT Trio @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30pm
🎶 Backbeat Boulevard @ Sliders Seaside Grill (*Fernandina) – 6–10pm
🎸 Peyton Chambless @ Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar (JI) – 6–9pm
🎶 Josh Nunn @ Shore / Residence Inn (JI) – 6–9pm
🎤 Casey Robinson @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎷 Dexter Jones @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Uncle Dave Griffin @ Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – 7–10pm
🎷 Rider @ Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎸 60s Vinyl Band @ Tribuzio’s Grille (JI) – 6–9pm
🎸 Mike McDaniel @ Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – 7–10pm
🎸 Gravity Bomb @ Ember / Mas Lounge (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎶 Annie Akins @ Sago at Sea Palms Resort (SSI) – 6–9pm
🎙️ Hot Banana Coffee @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 7–10pm
🎸 Chelsea Nolan @ The Studio (Darien) – $10 / BYOB – 7–9pm
🎸 SaltWater Gypseas @ River’s Edge Bar & Grill (Darien) – 7–10pm
🎷 Fire Lounge with Rastar @ Wine Alley / Wine Body & Soul (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎷 Blossomin’ Bone @ Union Station Brewing Co (Jesup) – 7–10pm
🎤 DOiNK @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11pm
🎵 Raybon Rock @ LL Creek (Waycross) – 8–11pm
🎸 Josh Kirkland @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11pm
🎸 Common Ground @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk – password required) – 9pm
🎤 Live Music TBD @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9pm ($5 cover)
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Murphy’s Tavern (SSI) – 10pm
🎻 Woodbine Opry – Acoustic Bluegrass / Gospel Jam (free) – 7pm (Dining room opens 5pm)

🎵 Saturday, October 11

🎷 Hot Banana Coffee @ King City Kitchen (SSI) – 12–4pm
🎸 Sanders Ragsdale @ Tabby House Brewing Co (Darien) – 12–2pm
🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 1–4pm
🎸 Young Americans @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 4–7pm
🎶 Clara Easterlin @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 5–8pm
🎷 Troubadour South @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎸 Anders Thomsen Trio @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6–9pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Cole Turner @ Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – 7–10pm
🎶 SoulFULL Saturday with Rastar @ Wine Alley / Wine Body & Soul (SSI) – 7–10pm
🎸 Lauren Marie @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8–11pm
🎸 Ryan Wilson @ Murphy’s Tavern (SSI) – 8pm–midnight
🎷 Bill Lukitsch @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk – password required) – 9pm
🎸 Rider @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 9pm ($5 cover)
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Rafters (SSI) – 11pm

🎵 Sunday, October 12

🎸 Rob Willis @ Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) – 12–3pm
🎸 Ashton Rowland @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park (Bwk) – 12–3pm
🎶 Blossomin’ Bone @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 12–3pm
🎷 Live Music @ Barrier Island Brewing (SSI) – 12–3pm
🎤 Rider @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 1–4pm
🎸 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ Founders Social (JI) – 1–4pm
🎸 Josh Nunn @ Tabby House Brewing Co (Darien) – 2–5pm
🎸 Uncle Dave Griffin @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 3pm
🎷 Hot Banana Coffee @ Southern Soul BBQ (SSI) – 4–7pm
🎸 CJ @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 5–8pm
🎸 Live Music @ Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – 5–8pm
🎷 Benefit for Bo Fox @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – Music 5–7pm; Ryan Wilson 7–10pm
🎸 Tim Akins @ JI Beach House – 6–9pm
🎻 Woodbine Opry – Satilla Blue Sunday Gospel (free) – 5–7:30pm (Dining room opens 3:30pm)

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