Advisory
Roads (11/3 at 2 p.m. until 11/4 at 10:30 p.m.)
All golf carts, electric vehicles, and other off-road vehicles must have a designated parking permit to park in a restricted parking lot. Villa Ospo parking lot and lawn will be closed to the public for emergency services command and medivac landing. Those without a designated parking permit must park in the festival's designated general parking lot at the Jekyll Island Airport. Unless otherwise designated with a hangtag, golf carts and electric vehicles will not be permitted within the festival.
Traffic will be heavy entering and exiting Jekyll Island beginning Friday morning, November 3, through Saturday evening, November 4. Employees and business owners should plan accordingly when heading to the island.
Vehicles entering the island will be routed from Ben Fortson Parkway through the roundabout at Beach Village onto North Beachview Drive, continuing south onto Riverview Drive to the Jekyll Island Airport for general festival parking. Shuttles will transport guests to and from the festival.
Traffic exiting the island will be routed north of Riverview Drive, continuing on to North Beachview Drive, out to the roundabout, onto Ben Fortson Parkway, and back onto the Downing Musgrove Causeway. No traffic will be routed through residential areas.
Fireworks Friday, November 3
Please be advised, beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023, a fireworks display will take place for approximately ten minutes near the island's Historic District.
All owners of domestic pets in the area are reminded that animals might become distressed by fireworks and are encouraged to ensure pets are safe and secure within their property.
For more information on the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, visit: www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpgrits
Thank you for your patience and hospitality as we welcome new and returning visitors to our beautiful island.
2023 Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival: Traffic, Fireworks & Parking Advisory
Traffic, Fireworks & Parking Advisory
2023 Shrimp & Grits Festival
Beginning Friday, November 3, 2023, through Saturday, November 4, 2023, the following will be closed:2023 Shrimp & Grits Festival
Roads (11/3 at 2 p.m. until 11/4 at 10:30 p.m.)
- Riverview Drive: From Ben Fortson Parkway through the Historic District
- Riverview Drive: From the Jekyll Island Airport through the Historic District
- Stable Road
- Shell Road (Restricted to designated parking permit)
- Captain Wylly: Restricted to government-issued Disabled Persons Parking Placards or designated parking permit

- Georgia Sea Turtle Center & JIA Administrative Lot (government-issued Disabled Persons Parking Placards or license plate and matching driver's license required for entry)
- Historic Wharf & Overflow Lot (festival use only)
- Jekyll Island Club Resort (designated parking permit required)
- Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum (festival use only)
- Morgan Center (festival use only)
- Old Infirmary (designated parking permit required)
- Villa Ospo (closed to the public)
All golf carts, electric vehicles, and other off-road vehicles must have a designated parking permit to park in a restricted parking lot. Villa Ospo parking lot and lawn will be closed to the public for emergency services command and medivac landing. Those without a designated parking permit must park in the festival's designated general parking lot at the Jekyll Island Airport. Unless otherwise designated with a hangtag, golf carts and electric vehicles will not be permitted within the festival.
Traffic will be heavy entering and exiting Jekyll Island beginning Friday morning, November 3, through Saturday evening, November 4. Employees and business owners should plan accordingly when heading to the island.
Vehicles entering the island will be routed from Ben Fortson Parkway through the roundabout at Beach Village onto North Beachview Drive, continuing south onto Riverview Drive to the Jekyll Island Airport for general festival parking. Shuttles will transport guests to and from the festival.
Traffic exiting the island will be routed north of Riverview Drive, continuing on to North Beachview Drive, out to the roundabout, onto Ben Fortson Parkway, and back onto the Downing Musgrove Causeway. No traffic will be routed through residential areas.
Fireworks Friday, November 3
Please be advised, beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023, a fireworks display will take place for approximately ten minutes near the island's Historic District.
All owners of domestic pets in the area are reminded that animals might become distressed by fireworks and are encouraged to ensure pets are safe and secure within their property.
For more information on the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, visit: www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpgrits
Thank you for your patience and hospitality as we welcome new and returning visitors to our beautiful island.
Address/Location
Jekyll Island Authority
200 Stable Rd
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 912-635-4180