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America’s Boating Course

UGA Marine Extension 715 Bay Street, Brunswick, GA, United States

The America’s Boating Club Golden Isles is presenting its one-day Boating Basics Class on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 4:30PM, at the University of Georgia Marine Extension Facility at 715 Bay Street, Brunswick. Topics covered emphasize our local boating area and conditions. and include going boating, necessary equipment, water "road" signs, Georgia Laws and much more. Lunch is included. Learn from experienced local boaters. Passing this course will qualify you for the Georgia Boat operator's license. The registration fee of $10 can be credited toward the optional course book ($40). Contact Mike Moye at mmoye@surfsouth.com or Jerry Lamb at lambo50@icloud.com for more information or register online: gisps.org

$10.00 – $40.00

The Heritage Race

Brunswick African American Cultural Center 1621 Albany Street, Brunswick, GA, United States

In 2023, the Heritage Race 5K and Heritage Walk returns to Golden Isles. Held for the 4th year on a new course that takes you past some of Brunswick's most historic African American neighborhoods. The Heritage Race events will show participants from near and far why Golden Isles is Running City USA. The event will be followed by a family-friendly festival featuring community vendors, food and drink, entertainment, and children's activities.

$35

Brunswick Backyard BBQ Competition in Association with the Georgia BBQ Association

Mary Ross Waterfront Park 10 F St, Brunswick, GA, United States

The Brunswick DDA in association with the Georgia Barbeque Association, and the Marty Lyons Foundation invite you to the Brunswick Backyard BBQ, sponsored by, Step One Automotive, Golden Isles Broadcasting, Edward Jones – Jeff Jones, Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, iHeart Media Group, Leaf Home Water Solutions and The Islander. We want to welcome our visitors and show them the best that the Golden Isles has to offer. Our goal is to bring the community together as pit-masters, restaurants, and up-and-comers come to compete to say who has the best BBQ in the Golden Isles.
Registration to compete is $200.00 for entry, an additional $50.00 to enter the People’s Choice, and an additional $25.00 to enter the “Marty’s Choice” competition with over $4000.00 is cash prizes. To register for the BBQ competition, email events@discoverbrunswick.com. Tickets for the People's Choice is just $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.

Free – $50.00