Tybee Island is very well known as a great getaway place, but did you know we’re also renowned for our Tybee’s Arts Community? Our little barrier island is very well suited as a muse for artists, crafters, musicians, thespians, writers, chefs, singers, photographers, dancers and many other creative types. Come visit any day of the week and you’ll find any number of artistes creating and performing throughout the island. In fact, come down this weekend and you’ll be treated to some of our finest arts ever.
The Night of the Golden Flip Flop is a gala reception and fundraiser on Friday, September 25 from 7-9 p.m., the evening before the Coastal Arts Fair. This festive evening will include a “Sneak Preview” of some of the artwork that will be available during Saturday’s Coastal Arts Fair.
The Coastal Arts Fair runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on September 26,2015 in Memorial Park. The event is free and open to the public. It is a family friendly event. We are expecting more than 40 vendors from throughout the coasts of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.
Fall is in the air and it should be a perfect weekend for a day of fun at The Tybee Lighthouse. Tybee Island Historical Society will host its “Annual Fall Festival” on Saturday, September 26, 2015, beginning at noon.
The Grand Reopening of the historic Tybee Post Theater is a 6 p.m. on Saturday! This will be an elegant thank you to the members, volunteers and community that have supported the efforts to restore and reopen this treasured landmark.
Tybee Community Day is a day for all ages of Tybee to play! Take a breather from the rush and enjoy true “Tybee Time” as we get together in Memorial Park for a fabulous day of community spirit with games, live local music, food and information. The fourth annual “backyard” gathering is set for Sunday, September 27th at 1 p.m.
What better way to preview the Tybee Post Theater’s beautiful new stage than with Tybee’s Got Talent, a legendary local talent competition that showcases the best Tybee has to offer. This big show kicks off at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
We are always proud of our area artists and this will be a wonderful weekend for you to enjoy Tybee’s Arts Community.