Upcoming Events
Set Sail With Santa Lighted Boat Parade
Come join the festive fun at the Set Sail with Santa Lighted Boat Parade! Watch the parade from Waterfront Park in Downtown St. Marys or anywhere along the waterfront. The Lighting of the Tinsel Trail will follow at 6:30 PM.
Live Nativity @ Orange Hall
✨ Live Nativity at Orange Hall — Tuesday, December 9th ✨
No tickets required. No vendors. Just a beautiful, family-friendly night celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. 🎄
Experience the story of Jesus’ birth brought to life on the lawn at Orange Hall.
⏰ Presentations at 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM
📍 Conyers & Osborne Streets (closed to traffic for viewing)
🪑 Limited bleacher seating — bring a chair for comfort!
This cherished annual tradition is organized by Nadia Chonko with support from local churches and dedicated volunteers. Follow the Facebook event for updates.
Come join us for a peaceful and powerful Christmas moment in the heart of St. Marys. ✨🙏
SMFD's Annual Pancakes with Santa @ Station 2
Join the crew and Jolly Old St. Nick at the St. Marys Fire Department for holiday fun! Enjoy a $5 per person pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa. Bring you own camera! Payment is made the day of the event and is Cash or Venmo Only.
Alive After Five! December
📅 Mark your calendars!
🎉 On Friday, September 12th, we’re bringing the energy back to downtown St. Marys for another amazing night of Alive After 5!
St. Marys White Lighting
🎄✨ St. Marys White Lighting is almost here! ✨🎄
Join us Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:30–8:30 PM for a magical night in downtown St. Marys!
🎀5th Annual Pink Friday🎀
5th Annual Pink Friday
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Cruzin’ After Five
We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our event—the Cruzin After Five, powered by our friends at Culture Driven! Whether you're into classic cruisers, old-school muscle, or sleek modern rides, this is your chance to show off your wheels and connect with fellow car lovers. All makes and models are welcome!
🧁👻 Monster Mash Cupcake Decorating 👻🧁
October calls for a little spooky fun - and what better way to celebrate than with cupcakes, candy, and wine?
Alive After Five! Holloween
📅 Mark your calendars!
🎉 On Friday, October 17th, we’re bringing the energy back to downtown St. Marys for another amazing night of Alive After 5!
2025 St. Marys Seafood Festival
The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys Annuary St. Marys Seafood Festival will bring a day of family fun to the Georgia coast. The festival includes a 5K and 10K Run, a 10:00 a.m. parade, Kids Fun Zone, arts & crafts vendors, and an afternoon of free concerts in the St. Marys Waterfront Park.
St.Marys Weiner Walk
Join us for the 3rd Annual Weiner Walk in downtown St. Marys! This fun and family-friendly event celebrates our community spirit with a lively parade of dachshunds and their owners enjoying a stroll along Main Street.
Southeast Blues & BBQ Festival
🎶🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable day of soulful blues music, mouth-watering BBQ, and fun for the whole family!
Hosted by Women United International, this festival is more than just good times—it’s a celebration of our vibrant community. All proceeds support vital local relief efforts through Women United International and A Better Community–Camden.
📍 St. Marys Waterfront Park
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕚 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bring your family, friends, and appetite for a day filled with great vibes, amazing food, and community spirit. Let’s come together, celebrate, and make a difference! 💙✨
Alive After Five!
📅 Mark your calendars!
🎉 On Friday, September 12th, we’re bringing the energy back to downtown St. Marys for another amazing night of Alive After 5!
Christmas In July
Join us for a magical evening filled with holiday cheer — in the middle of summer!
Pictures with Santa
20+ Local Vendors
Food Trucks
Music
Face Painting
Letters to Santa Station
Let’s start early and make sure we’re on the nice list!
Saturday, July 26, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Orange Hall
311 Osborne Street
St. Marys, GA 31558
You don’t want to miss this festive fun for the whole family!
Seafarers Memorial Ride!
The VFW is graciously hosting the first Seafarers Memorial Ride in honor of our Carol Ann Boys. The ride will begin at the site of the future memorial and conclude at the VFW in Kingsland.
First Friday Wine & Bites at Sweet Luncheonette
🍷 First Friday Wine & Bites at Sweet Luncheonette
Join us Friday, July 4th from 6–10 PM for an evening of good vibes, delicious bites, and perfectly paired wines at Sweet Luncheonette!
St. Marys Independence Day Festival (Kiwanis)
🎆 St. Marys Independence Day Festival 🇺🇸
Join us Friday, July 4th from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM in downtown St. Marys for a full day of patriotic fun at the annual Kiwanis Independence Day Festival!
Summer Social w/SSB
You are cordially invited to Southern Saints Summer Social
•Sip + Shop Lemonade Stand
•Local Little Entrepreneur Keyleigh Will Be Showcasing her creations
•Complementary Hair Tinsel For All
•Hello Mary Will Be Opened With Summer Styles follow her for her event details!
More To Come!
Enhancing your summer shopping experience
Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans 2025
Join us for the 7th Annual Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans—an inspiring and scenic 9-mile kayak paddle tracing the historic route from St. Marys, GA, to Fernandina Beach, FL. Starting bright and early at 7 AM on June 21, participants will paddle through peaceful coastal waters under the rising sun.
Craft Beer Tasting Event
Join us for a refreshing afternoon of craft brews, games, and community spirit during the Hello Summer Festival in downtown St. Marys!
Try out the route for the St. Marys Tabby Trail (Multi-Use & Bike Trail)
Try out the route for the St. Marys Tabby Trail (Multi-Use & Bike Trail) to get outside on National Trails Day! This is a SELF-GUIDED ride that you can begin at your leisure. *Paths are still in progress along the route.*
Lucky Duck Splash @ St Marys Aquatic Center
Make a splash at the first big event of summer! The Lucky Duck Splash is a fun-filled family celebration featuring water games, prizes, food trucks, and our signature Duck Drop — where kids of all ages retrieve floating ducks for fun and prizes.
Downtown St Marys Cinco De Mayo 5k
Please join us for the first ever Downtown St Marys Cinco De Mayo 5k! This event will benefit Camden Gymnastics club. All proceeds go to the girls of Camden Gymnastics to help with State and Nationals fees.
Event Information
Race Day Registration begins at 7:00 am.
The 5K race will start at 8:30 am, followed by the 1Mile.
The race starts and finishes at St Marys Firefly Taco Cantina - which will have music and activities immediately after the race.
Early bib pickup:
Friday, May 2nd. 3pm-6pm at The Firefly, St Marys GA
Awards:
All finishers get a finishing medal
5K- Awards top 3 overall finishers (male and female)
1M - Award to top male and female
5k Age Groups:
10 & under; 11-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Register by April 19th to receive a t-shirt!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Taste Of Camden 2025
Calling all foodies!
Get ready for a taste sensation like no other at Taste of Camden in St. Marys, Georgia! This mouthwatering event brings together the best restaurants and chefs in the area to showcase their signature dishes
Girls Gone Pickin & Friends Spring In St.Marys Vintage Market
Every once in a while, we'll open for a pop-up vintage market at Cottle and Gunn, stocked full of our picks from our adventures, and sometimes we'll have some of our awesome vintage friends too!
Downtown Merchant Meeting
Please join us at our next merchant meeting on April 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary's Welcome Center, located at 400 Osborne St. Light refreshments will be provided.
Glow In The Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Grimsley's Fighting Arts and Camden's Best Summer Camp & After School Program along with the St. Marys Main Street Downtown Development Authority
will be hosting our annual
Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Extravaganza
St.Marys Waterfront Car Show
Culture Driven presents The Waterfront Auto Show 2025
Join us for the biggest automotive event to start the season at the St. Mary's Waterfront Park on April 5th!
Bike Rodeo
We are going to kick off spring break with a Bike Rodeo!
St. Marys Public Library is partnering with Bike Walk Golden Isles for this event.
We will have the bicycle safety lesson and riding course in the St. Marys Aquatic Center Parking lot.
Please try to park your car in the St. Marys Public Library parking lot.
