Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival

For Immediate Release March 4, 2021 Richmond Hill, GA The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival (GOSF) Committee is happy to announce that the Richmond Hill City Council approved the usage of J.F. Gregory Park for the 22nd Annual Festival October 15-17, 2021. This is the first step of many that must happen in order to make the festival possible. There are still several unknown factors that could ultimately cause cancellation. ... As hosts, The Richmond Hill Bryan County (RHBC) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will vote June 1st on the final decision. Many factors are being taken into consideration in the decision such as State and Local guidelines, COVID-19 numbers, and the safety of our volunteers, vendors, and community. We are hopeful that the festival will go on, and are planning on just that, but we must ensure we are within the guidelines set, says Johnson, RHBC Chamber CEO. This is a huge decision as if affects so many in our community at large. For the non-profits and the local craft, food, and business vendors, the impact of this festival is tremendous! It’s essentially been two years of missed opportunity for most, and we are anxiously watching the decline of the virus in great hopes that the festival can take place, says Paige Glazer, RHBC Chamber Chairman. If you have any questions about the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival, you can contact the committee at [email protected] and visit their website at www.GoSeafoodFestival.com About the Festival The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is one of the largest Seafood Festivals in the Southeast, featuring live music, amusement rides, arts & crafts, and mouth-watering seafood. The festival hosts more than 25 thousand people over a three-day weekend and takes place at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond Hill, GA. The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is hosted by the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, which is recognized for promoting business, economic, and community development, as well as public policy that balances economic prosperity with quality of life. The Chamber serves its membership through advocacy, access to community leaders, connectivity, engagement, and education.

Press Release: 2020 Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival Canceled For Immediate Release July 10th, 2020... Richmond Hill, GA The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival (GOSF) Committee announced today that the 2020 Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival, scheduled for November 6-8, will be canceled. The decision was based on many factors, including budgetary concerns and the health of the Richmond Hill-Bryan County community in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Canceling this year’s festival was a difficult decision to make, but the GOSF Committee felt it was not a responsible use of our members’ dues in a time of financial uncertainty nor was it in the best interest of our community’s health, said Kathryn Johnson, CEO of the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce. The Great Ogeechee Seafood festival takes months, almost an entire year, to plan and therefore waiting until later this year to make a decision would be detrimental to the Festival, Sponsors, Vendors, Artisans and Community Non-Profits. All vendors and sponsors who paid to participate in the 2020 festival will have their fees refunded. The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is slated to return in the Fall of 2021, to continue the wonderful tradition of delicious seafood, community camaraderie, amusement rides, and live entertainment. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the Fall of 2021 and continuing our mission of supporting local business and non-profits, Johnson adds. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is one of the largest Seafood Festivals in the Southeast, featuring live music, amusement rides, arts & crafts, and mouth-watering seafood. The festival hosts more than 25 thousand people over a three-day weekend and takes place at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond Hill, GA. The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is hosted by the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, which is recognized for promoting business, economic and community development, as well as public policy that balances economic prosperity with quality of life. The Chamber serves its membership through advocacy, access to community leaders, connectivity, engagement, and education.

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Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival 2019

Thank you our two new 2020 Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival Sponsors Remax Accent and South State Bank We are so thankful for our community partners that help us make this event happen! #goseafoodfestival

Thank you to our 2020 GOSF Sponsors so far! Georgia Power United Rentals - Reliable Onsite Services Royal Restrooms... #goseafoodfestival