Richmond Hill Convention & Visitor Bureau

Head for The Hill on Super Bowl Sunday for some of the best chili in the region. The Richmond Hill Chili Cook-off is hosted by the 200 Club and draws a healthy crowd of home cooks and chefs to compete for the title of best chili in town. Come hungry and enjoy a good old-fashioned chili cook-off, Richmond Hill style.

Beginning the first Saturday in March and recurring the first Saturday of every month through October, Cars & Coffee is a gathering of automobile enthusiasts who have an affinity for all things cars. They gather at the Richmond Hill History Museum to celebrate the automobile, including plenty of Model As and Ts in honor of Henry Ford, whose legacy is woven into the history of Richmond Hill.

Join New Beginnings Community Church at J.F. Gregory Park for the annual Easter egg hunt and celebration. Take photos with the Easter Bunny, jump in bounce houses, enjoy face painting, games, and hotdogs and chips. The event is free and happens rain or shine. Come enjoy this Richmond Hill tradition.

The City of Richmond Hill and the Fort McAllister Sport Fishing Club host the Children’s Fishing Derby every April at J.F. Gregory Park in observance of Georgia Cities Week. Trophies are awarded for biggest fish in various children’s age groups and all registered participants will receive a medal. Check the City of Richmond Hill’s Facebook page for more information as the event nears.

Honor our fallen heroes at the Memorial Day ceremony at J.F. Gregory Park and at the Memorial Day commemoration at Fort McAllister State Historic Park. Witness wreath layings, hear guest speakers and pay tribute to the military and emergency personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country and community.

Catch some live music and a beautiful sunset over the Ogeechee River at Fish Tales at Fort McAllister Marina every Thursday from May through September. Enjoy a cocktail and fellowship and take in the splendor that is the natural world of coastal Georgia.

Bring your rods and reels to the Richmond Hill Fish Hatchery in June and get ready to fish. For more than 30 years, The Exchange Club of Richmond Hill has been promoting the joy of fishing to youth with its annual fishing derby. Trophies, donated by the Exchange Club, are given for the best fish to children 12 and younger.

Head for The Hill the Saturday prior to July 4th for fireworks, cookouts, family friendly games, bounces, live entertainment, and more. The classic Independence Day celebration takes place at J.F. Gregory Park and is always free.

Pack a lunch and enjoy a day of celebration and history with Civil War reenactments, period-specific games, and plenty of watermelon as we recognize Independence Day at Fort McAllister State Historic Park. Admission into the state park is required on the day of the event.

Just bring your pole and some tackle, the fishing club will provide the rest. Every year in August, the Bryan County Bass Masters Fishing Club hosts the kid’s tournament to generate an interest in fishing at a young age. Bait is furnished and prize drawings will be held. A child catching a fish bearing the sponsor’s tag will win $100.

Relive history on the first Monday of September at the Labor Day celebration at Fort McAllister State Historic Park with Civil War re-enactments and more. See cannon and musket firings and relax with the family on the banks of the Ogeechee River.

October is a great time to be outside in Richmond Hill, which makes the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival at J.F. Gregory Park a can’t-miss event. Enjoy carnival rides and games, catch live music throughout the weekend including a national touring act headliner on Saturday night. But the best part, mountains of fresh, scrumptious seafood served by some of coastal Georgia’s best restaurants and chefs. The 2022 event will be Oct. 14-16. Learn more at www.goseafoodfestival.com.

Come to J.F. Gregory Park for the best pumpkin you will ever carve for Halloween. Pick up a few mums to decorate the porch as well. The Richmond Hill Garden Club hosts the pumpkin patch each October, but hurry, the pumpkins and mums don’t last long.

Deep South PhotoPoint Gallery in Richmond Hill hosts this upscale holiday art market featuring one-of-a-kind collectibles, original paintings, genuine photographs, fine art prints and gifts created by local artists. Local and regional artists contribute to the show and sale that lasts throughout December and into January.

It’s Christmas time in The Hill, which means the annual Christmas Parade is set for the first Saturday in December. See floats from local schools, churches, and organizations. Catch candy thrown from the floats and stick around to see Santa Claus.

Come to Fort McAllister State Historic Park in December to see living history during the reenactment of the Battle of Fort McAllister. Relive Dec. 11, 1864, when local troops were preparing for the arrival of Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s force of more than 3,000 soldiers who would arrive on Dec. 13 and sack the fort once thought impenetrable. See musket firings, cannon firings, and see the final assault play out before your eyes. Visit the Fort McAllister State Historic Park Facebook page for more information.