The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will host the 18th Annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival Oct. 14-16 in J.F. Gregory Park (521 Cedar St.). The festival, which is being presented by Southern Eagle Distributing, will include live music, crafts, seafood, carnival rides, and feature a headline musical performance from country music star Jerrod Niemann.
 
“It is truly amazing to see how the number of attendees grows each year,” said Christy Sherman, executive director of the Richmond Hill Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The Seafood Festival has transformed into an annual event that draws people from all over to celebrate Richmond Hill and all that it has to offer, all while enjoying the best seafood and nationally renowned musicians.”

Niemann, who will perform Oct. 15 at J.F. Gregory Park, is an industry favorite, earning award nominations from the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, and Country Music Television. Niemann has several top hits including his No. 1 smash hit, “Drink to That All Night,” as well as the No. 1 digital single, “Lover, Lover.”  In addition, Niemann’s “Shinin’ On Me” and the ballad “Only God Could Love You More” hit the Top 15.  He has toured with artists such as Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban.

In addition to Niemann, the following entertainers will perform in J.F. Gregory Park at 521 Cedar Street for the Seafood Festival:

●  3rd ID Infantry Division Rock Band
    October 14, 2016
    6 - 7 p.m.

●  Estebans Hat
    October 14, 2016
    7 - 8 p.m.

● Guns for Hire
   October 14, 2016
   8:15 - 9:15 p.m.

●   Georgia Fire Band
    October 14, 2016
    9:30 - 11 p.m.

●    Richmond Hill Middle School Band
     October 15, 2016
     10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

●    Off Broadway
      October 15, 2016
      11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1:30 - 2 p.m.

●    Line Dance Fever
      October 15, 2016
     12 - 12:30 p.m.

●    Kelly & Company / Legacy Irish Dance Academy
      October 15, 2016
      12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

●    Dancing Unlimited
      October 15, 2016
      2 - 3 p.m.

●  Life Moves Dance Studio
    October 15, 2016
    3 - 4 p.m.

●  Big Al Mack from Kidd Kraddick’s Morning Show
    October 15, 2016
    DJ’ing throughout the evening.

●  Jordan Fisher
    October 15, 2016
    7 - 7:45 p.m.

●  The Voice’s Adam Wakefield
    October 15, 2016
    8 - 9:30 p.m.

●  Jerrod Niemann
    October 15, 2016
    9:30 - 10:45 p.m.

● Fireworks
  October 15, 2016
  10:50 - 11:00 p.m.
 
● At Sundown
   October 16, 2016
   12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

● Ember City
   October 16, 2016
   2 - 3 p.m.

● FBC Worship Team
  October 16, 2016
  3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Cost for the festival is $5 for Friday and Sunday for those 16 and older; $10 for Saturday. Children ages six to 15 may enter the festival for $5. Children ages five and under will be admitted for free.  All admission will be paid at the gate.  For more information, please contact [email protected], call 912-756-3444 or visit www.goseafoodfestival.com.