Family fun, fabulous food, parade, major entertainment, February 6-7, 2026
KINGSLAND, GEORGIA—FEBRUARY 2025—Looking to Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler—aka “let the good times roll,” without leaving Georgia? Don’t miss the K-BAY 106.3 Mardi Gras Festival on February 6-7, 2026, in coastal Kingsland, Georgia. Catch some beads at the family friendly, colorful, lively parade; then, plan to stick around for the festival in historic downtown Kingsland on U.S. 17 and William Street for food, live music and more fun. The festivities take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, with the Mardi Gras parade stepping off at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Dozens of floats, vintage autos, dancers, marchers and more will commence south on U.S. 17, ending at the corner of Central and U.S. 17 in historic downtown Kingsland.
During the two-day K-BAY 106.3 Mardi Gras Festival, downtown Kingsland comes alive as the backdrop for food, entertainment, arts, crafts and more. First, the food: Booths will be serving lobster, fried seafood, barbecue, Cajun, Cuban, Italian and Latin dishes, plus fair and festival food like pizza, hotdogs, hamburgers, fries and onion rings, sweets, treats and beverages. Some of the areas top restaurants are participating, so visitors will be wowed by the variety of offerings. Save room for tastings at the Camden County Chili Cook Off from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, located at the historic Train Depot, where area chefs will compete for prizes and bragging rights.
Peruse merchandise booths and bop to the beat of the bands: More than 200 booths will feature artists and artisans, crafts, antiques and far more. Tickets will be sold on the website in advance, and on the days of the event as seating space allows. The parade and festival are free; tickets for food and the kids’ entertainment area will be available for purchase.
If you go
Located on the southeast coast of Georgia, off I-95 just three miles from the Georgia-Florida border and 25 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, Kingsland is a charming small town with natural beauty, Southern hospitality, delicious seafood, interesting shopping and loads of unique adventures. Make it a getaway and explore the serenity of Cumberland Island National Seashore. Head back to town and hop aboard the Georgia Coastal Railway for one of many themed train rides through the area. Next, indulge in some of the freshest seafood around and shop one-of-a-kind local treasures in a quaint historic downtown. With easy access on and off I-95, Kingsland offers many lodging options from big brand hotels to inns and RV parks. For more details on dining, attractions and accommodations, visit www.VisitKingsland.com.
Event Listing
K-BAY 106.3 Mardi Gras Festival in Downtown Kingsland, Georgia
Feb 6-7, 2026
Family friendly event with traditional vendors and local entertainment all located in beautiful downtown Kingsland.
- Admission: none
- Days/Hours Open: 6-10 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.
- Address: US-17, Kingsland, Georgia 31548
- Attendance: 43,000