, Ga. –  (Monday, , 2013) Enjoy a weekend of music, food and fun on Jekyll Island this August for Rodney Atkins’ America’s Heroes Celebration Weekend.  Dedicated to the brave men and women who serve in our nation’s military,
 
Throughout the weekend of – 18, artists will perform at a variety of venues around the island, ending with a concert from country music all-star Rodney Atkins.  On Sunday, August 18, Atkins will rock the stage of the Jekyll Island Convention Center to entertain crowds in a mega-salute to the men and women of our military.
 
, in addition to hits such as “Take a Back Road,” “Farmer’s Daughter” and “These are My People.”  Atkins will take the stage at 5 p.m., ,
 
Tickets will go on sale at 9 p.m. Monday, July 1. Advance tickets will be $39 for General Admission, $29 for Military Appreciation General Admission, $54 for Regular Reserved Seating, and $44 for Military Appreciation Reserved Seating.  Only a limited amount of tickets will be sold.
 
More about the Weekend:
, August 16, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Morgan Center will host the Carolina Breakers for the Golden Isles Shag Club’s annual Shag-A-Ganza.  You can catch them again on Saturday at the free Jekyll Island Beach Party alongside DJ Wayne Bennett while enjoying cool libations, food and games.  Later that night, , , , click here.
 
Make sure to head to the beach at 9:30 p.m. to honor our American heroes with a fireworks display that is free and open to the public.  The display will be held near Great Dune Park.
The beach party will continue on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., followed by the highlight of the weekend: a live show from Rodney Atkins dedicated to Active Duty and Veterans of all military branches.