The annual Gwynn’s Island Festival kicks off today at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League building on Old Ferry Road in Grimstead. According to the Gazette-Journal the festival begins with the annual Chicken Dinner. The drive-thru starts at 4:30 p.m., while the eat-in will be held from 5-7 p.m. On Saturday arts and crafts vendors, musicians, food vendors, and others will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.