Events
January
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day
Celebration
Held the third weekend of January
912-236-4898
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Savannah celebrates the life and times of this Civil Rights pioneer.
Taste of Savannah
912-232-1223
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Tempt your taste buds! Restaurants and caterers serve samples of their best menu
items that are representative of Savannah. Writers and editors from national
food magazines judge the culinary and decoration competition while guests select
the Guest Choice Award.
February
Georgia Heritage Celebration's Colonial Faire and
Muster
912-651-2125
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The celebration of the founding of the Colony of Georgia in Savannah on February
12, 1733 by James Edward Oglethorpe has been a tradition among Georgians since
1734. The Celebration encourages a better understanding of, and appreciation
for, Georgia history. Various events seek to promote the study and preservation
of the state’s rich history and the historical sites, documents, and other
materials which offer a window on that past.
Black Heritage Festival
912-236-4898
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Cultural and intellectual activities including dance performances, musical
concerts, lectures, art exhibits and more.
March
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Held March 17
Location: Savannah Historic District
912-232-3448
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It isn’t easy being green - unless you're Savannah. How do you manage more than
250,000 weekend guests? You throw the South's most famous and the southeast's
largest St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The Savannah Historic District marks its
St. Patrick's Day's Celebration with festivities along the waterfront and a
parade on March 17 where the streets are lined with revelers in green, and
cocktails and grits are dyed to match.
Savannah Music Festival
Held in late March
Location: Downtown Savannah
912-234-3378
This captivating celebration of the cultural arts is held in the Historic
District of Savannah featuring world-class music in downtown venues. This
festival lasts for 15 days and includes numerous international talents including
blues, classical, jazz and world.
Annual Tour of Homes & Gardens
Location: Historic District
912-234-8054
This annual spring event offers self-guided walking tours through private homes
and gardens in Savannah's National Landmark Historic District.
April
International Festival
912-525-5050
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The annual international festival celebrates the college's international art
community and shares it with the entire Savannah community. Highlights of the
event include international cuisine at "Cuisine from Around the World," dance
demonstrations, music, a global fashion show and art and cultural displays.
N.O.G.S. Tour of Hidden Gardens
912-961-4805
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Admission Charged
This walking tour includes eight walled gardens plus the award-winning Massie
School Garden, one of the Garden Club's community projects. Different private
gardens are selected each year for their excellence of design, historical
interest and beauty.
Sidewalk Art Festival
Location: Downtown Savannah
912-525-5050
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Admission Free
This annual event draws thousands of people to watch SCAD students create chalk
masterpieces on historic Forsyth Park squares along with a student and faculty
art exhibition, fair, food and children's and youth areas for young artists.
Savannah Garden Expo
912-236-4795
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The enchanting garden show features an open-air market, exhibition gardens,
workshops, demonstrations, seminars and lectures.
Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, PGA Champions
Tour
Location: The Club at Savannah Harbor
912-236-1333
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Admission Charged
Come and enjoy some of golf's all time greatest players as they tee up at the
home of the PGA Tour of Champions, Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf; experience
Troon Golf and The Club at Savannah Harbor.
Blues & BBQ Festival
Location: Roundhouse Railroad Museum
912-651-6823
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The Roundhouse Railroad Museum is filled with the sounds of great blues and the
smell of slow-cooked barbeque as the annual Night in Old Savannah Blues & BBQ
Festival gets underway. Great music, food, drinks, trains and more!
Spring Fling Art and Music Festival
912-786-4431
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Art and music festival featuring more than 50 artists from the southeast along
with local musicians.
May
Savannah Seafood Festival
912-234-0295
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Surfin' on the Savannah River with sensational seafood, live entertainment,
daily beach party bash and much more.
Savannah Shakespeare Festival
912-234-9860
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City Lights Theatre performs live Shakespeare classics, dance performances, Kids
for Kids Theatre and more.
Scottish Games Festival
912-232-3945
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Traditional style Scottish Games Festival featuring competitions, clan displays
and booths, food and drink, music of the bagpipes and other Scottish music.
Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade
Held Memorial Day weekend
Location: Tybee Island Beach
912-786-5444
Celebrate the arrival of summer with a huge water fight. Parade of fellow water
warriors enhances this family friendly experience.
SCAD Sands Arts Festival
912-525-5225
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This annual event invites sand-loving SCAD students to create forms in the sand
on the beaches of Tybee Island. Four contests are available for viewing: sand
castle, sand sculpture, sand relief and wind sculpture.
June
First Saturday on the River
Held on the first Saturday of the month
Location: River Street
912-234-0295
This event, held on the fist Saturday of June and features local art, crafts,
entertainment and food on beautiful historic River Street.
Savannah Asian Festival
912-651-6417
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Volunteers from many Asian organizations, including Chinese, Filipino,
Vietnamese, Indian, Korean, Thai, and Pakistani, plan this public festival to
showcase the talents of the Asian community in Savannah. The festival features
activities such as food booths selling Asian delicacies, cultural booths with
demonstrations, art and educational hands-on workshops in Chinese Calligraphy
and Painting, Henna Skin Decoration, Korean Games, and Filipino Bamboo Pole
Dancing; and fascinating performances of Asian dance, music and martial arts.
July
Fourth of July on the Waterfront
Held on the fourth of July
Location: On the Waterfront
912-234-0295
Fantastic fourth celebration featuring artists from around the region, food, fun
and fabulous fireworks over the Savannah River.
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Beach
Held on the fourth of July
Location: At the beach
800-868-2322
Tybee Island's Independence Day celebration with fireworks on the beach.
August
First Saturday on the River
Held on the first Saturday in August
Location: River Street
912-234-0295
This event held on the first Saturday of August and features local art, crafts,
entertainment and food on beautiful historic River Street.
Seafood & Music Festival
912-786-5444
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This two day event features local and national music acts and island cuisine.
September
Savannah Jazz Festival
912-232-2222
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A wonderful week long celebration of blues and jazz that promotes, preserves and
perpetuates this exquisite art form through performances by great musicians
throughout the coastal empire.
October
Oktoberfest
912-234-0295
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It's an oompah stomping, dachshund dashing, bratwurst tasting and beverage
toasting weekend with your friends on the river. Featuring arts and crafts, live
entertainment, oompah bands, wiener dog races, fabulous food and much more!
Savannah Greek Festival
912-236-8256
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The three-day Greek Festival includes authentic Greek foods and pastries,
merchandise, grocery products and live music.
Savannah Film Festival
912-525-5050
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The festival features the best in independent, innovative and influential films
and videos from around the world, as well as panel discussions and presentations
by visiting artists.
Jewish Food Festival - Hard Lox Café
Location: Hard Lox Café
912-233-1547
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Experience a taste of Savannah’s Jewish soul food. Experience the tastes of Hard
Lox Cafe sweets with all the flavors of Jewish heritage.
November
Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights
912-201-2201
Location: On the waterfront
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Bring the family to enjoy the kick-off of the Savannah Harbor Holiday Series on
the waterfront. Over 60 festively decorated yachts and sailboats parade along
the Savannah River followed by a fireworks extravaganza.
December
Christmas on the River
912-234-0295
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Dash your way to River Street for a merry holiday. View a Christmas parade with
carolers, bells, and Santa; also featured are displays of arts and crafts.
Holiday Tour of Homes
912-236-8362
Location: Historic District
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Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of homes in Savannah's lovely Historic
District. Private residences representing the full range of Savannah's historic
downtown neighborhood are open to the public during the special season. Each
tour includes a holiday tea.
Arts &
Entertainment
Trustees Theatre
216 E Broughton St.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-525-5050
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The theater hosts a variety of performances,
concerts and lectures for the college and community. By restoring the theater to
its former Art Modern splendor and by attracting major performers, it has
contributed to the revival of the Savannah theater district.
Ballet
Savannah Ballet
6709 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
912-352-7487
Founded July 2003, Ballet Savannah is a new era
of professional ballet in Savannah.
Sports
Savannah SandGnats Professional Baseball
Class A affiliate of the Expos
1401 E. Victory Dr.
Savannah, GA 31404
912-351-9150
Season runs April - November
