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What’s happening in Savannah?

Looking for the best Savannah events and attractions? With art exhibits and live entertainment at City Market, fun-filled festivities on historic River Street, amazing SCAD art festivals, private home tours, thrilling sports events, and the famous Savannah Music Festival, there is always something fun and exciting going on in Savannah.


No matter what your fancy, you’ll find lots of fun things to see and do in historic Savannah.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

This is a list of some of the more popular "happenings" with website links. Click on the individual link to learn more about these well-known Savannah festivals and events.

JANUARY

Martin Luther King Parade
(912) 234-5502

FEBRUARY

Savannah Irish Festival
Annual Savannah Irish Festival at the Savannah Civic Center.
(912) 232-3448

Taste of Savannah
Annual "Taste of Savannah: Flavors From Around the World" hosted by the Tourism Leadership Council at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center on Hutchinson Island.
(912) 232-1223

Savannah Black Heritage Festival
Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival hosted by Savannah State University at various locations.
(912) 691-6847

MARCH

First Saturday on the River
March - December
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens

Annual tour of homes - Guests are offered the opportunity to visit approximately six sites, which include both private homes and/or gardens during a three hour period.
(912) 961-4805

Savannah Music Festival
March / April
Savannah Music Festival

Annual Savannah Music Festival at various locations. An 18-day festival featuring internationally renowned musicians.
(912) 234-3378

St. Patrick’s Day Events

St. Patrick’s Day is Savannah’s largest annual event and the second biggest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the country.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in City Market
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Jefferson at W. St. Julian St.
(912) 525-2489

St. Patrick’s Celebration on the River

Hosted by the Savannah Waterfront Association. Two stages of non-stop live entertainment, plus interactive games, food, drinks & more.
(912) 234-0295

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the largest parades in the country, starts at Abercorn and Gwinnett Streets and ends on E. Broad St.
(912) 233-4804

APRIL

First Saturday on the River
March - December
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

Savannah Music Festival
March / April

Annual Savannah Music Festival at various locations. An 18-day festival featuring internationally renowned musicians.
(912) 234-3378

Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf

The biggest names on the Champions Tour compete during the annual Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf tournament at the Savannah Westin Harbor Resort and Spa on Hutchinson Island.
(912) 236-1333

NOGS Tour of Homes and Gardens

Annual NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens sponsored by The Garden Club of Savannah. Different private gardens are selected each year for excellence of design, historical interest and beauty.
(912) 961-4805

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival

This annual festival is presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design in Forsyth Park. Admission is free & open to the public.
(912) 525-5865

MAY

First Saturday on the River
March - December

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

SCAD Sand Arts Festival

Arts Festival on Tybee Island’s North Beach. A judged competition of sand castle design, sand sculpture, sand relief & wind sculpture.
(912) 786-5444

Savannah Scottish Games

Annual celebration of Scottish and Celtic Heritage. Bethesda Home For Boys.
Savannah.Scottish.Games@gmail.com

Fine Arts on The River Festival

Fine Arts Festival on historic River Street hosted by the Savannah Waterfront Association.
(912) 234-0295

Tybee Beach Bum Parade

Annual Beach Bum Parade – "A wet & wild tradition on Tybee Island since 1987."
(800) 868-2322 or (912) 786-5544

JUNE

First Saturday on the River
March - December

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

Savannah Asian Festival

Annual Savannah Asian Festival at the Savannah Civic Center. Free and open to the public. Corner of Liberty & Montgomery Sts.
(912) 651-6417

JULY

First

Saturday on the River
March - December
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

Fourth of July on the River

Fourth of July firework show on historic River Street hosted by the Savannah Waterfront Association. Fireworks begin around 9:20 p.m.
(912) 234-0295

Fireworks on the Beach

Tybee Island’s annual firework show begins about 9:15. Fireworks are staged on the pier but easily seen from any of Tybee’s eastern beaches.

AUGUST

First Saturday on the River
March - December

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

SEPTEMBER

First Saturday on the River
March - December

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

OCTOBER

First Saturday on the River
March - December

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

Oktoberfest on the River

Live Entertainment, German Food, Games, Fun, Arts & Crafts, Fireworks on the River Friday night at 9:30pm.
Free/Open to the Public
(912) 234-0295

St. Paul’s Greek Festival
Sponsored by St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church
(912) 236-8256

Savannah Film Festival

Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Savannah Film Festival features the best in independent and innovative film from around the world. Workshops, lectures, receptions, special events and more.
(912) 525-5050

Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival

This festival draws about 10,000 people and provides attendees with a taste of ethnic Jewish cuisine as well as family entertainment.
(912) 598-3999

NOVEMBER

First Saturday on the River
March - December

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295
(912) 234-4904

Savannah Film Festival
Check dates

Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Savannah Film Festival features the best in independent and innovative film from around the world. Workshops, lectures, receptions, special events and more.
(912) 525-5050

Telfair Art Fair

Annual art show and sale under a tent in Telfair Square. Awards Ceremony on Saturday.
(912) 790-8800

Savannah Seafood Festival

Live Entertainment, Fresh Seafood, Games, Fun, Arts & Crafts, Fireworks on the River Friday night at 9:30pm.
Rousakis Plaza, Historic River Street
(912) 234-0295

Blues & BBQ Festival at the Roundhouse

Annual festival presented by the Coastal Heritage Society at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum. Food and live entertainment.
(912) 663-3046

Southern Lights, a Savannah Holiday Celebration
November-January - check dates

Savannah's annual holiday festival dazzles with events from Thanksgiving through New Years!
(912) 644-6452

Boat Parade of Lights

Boat Parade of Lights on the Savannah River and alongside historic River Street. Free and open to the public.
(912) 234-0295

DECEMBER

First Saturday on the River
March - December

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun on historic River Street.
(912) 234-0295

Southern Lights, a Savannah Holiday Celebration
November-January - check dates

Savannah's annual holiday festival dazzles with events from Thanksgiving through New Years!
(912) 644-6452

Savannah River Bridge Run
“The South’s Toughest Bridge Run” 5K / 10K
(912) 355-3527

Christmas on the River and Lighted Parade

Regional arts and crafts and live Holiday entertainment highlight this Multicultural Holiday Celebration hosted by the Savannah Waterfront Association.
(912) 234-0295

Holiday Tour of Homes
December

The Downtown Neighborhood Association's Holiday Tour of Homes takes place in private homes, which are graciously opened to the public by generous Savannahians.
(912) 236-8362

Rockin’ New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve at the Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street. Join the cast of "Return to the 50's" for a special New Year's Eve performance with over 60 of your favorite classic rock and roll favorites, followed by an evening of music and dancing with a champagne toast at midnight.
(912) 233-7764


EVENT AND ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR LINKS

Here are some helpful links to Savannah event and entertainment calendars. Most are searchable by date and venue.

City Market Calendar of Exhibits and Events

Savannah Morning News Events and Entertainment

Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Events Calendar

River Street Festivals


SAVANNAH ATTRACTIONS

We have lots of information on all of the best Savannah attractions. Just follow the links to learn more about the subjects of interest to you.

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Historic Cemeteries
Historic Churches
Historic Homes
Monuments and Memorials
Museums
Neighborhoods
Parks
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Be sure to check our Savannah Tours page for specialized tours suited to your particular interest. Popular theme tours include movie tours, ghost tours, and even “Midnight” book tours.



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