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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 - DecemberArts & 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
DecemberThe 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.
Architectural Treasures
Historic Homes & Architecture Tours
Historic Cemeteries
Historic Churches
Historic Homes
Monuments and Memorials
Museums
Neighborhoods
Parks
Squares
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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