Big events, 12 months a year.
In Savannah's balmy coastal climate, the celebrations and festivals never end. The best-known include the Savannah Music Festival, an annual draw for major artists from all over the world, and the fall Savannah Film Festival, sponsored by the Savannah College of Art and Design.
There are home and garden tours, a Black Heritage Festival, a Greek Festival, annual Scottish games, a Fiesta Latina, an Asian Festival and a Jewish Food Festival. On the water, there's the Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Harvest Festival and, at the beach, the annual Tybee Beach Bum parade.
But the biggest celebration of all is Savannah's St. Patrick's Day, the nation's oldest and second largest March 17 celebration. Make your reservations early!
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Friday Moonlight Theme CruisesApr 02, 2010 to Sep 24, 2010 • First Friday of the Month 9:30pm-11:30pm
Savannah Riverboat on River Street
The best celebration in town! Join us for an evening of great entertainment, colorful decor, drink specials and "out of the box" themes! The first Friday of every month April-September.
Monday Night Gospel Dinner CruiseApr 05, 2010 to Oct 25, 2010 • 7p-9p Mondays
Savannah Riverboat on River Street
On Monday nights starting in April and running through the end of October, visitors to our beautiful city have the opportunity to enjoy the best black gospel entertainment on the East Coast. This popular cruise will have everyone up out of their seats clapping and swaying to the music and song being performed by this popular 13 piece gospel choir. The food is “Soul” featuring Miss Frannie's famous “Southern” fried chicken, Mr. Carl's collard greens, along with the best mac and cheese in town, barbecued ribs, lots of Southern trimmings and yummy desserts
Southern Nights Music VarietyJun 01, 2010 to Sep 30, 2010 • Times Vary
Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.
Two hours of high energy music, dance and comedy, perfect for a Southern evening. A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, plus some Broadway, jazz and pop, all in one hot production!
Coffee Bluff Marina's 14th Annual Sport Crabbers TournamentSep 11, 2010 to Sep 11, 2010 • 4:30 p.m.
Coffee Bluff Marina
Savannah's own Coffee Bluff Marina is the host sight for the 14th Annual Coffee Bluff Sport Crabbers Tournament. This gala event is for the enjoyment of all Sport Crabbers and their families. Crab all day and feast on steamed crab all evening during the events. Awards will be given for Largest Crab, Youngest Crabber, Ugliest Crab, Best Dressed Crab, Fastest Crab, Heaviest Weight of Crabs Caught and Most Crabs. There is even an award for Tallest Tale. Come on out and enjoy a day of crabs!
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary's Ocean Film FestivalSep 17, 2010 to Sep 19, 2010 • Daily
Trustees Theatre, 216 E. Broughton St.
A free, family event that uses film to explore the beauty of the sea, the complexity of the marine ecosystem, the creatures that inhabit it and our relationship to it.
Savannah Ocean ExchangeSep 17, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010 • Various
Various
The Savannah Ocean Exchange includes the following:
Savannah Coastal Cuisine — Participating restaurants offer uniquely delicious wild caught shrimp dishes at special Experience prices.
Public Lecture Series — Internationally recognized research scientists share latest Ocean findings at Jepson Museum for the Arts; free admission; check for dates and times.
Boat Building — Adults and kids build models and full scale boats; registration fee required at Ships of the Sea Museum.
Field Excursions — Knowledgeable, personable experts safely guide you while exploring our Ocean and Coast; registration fee required; check for special offerings of participating businesses.
Music — Local and guest musicians play sea shanties and Ocean inspired music; check for times and locations; free admission.
Art — Participating galleries display Ocean inspired art in various mediums; check for gallery locations; free admission.
Ships on the River Front - Watch ships from around the world move up and down Savannah River; visit research vessels of academic institutions and state and federal governments; free admission.
Local Attractions — Museums, Forts and Tybee Lighthouse offer special admission rates during Savannah Ocean Exchange Experience.
Ocean Film Festival — September 17-19 only; view Ocean-themed films and documentaries; Gray's Reef Ocean Film Festival offers films for all ages at Trustees Theater; free admission; check for times.
Sep 19, 2010 to Sep 19, 2010 • 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
The Pirates' House, 20 East Broad St.
Avast, me hearties! Have ye scallywags heard? Sunday,September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Argh! Pirate booty will be given away to the best buccaneers Dressin' & Talkin' like a pirate. Little Pirates enjoy free games and activities from Noon- 3 p.m. Swashbuckling Fun Pirate Trivia at night. Raise the Jolly Roger and join the fun.
Gospel JubileeSep 19, 2010 to Sep 19, 2010 • 3p.m.
Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.
Spend a Sunday afternoon with us at the Savannah Theatre relaxing and enjoying some of the finest Gospel music. This production has select performances on Sunday afternoons in the spring and fall.
2010 Savannah Jazz FestivalSep 19, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010 • Times Vary
Forsyth Park
Jazz is one of our country's most sought-after international exports, with its language being “spoken” by people around the world. Jazz, emanating from America, has become world music. It is America's classical music. The Coastal Jazz Association, which is responsible for the Savannah Jazz Festival is committed to the perpetuation of Jazz in Savannah.
Landings 2010 USTA Tournament Series: The USTA National Men's 40 Clay Court ChampionshipsLandings 2010 USTA Tournament Series: The USTA National Men's 40 Clay Court ChampionshipsSep 25, 2010 to Oct 03, 2010 •
The Landings Club
The Landings Club will host the USTA National Men's 40 Clay Court Championships for the 22nd consecutive year on September 25-October 3, 2010. Players from many states around the country come to Savannah to participate in the prestigious event. Many of the players are former tour professionals who are now in the 40-49 year age bracket. There will be both singles and doubles play so there will be loads of action at the courts. Admission is free and open to the public.
Salt Marsh by Land and SeaSep 25, 2010 to Sep 25, 2010 • 8:30am — 11:30am
Skidaway Island
Here's an easy opportunity to kayak the tidal creeks and salt marshes. . Your Wilderness Southeast Naturalist Guide will enthrall you with tales of this place, from the earliest humans on these shores to the variety of wildlife that lives here. After brief paddling instructions, you'll be gliding over the protected waters near Skidaway Island Skim over open waters and maneuver into narrow passages between tall marsh grass, you'll observe the richness and rhythms of estuary life. You never know when a dolphin will swim by, or an eagle or osprey soar overhead. You may even choose to step out to explore a wild shore.
OktoberfestOct 01, 2010 to Oct 03, 2010 •
River Street
The annual Oktoberfest on Historic River Street will have live entertainment featuring headliner and oompah bands, German food, games, arts and crafts, fireworks (Friday at 9:30 p.m.) and wiener dog races (Saturday at 10 a.m.)
Skirt Chaser 5k SavannahOct 02, 2010 to Oct 02, 2010 •
The Skirt Chaser 5k Race Series puts a new spin on the classic 5k race. Women get a three minute head start on the men and invite the men to "Catch Us If You Can." We call it the Battle of the Sexes - and so far the women are kicking butt! The race finishes in a Block Party with music, games and a happy hour atmosphere of food and drinks. From walkers to pro-runners, Skirt Chaser 5k invites you to join us for the most fun you've ever had while working out! The chase is on...
2010 Buccaneer BallOct 07, 2010 to Oct 07, 2010 • 7-11p
The Crab Shack
Come one, come all, to the 3rd Annual Buccaneer Ball! The Crab Shack hosts the kickoff to the 6th Annual Pirate Fest, a weekend full of swashbuckling fun for all! The Buccaneer Ball boasts live entertainment by The Fundamentals, costume contests, grub and grog as only The Crab Shack can provide, and of course, a bounty of pirates and wenches! This event is open to pirates and wenches over the age of 18.
Tybee Island Pirate FestOct 08, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010 •
Tybee Island
Have your groups don their most colorful pirate's costumes (an eye patch will do!). Gather your crew of marauding buccaneers because Tybee will be overrun and invaded by pirates. The invasion will begin on Friday night in the shadow of the Tybee Pier & Pavilion, followed on Saturday afternoon by the Pirate Parade, in which the pirates share their wealth of trinkets and doubloons with the crowd along the parade route.
