Annual Festivals in Savannah Georgia

St. Patrick's Day : March 17th

First celebrated here in 1813, the present-day St. Patrick’s celebration can last up to four days and includes a spectacular parade, a round of parties and concerts and a humongous street party. This celebration is held around or on March 17th each year and is located downtown on Riverstreet and City Market.

SCAD Sidewalk Art Festival : (Spring), in Forsyth Park

The Savannah College of Art and Design presents the annual Sidewalk Arts Festival held annually in the spring. This popular event features a chalk drawing competition on the sidewalks of Savannah's centerpiece, beautiful Forsyth Park. The event also includes a student and faculty art exhibition, a SCAD student organization fair, food, and children's and youth areas for young artists as well as live performances by area bands throughout the day.

Savannah Seafood Festival : (Spring)

Surfin' on the Savannah River with sensational seafood, live entertainment, daily beach party bash and much more!

In the 1970's, The City implemented a major urban renewal program to revitalize the waterfront. The project transformed 80,000 square feet of abandoned warehouse space into a colorful array of shops, restaurants, galleries, hotels and inns, resulting in a revitalized historic area to be enjoyed by all.

The festival, sponsored by the Savannah Waterfront Association, takes place in early May along River Street. Various booths offer regional seafood specialties and local restaurants offer a variety of menu samples. Featuring shrimp, crab and crawfish, much of the seafood offered is caught locally.

Savannah Tours of Homes and Gardens

The most valuable collection of 18th and 19th century houses are located in Savannah. Each spring Savannahians open there historic homes for tour in downtown Savannah.

Forth of July

Join Savannahians for live music on City Market. Arts, Crafts, food, fun and Fireworks on Historic Riverstreet.

Savannah Jazz Festival

The annual Savannah Jazz Festival is quickly becoming one of the most notable music festivals on the jazz scene. Typically held in late September, the festival has delighted thousands in Savannah for more 20 years. Coordinated by the Coastal Jazz Association, this 4-day festival brings some of the best jazz musicians, both well-known and unknown, to beautiful Forsyth Park.

Oktoberfest

Typically held Friday-Sunday, the first week in October, continues the German ethnic festival atmosphere featuring Old Country-style "oompah" musicians, German food concessions and the ever-popular "wiener-dog" races alongside the flowing beer taps.

Savannah Film Festival

Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design this festival showcases the latest and greatest filmmakers from feature films to two minute shorts. Occurring annually in late October early November a must for movie buffs.

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