31. War Of Jenkins’ Ear Observance
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 353-3023
Address: 7601 Skidaway Rd.
Description: Wormsloe emphasizes the military aspect of life in the Georgia of the 1740s with living-history demonstrations on the last Saturday in May. In a program running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., members of the Wormsloe militia depict the lives of soldiers who fought in the War of Jenkins’ Ear—England’s struggle with the Spanish for possession of the southeastern portion of North America between 1739 and 1742. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, and $2.50 for children ages 6 to 18. Those age 6 and younger are admitted free.
32. Sunday Supper In The Strawberry Patch
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 921-5460
Address: 2 Canebrake Rd.
Description: Held the first Sunday in May at the peak of strawberry-growing season, this Bamboo Farm fund-raiser gives folks a chance to get outdoors and enjoy a good ol’ Southern supper—fried chicken, rice and gravy, fresh squash, field peas, Vidalia onions, sliced tomatoes, corn bread, ice tea, and strawberry shortcake, of course. The meal is served at the lakeside pavilion at the Bamboo Farm, but the berries are fresh from the farm’s strawberry patch. It’s a dessert combination that’s tough to beat. Those attending also enjoy self-guided tours of the gardens, and there’s live entertainment and a silent auction. You need to make reservations for this get-together, which starts at 4 p.m.; cost of the meal is $20 per person.
33. First Saturday
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 234-0295
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
35. Fantastic Fourth Celebration
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 234-0295
Description: The sky above the Savannah River explodes in fireworks as folks gather on the plaza to celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 4. Technicians shoot off shells 3 to 6 inches in diameter, including the largest projectile fired in Georgia, from nearby Hutchinson Island Bring a radio and tune in to (FM) KIX 96.5, MIX 102.1, E 93, MAGIC 103.9, the Ticket and WBMQ as the fireworks will be choreographed to music simulcast live on these local radio stations. Come early to stake out a good spot for viewing the show, and bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper to participate in what resembles a gigantic tailgate party. While you’re waiting for the fireworks, you can listen to live music and people watch. The free event opens about 5 p.m., and the rockets start bursting in air about 9:30 p.m.
36. First Saturday
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 234-0295
37. Old Fort Jackson Labor Day Lowcountry Boil And Auction
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 232-3945
Address: 1 Fort Jackson Rd.
Description: An evening of fun, history, and food at the oldest standing brick fort in Georgia on the Saturday before Labor Day. The easygoing event takes place within the brick walls of the structure, which was manned in the War of 1812 and used during the Civil War as a headquarters for the Confederacy’s defense of the Savannah River. A silent auction is offered, and visitors can chow down on Lowcountry boil, barbecue, and all the trimmings. The youngsters enjoy themselves scampering around in what amounts to a walled playground, and there’s a cannon firing to further liven things up. Proceeds from the sale of food and drinks are used for the preservation of the fort.
38. Tools And Skills That Built The Colony
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 353-3023
Address: 7601 Skidaway Rd.
Description: Wormsloe staff members in Colonial attire demonstrate carpentry, blacksmithing, cooking, weaving, flint knapping, leatherworking, woodsmen’s skills, pewter casting, and other abilities essential to the development of Georgia. This living-history program is offered from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the last Saturday and Sunday of August. Admission is $5 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, and $2.50 for children ages 6 to 18. Those age 6 and younger are admitted free.
39. First Saturday And Saltwater Shootout Fishing Tournament
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 234-0295
Description: River Street serves as headquarters for the Saltwater Shootout Fishing Tournament during September’s First Saturday event. In addition to enjoying the crafts, music, and food that are hallmarks of each First Saturday, festivalgoers can also watch anglers bring in their day’s catch for weighing as the three-day tournament unfolds. Participants in the competition, an endeavor sponsored by the Greater Savannah Sports Council, compete during the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September.
40. Savannah Jazz Festival
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 625-5419
Description: Forsyth Park and other venues heat up with the sounds of jazz during the last full week in September when many of the finest musicians in the Savannah area and the South perform their special brand of American music. The park’s the place to be for Blues Night on the Thursday of the festival, for lively presentations on Friday night and Saturday afternoon and evening, and for a special Sunday afternoon session for children. The festival is funded by the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and organized by the Coastal Jazz Association, a nonprofit, community organization that depends on volunteers to run the event. Sessions are free.
41. Savannah Pride Festival
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 234-1134
Description: This celebration of alternative lifestyles moves around a lot. After five years at a smaller venue, it built its way up to River Street and later to Johnson Square. The festival features dozens of entertainers and guest speakers addressing topics pertinent to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. More than 60 vendors are on hand, including folks representing community service agencies and those involved in sales of food, arts and crafts, and other merchandise. The event, held on a Saturday in early-Sept, starts at noon and progresses into the evening.
42. Medieval Festival
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 898-3980
Address: 711 Sandtown Rd.
Description: The clanging of sword fighting interrupts the normally serene environs of the Oatland Island Education Center on a Saturday in September when the Medieval Festival takes place. Costumed reenactors wield those weapons and also tell stories, roam through crowds of festivalgoers singing minstrel songs, and give demonstrations involving gypsy dancing and shooting a crossbow. Children’s games and crafts and visits to a medieval village round out the activities, held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for those four years old and older, with kids younger than four admitted free.
43. Bethesda Labor Day Festival
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
Telephone: (912) 351-2040
Address: 9520 Ferguson Ave.
Description: Held on Labor Day under the large, shady oaks at the Bethesda Home for Boys, this gathering for families offers live entertainment, kiddie rides, games, craft sales, and hot dogs and hamburgers, the last being made from Bethesda’s homegrown beef. Special features have included antique automobile shows and live entertainment. Admission is free, but there is a $2 fee for parking. You buy tickets for games and food, and the prices won’t set you back much. The festival runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals
City: Savannah, GA
Category: Annual Events & Festivals