Savannah Events Calendar 

September

Savannah Craft Brew Fest!
Friday, September 3rd & Saturday, September 4th, 2010
For those who are passionate for the perfect craftbrew, get ready to experience the bold, rich, surprising flavors you seek. Sample some of the region's most eclectic live music. Cheers!
2010 Craft Brew tickets are now on sale, click here for more information

Something for All the World: The Girl Scout Movement
Sep 03, 2010
4:30 p.m.
Location: Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave.
Admission: Call for admission information
Website: www.juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org
Phone: 912.233.4501
Discover how Juliette Gordon Low, known for funny and unusual antics, artistic talent and disorganization founded the world's largest organization for girls and women. The tour includes a special viewing of the Girl Scout collection which includes uniforms, insignia, books and more.

First Friday Fireworks on the River
Sep 03, 2010
9:30 p.m.
Location: Historic River Street
Admission: Free and open to the public
Website: www.riverstreetsavannah.com
Phone: 912.234.0295
Celebrate the end of the week with fireworks and River Street fun! The event is free and open to the public.

River Street Labor Day Celebration
Sep 04-05, 2010
Sat., 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Location: Historic River Street
Admission: Free and open to the public
Website: www.riverstreetsavannah.com
Phone: 912.234.0295
There will be arts and crafts, entertainment and fun for the entire family on Historic River Street. The event is free and open to the public.

Midnight Garden Ride: A Bike Ride at Night
Sep 04, 2010
8-9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Savannah
Admission: $20 - preregistration, $15 - for Savannah Bicycle Campaign members
Website: http://www.midnightgardenride.com
Phone: 912.228.3096
Sample the nocturnal sights and sounds of the streets of Savannah from behind your handlebars on the second annual Midnight Garden Ride.
The Midnight Garden Ride is a non-competitive, nighttime bike ride through Historic Downtown Savannah. Hundreds were there in 2009 to turn the night streets of Savannah into a wave of blinking lights, music and pedal powered fun.
You can make a weekend of it too. Join hundreds of others for rides on Saturday morning and Sunday morning for the Savannah Century (details at savannahcentury.com). We won’t let a little water slow us down either - we ride rain or shine!

Labor Day Beach Bash
Sep 05, 2010
7 p.m.
Location: Tybee Pier and Pavilion
Admission: Free and open to the public
Website: http://www.tybeevisit.com
Phone: 912.786.5444
The annual Labor Day Beach Bash features free live music and fireworks oceanfront at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion.

Coffee Bluff Marina's 14th Annual Sport Crabbers Tournament
Sep 11, 2010
Tournament begins at 6 a.m.; Weigh-in at 4 p.m.; Events begin at 4:30 p.m.
Location: Coffee Bluff Marina
Admission: $10 per crabber
Website: www.coffeebluffmarina.net
Phone: 912.925.7474
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!

Best O' Birding! (Shorelines)
Sep 11, 2010
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Tybee Island
Admission: $20 - person, includes use of spotting scope and binoculars
Website: www.wilderness-southeast.org
Phone: 912.236.8115
Discover the joy of birding with Diana Churchill, local birding expert and author of the popular Birder’s Eye View newspaper column. Diana will help you meet some of the long distance flyers that visit the Georgia coast and provide her enlightening commentary. You’ll discover some of the mysteries and dynamics of our wide, flat beaches and find out who hides under the sand and what they’re hiding from. Reservations required.

Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary's Ocean Film Festival
Sep 17-19, 2010
Daily
Location: Trustees Theatre, 216 E. Broughton St.
Admission: Free
Website: http://www.graysreef.noaa.gov
Phone: 912.598.2345
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.

Heart of Savannah 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk
Sep 18, 2010
8:00 am
Location: Forsyth Park - Gaston & Bull
Admission: $30 until 9/15 - 9/15 and after $35
Website: http://www.ymcaofcoastalga.org/
Phone: (912) 354-5480
Run/Walk starts in Forsyth Park at Gaston and Bull Street at 8:00 am
Registration at your local YMCA branch, Fleet Feet of Savannah or:
http://www.active.com/running/savannah-ga/heart-of-savannah-5k-1-mile-walk-2010

Beaches at Sunrise, Photography Special
Sep 18, 2010
5:45 am - 10 am
Location: Depart from Wilmington Island, GA
Admission: $70 per person; tour size 4 to 6 participants. To make a reservation, please call or visit our website.
Website: http://www.wilderness-southeast.org
Phone: 912-236-8115
Your boat captain, Mickey Youmans, is an award-winning videographer who also grew up running his family boat in these coastal waters. Mickey will take you out to the best views, the best photo opps. There's also time to wander a beach before you head back to shore. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Gospel Jubilee
Sep 19, 2010
3 p.m.
Location: Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.
Admission: Call for admission information
Website: http://www.savannahtheatre.com
Phone: 912.233.7764
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.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day at The Pirates' House
Sep 19, 2010
11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Location: The Pirates' House, 20 E. Broad St.
Website: www.thepirateshouse.com
Phone: 912.233.5757
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.

2010 Savannah Jazz Festival
Sep 19-26, 2010
Times vary
Location: Forsyth Park
Website: http://www.savannahjazzfestival.org
Phone: 912.675.5419
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 Championships
Sep 25 - Oct 03, 2010
Location: The Landings Club
Admission: Free and open to the public
Phone: 912.598.2570
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.

Savannah Memory Walk for Alzheimer's
Sep 25, 2010
9:00 am
Location: Johnson Square Savannah
Admission: Donation
Website: memorywalk2010.kintera.org/savannah
Phone: 912-920-2231
Alzheimer's Association, GA Chapter - Savannah Memory Walk
Saturday, Sept. 25th in Johnson Square.
Our goal for this year is to turn downtown Purple!
9am Registration. For more information: 912-920-2231
Find a Team to walk with on Facebook: http://bit.ly/9cYXEt
Registration: http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/savannah

Smart Women Expo & Luncheon featuring Leigh Anne Tuohy, inspirational matriarch of The Blind Side
Sep 29, 2010
10:00am, Expo & Slient Auction; Noon, lunch; 12:30pm, program begins
Location: Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Admission: $50 per ticket or table of 10 for $500
Website: http://www.sjchs.org/body.cfm?id=1153
Phone: 912-819-8683
Leigh Anne Tuohy, the inspirational matriarch of the movie "The Blind Side," is this year's presenter. Tuohy was portrayed by actress Sandra Bullock, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role.
Proceeds from the 8th Annual Smart Women Luncheon & Expo will benefit the Mammography Fund at the Mary Telfair Women's Hospital at St. Joseph's/Candler.
More than 1000 people attend the Smart Women Luncheon & Expo held each September at the Savannah Convention & Trade Center. Prior to the luncheon, attendees enjoyed a business expo showcasing the latest trends in business, finance and health care.
Past speakers have included Suzy Orman, Peggy Flemming, Ivana Trump, Erin Brocovich, Olympia Dukakis and Mary Kay Andrews.

October

2010 WIENER DOG RACES

Oct. 2 at Morrell Park on River Street in downtown Savannah.
The annual event during Oktoberfest benefits local pet assistance charities and attracts hundreds of dachshunds and their owners to Morrell Park in downtown Savannah. Website

Skirt Chaser 5k Savannah
Oct 02, 2010
Website: www.skirtsports.com/skirtchaser5k/contacts.cfm
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…

Savannah Swings - Monday Night Big Band Blast!
Oct 04, 2010
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Savannah Theatre (222 Bull Street)
Admission: $35.00 Group Rates Available
Website: www.Savannahtheatre.com www.Savannahtheatre.com
Phone: 912-547-3196
Is your stay in Savannah going to have you here on Monday night, October 4th? If so now you have something fun to do! Come experience Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra in the Savannah Swings - Monday Night Big Band Blast! The full 20-piece orchestra will feature four of the country’s most amazing singers and entertainers plus the most amazing jazz musicians the area has to offer. The show includes original musical arrangements of classics that range in style from Sinatra to Louis Prima and Ray Charles to James Taylor…all in that classic big band style but with a fresh, hip musical perspective. The show has been described as a cross between Prairie Home Companion and the Dean Martin Varity Show with the hauntingly beautiful Savannah as a central character. Jeremy and his crew are originally from Louisiana and relocated to Savannah in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. They bring a piece of that New Orleans style to the stage and usually end shows with a grand New Orleans style street parade off the stage and out into Chippewa Square. Come expecting way more than a concert. In the Savannah Theater this is event is quite a show!

2010 Buccaneer Ball
Oct 07, 2010
7-11 p.m.
Location: The Crab Shack
Admission: $25 per person
Website: http://www.buccaneerball.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn
Phone: 912.786.9857
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.

Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
Oct 15-17, 2010
5-11 p.m.
Location: J.F. Gregory Park
Admission: $3, $5 and $10 depending on time
Website: www.rhbcchamber.org click on Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
Phone: 912.756.3444
Three-day family festival featuring mouth-watering seafood, classic car show, arts and crafts, amusement rides for kids of all ages, 5K Crab Crawl, local entertainment and national recording artists.

Festival of the Arts
Oct 16-17, 2010
Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: South Beach Parking Lot near the Tybee Pier and Pavilion
Admission: No charge to the public
Website: www.tybeearts.org
Phone: 912.786.5920
Upscale art and fine craft show with exceptional artists, live music, entertainment and culinary delights. The event will be held rain or shine. This festival is part of the Tybee culture and continues to establish higher standards for participation.

St. Vincent's Academy Annual Historic Tour of Homes & Tea
Oct 16, 2010
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty Street
Admission: $35 (for early purchase), $40 (after October 7)
Website: http://www.svatourofhomes.com
Phone: 912.234.8054
This year’s tour promises to be a fascinating look inside nine residences in Savannah's Historic District. Some homes reflect their 19th century origin in architectural style, interiors and furnishings, while others offer an exciting contemporary approach to downtown living. The elegant tea will be served on the grounds of the Convent. Academy students will serve a delicate repast of tea, homemade confections and traditional tea sandwiches.

Landings 2010 USTA Tournament Series: The USTA Georgia Super Senior Championships
Oct 22-24, 2010
TBA
Location: The Landings
Admission: Free and open to the public
Phone: 912.598.2570
The USTA Georgia Super Senior Championships, a Savannah Area Tennis Association event, will be hosted by the Landings for the 10th consecutive year. More than 550 players, men and women ages 60 and over and 70 and over will compete over the weekend. Winners of the tournament will go on to represent Georgia at the USTA Sectional Championships in March 2011. Admission is free and open to the public.

Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival
Oct 30-31, 2010
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: Forsyth Park
Admission: Free admission
Website: http://www.mickveisrael.org
Phone: 912.233.1547
A fun-filled day of ethnic Jewish cuisine and family entertainment. Free and open to the public (cost for food).

Summit Spooktacular Gymnastics Meet
Oct 30, 2010
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: Calvary Day School Gymnasium
Admission: $5 - adults, $2 - under 12; senior and military discounts
Website: www.summitgymnasticssav.com
Phone: 912.921.1034
An USAG sanctioned gymnastics competition for Levels 2-6. This 3rd annual event and is now held in October. Please contact Shelley Davis at 912.921.1034 or e-mail summitgymnastics@yahoo.com for meet entry form.

Arts and Crafts Bazaar
Oct 30, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: St. Francis Xavier Church, Brunswick, Ga 31520
Admission: Free
Phone: (912) 223-7661
For this fundraiser,local artisans and crafters will offer original items. Book signing, art, original crafted items, face painting, raffles, music, food, bake sale, plant sale. Optional two cans non-perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul pantry will be accepted, no obligation.

Savannah Film Festival 2010
Oct 30 - Nov 06, 2010
Website: www.savannahfilmfestival.com
Phone: 912-525-5050
The Savannah Film Festival, October 30 -November 6, 2010, features the best in independent and innovative film from around the world! Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the annual festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers.
The full schedule of events will be available online at www.savannahfilmfestival.com, October 1, 2010. Tickets on sale October 1, 2010 and Passes on sale now!

November

Geekend 2010
Nov 04-06, 2010
Times vary
Location: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.
Admission: Prices vary
Website: www.geekend2010.com
Phone: 912.335.7098
Geekend is the annual gathering of the geek tribe in Savannah. Geekend is what you might call an interactive conference with some truly awesome parties. It's kind of the event that you'll be texting, tweeting and facebooking from and all your friends back home will be super jealous.
Geekend is a mashup, a meetup and a tweet-up all mixed together in a delicious Lowcountry boil of innovative ideas. It's networking, Savannah style. It's a veritable supermarket of fresh ideas. To sum Geekend up in one word is really quite impossible, but we tend to use this one: Fun.

LightHouse Art Encounter
Nov 06-07, 2010
10-5 Rain or shine
Location: Grounds of Tybee Island Lightstation
Admission: free to the public
Website: www.ArtEncounter.org
Phone: 912 655 9812
Wonderful Art and outrageous craft in the ambience of the historic Tybee Lightstation. Enjoy Tybee's quirkey style!

2010 Alderman's Cup Inshore Slam Fishing Tournament
Nov 13, 2010
6 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: Coffee Bluff Marina
Admission: $25 per angler
Website: http://www.coffeebluffmarina.net
Phone: 912.925.7474
Savannah's very own Coffee Bluff Marina is the host sight for the 2nd Annual Alderman's Cup...a slam fishing tournament consisting of redfish, speckled trout and flounder. Come and fish for this prestigious award!

Christmas Made in the South
Nov 19-21, 2010
Friday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Location: Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Admission: $7 per person - admission good for all three days
Website: www.madeinthesouthshows.com/Savannah_Christmas_Show.html
Phone: 912.447.4000
This is an event like no other. Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique gourmet food and diverse entertainment to whet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that fill the festival: silk wearables to fabric bags, dichroic glass jewelry to close-up photography of nature's funniest and fiercest creatures all await and more!

December

Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run
Dec 04, 2010
5k- 8:15 a.m.; 10k- 9:00 a.m.
Location: Talmadge Bridge
Website: http://www.savannahriverbridgerun.com/
Phone: 912-921-1040
The Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run is an annual event attracting thousands of participants, race enthusiasts and thrill-seekers from coastal Georgia and all across the U.S. each year. The Bridge Run gives participants the chance to conquer Savannah’s Talmadge Bridge, a 1.4-mile span at a 5.5% grade, 196 feet above the Savannah River, on foot. With races, awards and a fun after-race party with food, refreshments and music, the Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run has something for everyone. It features the 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run, a Double-Pump Race, a Team Challenge, the Double-Pump Team Challenge and a 1/4 mile Kids Run.

Friends, family, fans and race spectators are invited to join us as we cheer on the Bridge Run participants in downtown Savannah on Saturday, December 4. The 10K Race will start at 9:00 a.m., the Life Stats 5K Race starts at 8:15 a.m. and the 1/4 mile Kids Run starts at 8:00 a.m. The 5K Race begins across the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island and ends in front of the Savannah Civic Center. The 10K Race starts in front of the Chatham County Court House on Montgomery Street and finishes in front of the Savannah Civic Center.

Dunham Farms' Festival of Lights and Music
Dec 04-11, 2010
5-10 p.m.
Location: Dunham Farms
Admission: Call for admission information
Phone: 912.880.4500
Dunham Farms' Festival of Lights and Music offers historic house tours, wagon rides, square dancing, crafts and music reflecting early plantation Christmas. This 30-acre, riverside setting abounds with ancient oaks strung with lights, music and fun. The event will be held on Saturday, December 4 and 11. For more information, please contact Laura Devendorf at LauraDevendorf@dunhamfarms.com

36th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes
Dec 11-12, 2010
11am-8pm
Location: TBD
Admission: $30; $20
Website: dnaholidaytour.com
Phone: 912-236-8362
Celebrating 36 years, this year's tour features two home tours and an inn tour. Visit residences & inns, decorated according to the owner’s holiday tradition, in Savannah's Historic District. Home tour tickets $30; Inn Tour tickets $20.

39th Annual Victorian Tea
Dec 11, 2010
3pm-5pm
Location: 15 West Perry Street
Admission: $20
Website: savannahvictoriantea.com
Phone: 803-671-3644
Dressed in traditional Victorian garb, docents will be available to give guests a tour of the home and will be serving a traditional high tea from sterling silver services and china. Sherry will be served along with traditional tea sandwiches, scones and cakes.

Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight at the Davenport House
Dec 26-30, 2010
6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State Street
Admission: $8 adults in advance, $10 at the door; $5 children in advance, $7 at the door
Website: www.davenporthousemuseum.org
Phone: 912.236.8097
Glistening by candlelight, the Federal-style home welcomes visitors to an experience emphasizing the end-of-year celebrations of early 19th century Savannahians, including the Davenport household, who lived in the fine brick home on Columbia Square. Light refreshments, music and skilled interpreters, who show visitors through the home, are among the highlights of the presentation.

Tybee New Year's Eve Fireworks
Dec 31, 2010
Midnight
Location: Tybee Pier & Pavilion
Admission: Free
Website: www.TybeeVisit.com
Phone: 912.786.5444
Ring in the New Year with a bang! Enjoy the show launched from the Tybee Pier & Pavilion at the stroke of midnight.

January 2011

Tybee Island Polar Bear Plunge
Jan 01, 2011
Location: Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion
Admission: Entry fees apply - Proceeds go toward local nursing scholarships
Website: http://www.TybeeVisit.com
Phone: 912.667.8702
Join thousands of others for a group plunge into the icy Atlantic. It's a great way to dive into the New Year!

11th Annual Low Country Living Home & Garden Show
Jan 21-23, 2011
TBA
Location: Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Admission: TBA
Website: www.homeandgardenshows.com
Phone: 912.447.4000
Top name celebrities, educational seminars and high quality exhibits are just a few of the things that set us apart from the typical home show. Come and get inspiration for your business or home and you'll understand why we are one of the premier producers of home and garden shows.

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