Best Savannah Events & Things to Do
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In Savannah's sultry, sub-tropical summers, the hometown of Johnny Mercer embraces his admonition -- Accentuate the Positive. Don't miss events are Sizzling Summer of Arts & Music (July's art gallery hop and music at lunchtime in the squares), Savannah Swings with Mercer (July 4th) with fireworks on the Riverfront. "Only-in-Savannah" chilling places include the nostalgic Leopold's Ice Cream, Café GelatOhhh! (named best of the road by Rand McNally) for freshly frozen Italian gelato in City Market, or Harris Baking Co. for the Harris family's famous Regency Salad.
A Little Known Fact: On June 24, 1885, President Woodrow Wilson married Ellen Axson Wilson at the Independent Presbyterian Church (1890). In the movie, Forrest Gump, the opening feather scene showcases the church steeple overlooking Chippewa Square where Forrest sat on a park bench with his box of chocolates.
Considering what to do in Savannah GA or looking for ideas of what to do in Georgia’s summertime? Check with Presidents’ Quarters Inn for family-friendly ideas of summer vacation in Georgia – family-friendly art at Telfair’s ArtZeum, railroad rides at Georgia Railroad Museum, dolphin tours on Georgia coastal waterways, and more!
- June 20: First Day of Summer
Cool and cultured Savannah is a theme Presidents’ Quarters Inn likes to encourage exploring cultured Savannah indoors – the Telfair Art Museums, historic mansion museums, art galleries, chic cafes and tea rooms, the best in southern foods at chic cafes, tea rooms, and diners! A don’t miss is Leopold’s Ice Cream – named “Top 10 in the World” in 2011, and a patriotic 4th of July on the Savannah waterfront and at Tybee Island pier!
- July 4: (Holiday, Wednesday) Independence Day in America
- July 7: First Saturday on the River
- July TBA: Fireworks on the Tybee Pier
- July 15: National Ice Cream Day ** We recommend Leopold’s Ice Cream!
Looking for ideas for an August Savannah vacation in Georgia, 2012? We will have more 2012 Savannah vacation ideas soon that include Georgia day trips to Georgia barrier islands, plus cool and cultured Savannah art and mansion museums.
- August 3: First Friday Fireworks on the River
- August 4: First Saturday on the River
- August 19: National Aviation Day. Visit Mighty Eighth Museum near Savannah
What to do in Savannah? Savannah GA things to do in September include Labor Day holiday weekend, Latin festival, Savannah jazz & blues, bluegrass, oceanography, and more!
- September 2011: Savannah Ocean Exchange (Ocean events all month)
- September 2-4: River Street Labor Day Celebration. Friday (Sep 2), Fireworks 9 p.m.
- September 2-3: Savannah Craft Brew Fest, International Trade Ctr.
- September 3: Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset (country bluegrass), 8 p.m., Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor, Randy Wood Guitars
- September 3-4: Savannah Century Weekend of Classic Cycling, including Midnight ride, Bridge ride, and Forsyth Park Music.
- September 3: “Wild Watercolors” Family Program at Telfair’s Jepson Center, 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
- September 3: Good & Evil Party In The Park, Forsyth Park Bandshell (free); Reserve table tickets here.
- September 4: Labor Day Beach Bash, Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion
- September 5: (Holiday) Labor Day
- September 6: Gen. George Marshall – The Marshall Plan (presentation) Mighty 8th Museum
- September 9: Taste of Savannah, Savannah Int’l. Trade Ctr., 7-10 p.m.
- September 9: Savannah Ocean Exchange Top Ten Solutions Inspiring Action Public Presentations
- September 10: McIntosh County Shouters, First African Baptist Church
- September 11: Opening Night: The American Spirit, Savannah Philharmonic, 5 p.m., Lucas Theatre for the Arts
- September 13: North Atlantic Right Whales, Clay George, Coastal GA Ctr.
- September 15: Darius Rucker, Johnny Mercer Theater, 7:30 p.m.
- September 15: Water Color Madness, Toddler Third Thursday at Jepson Center ArtZeum, 10 – 11:30 a.m
- September 15: Dedication of Cockspur Lighthouse Marker, Fort Pulaski, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- September 16: Mountain Heart bluegrass music, Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor, 8:00 PM
- September 10: Fiesta Latina! Festival, Rousakis Plaza, River Street * Contacts: LASO (912) 238-2032
- September 17 – 18: Boat Building for Adults / Kids, Ships of Sea Museum
- September 17: Dancing With Docs Ballroom Extravaganza, benefits Human Society. Savannah Marriott Riverfront
- September 17: Savannah Ocean Exchange Boat Parade, Savannah Yacht Club
- September 17: Hitmakers of Soul, Savannah Civic Ctr., Johnny Mercer Theatre
- September 18: Army Band Performance, Forsyth Park, 5PM (free)
- September 18: African Music Festival; 9 a.m., Sankofa Walk Ceremony from Morrell Park to African American memorial; 10 am-5 pm, Bembe on the River!
7 pm-11pm -- African Music Festival on the River with Sounds of Reggae, Hip-Hop, & Neo-Soul
- September 18-25: 30th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival*
- September 20: Savannah Riverkeeper + National Geographic film, Coastal GA Ctr.
- September 20: ‘Pirates of the Low Country’ Gala, Pirates’ House (PAID RES. REQ’D)
- September 22: World Maritime Day. Visit Ships of the Sea Museum in Savannah GA
- September 22: State of the Ports Luncheon, Savannah Int’l. Trade Ctr., 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- September 22: Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival, award winning film ” A Sea Change”, Jepson Ctr., 7 p.m.
- September 28: Pin Point Museum & Community Presentation
[ more+ Georgia Things to do September 2011 – Fall]
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