SEPTEMBER
10th Annual Fall Frolic— Join the Savannah Tree Foundation for the annual celebration of trees, featuring live music from Connellis, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, museum tours, and trees (of course). $75. Thu., Sep. 13, 6 p.m. savannahtree.com. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Constitution Day!— In celebration of Constitution Day, GHS invites you to experience Abraham Baldwin’s draft copy of the United States Constitution. Free and open to the public. Mon., Sep. 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker St.
Pooler Food Truck Festival— A full day of family fun with great food, rides, games, music by Kimberly Gunn, and more. Free. Sun., Sep. 23, 11 a.m. West Chatham Middle School, 800 Pine Barren Rd.
Field of Food Trucks— Enjoy all-you-can-eat tastings of more than 60 different items from regional food trucks. Free. Sun., Sep. 23, noon. 912-712-2482. [email protected]. thesavannahbananas.com. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr.
Savannah Jazz Festival – A week of incredible music under the stars in Forsyth Park, at the Lucas Theatre and Mansion on Forsyth, and Ships of the Sea Museum, with jam sessions at Rancho Alegre restaurant. Free and open to public. Sept. 23-29.
Oktoberfest at Two Tides— Two Tides will turn Desoto Street into a biergarten and host an Oktoberfest with live music. Sat., Sep. 29, noon. Two Tides Brewing Company, 12 West 41st St.
OCTOBER
Tybee Island Pirate Fest— Turn yourself into a pirate and spend the weekend on Tybee. There are lots of activities for families, loads of entertainment and a Thieves Market filled with treasure. Free. Oct. 4-7. tybeeisland.com/pirates. Tybee Island, Tybee Island.
Fall Street Fair— The Street Fair returns during First Fridays in Starland with over 10 artist vendors, a food truck and live music and art, fun for the whole family. Free and open to the public. Fri., Oct. 5, 6 p.m. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.
Oktoberfest— Enjoy German brews and cuisine, wiener dog races, stein races, arts and crafts, and football. Free. Oct. 5-7. River Street, River St.
Savannah Brunch Festival— The area’s best establishments will create brunch inspired bites while guests indulge and enjoy beer, Korbel Mimosas and Bloody Marys from our spirit sponsors. $15. Sat., Oct. 6, 11 a.m. Hutchinson Island, Hutchinson Island.
Picnic in the Park – Pack a picnic and join the Savannah Philharmonic in Forsyth Park on Sunday evening, Oct. 7, for a rousing evening of music. Free and open to the public.
68th Annual Savannah Greek Festival— The annual festival will feature homemade Greek foods, Greek desserts, Greek dancing, Greek music, church tours, market place, and much more during the three-day celebration of Greek food, music and heritage. Free. Oct. 11-13, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 14 West Anderson Street.
Peacock Party— The theme of this annual soiree is Moonlight in the Garden. Event highlights include live music, a silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres and libations. All proceeds support Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home in Savannah. Flannery-inspired attire is optional, but always encouraged. $100 per person; $85 if purchased before Sept. 30. Fri., Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.
Vampire Ball— Grab your capes, sharpen your fangs, dust off your boots and come quench your celebratory appetite. Enjoy live music by the Casket Creatures, vampire-themed drink specials, photo ops, crowning of a vampire king and queen, and more. Ages 21 and up. $20. Sat., Oct. 13, 9 p.m. savannahvampires.com. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St.
Savannah Art Walk— Explore Savannah’s historic downtown by visiting artists and galleries every second Saturday. second Saturday of every month. savannahartwalk.com. Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St.
Savannah Food Truck Festival V— Enjoy food trucks, fashion trucks, beer and wine, DJ and live music by CC Witt, yoga in the park, and much more. Free. Sun., Oct. 14, 12-7 p.m. savannahfoodtruckassociation.com/. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave.
Isle of Hope Art and Music Fest— Enjoy live music and great art in a beautiful setting. Free. Sat., Oct. 20, 10 a.m. iohmarina.com/.Isle of Hope Marina, 50 West Bluff Dr.
Savannah Bee Company’s Harvest Festival Featuring Bowtie BBQ, Savannah Pops, beer, mead, & spirits, music by Danielle Hicks & the Resistance, pumpkin carving, bee garden tours, dunk tank for charity, and more. Sat., Oct. 20, 12-5 p.m. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
Savannah PRIDE— PRIDE returns to the center of town, allowing guests to experience shops, restaurants, tours and everything else that Savannah has to offer. Free. Sat., Oct. 27. savannahpride.com. Ellis Square, Barnard Street and St. Julian Street.
Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival— Where do Southern hospitality and Jewish delicacies meet? Under the beautiful live oaks in Monterey Square at the Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival’s 30th anniversary celebration. Enjoy a day of delicious Jewish food and live music surrounded by the beauty of Savannah’s Historic District.Sun., Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monterey Square, Bull and West Wayne Streets.
Graveface’s 7th Anniversary and Halloween Festival— Celebrate Graveface’s 7th anniversary with music, a movie, a haunted house, a séance, and more. Wed., Oct. 31, 5 p.m. graveface.com/. Graveface Records & Curiosities, 5 W. 40th Street.
NOVEMBER
Coastal Empire Fair— The annual fair returns. Nov. 1-11. coastalempirefair.com. Coastal Empire Fairgrounds, 4801 Meding St.
Hopped Up on Brews— The Savannah Waterfront Association presents this annual festival of beers from the Lowcountry. Nov. 2-4. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon— The popular annual run features a marathon, half marathon, 5k, 1 mile, and a relay. The headliner of the free concert in Forsyth Park is Michael Franti and Spearhead. Nov. 3-4. runrocknroll.com.
Pups and Trucks Food Truck Carnival— Join your favorite food trucks, pet boutiques and animal rescue groups for this fun event made for dogs and their owners. $5 parking. Sun., Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.
Savannah Food and Wine Festival— The South’s best culinary happenings - one exceptional week in Savannah. Iconic and historic coastal venues provide the perfect backdrop for gourmand fun. Nov. 5-11. savannahfoodandwinefestival.com.
Holly Days Old Fashioned Church Bazaar— Experience Savannah’s Historic District in the fall, with a flair of architecture, shopping, and an old fashioned church bazaar. Nov. 7 – 8. St. John’s Church, 1 West Macon Street.
Savannah Art Walk— Explore Savannah’s historic downtown by visiting artists and galleries every second Saturday. savannahartwalk.com. Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St.
Christmas Made In The South— Find pottery, jewelry, metal sculpture, woodworking, glass, Christmas ornaments, photography, fine art, delicious gourmet delights and so much more. $7 Fri., Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. [email protected]. savtcc.com. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr.
DECEMBER
Winter Street Fair— The Street Fair returns during First Fridays in Starland with over 10 artist vendors, a food truck and live music and art, fun for the whole family. Fri., Dec. 7, 6 p.m. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.
Christmas on the River— Get in the holiday spirit with the Savannah Waterfront Association. Dec. 7-9. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St.
Savannah Art Walk— Explore Savannah’s historic downtown by visiting artists and galleries every second Saturday. second Saturday of every month. savannahartwalk.com. Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St.
Up the Cup New Year’s Eve Celebration— Ring in the New Year Savannah-style by raising a giant Wet Willie’s cup to 2019. Mon., Dec. 31. riverstreetsavannah.com. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St.
