Learn about native turtles and snakes, and even alligators – but at a safe distance.You’ll discover how to identify which snakes are venomous and which are harmless to humans. Reservations required.
Savannah-Ogeechee Canal museum and Nature Center. For more information call 912-236-8115 or visit Wilderness Southeast.
Garrison Dinner at Fort King George – Darien, GA
Take a step back in time and experience what life was like at the Fort in the olden days. Join the Garrison as our British officers dispute with Spanish emissaries sent to protest the presence of Fort King George on the Altamaha River. An evening dinner and debate will take place.Garrison Dinner on Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 7 PM – 9 PM at Fort King George Historic Site – Darien, GA
RSVP by September 16. $30. (912) 437-4770.
Jazz Festival Coming Up – Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is known for its commitment to the arts and the many festivals that are offered during the year. The week-long Savannah Jazz Festival, on September 20 – 28 2008, is one of the largest and most popular of the Savannah festivals, is presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and is dedicated to the growth of jazz and jazz audiences in the Coastal Empire.
Barbeque and Bluegrass at Boonehall – Charleston, South Carolina
If you love good food and enjoy live music, how about a festival with Barbecue and Bluegrass? Professional barbecue teams will travel to Boone Hall Plantation for the Southern National Barbeque Championship & Bluegrass Festival to compete in a cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and the chance to win cash and prizes. Locals and amateurs are invited to show-off their talents in a barbecue cook-off, as well as a tailgating competition for the best sports team support. Free samples of the different types of barbecue cooked for the competition will be available in limited quantities. Full plates will be available for purchase by a variety of vendors.
There are children’s activities including jump castles and more.
For a complete schedule, ticket information, and more, visit www.boonehallplantation.com or
call (843) 884-4371 ext. 221.
Tools and Skills at Wormsloe – Savannah, GA
Get Outdoors Georgia Tools and Skills that built a Colony on Saturday, August 30, 2008 from 11am to 4 pm at Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah, GA
Watch craft demonstrations from the Colonial period, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, candle making, spinning, dying, and cooking. sydney sweeney husband $2.50 – $4. 912-353-3023.