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Fun things to do in Georgia in October

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When it’s October, fall festival season is in full swing. October  means seafood festivals, lots of football, fall festivals, Oktoberfest and then we top it all off with Halloween.

Pirate Fest, Tybee Island, GA

 

Oktoberfest on the River – Savannah, GA

October 5 – October 7, 2012
 Savannah always has an exciting  Oktoberfest on Riverstreet. This festival has everything you expect from beer garden, to Oompah band and the popular Wienerdog race.
Visit our special events page for Oktoberfest on the River

Tybee Island Pirate Fest -Tybee Island, GA

October 4 – 7, 2012
Quickly change from lederhosen to peg leg and eye patch because as soon as the Oompah band stops playing, the pirates take over the whole island of Tybee. It’s time for the popular Pirate Fest on October 4 – 7, 2012. Check out our special events page for Tybee Island Pirate Fest.

Hand on learning

 

CoastFest 2012 – Brunswick, GA

October 6, 2012

Learn more about the coastal landscape, the marshes, and the life in the ocean in this very special annual festival perfect for families with young children. Touch tank, arts & crafts, living history events and lots of learning for free. Read more here.

 

 

Rock Shrimp Festival – St Marys, GA

October 6, 2012
This annual festival celebrates the Rock shrimp with a big party in downtown St. Marys. Lots of fun for the whole family with parade, 5K run, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and more. The highlight is of course the rock shrimp dinner! Watch our video from the festival here.

 

The Great Ogechee Seafood Festival – Richmond Hill, GA

October 19-21, 2012
There’s another seafood festival in Georgia in October. This time, head to Richmond Hill outside Savannah for lots of fun for the whole family. Find out more here – The Great Ogechee Seafood Festival.

Shalom Y’All Jewish Food Festival

 

Shalom Y’all – Jewish Food Festival – Savannah, GA

October 28, 2012
There is another food festival in Georgia this month. This festival takes place in Forsyth Park. Come explore Jewish food. Find out more on our special page for Shalom Y’all – Jewish Food Festival – Savannah

 

Savannah Film Festival

October 27 – November 3, 2012
This year the Savannah film festival is celebrating 15 years.  The festival kicks off at the end of October, check out our special events page for Savannah Film Festival.

 

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Datil Pepper Festival

Georgia vs. Florida Football Classic

Concourse d’Elegance – Hilton Head Island, SC

Fun Things To Do in Savannah in May

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Savannah is beautiful this time of year. The many gardens in the old city are in full bloom right now. It’s the perfect time of year to visit. Make time to walk around in the downtown area, or take a walking tour to see the secret gardens of Savannah. The riverfront is always filled with activity and so is the Market Commons area. This year Savannah was selected as the starting point for the Tall Ships Challenge race, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see these beautiful ships in Savannah. 

Savannah Tall Ships Challenge
May 3-7, 2012
Savannah, GA, has been chosen as the starting point for this year’s Tall Ships Challenge race. The ships are arriving in Savannah, Georgia, on May 3, 2012. Read more about the event, and watch the video, on our special page for Savannah Tall Ships Challenge.

Sand Art Festival, SCAD, Savannah Georgia
Sand Art Festival, SCAD, Savannah Georgia

SCAD Savannah Sand Art Festival
May 4, 2012
The annual Sand Arts Festival organized by SCAD is a competition in sand castle design, sand sculpture, sand relief and wind sculpture. Lots of talented SCAD students and alumni compete and this is a great spectator event on Tybee Island, located about 20 min from Savannah. Click here to read more about the Savannah Sand Art Festival.

Tybee Arts Association Show and Sale
May 4 – 6, 2012
Show and sale by local artist members of Tybee Arts Association. Includes paintings, prints, glass art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, mosaics, art quilts, notecards, art demonstrations and music.

Times: 6-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. This is a free event. Admission is free.
The event takes place at Firehouse Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood, Tybee Island. For more information visit www.tybeearts.org

Savannah Westin Hotel, Georgia
Savannah, GA

Tea in the Garden at the Davenport House
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18; 4:30 p.m.  May 24, 25, 31; 5 p.m. 
On Thursday and Friday afternoons in May.
Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in Davenport House’s beautiful courtyard garden. Patrons will visit areas of the home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea given with costumed interpreters in the garden. For more information, please call 912.236.8097
http://www.davenporthousemuseum.org/

Savannah Rose Festival at the Botanical Garden
May 4 – 6, 2012
Come see the most beautiful display of spring roses in Savannah. Experience all of our gardens and 10 acres of plantings and nature trails. Tour our beautiful 1840 Reinhard Farmhouse and see what our venue has to offer.
 Friday 4 – 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Botanical Garden at 1388 Eisenhower Dr. in Savannah. 
 www.savannahbotanical.org
Phone: 912.355.3883 

Scottish Games

The 36th Annual Savannah Scottish Games
May 5, 2012
The Scottish Games takes place at the Bethesda Home for Boys.
Admission: Tickets: Adults $10 Advance – $12 at the Gate. Children (age 11-17) $5 (Children 10 and under are free with accompanying paid adult). the Scottish Games takes place on May 5th  from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information visit  call 912.233.6017 or visit our special page for Savannah Scottish Games.

Bring your family and friends out for a day of Scottish cultural heritage, food, entertainment, shopping, highland dancing, piping, heavy athletic competitions,
and children’s activities.

Tybee Island Kite Flying Festival
May 6, 2012
Come fly your kite, or watch others fly their colorful kites at North Beach area & in front of the Tybee Lighthouse Museum from 11:00 am – 2 p.m. This should be a great photo op too!

EVP Tour Pro-Am Beach Volleyball
May 12, 2012
Tybee Island will proudly host the second annual EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour– Savannah Open, featuring elite professional athletes, free agents and amateur volleyball players during Tybee Island’s famous Beach Bum Parade weekend. This event is free and open to spectators. South Beach between Tybrisa Street and 17th Street Tybee Island, Georgia.

April Johnston's SCAD Senior Collection
April Johnston's SCAD Senior Collection

Savannah Fashion Week 2012
May 14-17, 2012
Savannah Fashion Week is a collection of independent retailers promoting fashion and beauty in the Savannah area. A special series of events will take place May 14-17, 2012, on Broughton Street, the Design District in Midtown. Savannah Fashion Week focuses on the unique style. The third annual SFW2012 will kick off Monday, May 14, with evening events on Broughton Street, Downtown Design District and Midtown leading up to the finale show at the Lucas Theatre Thursday, May 17. For more information and a detailed schedule visit www.savannahfashionweek.org

Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade
May 18, 2012 

 This event is not like other parade, it’s war on the streets of Tybee Island. Get prepared to get soaking wet to celebrate the arrival of Summer on the Georgia coast. You can get more detail, and watch a video, on our special page for the Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade.


Things To Do in Georgia — September

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It is definitely the start of the action-packed fall festival season, and when you see the list of some of the upcoming events below, you will know why I call it that. 

Fall is my favorite time of year, especially here on the coast and it’s definitely a busy time of year for us. It’s hard to choose where to go and what to do, there is simply to much going on at the same time. The best way to handle it is to get the calendar out and making plans early. Just take a look at these events.

 

day at the beachSavannah Ocean Exchange

The month of September, 2011

Through four Public Exchanges – Culture & Cuisine, Events & Excursions, Presentations & Performances and Vessels & Viewings – participants can see, hear, taste, smell and touch to explore the wonders of our coast and ocean.  Each Exchange hosts specific venues throughout the month of September at different locations in and around Savannah and on Tybee Island. Most are free and open to the public. Events vary from boat building, to learning about the Right Whale, Cockspur Lighthouse dedication, boat parade, performance by McIntosh Shouters and much more.  Please visit the Savannah Ocean Exchange website for details. 

 

Taste of Savannah

September 9, 2011

This food event takes place at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center from 7 – 10 pm. 

General Admission Tickets $60 per person, $85 for VIP.

700 Drayton at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, Aqua Star at the Westin Savannah Harbor, Belford’s Savannah Seafood & Steaks, DeSoto Grill at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto, Garibaldi , Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Olde Pink House,  Uncle Bubba’s Seafood & Oyster House, and many more. For more details visit the website.

 

Fiesta Latina – Savannah, GA

September 10, 2011

This annual festival takes place every year at Rousakis Plaza, River Street. Performances will showcase a variety of Latino cultures through folkloric song and dance, as well as music ranging from salsa to reggaeton. This is a free festival. Read more about the festival here.

 

Lucas Theatre Open House – Savannah, GA

September 10, 2011

Learn more about the historic theatre with self-guided tours and archival posters and documents, as well as what is in store for the coming season. Try our 90th Anniversary ice cream flavor from Leopold’s, snack on some popcorn, or just enjoy the air-conditioning. From Noon until 4:30 p.m., the main level will be open to explore.

Starting at 4:30 p.m., you can also watch the Savannah Philharmonic as they rehearse for their Patriot’s Day concert. Until 7:30 p.m., this open rehearsal will be viewable from the balcony seating. 

Free and open to the public. No reservation needed.  912.525.5040

 

9th Annual Food & Wine Festival

September 10, 2011

Taste food from 12 restaurants/food tables (including Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, Vic’s on the River, Garibaldi’s, Olympia Cafe, Driftaway Cafe, Edible Arrangements, Taste of India, Toucan Cafe, Crystal Beer Parlor, 45 Bistro, River House Seafood, Papa’s Barbeque and Seafood) and over 50 wines for one incredibly low price.

Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. The Food & Wine Festival will be held at the Hellenic Center of the St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, 14 W. Anderson St., on Saturday, September 10 (no one under 21 admitted.)

 

Shrimp n’ Grits Festival – Jekyll Island, GA

September 16 – 18, 2011

This food festival in the historic district of Jekyll Island, is one of the most popular festivals in Coastal Georgia every year. Chefs compete in making the best shrimp n’ grits. There is also lots of arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment and more.  You can watch our video and get more details on the special events page for Shrimp n’ Grits Festival on Jekyll Island, GA.

 

Omotunde Festival – Savannah

September 16 – 18, 2011

“Omotunde” is a Yoruba word which means “The child has returned”. This name is an appeal to a common African heritage which was born in Africa and transplanted in America during the tragedy of African enslavement. The Omotunde Festival is a recurring celebration that calls forth a cultural renaissance among African descendents in America in order to do their part to meet the challenges of the hanging world. The festival takes place at River Street & Savannah State University. 

For more information, call 404.348.4040 

 

Savannah Jazz Festival

September 18 – 25, 2011

Savannah Jazz Festival is one of the most anticipated events for the Fall in the city.  All concerts are free and open to the public. Watch a video from the festival and check out this year’s line up on our special events page for Savannah Jazz Festival.

 

Jazz in the Park — St Simons Island, GA

September 25, 2011

This is the last performance for the season at the St. Simon Light House where Julie White and the Bohemian Dream Band will be performing. The concert will remind you of a hip 1930s Parisian night club. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic, and your favorite beverage. All concerts are from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for kids under 6. Call 912-262-6934 to purchase.
St. Simons Lighthouse, 12th St. at Beachview, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Ph: (912) 262 – 6934 or visit www.goldenislesarts.org

 

Oktoberfest on the River – Savannah, GA

September 30 – October 2, 2011

With the month of October comes Oktober Fest in Savannah. This fun event on Riverstreet includes all the October “musts” – wienerdog race, oompah bands, bratwurst and sauerkraut. So don your lederhosen and get ready for a good time. Watch our video from the wienerdog race here.

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Georgia Weekly Show Video 4509

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Here is the video for this week for Georgia. Find out what our favorite event is on the coast of Georgia for the week. For more videos, just click here to visit our video page.