Your ultimate guide to the coast
The city of Savannah welcomes the holiday season with a boat parade on Saturday November 28th, 2009. The Savannah River will be filled with lighted boats, holiday decorated boats and more boats! Get into the holiday spirit and come and look for the best lit vessel and pick your favorite. The beautiful parade navigates up the river and then along historic River Street and Rousakis Plaza.
The WTOC Lighting of the Tree Ceremony begins at 6pm in Morrell Park and is followed by the Lighted Flotilla!
Dust off the Tyrolean hat and lederhosen – it’s time for the party of the season in Savannah. We visited last year, and we can assure you that River Street in Savannah knows how to celebrate Oktoberfest. This festival takes place on October 2-4, 2009.
There will live performances, clogging, games, fireworks, arts and crafts and Bratwurst tasting. Speaking of sausage, our all-time favorite event is back – Wiener Dog Racing. Oktoberfest would not be complete without.
I don’t know how anyone can resist such a magnificent celebration of German heritage. This festival has it all; oompah band, bratwurst, wiener dogs and to top it all off – they even promise that you get to participate in the chicken dance.
New for this year is the River Street Beer Garden, it’s the perfect spot to show off your Oktoberfest fashion.
Judging from what the action-packed program has to offer, plan to come early and stay late.
The 10th Annual Wiener Dog Races will take place at Morrell Park (near the Waving Girl) again this year. Registration begins at 8am and the races begin at 10am!
For more information about the festival, visit http://www.riverstreetsavannah.com
Labor Day Weekend in Coastal Georgia
Many of us like to take spend extra time with friends and family for Labor Day Weekend. Here on the coast, it’s usually a great time to celebrate the end of summer and spend some time on the beach. We’re just hoping that the weather will cooperate; we’ve had a lot of rain here on the coast lately.
There is a lot happening on the coast for Labor Day weekend, from antiques, to beer, and even southern fried catfish.
Here is our list:
First Friday Fireworks on the River – Savannah
September 4th, 9:30pm
River street is where it all happens. Come down to River Street to kick off the weekend with First Friday Fireworks and fun! There’s always a lot going on, from vendors, to music and performances. This is a great place to hang out for the evening. You can always find a nice place to sit and have a bite to eat or a drink and just enjoy the ambiance.
Savannah Craft Brew Fest
September 4-5, 2009
Held on Labor Day Weekend, the Savannah Craft Brew Fest features the best of American craft brews. The two-day event begins with a gourmet food and brew pairings dinner on Friday evening and a beer tasting event on Saturday featuring about 35 breweries with more than 100 of their tastiest craft brews to sample. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Savannah Craft Brew Fest website.
River Street Labor Day Celebration – Savannah
September 5th, 9am-9pm & September 6th, 9am-7pm
Head downtown for the Labor Day River Street Style in downtown with Arts and Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family.
Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash
Sunday, September 6, 2009
This events features a concert with our favorite band the Swingin’ Medallions, this band has been called “the party band of the Southâ€, and rightfully so. They are a lot of fun and always put on a great show. Come to Tybee Island to end the summer with a blast. Enjoy the ocean breezes, the beach, live music and fireworks on Sunday, September 6th from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Swingin’ Medallions go on at 7:30pm and the fireworks begin at approximately 9:15pm or at dark. This event is free.
Kingsland Catfish Festival
Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7
In Camden County, this is the big one, and no wonder. Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival which runs from Saturday through Monday and it’s the largest festival in Southeast Georgia. This 3-day event includes a parade, free concerts, arts & crafts booths, southern fried and Cajun catfish, a variety of food booths, antiques and collectibles, entertainment, children’s amusement area, a 5K run, a classic car & tractor exhibition, and the annual Lion Club’s Pancake Breakfast.
Click here to read our feature article about the 2009 Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Camden County, GA
For more information call 912-729-5999 or www.VisitKingsland.com
First Friday in Downtown Brunswick
Friday, September 4, 2009
Come to downtown Brunswick for the First Friday event. Mingle and visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; “He Said Beer, She Said Wine” tasting at select shops; live music various locations. First Friday takes place on September 4th from 5 – 8 p.m., Newcastle and Gloucester Streets – Brunswick
For more information about the event, please call (912) 265-4032
St.Simons Island Antique Show
Saturday September 5, 2009 – Sunday, September 6, 2009
Take a trip to the Village on St Simons Island for Labor Day Weekend. Vendors from near and far are setting up their booths in Postell Park for the Antique Show. Here you can find all kinds of treasures from antiques, to collectibles and craft items.
St Simons Island Antique Show takes place Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th from 9 am – 5 pm. For more information call (912) 264-3254 or visit www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com
A Little Light Music at St Simons Lighthouse
Sunday, September 6, 2009
On Sunday you can plan to spend a relaxing evening at the lighthouse listening to The Sensational Sounds of Motown. Bring a picnic and lawn chair and your friends and family to the Lighthouse lawn at 7 pm. Admission is $10 per person. For more information call (912) 638-4666 or visit www.saintsimonslighthouse.org
Fantastic Fourth of July on River Street, Savannah, GA
In Savannah, the celebration takes place on River Street in the downtown district.
Celebrate the Fourth of July in River Street style in Savannah, Georgia. The party starts at 5 p.m. on the plaza with live entertainment, ice cream eating contests and more.
Fireworks will begin around 9:20 p.m.
Call 912.234.0295 or visit www.riverstreetsavannah.com
Click here to watch the new weekly show video for Fourth of July in Georgia
Savannah Swings!
This event has become a yearly tradition in Savannah, and no wonder. It’s definitely very special way to celebrate the 4th of July. Just listen to this.
First, start out with a delicious picnic catered by the First City Club in Reynolds Square. There is really no better way to get a feel for the first city than by spending time in the squares, and why not a picnic. It is after all Fourth of July.
After the picnic, it’s time to head inside the cool Lucas Theater. This time of year, heading inside, can be a great way to cool off. Now you’re going to experience a cool jazz concert with “Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra” with singers Clay Johnson, Adam Jones, Trae Gurley and Huxsie Scott and Special Guest Kim Polote.
Don’t get too relaxed, because then it’s time to move to the beat, this time we’re following the band’s lead. We’re follwing the musicians in a New Orleans-style procession from the front of the Lucas, down the Abercorn ramp, all the way down to River Street. Here it’s time to sit again. This is where you’ll find the best seat in the town for fireworks viewing right on the river. Savannah swings!
Tickets for the concert, parade and seats are $25 for adults, and $10 children 12 and under. There is a $5 discount for military, fire & police.
Tickets for the picnic are available for an additional $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under.
The picnic is 3.30 – 5.oo pm and the concert starts at 6 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre.
All tickets are available by calling 912-525-5050.
Fireworks Tybee Island Pier
Get an early start for the 4th of July weekend and head out to Tybee Island. Here the party starts already on Friday July 3rd with fireworks at Tybee Pier and Pavilion.
Call 912-786-5444 for more information.
Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show, St Simons Island, Georgia
This arts and crafts festival takes place in Postell Park in the village. Come and get inspiration for your next art project, or find that perfect gift! Painting, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, garden art, wood craft, photography, sculpture, sweetgrass baskets, art glass and much much more.
July 3-5 from 10 am to 5 pm.
912.262.0628
Fireworks on St Simon’s at 9 pm!
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Brunswick, GA
Come to Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick for an Old Fashioned Independence Day celebration for the whole family. Lots of fun with games, contests, free watermelon and much more. Fireworks at dusk.
4th of July Celebration – Jekyll Island, GA
Jekyll Island is one of our favorite places to visit, and the beach is gorgeous. So if you have friends and family in town, it might be a great idea to head out to Jekyll Island. Take a quick tour of the historic Landmark district and then head to the beach deck. Jekyll Island hosts a family-fun party at the Beachdeck featuring the DeeJay game show – the Big Dawg and Paul Show. The fireworks finale is said to be one of the best in the area.
For more information contact The Jekyll Island Welcome Center: 877-4-JEKYLL
www.jekyllisland.com
Independence Day Festival, St Marys, Georgia
Come visit historic downtown St Marys, GA, for a delightful Independence Day complete with parade and fireworks.
The day starts early with a 5K/10K run, then it is time for the annual parade down main street. Arts and crafts, food vendors and entertainment all day. Fireworks at dusk.
For more information call 912.882-4000
Waterfront in Darien, Georgia
Why wait until Saturday, start your party already on Friday in Darien when Mason Waters and The Groove All-Stars perform on the Waterfront Stage in Darien on Friday July 3rd in celebration of Independence Day. Gates open at 6:00pm; Music begins at 7:00pm with FIREWORKS!! scheduled for 9:15pm.
Cannons Across the Marsh, Fort King George, Darien
Join the Garrison for a day of artillery drills, musket firings and soldier’s life activities to honor Independence Day. Free watermelon and lemonade will be served. $3.50-$5. (912) 437-4770.
