Name: 42nd Savannah Jazz Festival
Start: 2023-9-18
End: 2023-9-24

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Escape the ordinary… if only for a weekend. Join us for the annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Entertainment includes live music, pirate performers, a parade, and a few surprises in between.

Tybee Pirate Fest is fun for pirates of all ages. Our littlest pirates enjoy an entire area devoted to quality family entertainment. Children also enjoy participating in our costume contests and pirate parade. Check back for a detailed schedule or subscribe to our blog for details.

When: October 5-8, 2023
Where: South Beach Parking Lot
More Info: tybeepiratefest.com

A Brief History
Tybee Pirate Fest began in 2005 with a small handful of individuals that were looking for a unique event to help boost visitation to the island in the off-season months. The first year was even more successful than the organizers, a non-profit called Tybeefest, even imagined it could be. With the support of many dedicated volunteers, The City of Tybee Island and its elected officials, the Tybee Island Tourism Council, and local businesses the event has grown in popularity each year.

There are lots of activities for families, loads of entertainment and a Thieves Market filled with treasure. The festival grounds have grown to encompass the entire South Beach Parking Lot by the Tybee Pier from Tybrisa Street to 18th Street. This website provides the history of the event and lots of other pirate stuff. Hope you find it useful and it helps you find your way to the Annual Pirate Fest on Tybee Island located only 20 minutes from Savannah GA historic district and the cobblestone River Street.

Time

5 (Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8 (Sunday) 4:00 pm

Location

Tybee Island Pirate Fest

1 Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328

Organizer

Tybee Island Pirate Fest

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07oct9:00 am1:00 pm2023 Savannah Wiener Dog RacesIs your dachshund the fastest dog in the 912? Find out at the 2023 Savannah Wiener Dog Races at Plant Riverside District!

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Plant Riverside District will host the 2023 Savannah Wiener Dog Races, which will be organized by Savannah’s Waterfront. Registration and check-in will begin at 9 a.m. and the races will start at 11 a.m. in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Race heats are open to Dachshunds as well as “Almost Wiener Dogs,” with proceeds benefiting Savannah’s Waterfront. Apart from the fastest time in all categories and weights, additional prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dog, best dressed dog owner and more.

There is a $25 entry fee per dog. To complete the official entry form, please visit https://savannahswaterfront.com/event/savannah-wiener-dog-races/.

Race Details
Registration/check-in opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:45 a.m. or once 20 heats are filled.
Assignments will be posted when a weight category is filled. Dogs will be grouped by weight.
The winner of each heat will compete in a final race for the grand prize!
Judges determine the winner of each race. The ruling of the judges is final.
Official timers and judges will record the time of the winning dog in each heat.
Dachshund-mix dogs may race in a special “Almost Wiener” heat, but they are ineligible for the grand prize trophy run.

Participation Rules
All owners must submit a current rabies vaccination record for their dogs.
All racing dogs must be accompanied by 2 people: Owner and assistant to be of service to the dog at the starting gate and finish line. Owners may coax runners with toys, chews or verbal cues. No dog whistles, balloons or breakable items are allowed.
Dogs must be on leash at all times except while racing. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. Relief areas will be available with plastic bags, should you forget to bring your own. Water will be available for dogs.
All owners must sign a media release, as well as a consent waiver releasing all organizing parties and others from all liabilities associated with canines interacting with other canines and people. Savannah’s Waterfront and Plant Riverside District are not responsible for any injuries, human or canine, emotional or physical. Please consider the demeanor of your dog before deciding to participate in the races. If your dog is not friendly toward kids or other dogs, please do not participate in this event. We want happy hounds and humans!
Owners will be responsible for bringing participants to the staging area when their heat is called.
Owners and assistants are not permitted on the race course except when announced for their individual race.
All participating dachshunds must be registered and/or checked in before 10:45 a.m. on race day.

Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Plant Riverside District - Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

400 W. River Street

Organizer

Plant Riverside District

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07oct11:00 am3:00 pm38th Annual Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Chili Cookoff & Jeep Island

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The 38th Annual Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island Chili Cook Off & Jeep Island Presented by Hampton by Hilton will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Coastal Discovery Museum. The event raises much-needed funding for local youth charities. More than 25 chili cooks will face off to determine the best concoctions in Professional, Amateur, and People’s Choice categories. Winners will earn cash prize donations to the local youth charity of their choice. The Jeep Island expo is a stunning array of Jeeps from around the nation – a must-see for any Jeep enthusiast. This year’s Cook Off features live music by Hilton Head Island’s premier ‘80s cover band – RetroRoxx! There’s also a Kids Zone, dessert vendors, and burgers and dogs grilled up by the Kiwanis’ own Grill Team!

Tickets are available online now at: http://www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com/Page/51930, or simply click on the “Chili Cook Off 2023” tab on the left toolbar at www.hiltonheadkiwanis.com.

Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. It stands with more than 550,000 members from K-Kids to Key Club to Kiwanis and many ages in between in 80 countries and geographic areas. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and offering guidance. Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects each year.

Time

(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Coastal Discovery Museum

70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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07oct4:30 pm9:30 pmPhil the Park

12oct11:00 am3:00 pmCelebrate TogetherJoin Georgia Southern University on the Armstrong Campus

12oct7:30 pmService StopPresented by Savannah Stopover

12oct(oct 12)8:00 pm15(oct 15)4:00 pmTybee Equality Fest 2023

13oct6:00 pm9:00 pmFall Holistic Block PartyMeet with over 20 Holistic Providers

13oct7:15 pm10:00 pmWeb of Fears Haunted Forest Trail WalkA unique, one-of-a-kind, indoor/outdoor haunted attraction that takes you deep into the scary woods of Southeast Ghostal Georgia, & preys upon your worst phobias & nightmares

14oct10:00 am4:00 pmGordonston Art Fair"Locals for locals"

14oct11:00 am4:00 pmBlues, Brews, BBQ & BourbonIf you love craft beer, live music, world class BBQ, and delicious whiskey, this event is for you!

Event Details

If you love craft beer, live music, world class BBQ, and delicious whiskey, this event is for you! On October 14th, 2023, we are putting on an event unlike anything Savannah has seen before. When you come, you will have unlimited tastings of over 50 craft beers, multiple whiskeys, and other drinks. We have secured some of the best Texas Style BBQ vendors in the Southeast to sell food on site as well.

What To Expect:

Drinks: A big festival style tent housing dozens of beverage suppliers all providing unlimited samples of their products including craft beer, whiskey, and possibly a few other spirits.

Live Music: We will have 3 local bands each playing live music on a centrally located stage

BBQ: We have selected several Texas Style BBQ masters to come cook on site, all offset stick burning smokers, providing some of the best BBQ in the Southeast. They will be coming from multiple neighboring states just for this!

Ticket Info:

General Admission: 5 oz Souvenir Tasting Cup w/ Unlimited Beverage Samples 12PM – 4PM

VIP: 6 oz Glass Souvenir Tasting Cup w/ Unlimited Beverage Samples. Early access at 11AM. VIP Area Access w/ premium bathrooms and private bar

The Venue: The Park At Eastern Wharf

Address: 101 Port St Savannah GA 31401

Description: The Park at Eastern Wharf is located right on the Savannah River, connected to the Riverwalk. A beautiful greenspace overlooking the river directly beside the Thompson Hotel. The venue is walking distance to downtown!

Parking: On street parking is limited, ride share encouraged!

*100% of all proceeds will be donated to the Coast Conservation Association – Georgia, a 501c3 non-profit.