Ticketed and free concerts throughout the week. Check out our website for the schedule and tickets.

World class jazz and blues all week!

On behalf of the Tourism Leadership Council, The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, The Savannah Downtown Business Association, and WSAV, we bring to you our jointly hosted candidate debate!

Hear from the Savannah At-Large candidates as they share their platform in a debate / forum format in front of our residential and business community.

The Debate and TLC Connection Luncheon takes place on Thursday, September 21, at 10:30am at the Savannah Convention Center. Please note this event takes place one hour earlier than our usual luncheons. Networking will begin at 10:30am and the debate will begin promptly at 11:00am. 

This event is $40 for all guests.

***We now require payment upon registering online.***

Delicious smells and flavors will fill the air as attendees sample dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re trying out some traditional Southern cuisine, snacking on exotic treats, or indulging in something sweet, the Taste of Pooler will have something for everyone. Come join us and enjoy the delicious tastes that Pooler has to offer! It’s sure to be an exciting and happy event for food lovers everywhere. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience all of the amazing flavors that Pooler has to offer. Join us for the Taste of Pooler and let your taste buds go wild!

Join us for an evening of silly stand-up to benefit Over the Moon Savannah! Comedians Stephanie Kaple, Rabbi Robert Haas, and Front Porch Improv’s Jon Antoine will give us a night of laughter as we raise funds to help serve families in need.

Headliner Stephanie Kaple kept South Florida laughing while performing with Comedy Key West, opening for Howie Mandel, and finished second in Florida’s 2019 Funniest Female Comedy Contest. In Savannah, she won the 2021 Savannah Comedy Slam and performs regularly at local events and entertainment venues throughout town. Joining Stephanie is the wittiest mensch around, Rabbi Robert Haas, who is a regular with the Savannah Comedy Revue and Bare Foot Comedy, the spiritual leader of Congregation Mickve Israel, and the father of two spirited young children. Hosting the show, Jon Antoine is a stand up comedian and improviser living in Savannah. Originally born and raised in the Bronx NY, Jon’s love of buttermilk biscuits and humidity brought him to the southeast where he has been performing for almost a decade.

100% of ticket sales will benefit Over the Moon, the Diaper Bank of Coastal Georgia. Led by a mighty team of volunteers and with generous donations provided, OTM distributes FREE disposable diapers, wipes, period products, and incontinence items to families throughout the Lowcountry.

Please come out for a night of comedy and help us #enddiaperneed for families in need.

September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, September has been a time to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services. StrykeTeam 4 Veterans and Jeepin for the 2nd have come together to Rally Against Suicide by raising awareness and connecting veterans and first responders with resources and options to help them find the light in their Darkest hour.
☆ Jeep & Bike Show
☆ Jeep Flex Competition
☆ Biker Games
☆ Ice Bucket Challenge
☆ Family Friendly
☆ Kids Tie Dye Party
☆ Chances to Win Door prizes
☆ Vendors
☆ Veteran & First Responder Resources
☆ Food Trucks

If you wish to be a vendor at this event: https://form.jotform.com/230037155015140

if you would like to be a sponsor for this event: https://form.jotform.com/221867136651156

This Rally is FREE for the public to attend
Jeep and Bike Show Registrations are $22
Biker Games Registration is $22
Trophies for all categories including biker games!
food trucks and vendors to enjoy and support Local!
Vendor booths are $22 per 10×10 space or donate a door prize

Savannah, GA Water Lantern Festival is coming up on September 23, 2023!
Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA Water Lantern Festival TODAY two years in a row!

Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water.

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget.
Tickets are selling fast!

Visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com for more details.

In Choate’s Canstruction Competition, teams design and build a structure entirely out of cans with the goal of winning:

At the end of the competition, all cans will be donated to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia in Savannah.

Come get Tattooed!!

T.E.A.L.® is excited to announce that our walk is set for Saturday, September 30th, 2023 inperson at Lake Mayer in Savannah, Georgia. T.E.A.L.®, also known as Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer

Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation spreads awareness, raises funds to promote a cure for ovarian cancer, and supports survivors and their families year-round since 2009. This annual walk is an engaging and fun way to spread awareness. This event also celebrates and honors the strength of survivors and their families touched by ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer has no accurate screening test, and the funds raised during the walk/run allow us to continue raising awareness, supporting our members, and fighting for a cure.

How can you participate in the 10th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk™
To support T.E.A.L.® and anyone touched by ovarian cancer, you can register to walk, run, fundraise, form a team, or join a team for the 10th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk ™. Participants are provided and encouraged to share their donation link in order to raise funds for this important cause. You can also look out for our hashtags!
#TealWalk #TellEveryAmazingLady

How to register:
Online registration is open now! Register at www.tealwalk.org/savannah.
Registration prices vary from $15-$30 depending on your registration type: early bird, walk, run, in-person, or virtual are available!

Can’t join us?
If you cannot join us for the in person walk or 5K run, you can contribute to the
cause via www.tealwalk.org/donate. You can also sign up for a virtual walk at www.tealwalk.org/savannah Help us raise $20,000 to continue supporting our mission!

Schedule:
9:00 am Check-in time
TBD Walk Start Time
TBD T.E.A.L.® Survivors
Ceremony
More details coming soon!

Address this important women’s health issue head-on at the 10th Annual Savannah T.E.A.L.® Walk ™ at Lake Mayer! Awareness and education about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of ovarian cancer is empowering. Understanding this deadly disease is the first step towards fighting it. Let’s elevate women’s health – together.

Oktoberfest originated in Germany as a wedding celebration. So what better way to celebrate then to host a Oktoberfest in Savannah at a wedding venue?!

This event will include ample ways to consume beer, hearty german food, and tournament styled games such as stein holding competitions, sack races, large scale flip cup, hammerschlagen, rock paper scissors, and more!

We encourage you to dress up if you like! We will also be passing out lederhosen, hats, beads, and other merch for free while supplies last.

First 50 tickets bought will recieve a souvenir glass to use at the event and take home!

Get ready to don your finest cocktail attire and step into a world of glamour, music, and unity at the Southern Speakeasy Fashion Show on Saturday, September 30, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will be an unforgettable evening of style and purpose in the heart of Savannah.

The ‘Take It Off: Fashion Podcast’ is partnering with Savannah’s favorite community radio station, WRUU 107.5 FM, to host this fundraiser for the station in the heart of downtown Savannah at King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Bar, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, GA, where local vendors will be on full display.

WRUU is partnering with many of Savannah’s local boutiques and designers to show off the latest and greatest of the unique fashions that are available in our community. This event will combine a jazzy aura with a prohibition-era speakeasy atmosphere. Hosting the show is award-winning local filmmaker Kareem McMichael. His brother GQ Smooth from the WRUU show Smooth Mic will be co-hosting with him.

While the speakeasy ambiance may suggest the 1920s, attendees will be able to gaze at the many beautiful looks and colors that are incorporated into modern fashion, as well as a few surprises.

Not only can people expect beautiful fashion from local boutiques, but there will also be entertainment for attendees through live entertainment.

Vendors will be at the event to show off local goods that may pair well with the fashion on the runway or something in the attendee’s own closet. We believe in the power of our local brands and products and want to support them.

Food and drinks may be purchased by guests courtesy of King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Bar. Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite HERE. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this memorable evening and make a difference in our community.

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About WRUU 107.5 FM

This event isn’t just about reliving history; it’s about shaping the future of our community. Proceeds from the Southern Speakeasy Fashion Show will directly benefit WRUU 107.5 FM, a beacon of local culture, news, and stories. By attending, you’ll be contributing to the preservation of our city’s unique heritage and ensuring that diverse voices continue to be heard. The funds raised during this event will help keep the station’s lights on, ensuring that it continues to be the voice of Savannah’s neighborhoods, sharing local stories, music, and news that bring us all closer together. For vendor & sponsorship opportunities, please email media@wruu.org.

In Choate’s Canstruction Competition, teams design and build a structure entirely out of cans with the goal of winning:

At the end of the competition, all cans will be donated to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia in Savannah.

Come get Tattooed!!

Your Dream Wedding Begins Here!

You’ve been online searching wedding ideas and trends. Now it’s time to see all of this come to life at the Georgia Bridal Show at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, GA! Don’t leave your dream wedding to chance…Meet face to face with wedding professionals, and find everything you need in one place and in one day!

Meet the photographer behind the photos, taste the cake and food, listen to the music of the DJ, see the gowns and tuxedos in person, talk to a honeymoon specialist about the right trip for your budget and so much more!

See the South’s award-winning bridal fashion production with professional models, dancers, recording artists and live entertainment!

Registered engaged couples will be entered to win an all-inclusive honeymoon trip! Register by purchasing tickets on our website, or you will receive a registration form at the show. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the fashion show, and you must be present to win.

An intentional peacebuilding event designed to bring all sectors of our community together. This is our second annual event supporting the Mediation Center and Peace and Unity for members of our Community.
~Vendors and Community Service Providers
~Peacebuilder Award
~Peace parade around the entrance of Daffin Park
~Mental Health and Wellness Area
~Youth Art Corner
~Living room style courageous conversations
~Local food trucks
~And more!

The 18th Annual Buddy Walk will take place in Forsyth Park in Savannah, Ga., Saturday, Oct 7, 2023. Lowcountry Down Syndrome will be partnering with the Savannah Philharmonic and sharing Forsyth Park for the day. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10:00 a.m., and then Buddy Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. The Family Fun event will be from 11:00am-2:00pm and will kick off with the car raffle drawing and announcement of the raffle winner.

Participants will walk a mile around Forsyth Park. This event is a time of celebration and community, raising support and awareness for those with Down syndrome. Following the Buddy Walk, the Savannah Philharmonic will be hosting its annual Phil the Park concert that evening.

Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is partnering with Grainger Honda and Grainger Nissan of Savannah to sell tickets at $100 each for a chance to win a new SUV from Grainger Honda & Grainger Nissan. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and the winner will choose between a 2023 Nissan Rogue and a 2023 Honda CRV. Both cars are valued at $33,000. All fees including tax, tag, and title will be paid by Grainger Honda & Grainger Nissan. You can buy your raffle tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/ubQ/i/_Auction/mfyC/

The money raised at the Buddy Walk goes towards Camp Buddy, two summer camps in Effingham and Chatham to help students retain their skills over the summer break. It also goes towards LDSS’s monthly Family Support meetings, new parent packets and educational opportunities for local families and advocates.

Registration for Buddy Walk 2023 is $15. Those who register will also receive a Buddy Walk T-shirt. When registering, you can either join a team or create your own. https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/bSk78Q?vid=zrk5n

Business owners can have their business name shown on the Buddy Walk T-shirt by donating $500, or their logo for $1000. There are four tiers of sponsorships to choose from, starting at $500. Informational booths are also available at the event for sponsorships and groups.

Volunteers are needed to help with the event in all aspects. Please inquire with John and Candy Bogardus for more information about becoming a sponsor or volunteering at ldssgabuddywalk@gmail.com or 912-663-8573.

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The vision statement of this organization is to create “a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities.”

The NDSS created the Buddy Walk as part of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in 1995. The first Buddy Walk in Savannah took place in 2006, shortly after the LDSS was founded. Nearly 1600 people were brought to Forsyth Park in Savannah on this first outing. Growing during subsequent years, over 5000 people would attend annually until Covid-19 precautions led to virtual walks in lieu of gathering at Forsyth Park in 2020 and 2021.

SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC &
SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC CHORUS

KEITARO HARADA conductor
PAUL THORNOCK chorus master
ALYSHA UMPHRESS mezzo-soprano

Join us for Savannah’s largest free concert in Forsyth Park!

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets, or grab a bite from your favorite local food trucks.

This Saturday afternoon and evening is full of festivities, fun and fantastic live music!

Celebrate Together features a festival of departmental and student organizations, as well fun extras that include a dunk tank, foam pit, rock wall, archery tag and live DJ, to bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community at large.
Free hot dogs and drinks will be available for all guests and free t-shirts will be available for students, alumni and event volunteers (while supplies last).

Roastin’ on the Coast is the center’s premiere fundraiser of the fall season, offering food, drinks, and, of course, a coastal favorite—oysters!

During the event, the winner of the outdoor entertainment center raffle will be announced–tickets are on sale now! And a live auction is scheduled, featuring exclusive gifts like a 10-night stay at a luxury villa in Costa Rica, deep sea fishing charter out of Miami, and more.

Faith is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps individuals with special needs and disabilities through the healing power of the horse by offering both riding and groundwork sessions.  Participants can begin at age four with a variety of different diagnosis. Due to FETC being a PATH Premier Accredited Center, we are authorized through the Wounded Warrior Program to offer equine assisted learning & therapies to veterans and military personnel. Check our website for a full list of our services: www.faithetc.org.

Join us as we celebrate Pooler Magazine’s Best of Pooler on October 12, 2023 from 6-8pm at Savannah Quarters Country Club in Pooler. This exclusive event will include hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks. Winners in the Best of Pooler Readers’ Choice Awards will receive their certificates and recognition. Guest will also receive a gift bag with signature items ($30 value). Come for the celebration and network with other business professionals at this fun event.

Take a walk with your Trick or Treaters​ down the forest trail to meet and gather goodies from friendly animal characters in this years fully outdoor event. Mother Earth will be there to lead you to the path to the various character and candy stops along the hike.

​Ticketing and Entry

As with previous years, advanced ticket reservations are required and will be available for two sessions per evening to spread out visitation, reduce gatherings and allow proper parking. 

There will be no day of, or onsite sales.

Tickets are non-refundable and will only be valid during the specified time frame and date purchased.

**In the event of a full weather cancellation, a Rain Date will be offered​.**​

Children’s Tickets: ​$10 each​​
Adult Tickets: $8 each​​

October 13th and 14th
5pm-8pm

At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy, and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Register today for free and bring your family and friends!

Welcome to a Gordonston tradition, the hosting of juried local and regional artists and artisans in the beautiful setting of Juliette Gordon Low Park in Savannah’s historic Gordonston neighborhood. In addition to fine art and crafts for sale, the art fair will also host a gently used book sale and a plant sale with all proceeds going towards the restoration of the park’s cottage. There will also be live music, food trucks and a children’s hands-on crafts area.

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.

In the Fall Season, the Great Pomegranate rises from his pomegranate patch and flies through the air spreading good times to all the Savannahians!
Shuk is excited to announce the first Great Pomegranate Jamboree! Inspired by the spirit of Charlie Brown’s ‘The Great Pumpkin’ this event will embrace the essence of fall with featured local vendors, musicians, family activities, food and drink specials, and more!

Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day, the UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium and lab studies on the dock behind the facility.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide behind-the-scenes tours of Georgia’s only oyster hatchery and share efforts by researchers to make oyster aquaculture a more durable and sustainable coastal industry.

In addition, environmental organizations and researchers studying important coastal issues will have tables with a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages.

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are FREE! Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Georgia’s unique coastal environment. Food will be available for purchase.

Admission: $25
Event Phone: 912-727-2339

January – Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy
February – Greenbriar Children’s Center
March – Royce Learning Center
April – Sandi Prosnitz’ Leukemia & Lymphoma Society All-Star Campaign
May – Cale Hall’s Alzheimer’s Association Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia Campaign
June – Voluntary Services of the Veterans Health Administration
July – SAFE Shelter
August – TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
September – Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire

We are excited to announce September 19th’s event will benefit the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire. Initially providing free and low-cost mediation services in Savannah, the Mediation Center has expanded their programming to meet needs of the community that include safety, healthy communication, connection, and access to justice by reducing the burden of litigation (time and expense) on the local court system.

October – TBD
November – TBD

The 2023 Chamber Business Awards Banquet will take place on Thursday, October 19 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. This prestigious event honors standout leaders from the Savannah area and recognizes individuals and businesses that represent local economic drivers in various fields from hospitality and manufacturing, to startups and small businesses.

Honors will be awarded in the categories of Small Business of the Year, The Gulfstream Community Involvement Award, The Helen V. Head Award, Hospitality Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, The Environmental Excellence Award, and The Manufacturer of the Year Award.

We would also like to extend our appreciation for nominating standout businesses you see and work within the community! We hope you’ll join us in recognizing these incredible businesses and leaders.

To purchase banquet tickets or tables, contact Stephanie Painter at SPainter@SavannahChamber.com. https://uk.eventsforce.net/savannah/4/home

Cabaret Under the Stars – Enjoy a beautiful October evening with a backdrop of one of Savannah’s breathtaking squares entertained by The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Invite your friends to an enchanting evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres, delectable wine, and captivating music! All proceeds will support the Wesley Children’s Choir, providing music education for hundreds of children.