Top Spring Events to Attend in Savannah

MARCH

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

If you have heard of Savannah, then you have heard of our famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This holiday favorite is one of the largest in the nation and garners the year’s biggest crowd. Revelers come from miles around to celebrate Savannah’s rich Irish heritage at this must-attend event.

Savannah Music Festival

For over 30 years, this annual 17-day festival is Georgia’s largest musical arts event. In fact, it brings nearly 500 artists from all over the globe to Savannah each year! The crowds come from across the nation and around the world. The sounds are varied, the classes abundant and the artists plenty.

Club Car Championship at The Landings Club

Each spring, golf enthusiasts enthusiastically converge upon the picturesque Deer Creek Course, nestled on the stunning Skidaway Island, for the highly anticipated Club Car Championship at the Landings Golf & Athletic Club. This prestigious event forms an integral part of the renowned Korn Ferry Tour. See the next wave of PGA Tour stars at this popular springtime event.

Savannah Clovers Football Club

Are you ready for some fútbol? Well, move over FIFA because we're making sports history in Savannah by bringing one of the world's most high-level games known by another name. The Savannah Clovers Football Club brings together the community's best players, coaches and executives for the ultimate soccer league. Join them for a season of quick feet, passing, control and, of course - GOALS!

Ghost Pirates Ice

Jump, leap and figure eight all spring with Ghost Pirates Ice. Thanks to the Savannah Ghost Pirates, ice skating is now a part of Savannah's blooming season. Join the fun as you skate freely, learn how to skate or take stick-and-puck lessons during their weekly session times.

APRIL

Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K

Calling all female runners! Take in 13.1 miles of historic Savannah sites while competing in this annual event. The course takes participants through Forsyth, Daffin Park and 12 of Savannah’s most legendary squares.

NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens

Each April, the Garden Club of Savannah hosts the Annual North of Gaston Street (NOGS) Tour of Hidden Gardens. The two-day event features tours of seven beautiful, private Savannah gardens and a Garden Party at the Green-Meldrim House on Madison Square. 

Ardsley Park Chatham Crescent Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens

Experience the beauty of historic Savannah with the Ardsley Park Chatham Crescent Garden Club's Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens spring tour. This tour features six exceptional homes and gardens near Kavanaugh Park, with knowledgeable guides showcasing the elegant interiors and providing insights into the rich history of each residence. Outside, be enchanted by the vibrant gardens and take in the sights, sounds, and scents. Don't miss the opportunity to see the newly unveiled Garden Keeper fountain, dedicated to the club's founder, as well as the charming 1-acre parks scattered throughout the neighborhood.

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival

Perhaps one of Savannah's most family-friendly springtime events is the Savannah College of Art and Design's Sidewalk Art Festival. SCAD students, alumni and local high school students create mesmerizing chalk art on squares around Forsyth Park. Visitors can spend an afternoon admiring these chalk masterpieces while taking in the beauty of Forsyth Park in the spring.

MAY

SCAD Sand Arts Festival

Calling all creative souls! Prepare to be blown away by the awe-inspiring talents of SCAD students and alumni as they battle it out in the ultimate sand-sculpting showdown during the SCAD Sand Arts Festival. Whether you're a participant ready to make waves or a spectator eager to witness the sandy masterpieces, don't forget to pack your picnic essentials, hydrate like a pro and shield your eyes with stylish shades. Get ready for a sun-soaked adventure like no other!

Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival

Get ready to unleash your inner Highlander at the 47th Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival! From pulse-pounding athletic showdowns to toe-tapping tunes and cultural showcases, this event has it all. And let's not forget about the delectable Scottish bites and sips, one-of-a-kind shopping, and 30 clans worth of camaraderie. It's a family-friendly shindig you won't want to miss!