Top Summer Events to Attend in Savannah

SCAD Sand Arts Festival

Make Tybee Island Beach your personal sandbox during the SCAD Sand Arts Festival. Watch in amazement as the creative minds of our SCAD students transform simple sand into stunning masterpieces. This daylong, open-air gallery is free and fun for all to admire. Just be sure to pack the essentials: shades, sunscreen​ and your winning coastal smile.

City Market Art & Soul Music Festival

Feel the rhythm of Savannah’s creative spirit at the Art & Soul Music Festival in City Market. This lively celebration blends the best of local art, live performances​ and one-of-a-kind shopping and dining. Browse galleries, sway to the sounds of soulful sets​ and treat yourself to specials from nearby restaurants and boutiques​ — all in the heart of Savannah's historic arts district. It’s a day full of color, flavor​ and good vibes you won't want to miss.

Tybee Beach Bum Parade

The Tybee Beach Bum Parade is not your typical parade. This is an all-out, fun-filled, no-holds-barred water fight! Parade floats and spectators let loose on each other, and there are no rules because everyone gets soaked. It's the ideal way to stay cool on a hot Tybee Island summer day and have some fun with squirt guns. Don't miss it!

"Savannah Salutes" Memorial Day Weekend

It's a patriotic way to celebrate four fun-filled days on the river. Plant Riverside District will host its annual family-friendly "Savannah Salutes" Memorial Day Weekend to honor those who've served and fought so diligently. Free and open to the public, this celebratory event will feature live music, food, drinks​ and a special salute to the U.S. Armed Forces. Don't miss out on the iconic smokestacks and other landmarks along the waterfront as they are beautifully illuminated in red, white, and blue. 

Savannah Bananas Season

Savannah’s hometown baseball team, the Savannah Bananas, brings high-energy entertainment to sold-out crowds at Grayson Stadium​ — and to fans across the country during their summer tour. The whole family will love the Savannah Bananas experience, which includes a traditional ball game as well as a dancing first base coach and tons of audience participation games. Catch these guys - if you can!

Juneteenth in Savannah

For over a decade, the Jepson Center has been offering a Free Family Day in recognition of Juneteenth Day. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth Day marks the end of slavery in the United States. Families can enjoy free admission to the museum as well as special activities and demonstrations celebrating African-American and Gullah/Geechee culture.

Be sure to join in the celebration of the free annual Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival in Forsyth Park. All are encouraged to delight in the day of freedom with singing, dancing, music, delicious food and much more.

4th of July Celebrations

Help Savannah paint the town red, white and blue as we celebrate July 4th at Plant Riverside District. This buzzing entertainment community hosts four celebratory days filled with live music shows, a boat parade, fantastic food and of course, a dazzling fireworks show that enhances the beauty of the Savannah River.

After a day of delicious barbecue, join the fun and watch from the Tybee Island Pier as we light the sky with fireworks for the Tybee Island July 4th Fireworks event. Enjoy quality time with friends, family and loved ones as the island is beautifully illuminated in dazzling colors.