Photo courtesy of the Savannah Waterfront Association
SAVANNAH Blues, Jazz and BBQ Festival
Head to historic River Street for a weekend of smoked BBQ and live music. Local jazz and blues bands will blaze the stage while arts and craft vendors sell their goods. This year, the festival is introducing Bourbon and Boots – a VIP ticketed event that will have bourbon tastings, cigar samples, live music, and food and wine from Ampersand.
WHEN: June 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. & June 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: River Street
Photo by Casey Jones of Visit Savannah
First Friday Fireworks
Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks on historic River Street.
WHEN: June 3 at 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: River Street
Photo courtesy of SCAD
SCAD Alumni Concert
Lay down a blanket as indie-progressive rock band Moon Taxi and hip-hop ska group Dirty Heads hit the stage in celebration of SCAD’s class of 2016 at this annual free concert in the park.
WHEN: June 3
WHERE: Forsyth Park
Photo courtesy of the Savannah Food Truck Festival
Savannah Food Truck Festival
Seventeen food trucks will be setting up at Emmet Park for this day of food and community. This dog-friendly day will also include live music, free yoga, craft vendors and a corn hole tournament. 100% of the proceeds will go to local nonprofit organizations.
WHEN: June 5
WHERE: Emmet Park
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Savannah Songwriter Series
See emerging talent debut original work. Musicians will play intimate sets with music and lyrics that speak from their souls. This is your chance to see the next big names in music before they break big!
WHEN: June 5
WHERE: Tybee Post Theater
Photo courtesy of Jepson Center
Juneteenth Festival and Free Family Day
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Free and open to the public, this annual festival features live performances and hands-on art activities for all ages, celebrating Savannah’s history and Gullah Geechee heritage. The festival begins with an interactive performance by Jamal Toure and other local storytellers, followed by demonstrations by traditional artists throughout the region.
WHEN: June 11
WHERE: Jepson Center
Photo courtesy of Art Rise Savannah
Art Trivia
Head to the Florence’s upstairs bar for a night of art trivia, pizza, fancy drinks and great prizes. Show off your artistic knowledge and win big. Local artist Heather MacRae will be auctioning off her work, and all proceeds benefit Art Rise Savannah.
WHEN: June 15 from 8-10 p.m.
WHERE: The Florence
Photo courtesy of JCB Mud Fest
JCB Mud Fest
Battle through 5 miles of mud, obstacles and fun in this messy competition! Competitors will trudge through a muddy obstacle course in order to take the prize. Sign up or as an individual or as a team, and put your body and mind to the test!
WHEN: June 18
WHERE: JCB North American Headquarters
Photo by Visit Tybee
Bark in the Park
Spend the last day of spring having fun with your very best bud at Fort Pulaski. The Bark in the Park event is your chance to enjoy the wonders of the fort with your canine companion. This series event is a great opportunity if your dog loves getting out and meeting new people and new pooches too.
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: Fort Pulaski
Photo courtesy of Southbound Brewing Co.
Pints and Poses
Get a little yoga with your beer! Melissa DeLynn of Dancing Dogs Yoga will help you reward your body with a light-hearted yoga class. Immediately following the yoga session, each attendee will receive 6 samples of craft beer and a souvenir glass. Grab your drinking pals for a unique yoga experience followed by delicious Savannah beers!
WHEN: June 25 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Southbound Brewing Co.
Larissa Allen is Visit Savannah’s social media coordinator. She received her BA in English and Professional Communications from Armstrong State University. Larissa is a Savannah native, and is addicted to watermelon juice from the Forsyth Farmer’s Market.
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