One of the best things about Savannah is the city’s desire to celebrate. A simple gathering quickly turns into a “happening.” As for upcoming events, there are several to mark on your calendar.
Savannah Comic Con, in its ninth year, takes place July 29-30 at the Savannah Convention Center is a pop culture and nostalgia convention to bring worldwide pop culture under one roof for all fans to enjoy. Savannah Comic Con was started by a group of people who love geek culture with many years of experience as collectors and dealers in the convention community.
Southeast Punk Flea Market, also set July 29-30, takes place at the Alee Shrine Club. The flea market focuses on underground art, alternative fashion and anything that surrounds the culture while giving like-minded individuals a place to showcase their creations and hopefully make a little extra money selling their goods. If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you.
Monster Jam takes place Aug. 4-6 at the Enmarket Center. Start with the Pit Party from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Fans can get up-close to the trucks and meet favorite drivers and crews. This fun-filled experience is the only place to get an insider’s look at these 12,000-pound trucks.
The 2023 Savannah Voice Festival, set Aug. 6-20, is a celebration of the classical voice with more than two dozen performances, from operas to concerts to masterclasses.
Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat extravaganza when the Southeast Crab Fest takes place at Lake Mayer Park in Savannah on Aug. 12. The event, a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, and other non-profits, features ocean-fresh blue crabs. Tickets start at $15 but sell out fast.
Visit Crafts on the River from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each month at the Rousakis Riverfront Plaza. The event celebrates original art and handmade items, bringing over 50 artists and crafters to River Street. Find woodcrafts, local photography, original art, candles, soap, specialty foods, jewelry, apparel, and more. The event benefits Inheritance of Hope, a group that serves young families that have lost a parent. Upcoming dates are July 28-30 and Aug. 25-27.
There’s always something to celebrate in Savannah. Book your stay now and discover your reason.