10 Things to Do in Savannah in September

If you want to get some good and interesting things to see and do in Savannah, September is definitely one of the best times to travel to the city.

Celebrations such as Hispanic Heritage Day and Labor Day are some of the activities you will enjoy during your visit to Savannah in September. You'll also enjoy food shows and even art and entertainment. You won't be bored.

If you love food, but especially if you love pork and especially bacon, this is the festival to attend. The opening is marked by a fireworks display on the first day of the festival which is Friday, while the rest of the weekend offers a variety of bacon tastings.

Savannah restaurants participating in the event organise themselves to offer tastings of their bacon creations to the public, making the event one of the most anticipated food traditions in this southern city.

While all this is going on, outside the shops where the bacon is on offer, handmade artists and artisans offer their pieces to the public for them to appreciate and buy. If you want to get a taste of Savannah's cuisine, you can also sign up for a food tour of the city.

Interesting details

• Price: You don't need to pay anything to see the shows. But you will obviously have to pay for any handicrafts you want to take away with you.
• Address: This event is usually held at the Rousakis Riverfront Plaza.
• Date: Almost always open to the public during the first weekend in September.

Labor Day is celebrated at the end of summer, and is one of the most important celebrations in the United States. Specifically in Savannah, Georgia, this date is celebrated in different parts of the city, being McAllister Park one of the most special to enjoy these celebrations.

Year after year the focus of the celebration changes a bit, but generally ** McAllister Park offers a glimpse into the past** of what labour was like in different eras. Not only will you learn about America's ancient history, but you'll also have the opportunity to take lots of photos with the hosts who dress up as soldiers and workers from centuries past.

You'll also enjoy live music, art, exhibits, talks, children's activities - all in a joyful, family-friendly atmosphere, with tastings of traditional southern foods and drinks for young and old alike.

Savannah is a very historic city, so if you want to know even more about the anecdotes and historical facts that have raised this city, I also recommend you to walk through its streets to do some of the best historical tours of Savannah.

Interesting details

• Price: You don't need to pay an entrance fee to enjoy the shows offered in the park for the Labor Day celebration.
• Address: The celebration takes place at McAllister Park located at 3894 Fort McAllister Rd in Richmond Hill.
• Date: This takes place on the weekend at the end of summer, in the middle of the Labor Day celebration.

If you love construction and you love to admire other people's creativity, then you've got to stop by this show while you're out and about in Savannah during the month of September. It's a quirky competition, bringing together all the creative minds who want to participate, to test their ingenuity and originality.

Participants have to make the most creative sculptures out of food cans only. One of the best things about this event is that it is held every year with the intention of helping different non-profit organisations that do their bit for people with food difficulties around the world.

Back to the activity, you're sure to love the Choate Construction, Canstruction Competition, because not only will you be able to appreciate the art and creativity of the participants, but you'll also be able to spend time with your family and taste some of the most traditional foods of the southern United States.

Details of interest

• Price: You don't have to pay anything to enjoy the show, but you are asked to donate money to the campaign.
• Address: Occurs every year at the Jepson Center for the Arts and Telfair Academy.
• Date: Open to the public from 25 September to 1 October each year.

This is nothing less than one of the most important jazz festivals in the country. This one pays tribute to all of Savannah's jazz legends, and above all, it features artists who are just starting out in the world of jazz, as well as those who are true living legends.

During the festival, you have the opportunity not only to see different live shows for free, but also to learn interesting facts about jazz and its development throughout history in this southern American city.

If you're a jazz lover, you definitely can't miss the itinerary of free concerts, although to find out what the performances are each night during the festival, I recommend you visit the website with updated information. And if you want to know even more about the history of this musical rhythm, you can visit the Jazz Hall of Fame which is located right in the Savannah History Museum, in a special space.

Interesting details

• Price: You don't need to pay to enter the festival. All concerts are free.
• Address: The jazz concerts are located in different places in the city every day, so to know the exact venue, I recommend you to visit the official website before going to the concerts.
• Date: It usually takes place during the whole third week of September.

The history of this race is quite peculiar, as the initiative started a few years ago, after a doctor named Jane was diagnosed with leukaemia. Despite not surviving her battle, the race continued to take place, now to raise funds for organisations fighting the disease.

There are various distances to run: 5K, 10K and 15K, as far as races go. But this event is not only about running, there are also different disciplines in which you can participate, for example: youth fishing, golf, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, sailing, among others. There are even auctions during the event.

You can go as a participant or just to enjoy the atmosphere. In either case, it's a good plan to do as a couple or with friends. Because it's so special and takes in so much of the city, this walk could be included among some of the best tours in Savannah, especially for its sporting spirit.

Details of interest

• Price: prices vary depending on the type of race, the distance and whether or not there are relays. Based on this, you should know that the fees to participate in the event range from 30 to 90 euros.
• Address: The race starts at Parkersburg Rd, Savannah.
• Date: This usually takes place over Labor Day weekend.

This is a quintessential sporting event that I recommend you go to watch and of course, enjoy the sporting atmosphere. It is a golf competition for women over the age of 50.

Participants can go to the event under their own steam, or they can attend some lessons at the Savannah Quarters club. If you don't want to, or don't qualify to play, you can just go to the show, enjoy the festive atmosphere and support the participant of your choice.

Details of interest

• Price: in case you want to participate in the event, you will probably have to pay some registration fees. But in case you just want to go and enjoy the atmosphere, you don't have to pay.
• Address: Usually held at TPC Sugarloaf.
• Date: The sporting event takes place during the third week of September.

Latino Heritage Month is celebrated every year between 15 September and 15 October in the United States. Savannah, Georgia, is no exception to the rule, so from the second week of September you can enjoy a host of activities dedicated to celebrating the state's Hispanic heritage.

In the city of Savannah there is usually a parade to highlight the cultures of the different Latin countries, while the rest of the activities are dedicated to honouring Latinos who have excelled in different areas of development in Georgia in the United States.

All these tributes are accompanied, of course, by different musical performances, traditional food from the different Hispanic countries, games and other activities dedicated to the whole family, so going to enjoy the Latino festivities is one of the best things you can do in Savannah with children.

Interesting details

• Price: You don't need to pay anything to enjoy the parade and the shows.
• Address: The parade departs from the Civic Center in downtown Savannah, most of the time.
• Date: The celebration kicks off with the parade on 15 or 16 September each year.

During Labor Day weekend, the Shabazz Seafood Festival is a food festival where you can enjoy a variety of traditional fish dishes at the Shabazz Restaurant, which hosts the festival. The star dish of the day is the one that is accompanied by fried fish, fries, shrimp, crab and salad.

For some reason, this restaurant's dish has become one of **Savannah'**s long-standing Labor Day traditions, so if you're in town in September, you can't miss this place that can easily be listed as one of the places to visit during one of the best food tours of Savannah.

Interesting details

• Price: There is no entrance fee to the restaurant, although the food can vary in price depending on what you want to order.
• Address: This popular restaurant is located at 502 West Victory Drive, just minutes from downtown Savannah.
• Date: You can enjoy this dish on Labor Day weekend.

For those who love tattoos and ink on the skin, this is one of the must-attend events. So if you like this kind of body art, I recommend you not to miss this event. It is an annual event that comes to present the most exemplary tattoo and body art artists from all over the world.

There are national and international artists, so if you want to get a tattoo, this is the best place to take that step, with professional people and artists who excel in their art. During the Annual Savannah Tattoo Arts you will not only be able to enjoy the art of the tattoo artists, but you will also be able to see the human suspension show, one of the most awaited events of the activity.

All this is accompanied by different musical rhythms, live performances and traditional Savannah food. Of course there is no shortage of adult beverages during the event. This event is a good plan to enjoy with your friends or your partner, it is not ideal to go and enjoy with the kids.

Details of interest

• Price: You can buy tickets at the show's box office and prices vary from year to year. Tattoos within the convention must be paid for additionally.
• Address: The artists meet at the Savannah Convention Centre, 1 International Dr, Savannah.
• Date: This event is open to the public the last weekend in September. The event runs all day from 11:00 am to midnight.

September marks the birthday of the United States Air Force, and celebrations are held all over the country , especially in the capital city of Washington. In the case of Savannah, a good way to commemorate the day is to head to the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, which is one of the best museums in Savannah.

Inside the museum you'll find gems from the history of the US Air Force and how it has performed at the most critical and important moments in the history of the world. Precisely during the celebration of the anniversary of this institution, the museum dresses up.

They usually hold different temporary exhibitions, guided tours and other similar events to celebrate the occasion. To go to see all the shows you will not have to pay more than the regular museum entrance fee. You can go with children and the rest of the family to see the different exhibitions.

Interesting details

• Price: Museum entrance fees range from 2 to 12 euros per person. Children under the age of six are free, as are World War II veterans.
• Address: The museum is located at 175 Bourne Avenue in Pooler.
• Date: The US Air Force celebrates its day on 18 September every year.

Temperatures in September are really high, because at this time of year summer is ending and autumn is beginning. By this time temperatures can reach 30 degrees Celsius, while the lows are usually around 21 degrees Celsius at night. In general, there are usually no more than 7 days of rain during the whole month.

Throughout September cloudiness can vary but it is not a particularly cloudy month, so you are likely to find clear days rather than cloudy days. The longest day of the month is the first day of September, when you can enjoy daylight for just over 11 hours.

Almost everywhere in the United States, September is the best time to visit, and Savannah is no exception. During this season flight prices are much cheaper, however, the influx of visitors to the city decreases during this season.

This is a great advantage not only because of the many discounts you can find on attractions, flights, accommodation and restaurants, but also because it is a good option to find better bookings in almost all areas of entertainment, accommodation and other tourist services.