Coastal Empire Fall Festivals, Cultural Arts Classes & President Street Rail Crossing Relief

Good morning, Savannah!

In today’s newsletter:

• Coastal Empire Fall Festivals

• Cultural Arts classes

• President Street Relief

Let’s get to it.

-Jay Paszamant

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Although there may not be a chill in Georgia, why not enjoy the autumn vibes anyway?  

Here are some fall festivals in the Coastal Empire.

Savannah Bee Co. Fall Festival and Vendor Market

Sept. 21-22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Savannah Bee Company will hold a fall festival on Wilmington Island at 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. from Saturday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The company says over 30 local vendors will showcase handmade or restored products, including baked goods, art, pet accessories, cast iron, and much more. 

Highlights include a Mead Tent for those over 21 with I.D., a Kids Tent, live music, a food truck, Bee Tours and free honey samples.

Parking will be available across the street at the Ace Hardware lot, or behind the building on Burns Lane.

Montgomery Fall Festival

Sept. 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Montgomery Fall Festival will be held on 10155 Ferguson Ave in Savannah on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Facebook event page advertises food trucks, hayrides, kid’s games, face painting and over 40 vendors. 

Fall on the Farm at the Lynn Family Farm

Open every Saturday from Sept. 28- Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Lynn Family Farm will host a weekly event with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, games, kiddie train, bounce house, big slide, the market and the Cool Cats food truck. They will be open every Saturday from Sept. 28-Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

The farm is located at 75993 Georgia Highway 46 East in Metter.

Admission is $10 per person, which includes one free pumpkin. Those ages 3 and under are free.

Fall Festival at Ebenezer

Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The New Ebenezer Retreat Center will host a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2887 Ebenezer Road in Rincon. The cost of admission is $10 per person, but those 3 and under are free.

According to their event page, food and drinks will be sold separately. There will also be music, games, dancing, food, candy, and inflatables.

Spirit of Peace Fall Festival in Richmond Hill

Oct. 5 at 11 a.m.

The Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church will have its first annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m., according to their event page on Facebook. It will be at 15985 GA Highway 144 in Richmond Hill.

There will be crafts for sale, food trucks, a lemonade stand and games.

Fall Farm Fest at Triple J in Richmond Hill 

Oct. 12 from 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Triple J will have a fall festival full of furry creatures of their own on Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 5 p.m. at 95 Mill Run Terrace. This festival is not free, anyone ages “walking and up” will need to pay $16 per person. They will have horse rides, a petting zoo, kids’ axe and archery, games, a bounce house, a pumpkin patch, several photo ops, food trucks, lots of vendors and more.

They said on their Facebook event page they are accepting vendors, with no vendor fee, just paid admission to the farm. 

They also remind people to not pay anyone except for them and that they will not message you personally, so be aware of potential scammers. 

Fall into Faith and Fellowship at the North Salem Baptist Church in Port Wentworth

Oct. 12 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

The North Salem Baptist Church will host a festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. for people to meet their new pastor. There will be live music, a bouncy house, chili and hot dogs, face painting, a petting zoo and games.

This festival is free for all ages.

Port Wentworth’s Leisure Services Fall Festival

Oct. 18 from 6 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Port Wentworth’s Leisure Services Fall Festival will take place on Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at 317 Cantyre Street. They will be having a costume contest, prize basket raffle, movie night showing of “Casper,” free hotdogs, gymnastics show, inflatables, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating. 

For more information, call 912-966-7428 or visit portwentworthga.gov.

Polk’s Plus Fall Festival

Oct. 19 starting at 10 a.m.

Polk’s Plus will have its fall festival with live music, games for kids, vendors and more at 807 Highway 80 West in Pooler.

Polk’s will also have boxed lunches, pumpkins, fresh vegetables, fall flowers, Boston butt, ribs and boiled peanuts.

Islands YMCA Fall Festival

Oct. 19 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Islands YMCA will have Trunk or Treat, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, a fall picture booth, food and other vendors at their fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

It will be located at 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd in Savannah.

Richmond Hill Fall Festival

Oct. 19 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. 

The City of Richmond Hill and the Richmond Hill Farmer Market are partnering up to host a festival at J.F. Gregory Park on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

With free admission, you can check out the vendors, food trucks and inflatables. 

Seaport Fall Fest

Oct. 19 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. 

Seaport Fall Fest will be back for round two on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at 7301 Waters Ave in Savannah. The Seaport House will have inflatables, face painting and glitter hair extensions for the kids.

For the grown-ups, there will be whiskey tastings, a stein-holding competition, a hot dog bar with a fire for roasting, local vendors, and live music.

The Hull Park Fall Festival 

Oct. 26, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Hull Park, on Chatham Cres in Savannah, will hold a free family fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. According to the Facebook event page, the event will include food trucks, live music, arts and crafts vendors, family-friendly crafts, and games. There will also be a parade at 4 p.m. and photo opportunities. 

They suggest showing up in your best Halloween costumes for fun prizes.

This event is hosted by Stroll Ardsley Park, the Ardsley Park Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association and the Habersham Village Neighborhood Association.

Cosmic Corner’s Samhain Fall Festival

Oct. 27 from 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

The Cosmic Community will hold a Samhain fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. at 305 East 38th St in Savannah. According to their Facebook event page, after the festival from 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Harvester of Healing will host a healing Samhain ceremonial circle.

They will have Aura Photography, Henna artists, local artists, live musicians, Bowtie Barbecue Co. food truck, Witchy Brews teas and mocktails, and a community ancestor altar. The event listing said that you can bring a photo of a beloved soul who passed on this year; pets and celebrity photos are welcome.

They ask that you come as you are, or you can dress in your Samhain finery. Kids and pets are welcome.

Connect Savannah Fall Festival 2024

Oct. 27 1 p.m.-6 p.m. 

Connect Savannah is partnering with Red Gate Farms to host a fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Red Gate Farms venue. This festival is only free for kids 5 and under — everyone else must buy a ticket. 

General admission tickets are $25, and VIP Early Access tickets are $35. 

They will have vendors, food trucks, sack races, cake walks, carriage rides, pony rides, live music, face painting, mini pumpkin painting and inflatables.  

Free parking is provided. 

Fall Festival at the Davenport House Museum

Nov. 2 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 

The Davenport House Museum’s Fall Festival will be Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 323 E Broughton St. in Savannah. They will open the doors to the Davenport House Museum, bicentennial garden and Historic Kennedy Pharmacy to showcase some talented artists and artisans selling their creations, from artworks to handcrafted goods.

There will also be artist-led activities and other things for the whole family, according to their website.  

This event is free to attend and open to everyone. 

Connection Church Fall Festival

Nov. 3 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Connection Church Rincon’s fall festival will be Sunday, Nov. 3, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at 5835 SR-21. They will have vendors showcasing local businesses and artisans, a classic car show, food trucks, carnival games, inflatables, treats, a petting zoo and a barrel train.

There is no registration or cost, according to their Facebook event page.

Savannah Fall Craft and Vendor Market

Nov. 9 and 16 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Nov. 10 and 17 from noon- 6 p.m.

If you are more interested in just shopping, The Oglethorpe Mall at 7804 Abercorn Extension will be having a craft and vendor market from Nov. 16-17.

LOCAL WEATHER

Today - 🌫️ Patchy fog before 7 am. Otherwise, it is mostly sunny, with a high near 🌡️ 85. The calm wind is coming north at around 6 mph in the morning. 🍃 

Tonight - ☁️ Partly cloudy, with a low around 🌡️ 69. Light and variable wind. 🍃 

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More Live Music this Weekend

Friday, September 20th

• Dirty Jersey Band at the Warehouse, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

• Pocket Change at Huc-A-Poos, 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

Saturday, September 21st

• Hitman at Two Cracked Eggs,   9:00 am - 1:00 pm

• Open Bluegrass Pick at Savannah Guitar Lutherie,   12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

• Bluegrass Brunch at Sea Wolf,   12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• Jason Bible at the Warehouse,   3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Hunter Price at Barrelhouse,   4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Joey Manning at A-J's Dockside,   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Claire Frazier & Frank Bright at Vic's on the River,   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Cyril Durant at the Trade Room,   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• GA Kyle at the River House,   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Susanna Kennedy at the Shrimp Factory,   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Jody Jazz Trio at Rancho Alegre,   6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

• Brendan Nolan at Wexford Pub,   7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Jon Lee Murphy at Churchill's,   7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• David Duckworth at Planters Tavern,   7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

• Kari Greenway at Water Witch Tiki,   8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

• Evenpete at the Britannia Pub,   8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

• Hitman at the Warehouse,   9:00 pm - 1:00 am

• Ben Keiser at Huc-A-Poos,   10:00 pm - 1:00 am

Sunday, September 22nd

• Equinox Jazz Brunch at Fleeting,   10:00 am - 2:00 pm

• Open Mic at Flashback,   5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Blake Eason at Vic's on the River,   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Open Mic at Mint to Be Mojito,   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Joe Wilson at the Warehouse,   6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

• Roy Swindelle at Nickie's 1971,   7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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