Events on Tybee Island
Sept 20-27
Savannah Jazz Festival
The 28th Savannah Jazz Festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent. Enjoy all types of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards. visit: SavannahJazzFestival.org
Sept 11
Patriot Day
National day of remebering those lost in 9/11 and the heros as well.
October
Tybee Island Fishing Tournament
Last year's event saw an impressive catch of flounder and nice speckled trout in the 18 to 20 inch range. We also had sheepshead, black sea bass, bluefish, both Spanish and king mackerel, and redfish. Visit www.tybeeislandbaitandtackle.com
October 3-5
The Treasure of Lefty the Pirate
A New Musical from Eddie Wilson, with the citizens of Tybee Island! visit http://www.onstagemusic.com/leftythepirate.htm
October 4
Savannah October Fest on the River
Oktoberfest is the first of many fall festivals in Savannah. It features German food and music on Savannah's River Street. Arts and crafts and children's games are also part of the festival.
Oct 8 - 10
Pirate Fest "5th Annual" - South Beach
AHOY MATES! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to participate in the 5th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Don your most colorful pirate's costume, and gather your Krewe of marauding buccaneers, because Tybee will be overrun and invaded by pirates. That's right the 5th Annual Pirate Fest weekend is coming October 8th-10th and that means lots of pirates, merriment, parade and much more. For more details, please visit: TybeePirateFest.com
October 9-10
Tybee Rod Run "4th Annual"
Show for all hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, classic cars and street rods. Over 150 entries are expected this year. Registration will be on Friday from 12:00-6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm. Show hours are Saturday 8:00am-6pm. For more information about the event, to participate, or sponsorship information contact David Simmons at 912-897-5401 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
October 17 - 18
Festival of the Arts "The 13th Annual"
A select group of 30 exceptional artists overlooking the sea on the majestic Parker Pavilion. TybeeArts.com
October 25 - Nov 1
Savannah Film Festival
Featuring the best in independent and innovative film from around the world Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the annual festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers. Scad.edu/filmfest/
November
Savannah Seafood Festival
It's the 26th Annual Savannah Seafood Festival presented by Verizon Wireless! Join the Savannah Waterfront Association for a weekend of Free Family Fun on historic River Street with Grand Prix ChampBoat racing right on the river. Live entertainment includes Mustang Sally with Wet Willie's Fireworks Friday night plus the WSAV Battle of the Bands Winner, Audio Tuxedo, Saturday night! more info...
November 14 - 15
Fall Art in the Park "10th Annual"
Educate the child encouraging ecological sensitivity and local environmental organizations. Artist demonstrations. Arts and food in Memorial Park.
November 27
Thanksgiving!
December 11
Lights on for Tybee
The annual lighting of the Tybee Christmas tree will take place during Lights On For Tybee. Festivities will begin at 6:30pm. For more details, contact Chantel Morton 912-786-4573.
December 12
The Tybee Christmas Parade
Butler Avenue Fun, family Christmas themed parade featuring Santa Claus and other unique participants. Ends at Memorial Park and immediately followed with a Children’s Christmas Party. Tybrisa Street North to Memorial Park, 3:00pm.
December 31
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Bring in the New Year with a bang! Enjoy the show launched from the Tybee Pier a the stroke of midnight at one of Tybee’s many restaurants and bars, or watch it from the beach. It promises to be spectacular! For more details call - 912-786-5444 / 800-868-2322.
January 1st, 2010
Annual Polar Bear Plunge
This event has become a Tybee tradition, held every January 1st at noon at the Pier on the south end of the island. Plan to be with us next year, invigorating your soul with a cleansing (and cold) plunge into the Atlantic.
Tybee Calender of Events 2010
January 1st
Annual Polar Bear Plunge
This event has become a Tybee tradition, held every January 1st at noon at the Pier on the south end of the island. Plan to be with us next year, invigorating your soul with a cleansing (and cold) plunge into the Atlantic.
February 6th
Critz Tybee Run
5K starts at the Historic Tybee Island Lighthouse, and will finish on 16th st. facing the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and Tybee Island Pier. Click here for more
February 12th-13th
Mardi Gras Tybee
Join in the fun for the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Tybee! Festivities include the Masquerade Ball, the Mardi Gras Tybee Parade, & the Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party with free live entertainment & more! Click here for more
March 13th
Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
3:00 p.m. The parade will assemble at Memorial Park, proceed down Butler Avenue, take a left on Tybrisa Street, and end on the Strand. This Irish Parade began seven years ago under the guidance of Jimmy and Jay Burke. It gives all the Irish a chance to celebrate their Irish Heritage. Since it began, it has become a tradition that seems to grow bigger every year. There will be lots of Irish families marching, along with bands, bagpipers, floats, and the Alee Temple Shriners. You are invited to join in this Irish Celebration, Tybee style.
April 6th
Annual Turtle Trot - 5K Tybee Beach Run
Fundraiser for the Tybee island Sea turtle Project and kick-off for Coastal Georgia's Sea Turtle Nesting Season!
May
SCAD Sand Art Festival
Annual festival on Tybee's North Beach featuring sand castle design, sand sculptures, sand relief and wind sculpture. Come see 100's of unique sand creations! Click here for more
May
Tybee 500 Race
500-mile Sail Race from Islamorada, Florida, to Tybee Island, Georgia. Click here for more
May 21st
Beach Bum Parade
Fundraiser for the Tybee island Sea turtle Project and kick-off for Coastal Georgia's Sea Turtle Nesting Season!
June
Tybee Tour of Homes
Tour a wide variety of small and large, old and new, Tybee homes all full of unique character. Ticket price includes luncheon. Event raises money for the Hope House of Savannah.
June
Tybee Kayak Race
12th annual event includes 3 seperate races: The Tybee River Race, The Little Tybee Challenge, and The Race Across the River. The races are a benefit for the Tybee Island Marine Science Center and non-profit marine science education facility on Tybee Island.
July 3rd
Fireworks at The Pier
Celebrate Independence Day with the annual fireworks show at Tybee's Pier & Pavilion!
September 5th
Labor Day Beach Bash
Enjoy the ocean breezes, while live music fills the air from the Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion. Come to the 4th Annual Labor Day Beach Bash featuring free live entertainment & fireworks - oceanfront!
October 7th-9th
Tybee Island Pirate Fest
AHOY MATES! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to participate in the 6th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Don your most colorful pirate’s costume, and gather your Krewe of marauding buccaneers, because Tybee will be overrun and invaded by pirates. That’s right the 5th Annual Pirate Fest weekend is coming October 7th-9th and that means lots of pirates, merriment, parade and much more.