Good morning, Savannah! There’s a lot lined up this weekend, including the return of the Food Truck Festival at Eastern Wharf. Here’s what’s happening around town.
In today’s newsletter:
And much more… let’s dive in!
If you’re planning to drive anywhere near Forsyth Park or Daffin Park this Saturday morning, expect some delays. The Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K is happening this weekend, bringing hundreds of runners to the streets for a scenic 13.1 mile course through town.
🍔 Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival
Saturday, November 15 | 1–6 p.m. | Eastern Wharf
A waterfront festival with curated food trucks, live music, and a showcase of Savannah’s growing food truck scene.
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🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market
Saturday, November 15 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 401 Quarterman Dr
The Islands Farmers’ Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. Shop local, meet vendors, and enjoy a fun market experience!
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🎤 Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience
Friday, November 14 | 8 p.m. | Victory North
Travel back to the golden age of MTV with Electric Avenue’s high-energy tribute to the biggest hits of the ’80s, from synth-pop to arena anthems.
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👻 Nightmare Weekend Savannah
Friday–Sunday, November 14–16 | Savannah Convention Center
Three days of celebrity guests, cosplay contests, villainous vendors, and spooky fun as GalaxyCon brings its horror-meets-pop-culture fest to Savannah.
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🏅 Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K
Saturday, November 15 | 7 a.m. | Daffin Park
Take on Savannah’s newest race — a scenic, flat, and fast route winding past Spanish moss and the Bananas stadium, finishing with great food, music, and vibes in Daffin Park.
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🏃♀️ Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk
Saturday, November 15 | 8 a.m. | Hunter Army Airfield
Run, walk, or trot into the holiday season at this free, family friendly 5K featuring trivia, contests, giveaways, and raffles, open to the public!
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📚 Savannah Book Crawl
Saturday, November 15 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Waters Cafe
Take a guided literary walk through Savannah’s best indie bookstores, with coffee stops, author meet-and-greets, and cozy fall vibes along the way.
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🩰 Nutcracker by South Carolina Ballet
Saturday, November 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Savannah Civic Center
Experience the timeless magic of The Nutcracker with stunning choreography, lavish sets, and a fresh Southern twist by South Carolina Ballet.
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