Good morning, Savannah! Friday’s here, finally. Time to line up the weekend plans-here’s what’s happening.
In today’s newsletter:
And much more… let’s dive in!
Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed it will invest another $2.7 billion into its Metaplant America facility in Ellabell, just west of Savannah. The expansion will add capacity for 200,000 more vehicles a year by 2028, bringing total production at the site up to 500,000 annually. Along with that, Hyundai projects 3,000 new jobs tied directly to the project.
🛍️ Fall Sidewalk Sale
Sept 17–19 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | 704 Mall Blvd
Seasonal sale offering discounts on clothing, decor, bags, jewelry, toys, and more.
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🍂 Islands Farmers’ Market
Saturday, Sept 20 | 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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🎤 Live Karaoke featuring NuVyb at District Live
Friday, Sept 19 | 8 p.m. | Plant Riverside
High-energy karaoke night with NuVyb and DJ Carlitobaby, turning karaoke into a live concert.
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🖋️ Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival
Sept 19–21 | Savannah Convention Center
Tattoo festival featuring live tattooing, piercing, art, and entertainment all weekend.
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🎷 Thunderbolt Golden Hour Jazz on the Bluff
Sunday, Sept 21 | 5 p.m. | Thomson Park, Thunderbolt
Free community jazz concert with river views, featuring the Savannah State University Jazz Band.
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🏓 Frank Callen Classic Pickleball Tournament
September 20–21 | Chatham Racquet Club
Fundraiser pickleball tournament with multiple divisions and a $2,500 prize pool.
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🎵 The Lumineers: The Automatic World Tour
Saturday, Sept 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Enmarket Arena
The Lumineers bring their chart-topping hits and new album Automatic to Savannah on tour.
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🇬🇷 Savannah Greek Festival
Thursday–Saturday, October 9–11 | 14 W Anderson St
Three days of homemade Greek food, music, dancing, and culture at Savannah’s long-running annual festival.
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🏴☠️ Tybee Island Pirate Fest
Thursday–Sunday, October 9–12 | Tybrisa St, Tybee Island
Annual island tradition with a pirate parade, live music, kids’ activities, and costumed fun for the whole family.
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🐾 Wag-O-Ween
Saturday–Sunday, October 25–26 | Downtown Savannah & Starland District
Dogs in costumes, trick-or-treating, contests, and parades in one of Savannah’s favorite pet-friendly community events.
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