2012 calendar of events (detail)

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2012 Savannah RiverfrontFestival Series

February 3, 2012 First Friday Fireworks on the River 9:30pm

Wet Willies presents this monthly public fireworks display over the Savannah River!Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River Street/Over the Savannah RiverRiverStreetSavannah.com

March 3, 2012 First Saturday on the River9am-6pm

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street.Free/Open to the PublicRiverStreetSavannah.com

March 16 - 17, 2012 St. Patricks Day on the River AllDay!

It's the wearing, drinking, eating and celebrating of the green on historic River Street!Join the great green fun for the O'Masses with non-stop entertainment and more!Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com

April 7, 2012 First Saturday on the River 9am-7pm

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street.Free/Open to the PublicRiverStreetSavannah.com

April 20 - 22, 2012 Fine Arts on the River Festival9am-10pm

Fine Arts, Fine Crafts, Fine Music, Fine Performances, Fine Wine, Fine Beverages... simplyFINE!

This high-end show will include juried and awarded fine art, demonstrations, children'scrafting area, great music and much, much more! This event coincides with the LibertyMutual Legends of Golf closing weekend.9am 10pm Friday & Saturday and 9am-6pm Sunday.Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com

May 3-7, 2012 SAVANNAH TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE


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The Savannah Tall Ships Challenge and Festival will take place on the historic banks ofthe Savannah River in May, 2012. Join us in recognizing Savannah's nautical heritagewhile also commemorating the War of 1812. Enjoy participating in the magnificentdisplay of international, domestic and military vessels. These fully rigged, multi-mastedtall ships will grace our historic riverfront returning it back to the rich maritime historyenjoyed for more than two hundred and eighty years. This event is co-produced by the

Savannah Riverfront and Visit Savannah. Please visit our website atSavannahTallShipsChallenge.com for details.Hours 10am-6pm/Special Events TBATicketedHistoric River Street and Hutchinson Island

SavannahTallShipsChallenge.com

May 25, 26, 27 Armed Forces Festival9am-11pm

Arts & Crafts, Patriotic Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Streetlastsall Memorial Day weekend long. This event is not a Savannah Waterfront Association

festival,but is supported by the SWA by collaboration.Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River Street

June 2, 2012 First Saturday on the River 9am-7pm

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street.Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com

July 7 - 8, 2012 Great American Weekend9am-10pm

Join your fellow countrymen, women, children, families and friends as we celebrate the ournations independence in good old American style on historic River Street! Arts, Crafts,Entertainment, Games, Food, Contests and more highlight this great event!RiverStreetSavannah.com

August 4, 2012 First Saturday on the River9am-7pm

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street. TheCoastguard Auxiliary will entertain and educate the crowds with live rescuedemonstrations and activities on the plaza.Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com


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September 1-2, 2012 River Street Labor Day Celebration 9am Until

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street.Celebrate your hard-earned efforts by having some laid-back fun on River Street. LiveEntertainment, Dancing and more!

Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com

October 5-7, 2012 Oktoberfest on the River 9am-12am

Live Entertainment featuring Headliner and Oompah Bands, German Food, Games, Fun,Regional Arts & Crafts, Fireworks on the River Friday night at 9:30pm, Wiener Dog RacesSaturday at 10 am in Morrell Park, and much, much more!Friday & Saturday 9am-midnight and Sunday 9am-7pmFree/Open to the Public

Historic River StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com

November 3, 2012 First Saturday on the River 9am-6pm

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street.Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com

December 1, 2012 Christmas on the River 9am-8pm

First Saturday Festivities. Regional arts and crafts and live Holiday entertainmenthighlights this Multicultural Holiday Celebration! This festival offers unique shopping in anold world setting of charm and history! The Solid Rock Childrens Play Area complete withbouncies and other interactive games will be available across from Savannahs CandyKitchen. The official arrival of Ol St. Nick and the magic of the Lighted Parade beginsSaturday at 5:30pm and courses its way down River, Bay, Abercorn and BroughtonStreets!Free/Open to the PublicHistoric River Street/Broughton StreetRiverStreetSavannah.com

The Savannah Waterfront Association, LTD. d/b/a Savannah Riverfront promotes the eclectic vitalityof the shops, restaurants, pubs and hotels that create the one-of-a-kind, family-friendly experiencefound nowhere else in the world than Savannahs historic riverfront. The SWA is a 501 (c)(3)private organization whose mission is to promote, preserve and enhance the historic character andproductive use of the Savannah riverfront community for all to enjoy. For more than 30 years,Savannah Riverfront has been a integral partner on such projects as First Friday Fireworks, publicdocks, the hospitality center, streetcar, Maritime History Panel project, cleaning initiatives and otherimprovements to the riverfront. Through sponsorship, membership and events, the SavannahRiverfront produces and funds improvements, firework shows and the world class River Street


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festival series at no cost to the public. For more information on the Savannah Riverfront, (BayStreet, Factors Walk, River Street, Hutchinson Island), please visit us at RiverStreetSavannah.com!

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