There are plenty of Juneteenth events in Savannah and on Tybee Island, so I thought I’d gather them all in one spot.
The Walk to the River and Wells Park celebrations are two of the most popular Savannah options. If you’ll be on Tybee Island, don’t miss the moving Juneteenth Wade In.
I’ve also listed some of my favorite Black-owned restaurants to support as well as a couple recommended tours. If you’re looking for more activities, I’ve created a lengthy list of June events in Savannah.
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Juneteenth Events 2026
Both of the events below were rescheduled from their original dates due to rain.
Juneteenth Fireworks in the Park
July 11, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m (fireworks begin at nightfall)
Location: Daffin Park
Address: 1300 block E Victory Drive
Cost: Free + cost of food/drinks from food trucks
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Juneteenth Pour at Bethesda Academy
August 29, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Outskirts of Savannah
Venue: Bethesda Academy
Address: 1950 Ferguson Ave, Savannah 31406
Cost: From $70 – $110
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Juneteenth Events 2027
The dates for the events below are based off the 2026 events. I’ll update the information once each event is finalized for 2027 (usually in late May).
Lift Every Voice Ossabaw Island Tour
June 5, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Pin Point & Ossabaw Island
Address: 25 Diamond Causeway, Savannah
Cost: $55
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Telfair Museums Libation Celebration
June 12, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Ceremony at 1 p.m.)
Location: Historic District
Venue: Telfair Academy & Owens Thomas House
Address: 121 Barnard St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Savannah African Art Museum Juneteenth Marketplace
June 12, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Savannah African Art Museum
Address: E 37th St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Day of Jubilee
June 17, 2027 | Thursday – not yet confirmed
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: District Live
Address: 400 W River St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
2027 details coming soon
Walk to the River
June 18, 2027 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Starland District
Starting Point: Wells Park (MLK & W 38th)
Ending Point: Plant Riverside
Cost: Free
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Tybee MLK Juneteenth Wade In
June 18, 2027 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Tybee Island
Address: South Beach | 16th Street Pier
Cost: Free
2027 details coming soon
Juneteenth in Wells Park
June 19, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District:
Address: Wells Park (38th St & MLK)
Cost: Free
2027 details coming soon
Juneteenth Pour at Bethesda Academy
June 19, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Outskirts of Savannah
Venue: Bethesda Academy
Address: 1950 Ferguson Ave, Savannah 31406
Cost: TBD
2027 details coming soon
Juneteenth Fireworks in Daffin Park
June 19, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m (fireworks begin at nightfall)
Location: Daffin Park
Address: 1300 block E Victory Drive
Cost: Free + cost of food/drinks from food trucks
2027 details coming soon
Juneteenth Soul & Groove Concert
June 19, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Southside
Venue: Alee Shriners Temple
Address: 100 Eisenburg Dr, Savannah
Cost: $23 and up
2027 details coming soon
Soul Sessions: Juneteenth All White Experience
June 19, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: District Live
Address: 400 W River St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
2027 details coming soon
Tybee MLK Juneteenth Festival
June 20, 2027 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tybee Island
Address: South Beach | 16th Street Pier
Cost: Free
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Black History Tours
There’s no shortage of guided history tours in Savannah, but the From Slavery to Freedom tour is one of the most popular.
It’s a guided trolley tour created by Sistah Patt, one of the city’s most well-known Gullah Geechee storytellers. Her tour is very moving!
Savannah Black History Tours also offers an uplifting trolley tour.
You can read about both in my Savannah trolley tour reviews post.
Museums to Visit
The museum I recommend specifically for a Juneteenth visit is Pin Point Heritage Museum.
That’s because it focuses on the lives of formerly enslaved individuals after they were freed and formed their own tight-knit community centered around the A.S. Varn & Son Oyster Co.
It’s another tour that’s very positive and uplifting!
Black-Owned Restaurants in Savannah
In a city where more than 50% of the population is African American, it’s sad how few Black-owned restaurants there are to enjoy in the downtown area.
These are a few of my personal favorites in Savannah:
Geneva’s Chicken and Cornbread – This is my go-to spot for perfectly fried chicken, blueberry cornbread, chicken tenders, and mashed potatoes with gravy. You can’t go wrong picking anything off the menu at Geneva’s!
Munchies BBQ and Subs – I head to Munchies anytime I want BBQ chicken smoked to perfection. They have oxtails and ribs, too! Munchies is owned by such a sweet family, and it consistently makes my best barbecue in Savannah list.
Belford’s Seafood and Steaks – The BLT stack and the crab cakes are both delish.
520 Wings – This is my daughter’s favorite wing spot in the city! It’s the first place she wants to go whenever she visits.
The Grey – Easily one of the most famous restaurants in Savannah, people either love The Grey or feel rather “meh” about it. I fall in the “love it” camp. Chef Mashama Bailey is an inspiration.
A few more popular options include West Broad Bandshell, Kim’s Cafe (I love the support they show to the community!), Sisters of the New South, and Kool Vibes Pizza (try their oxtail pizza).
If you’re a fan of tea, you’ll also want to visit Ashford Tea Company!
Unfortunately, the city has lost a few Black-owned restaurants in recent years — although some were for well-deserved reasons, such as retirement.
The owner of Nairobia’s Grits and Gravy retired in March of 2026, 2 Chefs Gullah Geechee closed when the Galvan Foundation (now The Civis Foundation) decided to convert the building into gallery spaces adjacent to the Kiah House Museum, Tricks BBQ has bounced from the Starland District to West Savannah to Waters Avenue, Good Times Jazz Bar closed in 2023, the owners of Back in the Day Bakery semi-retired and closed their brick-and-mortar location in February of 2024, King Oliver’s was a blip on the radar in Savannah’s restaurant/bar scene, and now I’m hearing that the owner of Belford’s Seafood and Steaks may soon be retiring.
*Please check the hours before visiting, as some of these businesses may be closed to celebrate the Juneteenth weekend.
If you have questions about Juneteenth in Savannah, drop them in the comments below.
Erin authored the Savannah First-Timer's Guide and loves helping first-time visitors plan their trips. She lives in the artsy Starland District and enjoys exploring Savannah's hidden gems, as well as the nearby SC Lowcountry.