Are you planning to visit Savannah in May and wondering what to expect? I can help! I’ve created a handy list of the top events happening this month, and I tried to include a little something for every type of traveler.
You can also check out my list of the top annual events in Savannah if you’re visiting during a different time of year.
Note: This guide contains affiliate links to my trusted travel partners.
Savannah Weather and the Flowers in May
The temperature during May is usually warm. It feels like summer, even at the beginning of the month. Expect high temps in the upper 80s and low 90s. The early morning hours are usually pleasant.
As far as plants go, May is when you’ll spot our famous Southern magnolias! Agapanthus, hydrangeas, and crepe myrtles also start blooming this month.
Related Reading: Savannah’s Weather Month-by-Month
Top Events for the Month
The biggest annual event during May is SCAD’s commencement ceremony.
Please keep in mind that the city will be packed that weekend, so it’s best to book accommodations and make reservations at Savannah’s most popular restaurants well in advance.
If you’re headed to Tybee Island, SCAD’s popular Sand Arts Festival is this month, too.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, so I’ve included a few events focused on Jewish heritage in Savannah and noted them with a blue heart emoji.
Organizers may change an event’s location, date, or time on short notice, so please double-check the links before heading out to an event! I’m good about keeping this list updated, but sometimes last-minute changes happen.
Week of May 1st to 2nd 2027
Savannah Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
May 1, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: Gates open at 8:45 a.m.
Location: Outskirts of Savannah
Venue: Bethesda Academy
Address: 9520 Ferguson Ave, Savannah 31406
Cost: $15 – $30
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
May 1, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Art & Soul Music Festival
May 1, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: City Market
Address: 219 W Bryan St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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25th Annual Doggie Carnival in the Park
May 2, 2027 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Host: Humane Society
Cost: Free
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Jewish American Tour of Bonaventure Cemetery 💙
May 2, 2027 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Thunderbolt
Venue: Bonaventure Cemetery
Address: 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt
Cost: Donation | Reservations required
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Week of May 3rd to 9th 2027
Trivia Night at Starland Yard
May 4, 2027 | Tuesday – confirmed
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Starland Yard
Address: 2411 De Soto Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free (+cost of food/drinks)
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Watercolor & Wine at Superbloom
May 5, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Location: Starland District
Venue: Superbloom
Address: 2418 De Soto Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Bubbles & Blues at 208 Wine Bar
May 5, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: 208 Wine Bar
Address: 208 E Bay St, Savannah, 31401
Cost: $10
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Food Truck Thursdays at Eastern Wharf
May 6, 2027 | Thursday – confirmed
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Venue: Community Lot
Address: 400 Passage Way, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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First Fridays in Starland
May 7, 2027 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Starland Yard
Address: DeSoto Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
Cost: Free
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Bluegrass by the Pint
May 7, 2027 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian Street, Savannah 31401
Cost: No cover
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Front Porch Improv Comedy Show
May 7 & 8th, 2027 | Fri & Sat – confirmed
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Front Porch Improv
Address: 210 W Victory Dr, Savannah 31401
Cost: $24 and up
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
May 8, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Fairy and Gnome Festival
May 8, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Oatland Island
Venue: Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Address: 711 Sandtown Road, Savannah 31410
Cost: Free
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Free Guided Tours of Bonaventure Cemetery
May 8 & 9, 2027 | Sat & Sun – confirmed
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bonaventure Cemetery
Address: 330 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah
Cost: Free (tickets required)
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SCAD Museum of Art Second Sundays
May 9, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: SCAD Museum of Art
Address: 601 Turner Blvd, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free admission for residents of Savannah and nearby counties
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City Market 2nd Floor Art Walk
May 9, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: City Market Galleries
Address: 307 & 312 W Saint Julian St.
Cost: Free
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Week of May 10th to 16th 2027
Trivia Night at Starland Yard
May 11, 2027 | Tuesday – confirmed
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Starland Yard
Address: 2411 De Soto Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free (+cost of food/drinks)
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Victorian Era Walking Tour
May 12, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Venue: Meet at Forsyth Park Fountain
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: $39
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Watercolor & Wine at Superbloom
May 12, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Location: Starland District
Venue: Superbloom
Address: 2418 De Soto Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Bubbles & Blues at 208 Wine Bar
May 12, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: 208 Wine Bar
Address: 208 E Bay St, Savannah, 31401
Cost: $10
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Food Truck Thursdays at Eastern Wharf
May 13, 2027 | Thursday – confirmed
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Venue: Community Lot
Address: 400 Passage Way, Savannah
Cost: Free
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Bluegrass by the Pint
May 14, 2027 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian Street, Savannah 31401
Cost: No cover
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Front Porch Improv Comedy Show
May 14 & 15, 2027 | Fri & Sat – confirmed
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Front Porch Improv
Address: 210 W Victory Dr, Savannah 31401
Cost: $24 and up
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
May 15, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South End of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Two Tides Turns 9!
May 15, 2027 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Two Tides Brewing
Address: 12 W 41st St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Savannah Photo Walk
May 16, 2027 | Sunday – confirmed
Time: Social Hour: 9:00 a.m. Walk 10:00 a.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Starts at Foxtail Coffee
Address: 601 Indian St, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Week of May 17th to 23rd 2027
Trivia Night at Starland Yard
May 18, 2027 | Tuesday – confirmed
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Starland Yard
Address: 2411 De Soto Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free (+cost of food/drinks)
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Victorian Era Walking Tour
May 19, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Venue: Meet at Forsyth Park Fountain
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: $39
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Watercolor & Wine at Superbloom
May 19, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Location: Starland District
Venue: Superbloom
Address: 2418 De Soto Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Bubbles & Blues at 208 Wine Bar
May 19, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: 208 Wine Bar
Address: 208 E Bay St, Savannah, 31401
Cost: $10
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Food Truck Thursdays at Eastern Wharf
May 20, 2027 | Thursday – confirmed
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Venue: Community Lot
Address: 400 Passage Way, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Clermont Lee Walking Tour
May 21, 2027 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: Andrew Low House Museum
Address: 329 Abercorn St, Savannah
Cost: Free
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Bluegrass by the Pint
May 21, 2027 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian Street, Savannah 31401
Cost: No cover
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Front Porch Improv Comedy Show
May 21 & 22, 2027 | Fri & Sat – confirmed
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Front Porch Improv
Address: 210 W Victory Dr, Savannah 31401
Cost: $24 and up
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
May 22, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:0 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South End of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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De Soto Spring Street Market
May 22, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: SuperBloom, Two Tides, Starland Strange
Address: De Soto Ave near SuperBloom
Cost: Free
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The Attic Vintage Market
May 22 – 23, 2027 | Sat & Sun – not yet confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: East Side
Venue: The Attic
Address: 3936 Waters Ave, Savannah
Cost: Free
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Week of May 24th to 31st 2027
Victorian Era Walking Tour
May 26, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 10:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Venue: Meet at Forsyth Park Fountain
Address: 1 W Gaston St, Savannah 31401
Cost: $39
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Watercolor & Wine at Superbloom
May 26, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Location: Starland District
Venue: Superbloom
Address: 2418 De Soto Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Bubbles & Blues at 208 Wine Bar
May 26, 2027 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Venue: 208 Wine Bar
Address: 208 E Bay St, Savannah, 31401
Cost: $10
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Food Truck Thursdays at Eastern Wharf
May 27, 2027 | Thursday – confirmed
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Venue: Community Lot
Address: 400 Passage Way, Savannah 31401
Cost: Free
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Bluegrass by the Pint
May 28, 2027 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian Street, Savannah 31401
Cost: No cover
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Banned Book Bingo
May 28, 2027 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: East Side
Venue: The Stacks Bookstore
Address: 2409 Waters Ave, Savannah 31401
Cost: $25
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Front Porch Improv Comedy Show
May 28 & 29, 2027 | Fri & Sat – confirmed
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Venue: Front Porch Improv
Address: 210 W Victory Dr, Savannah 31401
Cost: $24 and up
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
May 29, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Beer & Yoga at Service Brewing
May 29, 2027 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Venue: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian St, Savannah 31401
Cost: $15
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Additional Weekly Recurring Activities
If none of the above sound ideal, here are some additional activities that happen daily or weekly…
Cultural Activities
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Fleeting – This gastronomical delight takes place every Sunday
Wurlitzer Wednesdays at Lucas Theatre – Weekly FREE theatre tour and organ performance
Nightlife Options
Club One Drag Shows – Dancing and drag shows take place Thursdays through Sundays
Candlelit Ghost Tour – Get spooked nightly in the Historic District throughout May
Foodie Activities
Chef Darin’s Cooking Class – Hands-on Lowcountry cooking classes from an acclaimed chef
Southern Traditions Dinner Tour – Sample regional cuisine from Savannah and the Lowcountry
Sightseeing Options
Historic District Walking Tour – Get the lay of the land from a local Savannahian
Private Tour in a Vintage Car – Enjoy a guided tour of the Historic District in a vintage Citroën
Workshops and Art Classes
Glass-Blowing Workshop – It’s a “hot” date-night idea!
Drop-In Studio Time – Art for all ages every Saturday and Sunday at Jepson Center
Additional Monthly Events in Savannah
If you’re considering visiting during a different month, here’s where you can learn more about what’s happening in Savannah:
- January events
- February events
- March events
- April events
- May events
- June events
- July events
- August events
- September events
- October events
- November events
- December events
Related Reading: These are the Top Annual Events in Savannah This Year
If you’re planning to visit Savannah in May and have questions, 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.