.: 2009 Calendar of Events :.
January 1
Annual Polar Bear PlungJoin thousands of others for a group plunge into the icy Atlantic. Come to South Beach at noon and join in the fun at the traditional Polar Bear Plunge. It?s a great way to dive in to the new year! www.Tybeetime.com (912) 786-5444 / (800) 868-2322
January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. day observedMartin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 7
Critz - Tybee Island 1/2 Marathon & 8KCritz Tybee Island 1/2 Marathon and 8K, 7a; race begins on the South End and ends on Tybrisa. For more information please call Fleet Feet Sports Savannah, (912) 355-3527
February 8
Super Museum Sunday on Tybee12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Free admission to Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, Tybee Island Marine Science Center and Fort Pulaski National Monument. www.georgiahistory.com
February 14
Tie the Knot on Tybee 3 "Third times the Charm!"Tie the Knot on Tybee is a unique and romantic event open to the public that will be a group wedding ceremony and vow renewal celebration. There will be food, drinks, music, photographers and vendors. Even though this event is geared towards couples wishing to get married or to renew their wedding vows, it is open to everyone. Tie the Knot on Tybee, (912) 786-5319.
February 20 - 21
Mardi Gras TybeeSouth Beach - Join in the fun for Tybee?s first Mardi Gras! Festivities include a Mardi Gras Parade. Costume Contest, Free Live Entertainment, Masquerade Ball & more! Oceanfront! For more details, please visit: Tybee Fest - 912-786-5393.
February 26 - March 7
Georgia World Organization of China PaintersEvery year in the week that includes March 1 we gather to Paint and Study on TYBEE ISLAND, GA. For more details, please visit: China Painters
March 14
St. Patrick's Hertage CelebrationTybee Island St. Patrick's Heritage Celebration Parade Great family friendly parade. Parade route runs South on Butler from 4th St. to Tybrisa St. 3:00pm. (912) 786-5444/(800) 868-2322
March 17
St. Pat's Observed Downtown SavannahSt. Patricks Day Parade and celebration in Historic Downtown Savannah.
April 12
Easter SundayThe Easter Bunny is Coming.
May 10
Mother's DayEveryone call your mom and tell her you love her!
May 9 - 10
Spring Art in the ParkWhat a way to spend Mom?s Day! Give her a view of the beach, yummy lunch, and a walk in the park and a daisy. Bring Mom to Tybee! Fabulous art and funky crafts in beautiful Memorial Park. 10-6PM
May 15 - 21
Beach Bum WeekendMemorial Park. Join us following the world famous Beach Bum Parade, for free live entertainment under the stars in Memorial Park. Don?t miss the Beach Bum Luau on Saturday, featuring free live island entertainment, hula hoop & limbo contest, children?s activities & more. For more details, please visit: www.TybeeFest.com
May 25
Memorial DayA day for remebering those who passed for our freedom
June 7
Tybee Island Tour of HomesThis year's 8 homes features a wide variety of large and small, old and new - but each unique in both character and design. www.TybeeTourofHomes.com
June 21
Fathers DayCall your Daddy and tell him you love him!
July 3
Fireworks on the BeachCelebrate July 4th Tybee style with fireworks at dark:thirty (approx. 9:15) shot from the end of the Tybee Pier. Can be view from the beach, many south area businesses, and other locations all around Tybee.
Sept 6
Labor Day Beach Bash at The PierEnjoy the ocean breezes, while live music fills the air from the Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion. Come to the 2nd Annual Labor Day Beach Bash featuring free live entertainment & fireworks - oceanfront! For more details, visit: Tybee Fest
Sept 11
Patriot DayNational day of remebering those lost in 9/11 and the heros as well.
Sept ?
GA State HOG RallyLargest Harley Event in Georgia! Check out www.gastatehogrally.com for more details.
October 4
Savannah October Fest on the RiverOktoberfest is the first of many fall festivals in Savannah. It features German food and music on Savannah's River Street. Arts and crafts and children's games are also part of the festival.
Oct 8 - 10
Pirate Fest "5th Annual" - South BeachAHOY MATES! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to participate in the 5th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Don your most colorful pirate?s costume, and gather your Krewe of marauding buccaneers, because Tybee will be overrun and invaded by pirates. That?s right the 5th Annual Pirate Fest weekend is coming October 8th-10th and that means lots of pirates, merriment, parade and much more. For more details, please visit: TybeePirateFest.com
October ?
Tybee Rod Run "4th Annual"Show for all hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, classic cars and street rods. Over 150 entries are expected this year. Registration will be on Friday from 12:00-6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm. Show hours are Saturday 8:00am-6pm and Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm. For more information about the event, to participate, or sponsorship information contact Frank Shuman at 912-786-4032 or email Tybeeboats@aol.com
October ?
Sea Kayak BCU WeekThe British Canoe Union is currently in the process of updating programming to modernize an already outstanding system. This year's symposium will offer courses that bridge the transition from old to new. All the BCU skills development courses offered will be from the new curriculum. The new Level One Coach course is offered and Level Two and Three Coach Assessments from the old system are scheduled for those students still in need of these programs. more info...
October 18 - 19
Festival of the Arts "The 13th Annual"A select group of 30 exceptional artists overlooking the sea on the majestic Parker Pavilion. 9-5PM TybeeArts.com
October 25 - Nov 1
Savannah Film FestivalFeaturing the best in independent and innovative film from around the world Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the annual festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers. Scad.edu/filmfest/
November ?
Savannah Seafood FestivalIt?s the 26th Annual Savannah Seafood Festival presented by Verizon Wireless! Join the Savannah Waterfront Association for a weekend of Free Family Fun on historic River Street with Grand Prix ChampBoat racing right on the river. Live entertainment includes ?Mustang Sally? with Wet Willie?s Fireworks Friday night plus the WSAV Battle of the Bands Winner ?Audio Tuxedo? Saturday night! more info...
November ?
Tybee Island Kite FestivalNovember 14 - 15
Fall Art in the Park "10th Annual"?Educate the child? encouraging ecological sensitivity and local environmental organizations. Artist demonstrations. Arts and food in Memorial Park.
November 27
Thanksgiving!December 11
Lights on for TybeeThe annual lighting of the Tybee Christmas tree will take place during Lights On For Tybee. Festivities will begin at 6:30pm. For more details, contact Chantel Morton 912-786-4573.
December 12
The Tybee Christmas ParadeButler Avenue Fun, family Christmas themed parade featuring Santa Claus and other unique participants. Ends at Memorial Park and immediately followed with a Children?s Christmas Party. Tybrisa Street North to Memorial Park, 3:00pm
December 31
New Year's Eve FireworksBring in the New Year with a bang! Enjoy the show launched from the Tybee Pier a the stroke of midnight at one of Tybee's many restaurants and bars, or watch it from the beach. It promises to be spectacular!
