Hey y’all! Lorallye Robertson here, and welcome back to Live Like Locals — your go-to guide for everything happening in the Coastal Empire! Labor Day weekend is officially here, and Savannah, Tybee Island, and everywhere in between are packed with events worth adding to your calendar. From patriotic runs to paranormal pop-ups, soulful food fests to a full-blown beach bash, this week has something for every type of local. Grab your calendar (and your sunscreen), because we’re counting down the top five events happening September 1st through September 7th!
#5 – Patriot Day Run 2026
Saturday, September 5
Starts at 7 AM
Forsyth Park, Savannah
Lace up your sneakers, Savannah! We’re teaming up with the City of Savannah for the annual Patriot Day Run, a heartfelt 5K Memorial Run winding through the iconic, oak-lined paths of Forsyth Park. Missed the registration deadline? No worries — you can still join in on the run! Just know that bibs, shirts, and medals are only guaranteed for runners registered by August 17, and limited merchandise will be available for purchase after the race while supplies last.
#4 – Savannah World Oddities Expo
Saturday & Sunday, September 5–6
VIP: 10 AM–7 PM | General Admission: 11 AM–7 PM
Savannah Convention Center, Hall D
Calling all curious minds! The Savannah World Oddities Expo rolls into town for a weekend celebrating everything weird, wonderful, and magically macabre. Shop dozens of eclectic vendors, step into the Deformed Exhibit for a look at rare preserved specimens, or roll up your sleeves in a WOE Labs workshop to try taxidermy, rat skeleton articulation, or mini diorama terrarium building. Don’t forget to catch live performances and surprise guest speakers on the Main Stage throughout the day!
🔗 Get your tickets now at WorldOdditiesExpo.com
#3 – 3rd Annual Soul and Flavor Food Truck Fest
Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5
The Park at Eastern Wharf, Savannah
Three days, three unforgettable experiences! Here’s your breakdown:
Friday, Sept. 4 – Tourism in the Black Summit, Pittman Lounge at Enmarket Arena
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 8 AM – Soul Run 5K, Eastern Wharf
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 4–8 PM – 3rd Annual Soul & Flavor Food Truck Fest, Eastern Wharf
Whether you’re grabbing bites from the region’s best food trucks or upgrading to the VIP Flavor Lounge, this festival is all about culture, community, and commerce.
Admission: General Admission is FREE | VIP Flavor Lounge: $100
#2 – Charley Crockett in Concert
Friday, September 4
7:30 PM
Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah
Music lovers, this one’s for you! Country and soul crooner Charley Crockett is bringing his signature sound to the Johnny Mercer Theater for one unforgettable night. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out or a date night with a twist, this concert promises an evening full of soul-stirring melodies and toe-tapping tunes.
#1 – Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash
Sunday, September 6
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tybee Pier & Pavilion, 16th St., Tybee Island
And our #1 pick is the ultimate way to send off summer — the Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash! Grab your beach blanket and head to the iconic Tybee Pier and Pavilion for a night of live music, dancing, and dazzling fireworks over the Atlantic. This free, family-friendly bash is the perfect finale to a jam-packed weekend of Coastal Empire fun.
**Admission:** FREE
And that’s a wrap on this week’s top five! Whether you’re running through Forsyth Park at sunrise, exploring the wonderfully weird at the Oddities Expo, soaking up soul food and music at Eastern Wharf, singing along with Charley Crockett, or dancing under the fireworks at Tybee — the Coastal Empire has your Labor Day weekend covered. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Live Like Locals for more of the best local events every week. I’m Lorallye Robertson — see you out there!
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