Introducing Savannah’s Newest Festival ~ Savannah Preservation Festival

If only everyone could live in an area that continues to have an abundance of things to do, any time of the year!  Introducing Savannah’s newest festival, Savannah Preservation Festival.  This festival was designed to celebrate what makes Savannah a worldwide destination and why the residents here choose to make it their home.  This exciting month long event, yes you read that right, it’s a MONTH LONG EVENT, will kick off Thursday, May 3, 2012 with a launch party from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.

The Savannah Preservation Festival is made possible by the Historic Savannah Foundation, who’s core mission is to protect and preserve Savannah’s heritage through advocacy, education and community involvement.  The festival will highlight some of the most beautiful and historical components of Savannah, and everyone is invited to come out and participate in one or all of the events.

The launch party will be at held in the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Garden, where your $75 ticket will bring you live entertainment by the Royal Noise Band, special hors d’oeuvres by local caterers and chefs, a preview of Pennies for Preservation poster contest by Savannah Chatham Public School students, an art auction preview by CAS Fine Art featuring commissioned art, unique destination auction packages preview, raffle items preview, and much more.  Tickets for the launch party can be purchased online.

Another highlight of the Savannah Preservation Festival is the Preservation Wine Tour, taking place Friday, May 18th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.  The inaugural Preservation Wine Tour will start from the Green-Meldrim House, and will continue on through private homes near Madison Square that have previously received preservation awards from the Historic Savannah Foundation.  You will enjoy boutique wine and food pairings at each of the award-winning properties on the tour.  Tickets for this event are only $45 and can be purchased online.

The last event of the Savannah Preservation Festival is the Garden Party, held on May 31st from 6:00pm – 9:00pm in the Isaiah Davenport Garden.  Celebrate the success of the 2012 Preservation Festival with live music, hors d’oeuvres, wine, an exotic plant auction, and container gardens by our area’s finest floral designers.  Also, the winning entries for Pennies for Preservation Poster Contest will be on display.  This will be an outstanding grand finale for Preservation Festival 2012 that you won’t want to miss!  Tickets for this event are $75 and can be purchased online.

Visit the festival’s website for the entire list of events taking place during May.

Will you be part of history at the first ever Savannah Preservation Festival?

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