Savannah Camellia Festival

Start: Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:30AM
End: Saturday, February 28, 2026 3:00PM

The 3rd Annual Savannah Camellia Festival returns on Saturday, February 28, 2026, inviting the community to experience thousands of camellias planted by Savannah students along the Truman Linear Park Trail, followed by a free, open-air festival at Cohen’s Retreat. Event Highlights Include: 5K Community Run and Family-Friendly Walk on the Truman Linear Park Trail Youth ‘Planted the Future’ recognition along the trail Kids planting stations and hands-on learning Meet-the-Plant stations featuring camellia varieties Live art, community art wall, and demonstrations Food and beverage offerings, including camellia-inspired items A free public festival designed to activate the trail and surrounding neighborhood The Savannah Camellia Festival is intentionally inclusive and non-competitive, welcoming experienced runners, casual walkers, families with strollers and first-time festival-goers. With peak camellia bloom occurring from February through March, the event offers a fleeting seasonal moment that is both visually compelling and deeply rooted in local impact.