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Event
Savannah Pickleball Festival
Dates
Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026
Location
Lake Mayer Community Park, 1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
Audience
Players, families, spectators, vendors, sponsors, and community supporters
Activities
Tournament play, open play, lessons, music, family activities, challenge circuit, silent auction, and team outfit contest
Beneficiary
All proceeds support The Living Vine Maternity Home
Registration
United Pickleball registration page
Media Contact
SavannahPickleballFestival@gmail.com

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Savannah Pickleball Festival Announces Weekend Celebration at Lake Mayer, August 29-30, 2026

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Two-day community event will feature tournaments, open play, lessons, family activities, music, and a silent auction benefiting The Living Vine Maternity Home.

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Savannah Pickleball Festival Announces Weekend Celebration at Lake Mayer, August 29-30, 2026

Two-day community event will feature tournaments, open play, lessons, family activities, music, and a silent auction benefiting The Living Vine Maternity Home

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Savannah Pickleball Festival will bring players, families, spectators, vendors, sponsors, and community supporters together for a full weekend of pickleball and festival fun on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Lake Mayer Community Park.

The weekend event will include tournament play, open play, beginner-friendly lessons, music, family activities, a Skills-N-Thrills Challenge Circuit, a silent auction, and a best team outfit contest. All proceeds will support The Living Vine Maternity Home and its work with mothers and babies in the Savannah community.

"Pickleball is one of those rare activities that brings together every age and skill level," said Jerry Seltzer, Savannah Pickleball Festival contact. "We wanted to create a weekend that feels welcoming for serious players, brand-new players, families, kids, and spectators while also supporting a local mission that matters."

Tournament events will include 55+ divisions, mixed doubles, men's and women's divisions, and an adult and child tournament for children 14 and under paired with an adult. Beginner, intermediate, advanced, and open divisions will be available, and players without a doubles partner may register and be paired with another player in their division.

Festival activities beyond tournament play will include facepainting, pickleball decorating, pickleball toss, music, photo opportunities, a public-vote best team outfit contest, and a silent auction. The Skills-N-Thrills Challenge Circuit will run throughout the weekend, with prizes awarded to the top three scorers.

Event details, registration information, sponsorship opportunities, and vendor information are available at SavannahPickleballFestival.org.

Lake Mayer Community Park is located at 1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406.

For event updates, media inquiries, sponsorship information, or vendor questions, email SavannahPickleballFestival@gmail.com or call 912.596.4496.

Event Details

What: Savannah Pickleball Festival
When: Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026
Where: Lake Mayer Community Park, 1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
Who: Players, families, spectators, vendors, sponsors, and community supporters
Activities: Tournament play, open play, lessons, music, family activities, challenge circuit, silent auction, and team outfit contest
Beneficiary: The Living Vine Maternity Home
Website: SavannahPickleballFestival.org
Media Contact: SavannahPickleballFestival@gmail.com, 912.596.4496

About Savannah Pickleball Festival

Savannah Pickleball Festival is a community pickleball weekend bringing players, families, and fans together for games, tournament play, activities, music, and festival energy at Lake Mayer Community Park. The event is designed for seasoned players, first-time players, children, families, and spectators, with all proceeds supporting The Living Vine Maternity Home.

About The Living Vine Maternity Home

The Living Vine Maternity Home serves mothers and babies in the Savannah community.

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Savannah Pickleball Festival takes place August 29-30, 2026 at Lake Mayer Community Park, bringing players, families, and fans together for tournaments, games, music, family activities, and community fun. All proceeds support The Living Vine Maternity Home.

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Savannah Pickleball Festival brings players, families, and fans together for a full weekend of games, community fun, and festival energy. Whether attendees are seasoned players, picking up a paddle for the first time, bringing the kids, or cheering from the sidelines, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The weekend includes tournament play, open play, lessons, music, family activities, a challenge circuit, silent auction, and fun for all ages.

Purpose Statement

All proceeds from Savannah Pickleball Festival support The Living Vine Maternity Home and its work with mothers and babies in the Savannah community.

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Saturday, August 29

  • 8:30 AM-11 AM: Fun, games, lessons, and open play
  • 11 AM-1:30 PM: 55+ mixed tournament
  • 1:30 PM-4 PM: Mixed tournament divisions
  • 4 PM-Close: Adult and child tournament

Sunday, August 30

  • 11 AM-1:30 PM: 55+ women's and men's tournament play
  • 1:30 PM-Close: Women's and men's divisions

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