The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is Georgia's largest musical arts festival, a istinctive cross-genre event celebrating both the rich musical heritage of the South and presenting World-renowned International musicians. It is held annually over an 18 consecutive days in the springtime in Savannah, Georgia. The Festival is one of a kind event for a multitude of reasons that include showcasing all of the events in the beautiful and intimate venues of historical downtown Savannah, commissioning new musical works specifically performed for the SMF, one-time only stagings, unique musical events that bring together world-renowned artists for the first time, and its relentless pursuit not only to entertain but to educate the audience and the children in the surrounding area.