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Memorial Day Getaways in Georgia

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Cassie Hallam
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May 20, 2015
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Eager to escape Atlanta this holiday weekend? Here are some travel-worthy events happening around the state:

Savannah:

  • Memorial Day Commemoration, Fort McAllister State Park, Saturday, May 24th, 9am-4pm
    • Enjoy a day of canon and musket firings, Civil War demonstrations and other patriotic events such as wool-spinning demonstrations and homemade spindle making.
  • Armed Forces Festival, Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Sunday, May 25th, all day
    • Browse a wide selection of arts and crafts and enjoy live entertainment along Savannah’s historic River Street. All proceeds from this event benefit the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation.
  • VVA Memorial Day Ceremony, Emmet Park, Sunday, May 25th, 7pm
    • Honor the men and women who have defended and served our country by attending Savannah’s Vietnam Veterans of America ceremony in Emmet Park. A distinguished guest speaker will begin the program, followed by a reading of the names of every fallen Vietnam soldier from Savannah .

Helen:

  • Bavarian Fest, Helen Festhalle, Saturday, May 24th, 6-11pm
    • Sample a taste of Bavaria at this weekend gala featuring live music, dancing, and a thick Bavarian atmosphere. Import and domestic beers and wines, hot dogs, pretzels, and other snacks will be available. Active military and veterans receive free admission; general admission for all other adults is $7.

Pine Mountain/Callaway Gardens:

  • Master Water Skiing and Wakeboarding Tournament, May 23rd-25th
    • Callaway’s 56th annual water sports tournament features a lineup of competitive athletes hopeful to tear up Robin Lake. Join the fun by watching the show and enjoying other beach activities, plus live music and food.
  • Fireworks Show, Saturday, May 23rd, 10pm
    • No Memorial Day weekend is complete without a good fireworks show. Behold Callaway’s booming display above Robin Lake after the tournament Saturday evening.

Athens:

  • An Illustrated People’s History of Athens, ATHICA, Friday, May 23rd, 6-8pm
    • Love all things Athens? Don’t miss this exhibit at the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, which showcases the Athens community throughout the years through a combination of visual artists and storytellers.
  • Running with the Dawgs 5k, The Classic Center, Monday, May 25th, 8am
    • Kick off your Memorial Day right with this fun 5K through downtown Athens. Registration begins at 7am. Register here.

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