Eager to escape Atlanta this holiday weekend? Here are some travel-worthy events happening around the state:
Savannah:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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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