Top Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend in Georgia
Start your summer vacation with music, art, games, food and more at these Memorial Day festivals and events throughout Georgia! Spend the long weekend listening to bands, shopping for art, watching baseball, and taking time to remember those who gave their lives for the country.
Browse the list below to plan your weekend and look for even more things to do on the Explore Georgia Calendar of Events.
Memorial Day Weekend Events & Festivals
- May 23: Red, White, Bluegrass & Bach concert at Town Center Park in Suwanee
- May 23-24: 1890 Days Jamboree in Ringgold
- May 24-25: Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
- May 24: BavarianFest in Helen
- May 24: Cars & Guitars Festival in Hartwell
- May 24: Memorial Day Car Show in Dawsonville
- May 24: Brew at the Zoo in Atlanta
- May 24-25: Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
- May 24-25: Spring Arts in the Park in Blue Ridge
- May 24-26: Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park
- May 26: An Ode to America in Alpharetta
- May 26: Memorial Day Sand Castle Competition in Gainesville
- May 26: Memorial Day Family Fun Day in Warm Springs
Memorial Day Tributes & Parades
- May 26: Memorial Day Tribute in Alpharetta
- May 26: Memorial Day Remembrance in Norcross
- May 26: Taps at Twilight at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island
Memorial Day Weekend Baseball Games
- May 20-25: Augusta Greenjackets v. Charleston
- May 23-25: Atlanta Braves v. San Diego Padres
Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks
- May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park
- May 23-25: Callaway Gardens Memorial Day Weekend featuring Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament and fireworks in Pine Mountain
- May 24-26: Memorial Day Weekend at Lanier Islands
Memorial Day Weekend at Georgia State Parks
From the mountains to the coast, Georgia State Parks always have special events and activities to entertain the whole family. Join the Memorial Day Commemoration at Fort Morris State Historic Site & Museum in Midway, Cool Pool Summer Splash Celebration at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, and much more. Check their calendar of events for the full lineup, and check to see which parks have available campsites and cabins.