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 24: Red, White, Bluegrass & Bach concert at Town Center Park in Suwanee
- May 24-25: 1890 Days Jamboree in Ringgold
- May 24-26: Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
- May 25: BavarianFest in Helen
- May 25: Cars & Guitars Festival in Hartwell
- May 25: Memorial Day Car Show in Dawsonville
- May 25: Brew at the Zoo in Atlanta
- May 25: Rutledge Country Fair in Rutledge
- May 25-26: Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
- May 25-26: Spring Arts in the Park in Blue Ridge
- May 25-27: Georgia Apple Blossom Festival in Ellijay
- May 25-27: Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park
- May 27: An Ode to America in Alpharetta
- May 27: Memorial Day 5K Beach Run & 1 Mile Walk on St. Simons Island
Memorial Day Tributes & Parades
- May 24: Annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Cumming
- May 25: Memorial Day Ceremony in Acworth
- May 27: Memorial Day Tribute in Alpharetta
- May 27: Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony in Roswell
- May 27: Memorial Day Remembrance in Norcross
- May 27: Memorial Day Ceremony in Hapeville
- May 27: Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in Senoia
- May 27: Memorial Day Ceremony in Woodstock
- May 27: Memorial Day Celebration & Ride for America in Madison
- May 27: Taps at Twilight at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island
Memorial Day Weekend Baseball Games
- May 21-26: Rome Emperors v. Wilmington
- May 21-26: Gwinnett Stripers v. Jacksonville
- May 21-26: Augusta Greenjackets v. Kannapolis
- May 27: Atlanta Braves v. Washington Nationals
Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks
- May 24-27: Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park
- May 24-27: Memorial Day Weekend at Lanier Islands
- May 25-27: Callaway Gardens Memorial Day Weekend featuring Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament and fireworks in Pine Mountain
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.
