Mark Your Calendars! Here are some top picks for Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta and the vicinity.
CELEBRATE FREEDOM CONCERT TOUR (Sat. Sept. 2)
Billed as the largest outdoor FREE one-day concert in America, Celebrate Freedom is a day-long concert/festival featuring Christian artists. Hosted by 104.7 The Fish.
Location: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Rd. NW, Marietta GA 30008
Featuring: Mercy Me, Crowder, For King & Country, Danny Gokey and more.
Get your FREE tickets at participating locations (see website).
Parking is $5 with ticket and $15 without. See website to print parking ticket.
Gates open at 11am. Concerts begin at 12pm and end around 11pm.
Visit the Website HERE
Visit the Facebook Page HERE
MARIETTA ART IN THE PARK (Sept. 2-4)
Location: Glover Park in Historic Marietta Square
Admission: Admission is FREE.
Hours: Hours are 10am to 5pm daily.
CLICK HERE for more information.
The 31st Annual Marietta Art in the Park will showcase 175+ fine artists and plenty of entertainment for the entire family in historic Marietta Square. For the first time, Art in the Park includes the One Piece Project, a benefit for nonprofit organizations and celebration of art and beauty. It all takes place amid a variety of dining options and historic sites. The family-friendly weekend also includes the Chalk Spot street art display, benefiting the Marietta High School Art Club and the Children’s Art Alley, a free interactive “make and take” area. Live music and great food too!.
NOSHFEST (Sept. 3-4)
CHICK-FIL-A KICK OFF GAMES & FANZONE FUN
It's time for college football - UGA takes on UNC-Chapel Hill in the Ga Dome (game is sold out).
Fanzone
12:30-4:30pm
Beat the heat, have tons of fun on interactive games and sponsor attractions, and cheer on your team at the official Pep Rallies. FanZone presented by Coca-Cola Zero is located in the Georgia World Congress Center and is the ultimate team-oriented area to spend your pregame before the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game!
CLICK HERE for FANZONE. Free with your game ticket, or tickets for FanZone only can be purchased at the door - World Congress Center.
Tailgate Town
12:00 to 5:30pm
If you’re in search of FREE pre-game fun, head to Tailgate Town on the West Plaza of the Georgia World Congress Center.
Tailgate Town Built by The Home Depot is the ultimate free pre-game tailgate destination for Georgia and North Carolina fans. This outdoor fan experience will feature interactive sponsor displays, a barbeque showcase and live entertainment.
for Tailgate Town info.
The College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience
A must-visit for football fans. The immersive, interactive attraction is welcoming Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game fans with 15 percent off tickets.
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DRAGON CON
(Sept. 2 – 5)
Dragon Con is the internationally known pop culture convention held each Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta. Organized for fans, Dragon Con features more than about 3,000 hours of comics, film, television, costuming, art, music and gaming over four days. More than 65,000 people are expected to pack downtown Atlanta over the Labor Day weekend, and Atlanta’s largest parade, the annual Dragon Con Parade, will step off Saturday, September 3 at 10 a.m.
(If you can't be there in person, this year it will air on the CW Atlanta.)
CLICK HERE for more information on Dragon Con and the parade.
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA & SIX FLAGS WHITE WATER OPEN LABOR DAY
Both parks will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Enjoy a three-day weekend of fun.
CLICK HERE for info on Six Flags Over Georgia Labor Day Weekend Events.
CLICK HERE for Six Flags White Water Labor Day Weekend Events.
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK (Sept. 3 - 5)
Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Enjoy 3 Nights of Fireworks!
CLICK HERE for the website. See our STEALS AND DEALS article to save on Adventure Passes.
Stone Mountain Park honors and appreciates our Everyday Working Heroes in a Labor Day Weekend celebration featuring the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision® followed by a special fireworks display on all three nights!
End summer with a bang. Enjoy family-friendly attractions during the day, then stay for the Lasershow and special fireworks finale September 2 through 5.
Attraction Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Lasershow and Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
COST:
*The Lasershow is free with your vehicle entrance fee to enter the Park. VIP Terrace Seating is offered for an additional fee, which offers the best view to enjoy the Lasershow. Note: You can bring your own picnic to Memorial Lawn prior to the show. However, do not bring glass containers, alcohol, or grills, as they are not allowed on the Lawn.
CALLAWAY GARDENS
Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
Admission (day passes) for Friday
9am to 5pm - Regular Admission Prices. After 5pm - Half Price Special Event Admission. See website for specifics!
Admission (day passes) for Saturday & Sunday (before 9am admission is half price):
Adult (Age 13-64) - $30
Senior (Age 65+) - $25
Child (Age 6-12) - $15
CLICK HERE for all the details.
