The dog days of summer may be drawing to a close, but Labor Day festivals and celebrations are just ramping up. From coast to coast, cities across the country are preparing to send off the summer season and ring in fall with one last hurrah! So wear all white, fire up the grill, and close out Summer 2017 one of the many events happening near Intown Suites properties in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
TENNESSEE
Zzzoofari Slumber
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: September 2 – 3
Ever wonder what it’s like to live in a zoo? Wonder no more with the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Spend a night under the stars and listening to “roars” with the Zzzoofari Slumber overnight camp. Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages including tenting, outdoor games, marshmallow roast, and a full breakfast.
Muscadine Balloon Fiesta
Location: Madisonville, TN
Date: September 2 – 3
Set your sights on the sky for the Annual Muscadine Balloon Fiesta. Enjoy a day of balloon rides, live music, and games for all ages. Settle in for the big show at dusk and watch as more than 20 brightly hued hot air balloons fill the skyline for the nighttime Balloon Glow—a unique sight not to be missed.
NORTH CAROLINA
Mile High Kite & Craft Festival
Location: Beech Mountain, NC
Date: September 2-3
Dust off your kite and get ready for some high-flying fun. Head to the heights of Beech Mountain for an all-ages festival 5,000-feet above sea-level. Enjoy a street fair, meet other kite enthusiasts, and enter your kite to win a variety of prizes.
Labor Day Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Location: Charlotte, NC
Date: September 1-3
Outdoor adventures abound at the weekend long celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center. Explore 1,300 acres of activity laced grounds that include rafting, zip lining, rock climbing, and more. Also, enjoy special events beginning with a triathlon and ending with live music followed by fireworks. Games, tournaments, and plenty of dining choices will ensure your weekend is chock full of entertainment.
VIRGINIA
Main Street Busker Fest
Location: Abingdon, VA
Date: September 2
Take to the streets of downtown Abingdon for not one, but multiple entertaining shows, at the Main Street Busker Fest. Peruse a variety of street performances that included everything from fire eating to contortionists and more! There’s something for everyone with children’s activities like puppet making, as well as adults only amusements featuring DJs, drinks, and even more performances at the Abingdon Market Pavilion.
American Music Festival
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Date: September 1-3
One last beach day to blow the rest out of the water. Head the coast for three entertainment packed days at the largest outdoor musical event on the East Coast. Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival checks all the boxes for the perfect ending to summer. Three concert venues offer rock, jazz, country, blues, and R&B from across the country—all for the low fee of free.
GEORGIA
Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Games
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: September 2, September 4th
Send off summer and kick off college football season at the Chick-Fil-A-Kickoff Games. Don your team’s colors as Alabama, Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Tennessee take to the field for two season starters over this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy pre-game fun including tailgate parties, pep rallies, and special offers to attractions in Downtown Atlanta with the purchase of each game-day ticket.
Dragon Con
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: September 1-4
If indoor pursuits are more your stride, there’s plenty to see and do this Labor Day weekend at Dragon Con. Georgia’s biggest multi-media pop culture convention, Dragon Con is a haven for sci-fi fans, comic book nerds, gamers, and techies alike. Explore row upon row of vendors, test out the newest products, and participate in workshops on everything from acting to writing. Come in full costume or watch from the sidelines as cosplayers deck themselves out for the Dragon Con Parade.
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