It's Labor Day Weekend, and that means lost of ways to get out and have fun around Northeast Georgia!
Here is this weekend's list of events:
LABOR DAY CELEBRATIONS
Name: Labor Day Fireworks, Buford
Date & Time: Sunday, Aug. 31, 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Lanier Islands 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford
Details: Kick Back and Chill Out this Labor Day Weekend! Hangout on the beach by the outdoor fire pits, listen to live music, enjoy delicious food and drink at LandShark Bar & Grill, and stay for a dazzling fireworks show! There will be live music every night all weekend long. Fireworks begin on Sunday at 8:30 pm. Get all the details at https://www.lanierislands.com/.
Name: Labor Day Festival, Homer
Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29 – Sunday, Aug. 31
Location: Downtown Homer, Historic Courthouse Lawn
Details: Join us for a weekend-long Labor Day Festival in Homer, GA! Lots of fun activities for the whole family. We kick-off the day on Saturday with a fun parade at 10AM, then a full day of festivities: craft vendors, food vendors, bouncy houses, horse rides, petting zoo, a train for kids, local talent performing, and a street dance on Saturday night! Come back on Sunday for a church service, gospel singing and more fun downtown! Get the details at https://www.bankscountyga.biz/events/details/homer-labor-day-festival-5451.
Name: Labor Day Car Show, Dawsonville
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 29, 4 – 8 p.m.
Location: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, 415 GA-53 E., Dawsonville
Details: If Dawsonville is known for anything, it’s cars! The Annual Labor Day Car Show will be held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. There will trophies for Top 10, Top Ford, Top GM, Top Mopar, Farthest Traveled and Best in Show. There will also be vendors so you can enjoy browsing more than just cars! Bring the whole family for some Labor Day car fun! Get details online at https://www.destinationdawsonville.com.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Name: Movie Night at the Park, Gainesville
Date & Time: Sunday, Aug. 31, 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N Browning Bridge Rd., Gainesville
Details: Join us for an animated, G-rated movie! Meet outside the visitor center, with snacks inside, starting at 8 pm, and the movie starts at 8:30 pm. Bring your own chairs/blankets. This event will happen rain or shine, as we are under a roof. Call the park for more information or visit https://explore.gastateparks.org/events?p=68.
Name: Movies Alfresco, Cumming
Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m.
Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, Cumming
Details: Grab your lawn chairs and blankets! The 2025 outdoor movie series Movies Alfresco continues with 'Freaky Friday' on August 29 at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater. Whether you’re a hardcore movie buff or just looking for a night out with friends, the outdoor screenings are the perfect way to relax and unwind. We will also have all your favorite snacks and drinks available for purchase. Get details at https://cummingcitycenter.com.
Name: Folk Pottery and Arts Festival, Sautee Nacoochee
Date & Time: Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center, 283 Highway 255 N., Sautee
Details: Join in the fun with over 55 artists, including folk potters, studio potters, woodworkers, painters, jewelry artists, glass artists and more. You can view live demonstrations on pottery, blacksmithing and folklore living history. There will also be food trucks, live music, a raffle and the entire campus will be open and free to the public. Get details at https://sauteenacoocheecenter.org/.
Name: Splash Night, Sugar Hill
Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Plaza, 5039 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Details: This is the last Splash Night of the summer! Be one of the first to arrive and receive a small gift to kick off the festivities. Enjoy local vendors, community groups, the Stormwater department, and live music at Splash Park, located behind City Hall. As the sun begins to set, settle in for a movie at The Bowl. Bring the family out for this evening of fun! Details are online at https://cityofsugarhill.com.
Name: Viva Las Duluth, Duluth
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 30 6 – 10 p.m.
Location: Various Locations in Downtown Duluth
Details: Get ready to roll the dice and experience a night of electrifying entertainment as Viva Las Duluth brings the irresistible glitz and glamour of Las Vegas straight to Downtown Duluth! It’s a full night of fun with artists on the Main Stage all night long starting with a Samba Dance group at 6:05 p.m. Over in Parsons Ally, DJ Jeff will be bringing more fun. The Town Green will have free casino games, a photo booth, photo ops and the opportunity to chat with the town council. There will be food and beverages available, as well. So grab your lawn chairs, rally your friends and join us on the green for an unforgettable evening that will transport you to the dazzling streets of Las Vegas without ever leaving Duluth. Viva Las Duluth is your ticket to a night of non-stop excitement, entertainment and pure Vegas-style fun! Find out details online at https://duluthga.net/events.
CONCERTS
Name: A1A, Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, Gainesville
Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29 – Sunday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m.
Location: Boot Barn Hall, 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., Gainesville
Details: It’s three nights of Jimmy Buffet with A1A, the official and original tribute show! In 1992, the band won a Jimmy Buffett Sound Alike Contest for Margaritaville Records, bringing them to the attention of Jimmy Buffett and his organization. They have even appeared in Jimmy Buffett’s MTV Video and several of the band members have performed with Jimmy Buffet. Get your tickets at https://bootbarnhallga.com.
Name: Chayce Beckham Concert, Sugar Hill
Date & Time: Friday, Aug. 29, 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: The Eagle Theatre, 5029 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Details: Chayce Beckham was the only artist to win American Idol singing his own songs. He was nominated for the People’s Choice Country Awards for the New Artist of 2024 and CMT Music Awards for his Platinum #1 hit single, “23.” Get your tickets now by visiting https://www.eagleatsugarhill.com/events/chayce-beckham/.
Name: Jackson Chase Concert, Cumming
Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 30, 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, Cumming
Details: Come enjoy a free community concert. Just bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music with Jackson Chase. Jackson Chase’s music is a blend of traditional and new country, with some occasional bluegrass and Gospel mixed in. No outside coolers or food are allowed, but friendly dogs on leashes are welcome! Get details at https://cummingcitycenter.com.
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Name: The Wiz, Lawrenceville
Date & Time: Now through September 7, Various Times
Location: Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville
Details: Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Wiz at the Lawrenceville Arts Center—experience the magic of this Tony Award-winning musical filled with R&B, soul, and gospel as Dorothy journeys through a dazzling Oz! Get tickets online at https://my.lvilleartscenter.com/overview/142252.
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