Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Columbus! It feels like the year just got started, but here we are with schools letting out for summer and Memorial Day coming up on Monday. On another note, as readers of this newsletter, I want to hear from you! If you know of any upcoming events or things that you think need to be highlighted to a larger audience just shoot me an email or message me on Instagram or Facebook.

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Events

1. 🌊 65th Annual Masters Water Ski Tournament & Memorial Day Weekend at Callaway Gardens

This is one of my absolute favorite events of the entire year, and I feel like it doesn’t get the publicity it deserves. This is one of the most prestigious events in all of watersports and it brings the best in the world to our area. If you’ve never seen a professional ski jumper hit a ramp going 70mph, or a wakeboarder throw a double back roll at 20ft above the water, you’re in for a real treat. Even if watersports aren’t your thing, the beautiful beach of Robin Lake at Callaway will be hosting live music and fireworks all weekend long!

• Location: Robin Lake, Callaway Gardens

• Dates: Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25

• Live Music

  • Friday: Rosehill Band

  • Saturday: Relative Sound

  • Sunday: John Cox Band

• Details and tickets: Memorial Day at Callaway

2. 🦞 Ducks Unlimited Crawfish Boil

This annual crawfish boil is hosted by Chattahoochee Valley Ducks Unlimited and will feature live music, drinks, raffles, and – of course – a whole lot of crawfish. Proceeds go toward wetlands conservation.

• Location: Valley Fir & Redwood Company, Midland

• Date: Thursday, May 22

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Tickets: $125, only 100 available. Includes meal, drinks, and raffle entry.

• Details: Ducks Unlimited Crawfish Boil

3. ⚾ Columbus Clingstones – Home Games All Weekend

The Clingstones are back at Synovus Park for another homestand. There are promotions every night, and while they’ll be here through Sunday, after that they don’t return until June 10th. This may be one of your last chances to see them before the weather turns hot for good!

• Location: Synovus Park, Columbus

• Dates: Thursday, May 22nd through Sunday, May 25th

  • Thursday: Thirsty Thursday ($3 specials) and military discounts

  • Friday: 90s night with fireworks post-game

  • Saturday: First 1,000 fans get Clingstones socks, plus kids run the bases post-game

  • Sunday: Memorial Day (team will wear custom RealTree Jerseys), post-game fireworks and Giving Sunday (fans who donate items get ½ price admission to future game)

• Details and tickets: Clingstones

4. 🏍️ Miracle Riders Welcome Home Celebration - Bike Night

Come celebrate the return of the Miracle Riders from their 8-day charity ride! There’ll be food trucks, family fun, music with GP38 and a hero’s welcome for these riders raising money for the CSU School of Nursing. If you’re a rider yourself, you can meet up with the Miracle Riders and ride with them down the Riverwalk and up to Broadway.

• Location: 1000 Broadway

• Date: Friday, May 23

• Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM for the event, registration starts at 5:00 PM at the National Infantry Museum to ride with the Miracle Riders if you want to do that too.

• Details: Bike Night and Miracle Riders

5. 🐞 Bugs on the Hooch VW Show

This is the 14th year of this fun event. A must for Volkswagen lovers and car show fans alike, Bugs on the Hooch brings together classic Beetles, Buses, and more. Food trucks, vendors, cars and music guarantee fun for the whole family.

• Location: Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Dr

• Date: Saturday, May 24

• Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Entry: The event is free, Naval Museum tickets will be discounted to $7

• Details: Bugs on the Hooch

6. 🎶 Dixie Red at Midland Commons Concert Series + Street Food Saturdays

If this week’s concert on Broadway isn’t your speed or is too far away for you, the Midland Concert Series gives you another great option on the other side of town! Dixie Red brings their Southern rock and country sound to the stage Saturday. You’ll also be able to find anything you want to eat with Midland Commons’ restaurants plus an assortment of food trucks thanks to Street Food Saturdays. Bring a chair, grab a drink or snack from one of the vendors, and enjoy a night of live music.

• Location: Midland Commons, 6835 Midland Commons Blvd

• Date: Saturday, May 24

• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

• Entry: The event is free, Naval Museum tickets will be discounted to $7

• Details: Midland Commons Concert Series

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