Memorial Day Weekend Festival

Join US for an unforgettable MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA AT CALLAWAY RESORT & Gardens! Immerse yourself in the thrill of the 65th Annual Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine, a world-renowned event showcasing the best in watersports talent. Groove to the rhythm of live concerts on the beach each evening, featuring talented musicians and bands that will keep you dancing all night long. For the thrill-seekers, take your chance to conquer Aqua Island, our thrilling floating obstacle course on Robin Lake Beach.As we kick off the official start of the summer season, we're excited to reopen Robin Lake Beach for a season of sun, sand, and endless fun. Whether you're looking for a heart-pounding adventure or laid-back relaxation, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Callaway Resort & Gardens this Memorial Day weekend. Join us for three days of non-stop entertainment and excitement! 65TH ANNUAL NAUTIQUE MASTERS WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY GM MARINE The Masters is known worldwide as the most prestigious watersports tournament. The event began in 1959 at Callaway Gardens and is held annually during the Memorial Day weekend. The Robin Lake site at Callaway, built specifically for the Masters, boasts an expansive pavilion with covered stadium seating, a judges’ tower, and a media area. The action can be seen clearly from the beach and picnic areas. The immaculately maintained gardens, lakes, resort, and attractions at Callaway provide a tournament venue like no other in the world. 9:00 p.m.: Three Nights Of Fireworks Prepare to be mesmerized by three consecutive nights of dazzling fireworks, illuminating the night sky in a spectacular display of color and light. LIVE MUSIC ON ROBIN LAKE BEACH Kick off the summer season by joining us for live music each night from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Robin Lake Beach. Enjoy unique artists each night followed by our fireworks extravaganza. LINE UP Relative Sound 10 AM - 3 PM: TREETOP ADVENTURE ZIPLINES Treetop operates year round. This location has 3 adventure courses that span more than 3,000 feet horizontally and soar up to 70 feet above the forest floor. These courses are adventure courses that mix fun obstacles and ziplines combined. These courses are height based – The Discovery/Lake courses require a minimum height of 56 inches. The Sapling course is designed for those 40-60 inches, and the minimum age to participate is 5 years old. Discovery Course is on the hour (Lake Course can be added on) Saplings on the half hour AQUA ISLAND Aqua Island is a series of inflatable pieces ranging from monkey bars, trampolines, large mountains, and so much more! The shapes, sizes, and difficulty levels make Aqua Island the most fun playground for miles. Join us all Summer! What better way to tire out the family than with a little fun! BICYCLE RENTALS & RATES Bike Rentals operates daily year-round (hours flex seasonally). This location offers adult and kid rentals of 3-speed automatic bicycles. They also offer bike additions/attachments including bike helmets, baby seats, tag-a-longs, and burley/trailers. With over 10 miles of bike trails, there is plenty for all ages to explore on two wheels. Rentals periods are for the day from the time rented and are divided into two rental/price brackets: Sun Risers & Sun Setters. Rental bikes and equipment are available daily, based on availability, at the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center. Bike delivery/pickup is available for $5.00 per bike. Delivery/Pickup times are 10AM and 2PM only. Overnight/Weekly Rental is available for $5 per bike per additional day. To keep same day rentals until dusk, there will be an additional $5 per bike fee. PUTT PUTT GOLF Looking for an exciting family-friendly activity that will get you some fresh air? Take on our 18-hole putt-putt course at Robin Lake Beach! Each hole is unique and challenging and there's something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age or skill level. This add-on experience is a great way to spend a day with your family and friends - maybe with some healthy competition in the mix! BIRDS OF PREY Join us in the Discovery Amphitheater for an exciting and inspiring learning experience. Presented with the permission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Callaway Resort & Gardens’ Birds of Prey program is a must-see when you come for a visit. Since its debut in 2000, the program has helped educate well over a million visitors about man’s impact on raptors and other forms of wildlife. During suitable weather, these magnificent creatures – which cannot be released into the wild, due either to injury or having developed an unnatural association with humans known as “imprinting” – demonstrate their strength, speed, and natural instincts in daily flighted programs. Several birds appear at each program, swooping overhead and giving guests an up-close look “on the glove,” while our raptor experts explain how man’s actions affect their well-being. Callaway also offers a program called Adopt-A-Raptor, which enables visitors to help support the feeding, training, housing, husbandry, and medical care of one of our resident raptors. CECIL B. DAY BUTTERFLY CENTER Flights of fancy await you in the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, where typically 1,000 or more butterflies flutter freely about in one of North America’s largest tropical butterfly conservatories. The Day Butterfly Center is a living, dynamic, glass-enclosed environment in which a variety of tropical plants nourish the residents and new arrivals emerge from their chrysalides, dry their wings, and begin their very first wing-beats. KAYAK/STAND UP PADDLE BOARD Click Here for more information [https://www.facebook.com/events/652859700419295] Click Here to Buy Tickets [https://tickets.callawaygardens.com/events?k=Special_Events&_ga=2.35893472.119796232.1713184553-10248708.1710527856&_gl=1*bi57va*_gcl_au*MTcwODk5NDk0OS4xNzQ1OTU4MDk2*_ga*MTU1MzE1OTEyMi4xNzQ1OTU4MDk1*_ga_Q7PC9LWXTN*MTc0NTk1ODA5NS4xLjEuMTc0NTk1OTA5Ny42MC4wLjQxMjc0MTgy]