Labor Day Weekend 2009
Friday, Sepember 4 - Monday (Labor Day,) September 7, 2009.
This round-up includes a selection of fun Labor Day festivals and events in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Labor Day Weekend in Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky.
North Carolina Events
- Labor Day Beach Music Extravaganza
Bald Head Island, North Carolina - September 4 - 6, 2009
Enjoy a weekend of beach music and great food, including the Red, White and Blue Shrimp-A-Roo, a Labor Day weekend picnic, the annual Texas Bar-B-Q and more. Visit the event website for more information or call 1-800-432-RENT for details about rental packages featuring discounted accommodations, round-trip ferry passage, temporary BHI Club and Shoals Club memberships and discounted tickets to all events. - North Carolina Apple Festival
Hendersonville, North Carolina - September 4 - 7, 2009
The North Carolina Apple Festival, which is held annually on Labor Day Weekend, recognizes the apple and the apple industry in Henderson County and North Carolina. Events include entertainment, a Labor Day parade, street dance, vendors and more. One of North Carolina's most celebrated festivals, the North Carolina Apple Festival marks its 63rd consecutive year in 2009. For additional information, visit the NC Apple Festival Web Site.
South Carolina Events
- Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - September 4 - 5, 2009
Wind up summer in Myrtle Beach at this free festival, featuring family-friendly fun and entertainment, live music, South Carolina's official barbecue competition, arts and crafts vendors, giveaways, boat rides, a car show and more. The festival takes place at the former Air Force base at Valor Park. For additional information, visit the Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival Web Site.
- Hilton Head Island - Celebrity Golf Tournament
Hilton Head, South Carolina - September 4 - 6, 2009
The 29th Annual Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament, matching amateur golfers with celebrities, takes place during Labor Day Weekend. This annual event offers participating sponsors a chance to play the Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall, the Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes and Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort, plus plenty of family fun. Funds raised support local children's charities. For details, visit the Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament Web Site.
Tennessee Events
- Boomsday Festival
Knoxville, Tennessee - September 6, 2009
The largest single-day event in the state of Tennessee and one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in the Southeast, the Chrysler Jeep Boomsday Festival is held each year on the Knoxville waterfront. Live music precedes the fireworks, a great way to bid farewell to summer with a bang. More about the Boomsday Festival.
- Memphis Music and Heritage Festival
Memphis, Tennessee - September 5 - 6, 2009
Presented by the Center for Southern Folklore, the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival offers two days of the Memphis area's musicians, performers, artists, dancers, talkers and cooks, performing on five stages in a festive family-friendly setting. Enjoy blues, rock, soul, gospel, rockabilly, jazz, and more. For additional information, visit the Memphis Music and Heritage Festival Web Site. For more weekend events in Memphis, visit About.com's Memphis Calendar of Events. - African Street Festival
Jackson, Tennessee - September 4 - 6, 2009
This festival promotes a positive awareness and appreciation of African American culture with entertainment, African arts, jazz, blues, gospel and reggae music, fashion extravaganzas, dancers, food, children's activities and more. For more information, visit the Society for African American Cultural Awareness Web Site.
Virginia Events
- Verizon Wireless American Music Festival
Virginia Beach, Virginia - September 4 - 6, 2009
For three days, enjoy an array of concerts along the oceanfront from 5th Street to 31st Street in celebration of music genres including rock, rhythm and blues, country, pop and more during this premier East Coast music event. At designated concert sites, food, beverages and beer will be available for purchase. Tickets are required for certain concerts on the main stage. For additional information and to order tickets, visit the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival Web Site. Also see: Additional Information about Virginia Beach - Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
Virginia Beach, Virginia - September 6, 2009
Run this race along the 13.1-mile course through the scenic Virginia Beach oceanfront. The course, which finishes on the popular oceanfront boardwalk, features entertainment and cheerleading squads along the way. For details, visit the Race Web Site. Also, see more about Virginia Beach.
- The Irvington Stomp at White Fences Vineyard
Irvington, Virginia - September 5th, 2009
Activities include fun grape-stomping, a concert, kite show, skydivers, hayrides, a maize maze, contests and more. Additional Information: The Irvington Stomp Web Site.
West Virginia Events
- West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival
Clarksburg, West Virginia - September 4 - 6, 2009
This top rated annual event that offers activities, authentic Italian cuisine, entertainment, a special children's area and fun for people of all ages. For details, visit the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Web Site.
