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Celebrate Labor Day 2019 Right in Memphis, TN
By Product Expert | Posted in Community News on Thursday, August 8th, 2019 at 7:09 pm
Labor Day Weekend 2019 Events and Activities in Memphis, TN
Our nation-wide end-of-summer hoorah, Labor Day gives Americans a chance to squeeze some fun out of the retiring season with a much-deserved three-day weekend. Don’t let this year’s holiday go to waste. Pump some extra life into your Labor Day weekend 2019 with this list of events and activities in Memphis, TN.
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Delta Fair and Music Festival
Date: Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 8, 2019
Location: Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 28120
Cost: $15.00 (Seniors 60 & older: $5.00; Ages 5 to 12: $5.00; Ages 4 & under: FREE)
Each year, the Delta Fair and Music Festival brings the communities of Memphis together to celebrate the area’s rich art, music and culture. The festival spans over 14 days, featuring music from a long list of popular artists. Visitors can also spend the day hopping between carnival rides, food vendors, craft and culinary exhibits, livestock judging, demolition derbies, a motorcycle stunt show, live chainsaw sculpting, a Mexican rodeo, laser tag, magic shows and more!
17th Annual Chick-fil-A 5K
Date: Monday, September 2, 2019
Time: 8:00 am
Location: AutoZone Park, Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Cost: $25
In its 17th year, the Chick-fil-A 5K is held in beautiful downtown Memphis starting outside of AutoZone Park and finishing right on the home field of the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis 901FC. After you conquer the course, stick around and enjoy the post-race party! The Chick-fil-A 5K is more than just a race – it’s a celebration! There will be fun for the entire family, including activities for kids, prizes, T-shirts, goody bags and FREE Chick-fil-A sandwiches at the finish! The first 1500 registrants to cross the line will also receive an Achiever medal.
Exposure
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: FedExForum, 191 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Cost: FREE!
If you’re just visiting the area for Labor Day weekend, you should know about 901 Day. Inspired by the Memphis area code, 901 Day is an unofficial holiday dubbed “a free celebration of all things Memphis.” The holiday takes place every year on September 1st – 9/01. Get it? Exposure is a popular 901 Day event that highlights the community with a number of exciting displays, including a live painting, belly dancers, aerialists, appearances from local mascots, live performances and more. Whether you’re a native or a tourist, this is a great opportunity to plug into the spirit of Memphis.
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