Memorial Weekend | Best Memorial Day Weekend Getaways
What to do for Memorial Day Weekend: fun things to do on Memorial Day weekend
From music in the streets of Old Sacramento to barbecue and baseball at Raley Field and the county fair at Cal Expo, we’ve got the scoop on 10 fun ways to spend Memorial Day weekend throughout the region.
Sacramento County Fair
May 26-30 Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with five days of festival fun at this annual fair, which takes place at Cal Expo over Memorial Day weekend. Check out competitions like a corn-dog-eating contest and diaper derby (tiny tots have 90 seconds to crawl from one cheering parent to the other), and agricultural displays like the yearly Farm Garden in a Wheelbarrow exhibit. Youngsters can visit a petting zoo, take pony and camel rides, or hop on one of over 10 rides in the kids’ carnival, and hungry fair-goers can munch on turkey legs, funnel cakes and churros. $5. Thurs.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Cal Expo. 1600 Exposition Blvd. 263-2975. sacfair.com
Elk Grove Brewfest
May 27 Beers in Sac, a local company that promotes craft beer awareness in the Sacramento region, is partnering with the city of Elk Grove and the Runnin’ for Rhett Foundation (which is also the beneficiary for the event) for this inaugural beer festival. Elk Grove newcomers Tilted Mash Brewing and Flatland Brewing Co. will be featured among the dozens of local breweries, cideries and a meadery sampling their wares, which will include Oak Park and Claimstake brewing companies. Between sudsy sips, fill your belly with offerings from food trucks like Culinerdy Cruzer and Cecil’s Taste; and a VIP ticket ($45) gets beer geeks in an hour earlier, meaning first dibs on limited pour beers. $10-$45. 6-9 p.m. (5 p.m. for VIP). Old Town Plaza. Elk Grove Blvd. and Railroad St. Elk Grove. 229-8681. elkgrovebrewfest.com
St. Anna Greek Food and Wine Festival
May 27-29 At this 22nd annual festival, sample Greek specialties like gyros, lamb dishes, spanakopita, moussaka (eggplant with ground beef) and souvlaki (skewered meat and vegetables), as well as sweets like baklava. Dance to Greek music and sip on traditional tipples, such as anise-flavored ouzo or Metaxa (a Greek brandy). Don’t forget to enter the drawing—prizes include a trip to Hawaii, 49ers tickets and an evening on the Napa Valley Wine Train. $3 (12 and under free). Fri. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m. St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church. 1001 Stone Canyon Dr. Roseville. 772-9372. festival.saintanna.org
Sacramento Music Festival
May 27-30 Musicians from across the country will fill the streets of Old Sacramento with music for Memorial Day weekend with headliners that include rock band Pablo Cruise and the swing music of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Catch tributes to Jimmy Buffet, the Rolling Stones and Johnny Cash, visit the youth stages featuring high school musicians, check out a car show on Saturday or take a train ride provided by the Sacramento Railroad Museum. Kids can also visit an instrument "petting zoo" to get up close to a variety of music makers. $25-$49; $20-$25 for ages 13-20 (free for kids ages 12 and under). Times and locations vary. 444-2004. sacmusicfest.com
Bici & Bevi Yolo Olive Oil and Wine Ride
May 28 Experience the tastes of Yolo County with this bike tour hosted by the Davis outpost of Hot Italian. The ride begins in downtown Davis and makes its first stop at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science to discuss the fineries of olive oil with Dan Flynn, the executive director of the UC Davis Olive Center. Then, head to Bondolio Olive Oil near Winters, tour the mill and enjoy a pizza lunch before wine tasting at Putah Creek. The tour concludes back at Hot Italian with samples from Corto Olive Co. and complimentary bottles of olive oil from Yolo Press (plus an optional free train ride to Sacramento). $150. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Hot Italian Davis. 500 1st St. Davis. 530-792-7015. registration.ucdavis.edu
Sacramento Rides! Bike Fair
May 28 Conclude May is Bike Month with a community ride through downtown Sacramento and a bike fair featuring repairs and maintenance tips by Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen, helmet fitting, stationary bike challenges, a compost demonstration and food truck fare from SactoMoFo. Organized by the office of assemblyman Kevin McCarty, the bike ride begins at 9:30 a.m. at The Mill coffee shop (1827 I St.) in midtown and ends at the Railyards for the festival, where there will be complimentary valet bike parking and up-close views of the new development north of downtown. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Railyards. 5th and H streets. 324-4676. asmdc.org
Crocker Familypalooza
May 29 Join the Crocker Art Museum for its whimsical Familypalooza event inspired by Dr. Seuss’s fictional town Whoville. At this fourth annual event, kids can watch the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival perform Seussical the Musical, get noisy at a mobile sound lab and sing and laugh with educational entertainers the Vegetable Circus. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (museum will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Crocker Art Museum. 216 O St. 808-7000. crockerartmuseum.org
North Highlands Memorial Day Parade
May 30 The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4646 will host its 50th annual Memorial Day parade in North Highlands with a patriotic lineup featuring the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band, the Natomas High School Drum Corps, the Ben Ali Shriners and the Ben Ali clowns. Keep an eye out for local politicians supporting their troops like Phil Serna, Kevin McCarty and Doris Matsui. 10 a.m. Watt Ave. and I Street. 332-5950. memorialdayparade.vfwpost4647.org
Rivercats Memorial Day Picnic
May 30 Spend Memorial Day enjoying America’s greatest pastime with the Sacramento Rivercats at this annual all-you-can-eat picnic. Before watching the Cats face off against the Oklahoma City Dodgers, feast on barbecue tri-tip, hot dogs, burgers and grilled chicken in the park’s new Sactown Smokehouse barbecue area. During the game, try your luck at bingo for a chance to win Rivercats prizes. $35 ($25 for children ages 12 and under). Barbecue at 12 p.m. and game at 1:05 p.m. Raley Field. 400 Ballpark Dr. West Sacramento. 376-4722. ticketmaster.com
Vettes for Vets and American Muscle Car Show
May 30 This seventh annual car show benefiting the California Auto Museum will feature a variety of corvettes and souped-up American muscle cars. Veterans, active military members and their families get free admission to the museum. Free ($25-30 to register a car). 9 a.m.-3 p.m. California Automobile Museum. 2200 Front St. 442-6802. calautomuseum.org
Where to go on Memorial Day Weekend | Memorial Day Weekend Getaways
With Memorial Day Weekend right around the corner, if you haven’t made
your plans, it’s time to get started. These great getaways offer
something for everyone, whether you’re looking for an easily accessible
location or something a little more exotic.
1. Miami, Florida
This
time of year in Miami typically means comfortable temps, fewer crowds
and discounted hotel rates. The city also happens to throw some of the
best beach parties in the country – even Vegas can’t compete with its
booze-infused fests, including oceanside celebrations, music
extravaganzas and hopping nightclubs. Miami hosts Urban Beach Week,
catering to the “Hip Hop Generation,” drawing over 300,000 participants
to South Beach for its festivities that take place over five days, from
May 22 to May 26 in 2015. Not everything is about alcohol though, the
city also honors the country’s veterans with the annual March of Colors
and a wreath-laying ceremony at Miami Beach Police Headquarters.
2. New Orleans, Louisiana
What
better way to spend the long weekend celebrating than reveling in fun
festivities and feasting on scrumptious jambalaya? New Orleans offers
something for everyone, including families, with attractions like the
Aquarium of the Americas, The Insectarium and The Audubon Zoo as well as
Greek Fest, when descendants of the city’s earliest Greek settlers
commemorate their heritage with a festival celebrating all things
pan-Hellenic, including fun, music and Greek food for the whole family.
The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience also takes place over Memorial
Day Weekend, combining the city’s fabulous cuisine with fine wines.
The
National World War II Museum not only offers outstanding exhibits, it
commemorates the holiday with a performance by the Marine Corps quintet
from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday.
3. Camp Wandawega, Wisconsin
Camp
Wandawega is a unique guest camp on the shores of Lake Wandawega in
Wisconsin that’s been in operation since 1925. There are few better ways
to kick off the start of summer than spending the weekend boating,
canoeing, fishing or just soaking up the sun on the private beach. Other
options include hiking, tennis, biking and shuffleboard. Work up an
appetite and then enjoy a cookout under the stars with grills and
barbeques available throughout the resort. After dark, return to your
retreat, ranging from a vintage cabin, bungalow or bunkhouse to a
treehouse, teepee or tent, allowing you to reconnect with the great
outdoors.
4. Honeyman Memorial State Park, Florence, Oregon
Oregon
residents who want to camp have a practically endless number of places
to choose from within close proximity, including Honeyman Memorial State
Park, just an hour and 20 minutes west of Eugene or three hours
southwest of Portland. Here, you can access mountains of sand that
extend 40 miles north giving campers plenty of fun hiking opportunities.
There are also two freshwater lakes for fishing, swimming, boating,
water skiing and windsurfing. While you’re here, the Sea Lion Caves are
less than 15 miles north, home to scores of the amusing marine mammals,
while Heceta Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses on the
coast, is just a few minutes further up the road.
5. Catalina Island, California
If
you want to go snorkeling without flying all the way to the Caribbean
or another tropical locale, Catalina Island is a great choice as one of
the few spots in the U.S. where you can do just that. By taking the hour
trip via passenger boat service from Long Beach near Los Angeles, you
can enjoy clear, clear waters filled with an array of marine life. In
fact, Lover’s Cove, is known for having one of the heaviest
concentrations of fish found anywhere off the west coast and has even
ranked among the top ten best places in the world for snorkeling. Sea
stars, eels, anemones, octopi, and Garibaldi fish are just a few of the
creatures you’re likely to see. Dolphins and sea lions are also a common
sight. The island’s many other activity options include glass bottom
boat tours, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, golf and even casino
gambling.
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Washington—The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
No one does a national holiday quite like D.C. This summer marks not only the 150th anniversary of Arlington Cemetery but also the 200th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner, and D.C. is kicking off the season with events including the National Memorial Day Parade (Monday, May 26) and Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally from the Pentagon to Lincoln Memorial (Sunday, May 25). If you want to be near the action, book at room at The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel. First opened in 1925, the historic property is an easy five-block walk to the White House, and just a mile away from the National Mall (from $179/night). marriott.com
Kennebunkport, Maine—Cape Arundel Inn & Resort
Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to visit the coast of Maine—before the crowds of the busy summer season arrive. This oceanfront property offers activities for the whole family from scotch and wine tastings to painting lessons and bocce ball courts. Just steps away, Old Fort Estate is surrounded by 15-acres of lawn and woodland, and the newly renovated on-site Club House features luxe leather sofas, a grand fireplace, and a vintage pool table (from $199/night, 3-night minimum stay). capearundelinn.com
New Hampshire—Mill Falls at the Lake - rates from $160/night
Much like the coast of Maine, Lake Winnipesaukee is popular tourist destination in the summer. Get a jump-start on the season by heading there this weekend. Go for a canoe ride and try your hand at paddle boarding at the hotel’s Lake Activity Center or get your om on at the Sacred Waters Yoga Studio (from $160/night). millfalls.com
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—Landmark Inn
Calling all history buffs! With its 62 antique-filled rooms and a notable guest list that includes the likes of Amelia Earhart and Louis Armstrong, the Landmark Inn offers visitors a getaway that’s steeped in American history. This weekend, celebrate Memorial Day in the property’s own English-style pub or visit one of Marquette's three microbreweries (The Vierling, Black Rock, and Oredock). And if hiking’s more your style, take the 10-minute drive to Sugar Loaf Mountain for a spectacular view of the city and Lake Superior (from $139/night). thelandmarkinn.com
Scottsdale, Arizona—Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The Copper State has warm weather with plenty of sun, and now’s the time to visit before temperatures rise in the peak of summer. With two 18-hole golf courses, five swimming pools, and seven tennis courts, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess truly has something for everyone. Through May 26, check out Arizona Spring Restaurant Week with prix fixe dining at top restaurants throughout the state (from $149/night, 3-night minimum stay). fairmont.com/scottsdale
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Memorial Day Weekend Quotes
This year we are celebrating Memorial Day on May 29, Monday. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday. Memorial Day is originally called Decoration Day. People remember to honor of who had died while serving in the military services of Country during World War 1. Memorial Day is a federal holiday. It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until noon. It is the unofficial beginning of the summer vacation season. It’s time to show respect and tribute to these worriers with some of the inspirational Memorial Day wishes quotes.
There are given Quotations for Memorial Day-
Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet act? Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism? ~Henry Ward Beecher
Green sods are all their monuments; and yet it tells
A nobler history than pillared piles,
Or the eternal pyramids. ~James Gates Percival
Is’t death to fall for Freedom’s right?
He’s dead alone who lacks her light! ~Thomas Campbell
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For love of country they accepted death… ~James A. Garfield
They fell, but o’er their glorious grave
Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save. ~Francis Marion Crawford
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Blow out, you bugles, over the rich Dead!
There’s none of these so lonely and poor of old,
But, dying has made us rarer gifts than gold. ~Rupert Brooke
The brave die never, though they sleep in dust:
Their courage nerves a thousand living men. ~Minot J. Savage
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!!
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