Memorial Day is Monday, May 28 this year,

and Lake Martin is the perfect place to celebrate!

• • Visit Camp ASCCA for the 4H SportFishing Day! Check it out to learn about casting, pond fishing, harvesting, and cleaning fish. Friday 7-11:30AM

• • Raptors on Display at Russell Crossroads all weekend! Naturalist Marianne, a long-time raptor expert and former Auburn University eagle trainer, will be visiting with some of her impressive creatures! Friday 6-9PM, Saturday 1-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM, and Monday 10AM-2PM

• • Live music is not hard to find this weekend! Check out one of the following local restaurants for great food and music.
    • • Bezlo’s is hosting the Sunshine Hollow Band at 8PM on Friday and the Blackwater Band at 7:30PM on Saturday.
    • • Chuck’s Marina is hosting Blane Rudd at 7:30PM on Friday, Alabama Avenue at 7:30PM on Saturday- with Chuckwalla’s Pizza available until 9PM, and Kane and the Saints duo at 6PM on Sunday.
    • • Copper’s Grill is hosting the Sid Phelps Duo and Damon Johnson at 7PM on Friday, the River Dan Band at 7PM on Saturday, and Blackberry Breeze at 7PM on Sunday.
    • For any brave souls wanting to belt their own tune, there is karaoke night at The Landing at Parker Creek on Saturday at 7PM!

• • The RXR Music Fest will be hosted on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads, Friday-Sunday 6-10PM. Local and regional groups will be featured, and admission is free! Friday at 6PM, Belle Adair will be performing, followed at 8PM by AJ Ghent. on Saturday, the Bank Walkers will be playing at 6PM, followed by Tyler Mac at 8PM. Closing the fest on Sunday, King Corduroy will be performing at 6PM, followed by the Larmont Landers Band at 8PM. You don’t want to miss this weekend of tunes!

• • Movie Night at the Coffee Corner on Friday from 7PM-9PM: The movie Casablanca can be viewed under the stars with food, coffee, and popsicles for purchase.

• • Art on the Lake features over 50 artists and vendors from all over the southeast for its 13^th year on the lake! Check it out on Saturday 9AM-5PM or Sunday 9AM-2PM.

• • The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting the McFadden Cup Race on Saturday 11AM-3PM. If you’re not a member of the club, and are interested in crewing, check out their website to fill out a request form. Arrive to the Club by 10:30AM to catch your ride!

• The Coffee Corner is also hosting a Memorial Weekend party on Saturday, May 26 starting at 6PM. There will be corn hole, games, music, popsicles and food!

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Have a great Memorial Day weekend at the Lake!