Labor Day Weekend in Memphis

Labor Day is a federal holiday designed to honor the "working man." It is also recognized as a state holiday in all fifty states. It falls each year on the first Monday in September and is considered by many to be the unofficial end of summer. A lot of folks celebrate the holiday with cookouts, pool parties, and travel. Below you will find some of the best events going on around town throughout Labor Day Weekend.

• Delta Fair and Music Festival
  September 2-11, 2011
  Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 5-12.
  The Delta Fair and Music Festival is the first big fair/festival of the season. The Fair consists of rides, food, live music, and exhibits.
• Redbirds Home Games
  September 2-5, 2011
  Enjoy America's favorite pastime this Labor Day weekend with home games every day.
• Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Orpheum
  September 2, 2011
  Admission is $
  This is the last movie of this year's summer movie series and a fun way to kick off the weekend.
• Memphis Music and Heritage Festival
  September 3-4, 2011
  Enjoy a taste of Memphis culture all weekend long at this free event.
• Take a Swim
  Although the city pools are closed for the season, some membership-only pools are still open during Labor Day weekend. As the unofficial end of summer, this is a great time to get in one last swim.
• Grill Out -- Memphis Style
  Labor Day is the perfect excuse for cooking out on the grill. If you plan on barbecuing, why not do it Memphis-style?
• Save Money on Travel
  If you are going to be travelling this Labor Day weekend, be sure to scope out the best gas prices in town before hitting the road!