Memorial

Day is traditionally the kickoff to the summer.

It is a

three-day weekend that is full of cookouts and other

outdoor festivities. Callaway Gardens is going to join in

on the fun this Memorial Day weekend as the grounds will

be jammed-packed with water-skiing and wake-boarding like

you have never seen before.

The public

is invited to frolic on Robin Lake Beach, which opens for

the summer that weekend, and watch dozens of world's

finest water-ski and wake-board athletes compete.

Competition

events include trick, wake-board, slalom, jump and the

newest and most death-defying event: ski flying.

Traditionally conducted on Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens

in Pine Mountain, Ga., this event includes beach-front

exhibitors, concessions and other festivities for

spectators to enjoy between ski events.

Robin lake

Beach is the area's largest man-made, white sand beach.

People can enjoy swimming, paddle boats, shuffleboard,

miniature golf, table tennis and train rides.

A special

treat for ticket holders after Saturday's competition

will be a free concert under the stars at Robin Lake

Beach by Tamra Comstock. Comstock is an energetic

performer who plays a combination of classic rock,

country and pop songs, so there is sure to be something

for everyone. The Columbus State University String

Quartet will perform Sunday at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Other fun

areas and activities include the Sibley Horticultural

Center, golf courses, a fitness club and a gun club.

There are birds of prey shows every day and nature films,

for when you want to get out of the sun.

Beach

tickets are $9 in advance or $12 at the gate, per adult

per day. Admission for children (6-12) is $6 per child

per day, and children under 6 are admitted free.

Preferred pavilion seating is $25 in advance or $32 at

the gate.

A three-day

preferred pavilion pass is $60 in advance or $85 at the

gate. Purchase advance tickets by 5 p.m. May 23 by

calling 1-888-806-2783. Preferred pavilion passes are

limited and are available on a first-come basis.

For

information phone 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) or visit the

web site at www.callawaygardens.com .

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