Press Release: Lanier Islands to Host Four Day-Long Labor Day Weekend Celebration

Buford, Ga. – August 25, 2016 – For Southerners who believe a three-day-weekend is not quite long enough, they’ll be happy to learn that Georgia’s Lanier Islands has a massive four-day weekend in the works to commemorate Labor Day 2016. With the summer season winding down to a close, the lakeside resort is revving its engines for a music in the air, dogs on the grill, toes in the sand, fun in the sun kind of experience – blended with a sneak peek at something entirely new. LanierWorld – the Islands’ beach, boardwalk, and waterpark entertainment district – is Labor Day Weekend Central thanks to its great lakeside destination and the following jam-packed calendar of events:

Friday, September 2:

· LanierWorld – with more than a dozen rides, slides, and attractions – is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

· DJ will be spinning tunes that are ideal for dancing in the sand from 3 to 6 p.m.

· Active duty military members, police officers and firefighters admitted to LanierWorld free of charge*

Saturday, September 3:

· LanierWorld – with more than a dozen rides, slides, and attractions – is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

· A family-friendly feature film on the Spectacular Screen high above Big Beach from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

· DJ will be spinning tunes that are ideal for dancing in the sand from 3 to 6 p.m.

· Block Party Band takes the Sunset Cove stage from 7 to 11 p.m.

· SNEAK PEEK at Game Day Lanier on the 5-story tall, high definition Spectacular Screen – a new addition to the lineup at Lanier Islands for an entirely novel experience that pairs game watching with tailgating on the sand. In addition to drink specials and fan-favorite game day fare hot off the grill, the day’s programming includes:

o Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game – UGA Bulldogs vs. UNC Tarheels – Kickoff at 5:30 p.m.

o Auburn Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers – Kickoff at 9 p.m.

· Active duty military members, police officers and firefighters admitted to LanierWorld free of charge

Sunday, September 4:

· LanierWorld – with more than a dozen rides, slides, and attractions – is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

· A family-friendly feature film on the Spectacular Screen high above Big Beach from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

· DJ will be spinning tunes that are ideal for dancing in the sand from 1 to 4 p.m.

· Tiger Creek Band takes the Sunset Cove stage from 5 to 9 p.m.

· A second SNEAK PEEK at Game Day Lanier – an entirely novel experience that pairs game watching with tailgating on the sand. In addition to drink specials and fan-favorite game day fare hot off the grill, the day’s programming includes:

o The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Texas Longhorns at 7:30 p.m.

o Fireworks over the lake during halftime

· Active duty military members, police officers and firefighters admitted to LanierWorld free of charge

Monday, September 5:

· LanierWorld – with more than a dozen rides, slides, and attractions – is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

· A family-friendly feature film on the Spectacular Screen high above Big Beach from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

· DJ will be spinning tunes that are ideal for dancing in the sand from 3 to 6 p.m.

· Active duty military members, police officers and firefighters admitted to LanierWorld free of charge

While most of the weekend’s festivities can be found at LanierWorld, there’s even MORE fun to be found at the award-winning Legacy Lodge for those guests who opt to turn their day at the lake into a stay at the lake. For as little as $279/night, a family of four can enjoy passes to LanierWorld on their day of arrival, day of departure and every day in between plus Fast Passes to move them through the lines faster, deluxe overnight accommodations, breakfast buffet every day of their stay and access to the popular Legacy Kids Program. For Labor Day Weekend, the Legacy Kids Program has some special activities in store for pint-sized patrons at the Lodge. Throughout the holiday weekend, the children of overnight guests can enjoy Spartan games on the lawn, arts and crafts, a chance to bake cookies with the Islands’ culinary team** and Kids Night Out*** – which includes fun, games, movies, crafts, dinner, and a movie with other Legacy Kids and a counselor while Mom and Dad an evening on their own. To make reservations or purchase tickets, interested parties are encouraged to visit www.lanierislands.com or call 770-945-8787.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows, and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope, and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge, Villas, and LakeHouses enhance the park’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the islands a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.

Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. The Islands has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two consecutive years and was named “Best Place for Family Fun” by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015. For more information, visit www.lanierislands.com.

* Individual only with valid I.D.

** $20 per child, includes keepsake chef’s hat

*** $50 per child, includes gift bag

**** Times/Calendar of events subject to change without notice