celebrate memorial day 2026 on fripp island

Memorial Day on Fripp Island is the perfect way to kick off summer! Celebrate with family-friendly events, live music, beach games, and delicious cookouts. Enjoy a long weekend of sunshine, relaxation, and patriotic fun. There’s no better place to spend Memorial Day than on the island!

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Tentative schedule:

Thursday, May 21st

Activities:

Big Fripper Cruises:

Live Entertainment:

  • 1-4 PM | Perry Sellars at the Sandbar (21+)
  • 7-10 PM | Edward Walter at the Sandbar (21+)

Memorial Day Fishing Tournament:

  • 6 PM | Captain's Meeting at The Marina
Friday, May 22nd

Activities:


  • 9-11 AM | Marsh Kayaking | Book Here
  • 11 AM - 12 PM | Giant Beer Pong Tournament | Book Here
  • 12 PM | Meet The Animals @ The Nature Center
  • 12-1 PM | Poolside Singo @ Cabana Club
  • 1-2 PM | Tipsy Tie Dye  @ The Adult Pool
  • 2-3:30 PM | Marsh Madness | Book Here
  • 2-3 PM | Stuff-A-Plush | Book Here
  • 3-4 PM | Poolside Bingo | Book Here
  • 4 PM | Feeding Frenzy @ The Nature Center
  • 5-7 PM | Games & Concessions @ The Beach Club Greene 
  • 5-8 PM | Kids Night Out | Book Here
Big Fripper Cruises:


Live Entertainment:


  • 1-4 PM | Chris Jones at the Sandbar (21+)
  • 7-10 PM | Broke Locals at the Sandbar (21+)
Saturday, May 23th

Activities:


  • 9-10 AM | Goat Yoga | Book Here
  • 10 AM - 4 PM | Art Show at the Beach Club
  • 12 PM | Meet the Animals @ The Nature Center
  • 12-5 PM | Family Lawn Games @ Peg Legs
  • 1-2 PM | Gatorology | Book Here
  • 2-4 PM | Tie Dye @ The Creek House
  • 3:30-4:30 PM | Cornhole Tournament @ Peg Legs
  • 2-4 PM | Family Feud @ Ocean View Lounge
Big Fripper Cruises:


Memorial Day Fishing Tournament: 


  • Fishing Day | Weigh Ins from 3-5 PM

Live Entertainment:


  • 1-4 PM | Distant Sounds at the Sandbar (21+)
  • 7-10 PM | DJ Jesse at the Sandbar (21+)

Sunday, May 24th

Activities:


  • 8-9 AM | Birding | Book Here
  • 10 AM - 4 PM | Art Show @ The Beach Club
  • 10-11 AM | Marsh Madness | Book Here
  • 11-11:30 AM | Boat Derby @ The Olympic Pool
  • 12-1 PM | Poolside Singo with Snowcones @ Cabana Club 
  • 12 PM | Meet The Animals @ The Nature Center
  • 12-5 PM | Family Lawn Games @ Peg Legs
  • 12-1:00 PM | Cornhole Tournament  @ The Adult Pool
  • 2-3 PM | Variety Craft Hour @ The Creekhouse
  • 2-4 PM | Pop-Up Nature Walk w/ Our Head Naturalist *Location TBD*
Big Fripper Cruises:


  • 9 AM | Dolphin Cruise | Book Here
  • 7 PM | Sunset Cruise | Book Here
Live Entertainment:


  • 1-4 PM | Sparky Jones at the Sandbar (21+)
  • 7-10 PM | The Toe Jams at the Sandbar (21+)

Memorial Day Fishing Tournament:

  • Fishing Day | Weigh Ins 3- 5 PM 
  • Winners Announced at 5 PM 
  • Live Music & More at the Marina!
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day

Activities:

  • 7:50 AM - 8:50 AM | 5K Bubble Fun Run Check In @ The Creekhouse
  • 9 AM | 5K Bubble Fun Run Start @ The Creekhouse - A Run To Remember
  • 9-11 AM | Morning Marsh Kayaking | Book Here
  • 12 PM | Meet the Animals @ The Nature Center 
  • 12-1 PM | Tipsy Tie Dye @ The Adult Pool
  • 12:30-1:30 PM | Poolside Singo @ The Cabana Club
  • 1:30-2:30 PM | Crabbing and Seining | Book Here
  • 2-3 PM | Variety Craft Hour @ The Creek House
  • 3-4 PM | Splish Splash Its A Mermaid Bash @ Cabana Club
  • 3-4 PM | Giant Beer Pong Tournament | Book Here
  • 4:30-6 PM | Family Feud | Book Here
  • 5-6 PM | Gatorology | Book Here
  • 6:30-7:30 PM | Gaga Ball Tournament @ The Beach Club
  • 8-9 PM | Night Turtle Walk | Book Here
Big Fripper Cruises:


Live Entertainment:


  • 1-4 PM | Ben & Ross at the Sandbar (21+)
  • 8-11 PM | Perry Sellars at the Sandbar (21+)







We can't wait to welcome you to Fripp Island this Memorial Day -- come celebrate with us and make unforgettable memories this holiday!