Although the weather doesn't seem to be giving us the best Labor Day Weekend this year...there is still lots to keep you busy.  Check out these events around Ft. Lauderdale.

Lil Wayne brings his concert to South Florida on Sunday, Sept. 6. Joing the show will be Drake, Young Jeezy and Pleasure P. at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. Tickets are $39.75-$79.75 via Ticketmaster.

Hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri takes over Liv in the Fontainebleau Hotel in South Beach along with Trey Songz on Sunday, Sept. 6. Call 305-674-4680 for reservations.

Racer Helio Castroneves is the grand marshal of this year's Great Grove Bed Race, in Coconut Grove on Sunday, Sept. 6. For more information visit thegreatgrovebedrace.com.

Vanilla Ice headlines the Labor Day weekend festivities at the Seminole Casino in Hollywood (NOT the Hard Rock...this is the property accross the street). Ice will stage a free concert on Saturday night, but the Casino is offering events all weekend. Other activities include free ice skating, a classic car show on Sunday and free food and drink specials throughout the weekend. For more information call 954-961-3220.

The International Gem & Jewelry Show is ta the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale from Sept. 4-6. Shop for great deals on jewelry and see rare gems and minerals on display. Tickets are $8. Visit intergem.com for more information.

On Monday, Sept. 7, Davie's Flamingo Gardens offers half-price admission during the Labor Day Season Preview event. The park offers wildlife exhibits, plus browse tropical plants, orchids and other items that will be on sale. Call 954-473-2955.

Legendary reggae star Beres Hammond hits the the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Sunday, Sept. 6

Mardi Gras Gaming & Casino will hold it's first annual Hot Dog Eating Contest this Labor Day weekend, on Sunday, Sept. 6. The person swallowing the most hot dogs and takes first-place will receive $2,500 and a championship belt. Register at the Player's Club Center to participate. For more information, call 1-877-55-SLOTS.

Young Jeezy is not only opening for Lil Wayne at the BankAtlantic Center Sunday...he'll also host the party at Mansion (South Beach) on Monday. Call 305-531-5535.

Boomers is offering specials at both South Florida locations this Labor Day weekend. For $19.99, you get unlimited go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf and more. The Ft. Lauderdale (Dania) location has a roller-coaster too. For specific details, call 954-921-1411 (Dania) or 561-347-1888 (Boca Raton).