Community Events In The Augusta Area:
January: The Augusta Futurity, Civic Center - Jan. 17th-26th, 2008
In 1979, a group of Southeastern cutters met in
Atlanta to discuss establishing a major cutting horse show for this region of the nation. For the last several years, tickets for more than 2,000 reserved seats have been pre-sold. The final rounds on the second Saturday night usually attract a standing-room only crowd of more than 6,000. Visit their website for all this years’ info. View More January Events!
February: POPS! At the Bell Series—Bell Auditorium,
Thru-out Feb.
Featuring different artists each year—this past year was Motown Magic with the Contours. This year - Art Garfunkel, February 12 @ 7:30 pm. For more up to date information, visit The Augusta Symphony or phone 706-826-4705.View More February Events!
March: Aiken-Augusta Spring Rowing Regatta, Savannah River, March 15th
The Augusta Rowing Club is perched over the waters of the
Savannah River. From this point the water continues for 11 miles downstream from the boathouse, ideal rowing territory, as it is one of the longest stretches of rowable water in the world. This is a well-tended event attracting enthusiasts from all over
America . For more information, call 706-821-2875 or go to www.augustarowingclub.org/. View More March Events!!
April: Masters Golf Tournaments,
Augusta - April 7th - 13th, 2008
Looking to provide a service to golf by hosting a tournament, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts decided to hold an annual event beginning in 1934. Unmistakably one of the most influential and prestigious golf tournaments in the world. Call 706-667-6000 for more information. For complete action at the Augusta National Masters Tournament this year, go to http://www.masters.org/. View More April Events!
May: A Day in the Country—First week in May
Enjoy two days of fun, food, great entertainment during this festival that features concerts, arts and crafts, delicious foods, and a classic car show. To find out more call 706-823-6600. View More May Events!
June: Bass Master Weekend Fishing Tournament Ju
ne 24th—
Bass master Weekend Series of Bass Fishing Tournaments. If you are into Bass Fishing—it is one of the largest Tournament Trails for weekend Anglers. For more information visit their website: www.abaproam.com View More Events In June!
July 18-20, 2008: Augusta Southern National Drag boat Races,
Augusta —Mid to late July.
The stretch of the
Savannah River that runs along the Augusta Riverwalk makes for an ideal setting for this annual thunderous event. High speeds and danger fuel these races as boats "fly" by with engines larger than what is found in most cars. For more information phone 706-724-2452. View More Events In July!
August: Summer Concert Series—Jessye Norman Amphitheatre,
Augusta —
Come out and enjoy the best local and regional entertainers in the beautiful setting of the Amphitheatre. This series of concerts will showcase a wide variety of music and musical talent. For more information, call City of
Augusta Special Events at 706-821-1754. View More Events In August!
September: Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, Augusta - Sep.19th 21st, 2008:
Annual fine arts festival with an ethnic flair—come sample what’s in store during
Augusta ’s premiere arts festival, during the parade of nations and other entertainment. This event is a celebration of visual and performing arts including several stages of local, regional and national entertainment hands on arts activities and delicious ethnic food sold by local groups in beautiful authentic costumes. For additional information, contact the Greater Augusta Arts Council at 706-826-4702. View More September Events!
October: Boshears Skyfest - October 18th - 19th, 2008—
Come early and stay late, there will be lots to see and lots to do for the entire family, plus plenty of good eats! You will have activities and rides for the children, also plenty of activities for the adults—ride in a helicopter, vendors set up with wonderful items and exhibits. Some of these airplanes will not be around forever, here is the opportunity to view them up close. For more information, check out their website at: www.boshears.com View More October Events
November Georgia-Carolina 84th State Fair Last Weekend in October Thru November
This is turning into another successful year due to temperate weather, free entertainment, and great competitions. According to Joe Taylor, Georgia-Carolina State Fair Manager, James E. Strates Shows had even more enormously popular rides and shows at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair than in years past. With a pristine midway, new and exciting rides and shows, plus all the great agricultural exhibits and competitions, 2006 was one of the best ever. Come this year and see for yourself. For more information, visit their website at http://georgiacarolinastatefair.com View More November Events!!
December: “The Nutcracker” - End of November-Beginning of December:
Dance Augusta is the vision of Ron & Zanne Colton, B. Ellis and a host of devoted volunteers and parents. The Nutcracker was first produced in 1953 on Broadway. In 1971, Ron Colton btought the beloved classic to
Augusta . The Nutcracker is a part of our lives every year and each year, thousands of families are transported to the Land of the Sweets and become part of little Clara’s dream of The Nutcracker. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.augustaballetschool.com. View More December Events!