Augusta Riverwalk Events
There are many important events that occur each year at the Augusta Riverwalk. Some of this years events included the RiverBlast 4th of July Celebration, St. Patrick's Day Celebration and BorderBash.
Click for more information about the 4th of July Augusta Riverwalk fireworks
Click here for more infomation about the 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade
Other events around Augusta:
March 17—St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Augusta Common –2:00 p.m. –9:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Come join us in the Augusta Common for live entertainment, children’s activities, an array of vendors, and so much more! Vendors are welcomed. Please call (706) 821-1754 for more information .
First Friday Car Show
First Friday of Every Month—April—October
Augusta Common—6:00 p.m.—9:15 p.m.
Admission: Free
The event is being brought to you by the CSRA Road Angels Car Club. Browse some of the best looking vehicles ever assembled! For more information about vendors please call (706) 306-8139
and about vehicles please call (706) 831-1793.
April 4—Easter Sunrise Service
Jessye Norman Amphitheatre—7:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
This annual ecumenical service has become an Augusta Tradition. No vendors please.
April 5 -Mayor’s Masters Reception
Augusta Common—6:30 p.m.
Admission: $1.00
A true golf lovers delight to kick off Masters Week in Augusta! Come sample foods from over 40 local
restaurants and see this year’s Mayor’s Master Reception honoree Billy Casper receive the ―Tee to the City‖. For more information please call (706) 821-1754. No Vendors please.
Saturday Market on the River
Most Saturdays—April through August
8th Street Plaza—8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of fresh produce, unique crafts, plants and much more on your Saturday mornings. For more information & dates please call (706) 722-8000 or visit WWW.MYDOWNTOWNAUGUSTA.COM
April 22, May 20, June 10 & 24 Lunch in the Common
Augusta Common—12:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m.—Admission: Free
Grab your lunch, co-workers and friends and enjoy live entertainment on your lunch hour! May 20th have lunch with Mayor Deke Copenhaver. For more information, please call (706) 821-1754. No Vendors please.
April 30, May 21, June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23—Movies in the Common
Augusta Common—9:00 p.m. -Admission: $2.00 per person
Enjoy the latest released family movies under the stars! Coolers, picnic baskets, and comfortable seating
accommodations welcomed! For movie listings visit WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV—Departments—Special Events. No Vendors please.
May 1—WRDW Family Fair
Augusta Common—12:00 p.m.. –4:00 p.m.
For more information please visit WWW.WRDW.COM
Candlelight Jazz Series
EVERY SUNDAY - MAY THROUGH AUGUST
8th Street Bulkhead on the Riverwalk
8:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Admission: $6.00 per person
Looking for something to do Sunday evening before the hectic work-week? Relax as you take in the sounds of jazz performed live on the banks of the Savannah River. Please visit WWW.GARDENCITYJAZZ.COM for a line up of performing artists.
May 31—Memorial Day Concert
Jessye Norman Amphitheatre—7:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.
The Augusta Concert Band presents this annual concert live on the Savannah River. Please contact the Au-gusta Concert Band for more information.
July 16-Night of Fire
Augusta Common—5:00 p.m.
Kick of the Southern Nationals Boat races with this explosive display of power. Visit with drivers and view these tremendously fast boats on dry land! For more information please visit WWW.AUGUSTASOUTHERNNATIONALS.ORG
September 10—9/11 Remembrance Celebration
Augusta Common—9:00 a.m.
Honor our men and women who lost their lives due to the events of 9/11/01 and after. For more information, please call (706) 821-1754.
September 10—Border Bash
Augusta Common—5:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m.
Gamecock fan? Bulldog fan? This annual pep rally is sure to spark your enthusiasm of the Rivalry of the South! For more information please visit WWW.BORDERBASH.NET
September 16-25—Westobou Festival
For more information on this 10-day festival, please visit WWW.WESTOBOUFESTIVAL.COM
September 17-19—Arts in the Heart of Augusta
Downtown Augusta
For more information, please visit WWW.ARTSINTHEHEART.COM
September 26—Augusta Ironman 70.3
Downtown Augusta
For more information, please visit WWW.IRONMANAUGUSTA.COM
October 1—October Fall Concert in the Common
Augusta Common—6:00 p.m. –11:00 p.m.
Come be a part of this heart thumping, toe tapping celebration at the Augusta Common. Vendors welcomed. For more information, please call (706) 821-1754.
October 2—Light the Night Walk
Augusta Common—5:00 p.m.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosts their annual walk honoring the lives that have been touched by these blood disorders. For more information please visit WWW.LIGHTTHENIGHT.ORG
October 9-10—Hispanic Festival
Augusta Common—11:00 a.m.—11:00 p.m. (Saturday) & 12:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. (Sunday)
For more information, please call (706) 860-1066 or visit WWW.ELCERVANTINO.ORG
October 16—Miracle Mile
Augusta Common—8:00 a.m.
For more information, please call (706) 729-5656 or visit WWW.UNIVERSITYHOSPITAL.COM
October 23—Trick or Trot Halloween Festival
Augusta Common—Admission: Free
Bring your ghosts and goblins dressed for the occasion! Live entertainment, games, and activities for the children and vendors fill the Common with a spook-tac-ular movie to close the evening. For more information, please call (706) 821-1754 or visit WWW.AUGUSTASPORTSCOUNCIL.ORG
October 24—Augusta 1/2 Marathon
Downtown Augusta
For more information please call, (706) 722-TEAM or visit WWW.AUGUSTASPORTSCOUNCIL.ORG
November 6—Alzeihmers Memory Walk
Augusta Common
For more information, please call (706) 731-9060 or visit WWW.ALZ.ORG
December 3—Christmas Light Up Spectacular’s Annual Boat Parade
Jessye Norman Amphitheatre—6:00 p.m.
Bundle up and witness a spectacular display of creativity to kick off the Augusta Christmas season. For more information please call (706) 722-8000 or visit WWW.MYDOWNTOWNAUGUSTA.COM
December 4—Chrsitmas Light Up Spectacular
Augusta Common
Augusta’s holiday season officially begins when the Mayor lights the Christmas tree and holiday
decorations throughout downtown Augusta! Following the Christmas Parade the Augusta Common will be jumping with activities, vendors, live entertainment and so much more for the whole family to enjoy. For more information, please call (706) 821-1754.
All events listed are subject to change. For more event listings sponsored or hosted by the City of
Augusta or the City of Augusta Special Events Office—, please visit the
Augusta Calendar of Events at WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV
