Festival & Events

Art in the Garden (June 6, 2009)
1st Saturday in June
10am-6pm
Sponsored by the Augusta Art Guild
This is an exquisite showing of local and regional artist’s work displayed in some of Augusta’s beautiful riverside gardens.
Visit www.augustaartguild.com for more details

Firemen’s Fourth
July 4th
Schedule to be announced
Downtown Augusta/Augusta Boat Dock
Sponsored by the Augusta Fire Department
Join the fire department for a parade around the streets of Augusta and then head on over to the boat dock for an excellent firework display!

Bracken County Community Days
Time TBA
Come out to the Bracken County High School see what's new with our local agribusinesses and civic organizations.  Call Phyllis Thornbury at 
606-735-2062 for more information.

Augusta Riverfest Regatta (July 31 - August 2, 2009)
Riverside Drive,  Augusta
Sponsored by the City of Augusta & the Augusta Riverfest Regatta Committee.
This will be a wonderful weekend filled with arts & crafts, live entertainment, great food, music, a car show, lots of boats and more!  For a schedule of events for the weekend, see the community calendar!

Heritage Days (September 4-6, 2009)
Labor Day Weekend
Downtown Augusta
Schedule to be announced
Sponsored by the Augusta Rotary Club
This is one of Augusta’s longest running events… great food, including the world famous, one and only, Rotary Burgers! Great family fun!

The 5th Annual Swingtime on the River (September 12, 2009)
1st Saturday after Labor Day
Sponsored by the City of Augusta
You’re invited to an evening under the stars on Augusta’s famous waterfront to enjoy the melodies of the Swingtime Big Band.  Several local restaurants serve delicious homemade cuisine.  Call the City Office at 606-756-2183 for reservations.

The Turning of the Leaves Festival
Saturday October 10, 2009 10am-9pm
Lower Main Street, Augusta
Co-sponsored by Augusta Shopkeepers and the City of Augusta
Featuring an Applecake Bake-Off, Scarecrow Contest, Live Entertainment, Bluegrass Music, Antique Tractor Show, Live Demonstrations and much more!
This colorful outdoor event also features works by many of our talented local and regional artists and craftspeople.  We also showcase some of Bracken County’s finest agribusiness.  Get your Christmas shopping done early while helping to support our local artists, crafters and farms!

The Augusta Ghost Tour
Saturday October 24, 2009
7pm-11pm
Downtown Augusta
Adults $6   Children 12 under $3
Call for reservations 606-756-2183
This ghostly event takes you on a spooky hay ride through the streets of Augusta where you will have a hair-raising tour of the town!
HANG ON TIGHT!

 

 

 

  

 

  

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