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- Aiken Fest will be held from March 7 – 17 at 561 May Royal Dr, Aiken. For more information, visit the Western Carolina State Fair Foundation Facebook page.
- Columbia County Spring Fair will be April 19-28 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit https://columbiacountyfair.net.
- The Augusta Market on the River will start March 16 and run through Nov. 16. The market will be held at 8thStreet and Reynolds Street. For more information, visit https://www.theaugustamarket.com.
- Evans Market is set to begin on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page.
Monday, March 18
- The Richmond County Board of Elections will hold their regular monthly board meeting and the Election certification meeting at 2 p.m. at the BOE Warehouse, 2029 Lumpkin Road.
Tuesday, March 19
- The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
- The Augusta Commission will meet at 2 p.m. at the municipal building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
Thursday, March 21
- The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center Complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
- The Harlem City Council will meet for a work session at 7 p.m. at the at the Harlem Public Safety Building located at 110 W. Milledgeville Road. For more information, visit harlemga.org.
- Downtown Soul City is hosting the Downtown Get Down fundraising event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Savannah River Brewing Co., Augusta. Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://www.downtownsoul.city. Included with entry are two drink tickets, appetizers from event sponsor Laziza Mediterranean Grill.
Friday, March 22
- The 2024 CSRA Heart Walk will take place at SRP Park. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the walk will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www2.heart.org.
- Food truck Friday will be held at from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park in Evans. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
Saturday, March 23
- 2024 Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2020 Richland Ave. E. in Aiken. For more information, visit aikensteeplechase.com.
- The City of Grovetown’s Spring Fest and Easter egg hunt will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty Park Community Center. For more information, visit the Grovetown Leisure and Recreation Facebook page.
- A performance of NARNIA: The lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will take place at 1 p.m. at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- Evans High School 2024 Spring Bazaar will be held at 9 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- Lorrie Morgan with Morgan Spears will be at the Miller Theater at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
- Columbia County Spring Thing will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. Pre-register for this event at myabilene.org/spring.
Monday, March 25
- The Harlem City Council will meet for its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the at the Harlem Public Safety Building located at 110 W. Milledgeville Road. For more information, visit harlemga.org.
Tuesday, March 26
- Columbia County Job Fair will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Exhibition Center in Grovetown. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
- The Columbia County CES and PES committees will meet starting at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center Complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov.
- The Augusta Commission will hold a special called meeting at 11 a.m. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
- The Augusta Public Services Committee will meet at 1 p.m. in the municipal building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
- The Augusta Engineering Services Committee will meet at 1:05 p.m. in the municipal building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
- The Augusta Finance Committee will meet at 1:10 p.m. in the municipal building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
- The Augusta Public Safety Committee will meet at 1:15 p.m. in the municipal building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
- The Augusta Administrative Services Committee will meet at 1:20 p.m. in the municipal building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov.
Wednesday, March 27
- Community Easter Egg Hunt will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Augusta Tech. There will be free Easter Bunny pictures, face painting, games and more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Thursday, March 28
- USC Aiken is returning with its free lecture series, Aiken in the Alley, at 11 a.m. The weekly event is held in the Alley at 139 Newberry St. SW. The program will be Senior Instructor of History Alexia Helsley presenting “A Boy, a Girl, and a Train: Remembering Pat Conroy.” For more information, please contact 803-641-3784.
Saturday, March 30
- 5k Bunny Run Fun Race of Walk – FONAA fundraiser will take place at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Olmstead. Bunny Run 5K is a local run or walk that will work to raise funds and collect items for Friends of North Augusta Animals (FONAA). For more information, visit https://bunnyrun5kaugusta.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15986.
- Easter Egg Scramble will be held at Patriots Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be 50,000 eggs for kids to find. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page.
- Pacers and Polo will be held. Gates will open at 10:30 a.m., and the event start at 1 p.m. For more information, visit usca.edu.
- The 4th Annual Harlem Hoppening will take place at 11 a.m. at Harlem Park. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
- A helicopter egg drop will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Believers Baptist Church, 2474 SR-17 Wrens, Georgia, 30833. There will be 20,000 eggs dropped.
Tuesday, April 9
- Rock Fore! Dough 2024 will be held at the Evans Towne Center Park. For details and tickets, visit the Rock! Fore Dough website.
- Aiken Art Walk will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Aiken. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Thursday, April 18
- USC Aiken is returning with its free lecture series, Aiken in the Alley, at 11 a.m. The weekly event is held in the Alley at 139 Newberry St. SW. The program will be Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Young presenting “School Tax Matters: Understanding Act 388,” For more information, please contact 803-641-3784.
Saturday, April 20
- Heroes for Hope 5k run/walk will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Olmstead Trailhead. This is a fun, family-friendly event. Adults and kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero costumes and participate in the 5k run, 5k walk, or the Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Augusta/HeroesforHope5kRunWalk.
- Canal Discovery Day 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1450 Greene St, Ste 400, Augusta. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
- Riverwood Plantation Spring Market will be held at 5123 Riverwood Parkway from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Sunday, April 21
- The Whiskey Run Augusta will take place at 8 a.m. This event offers a 5k, 10k, and a half marathon. There will be local food pairings, whiskey samples, and music. Southbound Smokehouse will be the Whiskey Partner and start/finish. For more information, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2024/86299/whiskey-run-augusta.
Friday, April 26
- Cure Cancer Classic will take place at Forest Hills Golf Club. The proceeds from the tournament will be used to support Paceline and innovative cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center located here in Augusta. For more information, visit https://paceline.org.
Saturday, April 27
- Summerfest 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lions Memorial Field in North Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- Spring Fest will take place in downtown North Augusta from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be art vendors, food vendors, live music and more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Sunday, April 28
- The 2024 Summerville PorchFest will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://summervilleporchfest.com.
Saturday, May 4
- Augusta Handmaid Fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. The Doris Building. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
- The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival will be held in Johnston, S.C. For more information, visit https://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/events/peach-blossom-festival/.
- Spring Latin Fest 2024 will take place from noon to 10 p.m. at The Augusta Common in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Saturday, May 11
- The Alternative Market will be held at 2 p.m. at 1600 Troupe St., Augusta. Patrons are invited to check out unique, local businesses and more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Thursday, May 16
- Ghosts: Do You Believe? Will be held at the Miller Theatre with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Dustin Pari of Ghost Hunters, the audience will dive into the paranormal world, where there will be discussions about haunted encounters, different phenomena and more. For more information, visit millertheateraugusta.com.
Friday, May 17
- Aiken’s Night Market will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 700 Mack Henry Holland Drive, Aiken. There will be variety of local vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Saturday, May 25
- The Augusta Air Show will take place at Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com.
Sunday, May 26
- The Augusta Air Show will take place at Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com.
Sunday, Sept. 29
- The 2024 Ironman 70.3 Augusta will take place. For more information, visit the https://www.ironman.com/im703-augusta.
Saturday, Nov. 2
- Augusta Anime-Fall Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Augusta. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Saturday, Nov. 9
- Kids Jam 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverview Park Activities Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Saturday, Nov. 30
- The 2024 Palmetto Peach half marathon, 10k and 5 k will take place at SRP Park. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/NorthAugusta/PalmettoPeachHalfMarathon.
