Calendar of events: Markets starting, Foodees Festival and more

The downtown Augusta Market is open now through November. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

The downtown Augusta Market is open now through November. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Date: March 16, 2025

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ONGOING

  • The Augusta downtown market will start March 15 and run every Saturday through Nov. 15. For more information, visit theaugustamarket.com
  • The Evans Market will start March 15 and will run every Saturday through June 28. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page

Sunday, March 16

Tuesday, March 18 

  • Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, please visit thecenterofcc.com
  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Columbia County Board of Elections will meet at 10:30 a.m. Board of Elections office. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Augusta Commission will hold a public information session regarding a local homestead exemption at 1 p.m. in the commission chamber at the Municipal Building. For more information or to view the livestream, visit augustaga.gov
  • The Augusta Commission regular meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the Municipal Building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov
  • The Richmond County Board of Education regular meeting will meet at 6 p.m. at the Board of Education office. For more information, visit rcboe.org
  • Goodwill will have a career and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Snelling Conference Center.

Friday, March 21

  • The first Food Truck Friday of the season will take place at Gateway Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a variety of food trucks for visitors to enjoy. This is a free vent. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page

Saturday, March 22

  • The Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held at the Aiken Steeplechase Racecourse located 2020 Richland Ave E in Aiken. For more information, visit https://aikensteeplechase.com.
  • The Augusta Video Game Exposition will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 205 Elkdom Court. For more information, visit the Facebook event page

Monday, March 24

  • The Harlem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety building. For more information, visit harlemga.org

Tuesday, March 25

  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners committees will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Augusta Commission committees will meet at 1 p.m. at the Municipal Building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov
  • The Columbia County Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office. For more information, visit ccboe.net

Friday, March 28

  • The 2025 CSRA Heart Walk will be held at SRP Park in North Augusta. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and the walk will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://www2.heart.org.

Saturday, March 29

  • Pacers & Polo, the third leg of Aiken’s Triple Crown, will be held at Historic Whitney Field on Mead Avenue in Aiken.
  • The Columbia County Cultural Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
  • The League of Women Voters of the CSRA invites the community to its 8th Annual Equali-TEA, a celebration of Women’s History Month. The event will be held at 2 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church – Augusta, GA. For more information, visit the Facebook event

Tuesday, April 1 

  • 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, April 5

Tuesday, April 8

  • The 21st annual Rock Fore Dough will be held at Evans Towne Center Park. Tickets can be purchased at https://rockforedough.com

Friday, April 18

  • The American Pro Rodeo will be held at Liberty Park in Grovetown.

For more information, visit the City of Grovetown Facebook page

Saturday, April 19

  • Earth Day will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Phinizy Swamp. For more information, visit the Facebook event page
  • The American Pro Rodeo will be held at Liberty Park in Grovetown.

For more information, visit the City of Grovetown Facebook page

  • The Columbia County Easter Egg Scramble will be held at Patriots Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit the Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events Facebook page.

Thursday, April 24 

  • Pretty Woman the Musical will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Friday, April 25

  • The 2025 Sacred Heart Garden Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. For more information, visit the event Facebook page

Saturday, April 26

  • The Augusta Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels, will be held at the Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com
  • Columbia County Arts in the Plaza will be held. For more information, visit ccboe.net
  • The 2025 Sacred Heart Garden Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cultural Center. For more information, visit the event Facebook page
  • Spring Fest in downtown North Augusta will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown North Augusta. For more information, visit the event Facebook page

Sunday, April 27

  • The Augusta Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels, will be held at the Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com

Friday, May 2

  • The Spring Greek Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page
  • Big Bounce America will be in Augusta at the Hephzibah Agricultural Center. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.

Saturday, May 3

  • The Spring Greek Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page
  • Big Bounce America will be in Augusta at the Hephzibah Agricultural Center. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.

Sunday, May 4

  • The Spring Greek Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page
  • Big Bounce America will be in Augusta at the Hephzibah Agricultural Center. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.

Thursday, May 8

  • Gary Allan live will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Queensborough Box Office at the CCPAC..

Friday, May 9

Saturday, May 10

Sunday, May 11

Wednesday, May 14 

  • Chicago” will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Saturday, June 21

  •  Vince Gill will be at the Columbia CountyPerforming Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and the Queensborough Box Office at CCPAC.

Thursday, July 10

  • Brad Williams will perform his comedy tour at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thecenterofcc.com

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