Holiday travelers passing through Augusta Regional Airport will be treated to the sights and sounds of Christmas as local entertainers perform from Dec. 17 to Dec. 24.
The airport is hosting a performance by local musicians each day in the main terminal building. This year’s performers will be JaVonne Jones, John Hobbs, Fred Williams, Adam Thompson Harris, Matthew Dahlheimer, Bill Karp and Roger & Berita.
“We have done that for several years. We invite local artists, musicians, that is to come out and perform in our hold area, for those that are departing the airport,” said Lauren Smith, airport public relations manager. “So, they’ll be out there singing holiday favorites, taking requests. It is a lot of fun.”
The airport will also host a special guest for three days.
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Santa will be in the main foyer of the terminal building Dec 20 through Dec. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. That is the public area so anyone can go meet Santa.
“Kids and adults as well. We hear everybody kind of giggling whenever they see Santa and so that’s always fun, even staff we always have to go down there and get our annual picture with Santa,” Smith said.
The airport management is sweetening the pot for the Christmas season.
To promote the American Airlines daily service to Washington, D.C., sweepstakes will award a pair of round-trip tickets to the winner.
Airport Executive Director Herbert Judon Jr. said, “This sweepstakes requires registrants to apply online with no cost obligation. The winner has until June of 2022 to use these tickets.”
For details on the sweepstakes and to register visit www.FlyAGS.com The deadline to enter is Dec. 21.
Dana Lynn McIntyre is a Staff Reporter with The Augusta Press. You can reach her at dana@theaugustapress.com
