NORTH AUGUSTA – The area’s biggest tailgating event was held at SRP Park Friday.
Border Bash, which raises money for children’s charities, brings out University of Georgia and University of South Carolina fans prior to the big college rivalry.
Hairy Dog, Georgia’s mascot, and Cocky, Carolina’s mascot attended the game as did cheerleading squads for both teams.
Also, there was a full slate of games and other activities and multiple bands took the stage.
Tonya Jones and West Taylor pose for the 360 camera at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.Georgia Bulldog fans play a pick up game of football at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.Georgia Bulldog mascot Hairy Dog fires up the crowd at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.
A group of young football fans play a friendly game of football at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.The South Carolina Gamecock cheerleaders along with mascot Cocky perform on stage for the crowd at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.Shannon Franklin, right, celebrates after scoring a point in Bear Pong at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.
Georgia Bulldog fans take a selfie with Hairy Dog at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.The Georgia Bulldog Cheerleaders perform at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.The Georgia Bulldog Cheerleaders perform for the crowd at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.
Members of the Augusta West Dance Team get ready to perform at Border Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2022 at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC. Mike Adams photo.
Mike Adams is a Georgia Press Association award winning photographer for The Augusta Press.
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