The Augusta Mall introduces Augusta Fest

The Augusta Mall will be hosting this year's spring Augusta Fest in their parking lots. Photo courtesy of Alison South Marketing.

Date: February 27, 2023

Presented by the Reithoffer Shows, this year’s family-friendly Augusta Fest will feature fair rides, games and fan-favorite food vendors.

Located at 3450 Wrightsboro Road, the Augusta Mall is hosting Augusta Fest in their parking lot until March 5. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and at 1 p.m. on weekends. 

Gate entrance is $5 for those above 4 years old, and unlimited rides can be enjoyed for $20 during week, or for $30 on weekends.

Enjoy colorful sweet treats like pink and blue cotton candy, funnel cake, flavorful lemonade or candied apples from vendors like the Sugar Shack, or relish in savory foods such as salty fries and freshly seasoned chicken.

With over a dozen rides and children-friendly options, families will be able to get a thrill on rides such as the Carousel, a Magic Mirror Maze, the Teacups, the Ferris Wheel, the Inferno or the Himalayan.

Traditional fair games, races and competitions will also be held for those who enjoy winning stuffed toy prizes.

For more information and weather updates, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Augusta-Fest-114834064865020

Liz Wright is a staff writer covering education, lifestyle and general assignments for The Augusta Press. Reach her at liz@theaugustapress.com 

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Liz Wright started with The Augusta Press in May of 2022, and loves to cover a variety of community topics. She strives to always report in a truthful and fair manner, which will lead to making her community a better place. In June 2023, Liz became the youngest recipient and first college student to have been awarded the Georgia Press Association's Emerging Journalist of the Year. With a desire to spread more positive news, she especially loves to write about good things happening in Augusta. In her spare time, she can be found reading novels or walking her rambunctious Pitbull.

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