Augusta Events

Annual Events

Address: 2604 Washington Rd, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA 30904 Category: Sports Event - Golf Dates: April 6 - April 8, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Before the Big Daddy of golf tournaments, the pros take two days for what is affectionately known as "practice rounds." What these two days have evolved into over the past few years is a relaxed, amiable event that allows golf fans to exchange banter with the likes of Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Hal...

Address: 2604 Washington Rd, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA 30904 Dates: April 6 - April 12, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The first weekend in April throws Augusta into the global spotlight, with the best golfers from around the world competing for the coveted green jacket of the Masters. First held in 1934 and continuing today as the premier golf tournament, Augusta National rivals the likes of St. Andrews, Scotland. The only color to...

Address: 1301 Greene St, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta, GA 30901 Dates: April 24 - April 26, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Did you know Augusta is known as the Garden City? The Garden Festival, held for three days and hosted by the Sacred Heart Cultural Center, celebrates history, horticulture, and the ever-progressing development of Augusta. All proceeds from the Festival go to the continued restoration of the Sacred Heart Center....

Address: Riverwalk-Augusta Common, Riverwalk-Augusta Common, Augusta, GA Dates: July 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Augusta celebrates Independence Day every year, lining the Savannah River to ooh and aah the crowd with sights and sounds of colorful and sonic fireworks. An arts and crafts bazaar, a variety of musical entertainment, dance and activities for the entire family are part of the festivities. There will also be a...

Address: Augusta Marina Downtown Augusta, Savannah River at the Augusta Riverfront, Augusta, GA Dates: July 17 - July 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This exciting event is the world's richest drag boat race – last year over $120,000 in cash and prizes. Going strong for over 15 years, its popularity continues to grow. Held on the Savannah River, all proceeds go to the Augusta chapter of the Special Olympics.

Address: Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center • 601 7th St, Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, Augusta, GA 30903 Dates: October 26 - October 31, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Augusta is the headquarters for the National Barrel Horse Association. Last year, over 1200 entries from all over the country competed for cash, prizes, and most of all the prestige of being a champion.