The mayors presented the UGA and USC cheerleaders with plaques to celebrate their dedication to Border Bash throughout the years.
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyFriday night was a special one! It was the 30th anniversary of Border Bash. It's a night that happens once a year, as the CSRA kicks off the Georgia-South Carolina football rivalry weekend.
Border Bash has raised so much money for children's charities here in the Augusta area throughout the years. The cheerleaders and mascots from both teams also come and visit the Children'[s Hospital ahead of the event each year.
This year, we not only got to enjoy performances from the Georgia and South Carolina Cheerleaders and Mascots, but we also got to enjoy live music. Up first, J & The Bootleggers kicked off the night. Then The Mason Jars kept the crowd going. And The Mike Veal Band rounded out the night with even more great music.
It was a beautiful night at SRP Park. And quite possibly the coolest temperatures we've seen at a Border Bash in quite a while.
The kids were able to enjoy face painting and bounce houses and slides. And many were tossing around footballs on the field at SRP Park. There was also a lot of great food and ice cold beverages to enjoy too.
Unfortunately, this was the last Border Bash. Early this year, the upcoming schedules for both teams were announced. Georgia and South Carolina won't be playing each other over the next few years. So, it's a bit bittersweet.
We are thankful for 30 great years of fun and for the money raised for children's charities here in the CSRA. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the mayors from North Augusta and Augusta issued proclaimations for the teams for their dedication to the event year after year. It was a very special moment!
Check out some photos from the event. A big thank you to Sanjeev Singhal of CSRA Photography for sharing some great shots with us!
UGA
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyThe UGA Cheerleaders and Hairy Dawg were ready to party! They performed and took photos with fans throughout the night!
USC Cheerleaders
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyBoth teams' cheerleaders were great sports and took lots of photos throughout the night.
J and The Bootleggers
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyThe first band on stage was J and the Bootleggers. They kicked off the night with some great music.
Hairy Dawg
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyUGA's Mascot, Hairy Dawg, was ready to pump up the crowd. And down to take photos with fans!
Miss Augusta Teen
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyCody and Chris O'Kelley got to meet Miss Augusta Teen. She joined them on stage for the event.
Cocky
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyHe was photo ready! And took pics with fans throughout the night.
Beasley Media
Cody/BMG AugustaWe are proud to be a sponsor of Border Bash! Just a few of our team that enjoyed the fun night at SRP Park.
USC Cheerleaders
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyThe USC Cheerleaders put on a great performance for the crowd!
UGA Cheerleaders
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyWhat a fun night! Loved the performances from the cheerleaders.
The Mason Jars
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyThese guys kept the music going between the cheerleader performances.
North Augusta and Augusta Mayors
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyThe mayors presented the UGA and USC cheerleaders with plaques to celebrate their dedication to Border Bash throughout the years.
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Cody/BMG AugustaMike Veal Band
Photo: Sanjeev Singhal/CSRA PhotographyThe Mike Veal Band wrapped up the night at Border Bash.
