Things to do in Augusta This Weekend | August 18-20, 2023

Here we are again...the weekend! Tons of events will be going on in Augusta and surrounding areas. From music, to plants, to the museum- you choose what's most intriguing to you!

Sometimes it can be difficult to sift through what to do or where to start, but here is a list that's been put together, that will help you get in the right mindset!

Here are 6 things to do in Augusta this weekend.

Start here and see where the weekend takes you!

August 17-20

Enjoy some original films at the film festival. Below is the full schedule for the weekend.

Thurs & Fri • August 17-18
Thursday PM block

7:00p

To The Moon (Stu, 13min, Canada)
Resurgence (Stu, 19min, US)

8:00p

Elephant (Feat, 93min, Poland)

Friday PM Block

6:00p

Cooking Inside: from Prison to Home (Doc, 23min, USA)
FishBowl (Sho, 12min, Canada)
Everybody Goes to the Hospital (Ani, 9min, USA)
Sonar (Sho, 6min, UK)
BJ’s Mobile Gift Shop (Sho, 16min, USA)
Finger Lickin’ Good (Stu, 4min, USA)
The Birthday Butterfly (Sho, 24min, USA)

8:00p

A24 & Black Cat Picture Show presents:
Past Lives

9:30 pm Film Artist’s Reception:

MENU:

Stuffed Biscuit Chicken Pot Pies
Mini Po’ Boys
Deviled Eggs
Fried MacNCheez Balls

For the entire weekend schedule, visit here.

Friday, Augusta 18 - 7:30pm 

The movie of the evening is Sing 2. Before the movie starts there will be other activities going on such as Inflatables, Games, Face Painting, and Food Vendors.

The movie will begin at dusk.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Saturday, August 19 - 6pm-8pm

Drive-in at the car show this weekend. All makes and models are welcome. CSRA Mustang and Ford Club will be in attendance.

Saturday, August 19 - 9am-3pm

Plant moms and plant dads here is an event for you! There will be different kinds of plant/flower related vendors, music, and food!

This event will take place at the Bedford Greenhouses.

Saturday, August 19 - 7pm-11pm

Rock out at the this Retro Concert, with a night of ’70s & 80’s Rock N Roll. Departure: The Journey Tribute Band & Swamp Music: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute will be happening at at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center.

For more, click here.

Sunday, August 20 - 1pm - 5pm

There will be music by Rae's Creek Revival at 3:00pm.

The ladies of the Garden City Quilters will be in the Garden City Room from 1-4:30 making quilted coasters with guests and sharing about the Quilts of Valor that they give to local Veterans.

Dianne Collins will be here showing how to use a spinning wheel and making yarn from wool.

Admission to the museum is still $1.00 for the month of August.