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Foodees Fest brings food vendors to Augusta this weekend
Foodees Fest Food & Culture Festival returns to Augusta this weekend with plenty of food trucks, entertainment, and shopping. Dozens of food vendors and many crafters and artists will be on hand for the three-day event that opens Friday on Fifth Street in downtown Augusta. More: Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive Billed as a traveling food festival, Foodees Fest combines a wide variety of food vendors, artisans and crafters in a community-focused event. The festival aims to create opportunities for attendees to sample new foods, explore unique products and support participating businesses and makers, according to the event's website. It is a traveling festival that visits many cities in the East, bringing together many cultures through food and food products, according to its website, www.foodeesfest.com . Foodees Fest will be held 1-7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be on-site parking, according to the event information. Admission is free, but organizers ask that patrons pre-register to assist with planning. Registration enters festival-goers in a raffle to win a free meal. To register, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/event/augusta-ga-2026 . Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She
The Augusta Chronicle
Fall fair, food festival, orchestra, book sale among weekend events
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There are plenty of fun events happening nearby. Each week, The Augusta Chronicle will publish a list of some of the options for things to do in the Augusta area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancellation, or selling out. Library book sale What: Annual book sale of thousands of used books, media, and other materials. When & Where: Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Augusta-Richmond County Public Library, 823 Telfair St., Augusta. Details: Find bargains for all ages on all types of books and other media. All proceeds from the sale will help support the library system. For more information, call 706-469-3356 or visit arcpls.librarycalendar.com . Symphony celebrates American masterpieces What: American Fanfare presented by the Augusta Symphony When & Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta Details: The program is a salute to American ingenuity and showcases the vitality and beauty of American masterpieces. Tickets are available and prices range from $21-$84. Visit augustasymphony.com for more information. It's First Friday downtown What: Spend First Friday night downtown and support downtown businesses while having fun. When & Where: 6-9 p.m., Friday,