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Mustard-inspired treats take over North Augusta on Saturday
Calling all mustard lovers and adventurous eaters. North Augusta's Oktoberfest Mustard Crawl is back for a second year with all things mustard. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. There's no admission fee, and festival-goers are encouraged to wear mustard-colored clothing. More: Sheila's Bakery in North Augusta attracts donut lovers daily | Exclusive Mustard color is a deep, muted shade of yellow with hints of brown and green, sort of like the condiment, according to Palettemaker.com, a website that assists with creating colors. There will be food items that include mustard in some way, giveaways, as well as items to purchase, according to the event information at northaugustaforward.org . North Augusta Forward, a nonprofit community and economic development organization, organizes the event as a way to support small, local businesses. Here's a sample of the mustard-inspired Oktoberfest treats visitors will find among some of the downtown North Augusta businesses participating: Brink's Tavern: Pork Schnitzel and Bavarian pretzels. Crown + Lavender: Sample tea made from mustard seeds. Daisy Market: Pretzel Blondies. Sno-Cap Drive-in: Have a corndog with mustard. Your Pie: Cubano Pizza Carolina Hills Sandwich + Sweet Shoppe: Carolina Mustard BBQ sandwiches. Cavalier's Coffeehouse: Gustard cookies
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Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: September 18-September 20
This weekend, Augusta's calendar is packed with something for everyone. Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns for its 45th year at a new temporary home, while St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church hosts its annual Oyster Fest, complete with oysters, live music, and family fun. Animal lovers, meanwhile, can head to Sip, Snack, Slither for exotic encounters and local vendors. Whichever event you choose, there's plenty to fill a September weekend in Augusta.
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Arts in the Heart opens Friday in a new place, but the same experience
Arts in the Heart of Augusta, the city's biggest and most anticipated festival each year, is back this weekend in a temporary location, but still with plenty of countries highlighted, international entertainment and food, and rows of artists and crafters selling their wares. The three-day festival has been an annual event since 1982, when two smaller festivals merged to create one big event. It's continued to grow and usually draws about 100,000 people over the three-day weekend. The festival brings together artists, musicians, performers, food, and culture from throughout the world. More: Pizza maker brings Neapolitan pies from truck to shop | Exclusive The ongoing road construction in downtown Augusta has moved Arts in the Heart to the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds this year. The fairgrounds' smaller footprint has meant some adjustments this year, said Rhian Swain, organizer and spokeswoman for the fair, which is sponsored and managed by the Greater Augusta Arts Council. For example, last year there were six ticket gates. This year there are two. There will be plenty of signage directing people to the gates and the various areas of the festival, she said. And there will be plenty of maps of the site available. This
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AI and the arts: Aiken audience watches two plays, then guesses which one was written with a chatbot
AIKEN — Could you tell a play written by a human apart from a play written by an AI chatbot?. That was exactly the question posed to a small audience of viewers at the Tom Young Center for Research and Innovation on Sept. 17 during a set of experimental performances led by James Blackmon, a local performer, composer, writer and actor with creative accolades across the country.
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Strict Rules for Attending the Masters Tournament
Attending the Masters is not quite like walking into another major sporting event. Augusta National has built the spectator experience around traditions that can feel almost untouched by the smartphone era, and patrons are expected to adapt the moment they enter the grounds. Some everyday objects have to stay outside, certain behaviors that barely attract […]
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Baez, Pacers Are In First Place Following Opening Day Of Savannah Lakes Men’s Invitational
MCCORMICK, S.C. – The No. 15 USCA golf team is in first place after the opening day of the Savannah Lakes Men's Invitational, which is hosted by Lander. The Pacers shot 30-under par, 546. USCA opened the tournament by shooting 13-under par, 275, before firing a second-round 17-under par, 271.
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GCSU finishes in fourth place at Savannah Lakes
McCORMICK, S.C. | Georgia College & State University posted its best finish in a men's golf tournament in four years as the Bobcats came in fourth place at the Savannah Lakes Men's Invitational hosted by Lander University Tuesday (Sept. 16) afternoon. The Bobcats shot the second-best score in the final...
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Augusta Men's Golf Tied for Third After Two Rounds of the Bearcat Invitational
Cincinnati, Oh. - After two rounds of the Bearcat Invitational hosted by the University of Cincinnati, the Augusta men's golf team is in a three-way tie for third place at 6-under-par. The Jaguars are tied with Memphis and Louisville heading into Tuesday's final round. Liberty is currently the tournament leader with TCU in second.
American Songwriter
Born 45 Years Ago Today in Georgia, One-Third of This Grammy-Winning Country-Pop Trio Who Has Written Hits for Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker
Best known as co-lead vocalist for the platinum-selling country-pop group Lady A, Charles Kelley has stockpiled accolades throughout his two-decade career in Nashville. In addition to co-writing the trio’s Grammy-winning breakout single “I Run to You” and the crossover smash “Need You Now”, Kelley has also penned top five hits for Luke Bryan (“Do I”) and Darius Rucker (“Homegrown Honey”).
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Arts in the Heart returns to Augusta this weekend at new location
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Arts in the Heart Festival returns to Augusta this weekend. The event will be held at the Augusta Exchange Fairgrounds this year due to ongoing downtown construction. The festival will feature a global food village with cuisine from more than 15 countries. More than 120...
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Arts in the Hearts: Same mission, new location for 2026
AUGUSTA — Even though the annual Arts in the Heart Festival will be in a different location this year, the mission is still the same. “You can expect the same festival, but just in a different footprint,” Greater Augusta Arts Council Executive Director Denise Turner said. The annual festival will be held at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds Sept. 18-20. The location change is due to the ongoing construction that is taking place on Broad Street. The theme for the festival is One Big Festival to Support One Small Non-Profit which focuses on the Arts in the Heart being a fundraiser for the Gr...
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Golfers face modified tee times, daily routings during work at The Patch
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tee times at Augusta Municipal Golf Course will be impacted due to course improvements starting this week. The course, known as “The Patch” will start to install new cart paths and plant additional trees across the historic property on Monday. The work is expected to last until October 12.
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The Augusta Chronicle
Classic planes, reptiles, Blind Willie concert and more this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty of fun events to attend in the Augusta area. We've rounded up some of the concerts, markets, and events happening in the Augusta area Sept. 11-13. Each week, The Augusta Chronicle will publish a list of 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. More: El Tejano brings Miami, Texas food traditions to Augusta | Exclusive WWII barnstorming show at Augusta airport What: Georgia Barnstorming Tours comes to Augusta When & Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 12, Augusta Regional Airport Details: The Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia fleet is coming to Augusta to offer rides on the historic planes and a chance to see them up close. To schedule rides in advance and learn more about the fleet, visit www.airbasegeorgia.org . Admission is free. Ready for some snaky fun What: Show Me Reptile Show! is a traveling show with reptiles, amphibians, small exotic mammals, and more. Learn about the animals; photos are allowed. Some animals are available for purchase, along with the equipment needed to care for them. When & Where:
The Augusta Chronicle
Aiken's Makin' celebrates 50 years of art and tradition
One of the CSRA's signature fall events is celebrating a major milestone this year. Aiken's Makin', the longtime arts and crafts festival that draws thousands of visitors to downtown Aiken, returns Sept. 11-12 for its 50th anniversary with hundreds of artisans, food vendors, and family-friendly attractions. Here are five things to know about this year's Aiken's Makin': More: Primark delays Augusta Mall opening, scraps Sept. 10 debut 1. The festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary Aiken's Makin' reaches a significant milestone in 2026, marking 50 years as one of the region's premier arts and crafts events. Organized by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, the annual show has become a staple of the city's fall calendar, the chamber noted. 2. More than 200 artisans are expected The juried arts and crafts show brings together more than 200 artisans from across the Southeast. Shoppers can browse handmade jewelry, pottery, woodworking, artwork, home décor, specialty foods and other handcrafted items, according to visitaikensc.com . 3. The event takes over downtown Aiken The festival will be held along Park Avenue between Chesterfield and Union streets in downtown Aiken. Vendor booths line the street and adjacent parkways, creating a walkable shopping and entertainment experience in
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Science gets hands-on at USCA’s 41st SEED STEM Festival Sept. 19
(Story courtesy Ruth Patrick Science and Education Center. Science is more than textbooks — it’s about exploring, discovering, and experiencing the world around us. Bring the entire family for a day of hands-on fun at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center’s annual SEED STEM Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 throughout the University of South Carolina Aiken campus.
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Women's Golf Heads to Illinois For the Redbird Invitational
Augusta, Ga. - The Augusta women's golf team will head to Normal, Il. for the Redbird Invitational on Sunday and Monday. The event is hosted by Illinois State and features 12 teams. The Jaguars are coming off a win at the Tiger Classic, an event Sara Adams won medalist honors....
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Fort Gordon marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11
FORT GORDON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fort Gordon paused Friday morning to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, along with the first responders and survivors who have carried the burden of that day for 23 years. The post hosted a Remembrance Ceremony at Freedom...