Local Events

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Evans Market
Market Pavilion
Weekly market features local artisans, farmers, producers and vendors. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov

May 3-June 29
Ag + Art Tour
22 counties in SC
Take free weekend self-guided tours of farms and markets to see where food comes from, watch artists in action, listen to musicians and learn more about rural life. Tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation. Map and schedule available online. agandarttour.com

May 25-July 3
Art Exhibition
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Works from artists Rebecca Congleton, Kelly Igo, Jacki Mayo Van Dyke and Cameron Young are displayed in the Art Hall. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. sacredheartaugusta.org

May 30
Bark N’ Brews
Market Pavilion
Family-friendly event for dog lovers features animal adoptions, dog grooming and nail clipping, dog accessory vendors and more. Leashed dogs welcome. Free. 5-8 p.m. See Facebook.

May 31
Illusionist Rick Thomas
Miller Theater
The award-winning master illusionist performs his Mansion of Dreams show with magic, comedy, dancers and storytelling. 7:30 p.m. $29-$89. millertheateraugusta.com

May 31, June 7
Free Fishing Days
Georgia waters
See if fishing is for you. Georgia residents do not need a fishing, trout or wildlife management area license to fish in any public fresh water and saltwater areas on these two days. georgiawildlife.com

June 7
Boondock Revival Music Festival
Boondock Farms
Music festival under the stars features dancing and bluegrass jams with Electric Sparrows, Reedy River String Band, Aubrey & The Clydes and Swamptooth. 2:30-11:50 p.m. $60. RV campsite $20. boondockfarms.com

Summer Beach Blast
Evans Towne Center Park
Family friendly event features food vendors, games and activities and live music by The Landsharks, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Bring chairs and blankets. 5-10 p.m. Admission is free. Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events Facebook page

June 7, 14, 21, 28
Evans Market
Market Pavilion
Weekly market features local artisans, farmers, producers and vendors. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov

June 12
Harlem Movies Under the Stars
Columbia Theatre and Library Plaza
Featured movie is Matilda. Matinee is 5 p.m. in the theater, under the stars showing is 8 p.m. on library plaza (moves inside if it rains). Kids are invited to do movie-related crafts in the theater 2-3:30 p.m. All events are free. harlemmuseumandwelcomecenter.com

June 13
Ian Munsick and Flatland Cavalry
Bell Auditorium
The country music artists perform at 7:30 p.m. $29 and up. augustaentertainmentcomplex.com

June 14, 28
The Dinner Detective
The River Golf Club
Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while feasting on appetizer, salad, choice of three entrees and dessert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight in the room. Will you be the prime suspect? Prize package for top sleuth. 6-9 p.m. thedinnerdetective.com

A Brother’s Revival
Miller Theater
Former Allman Brothers Band bassist David “Rook” Goldflies leads the band in performing
Allman Brothers classics. 7:30 p.m. $29-$89. millertheateraugusta.com

June 20-22

JoeFest Augusta Toy and Comic Show
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
Show features celebrity guests, cosplay, panels and more than 40,000 square feet of toys, comic books and collectibles. joefestusa.com

June 21
Betty’s Bash Paddle Race & Music Festival
Riverside Park
Kayak, canoe and paddleboard event includes 6.2-mile loop, food trucks, music with DJ at 4 p.m. and live bands. Race begins 9 a.m. $30. Festival and concerts are free. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. oariverside.com

Ridge Peach Festival
Downtown Trenton
Festival celebrates all things peach, from pies and cobblers to ice cream, jams and more. Includes live music, food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts, agricultural displays, children’s entertainment and a parade. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ridgepeachfestival.org

Build the Band
Miller Theater
Area musicians and singers battle it out to be crowned ultimate champion in this musical fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. 7 p.m. $29-$79. millertheateraugusta.com

June 27
Food Truck Friday
Evans Towne Center Park
Evening features live music and a variety of food and beverage vendors. 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. Bring chairs and blankets. Music begins 7 p.m. columbiacountyga.gov

Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan
Miller Theater
The country music artists perform their Grits and Glamour Tour at 7:30 p.m. $39-$109.
millertheateraugusta.com

June 28
SummerJam & Fireworks
Liberty Park
The City of Grovetown’s family friendly event features music, food, beverages and fireworks. Bring chairs and blankets. 5-8 p.m. cityofgrovetown.com

Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities
CCPAC
Live-action stage adventure is filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games and epic battles. 3 p.m. thecenterofcc.com

Interstellar Echoes
Miller Theater
The tribute artists present A Tribute to Pink Floyd in the Retro Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. $29-$99. millertheateraugusta.com

June 29
An American Music Concert
Kiokee Baptist Church
Columbia County Orchestra, directed by founding music and executive director Dr. Rob Nordan, will perform American patriotic music and selections by American composers. Open to the public. Free refreshments served at 4:30, free concert begins 5 p.m. columbiacco.org

To have your event considered for publication, please submit materials to info@columbiacountymag.com. All listings require a two-month lead time.