Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: April 18-April 20

The Columbia County Spring Fair will be held April 18-27 at the Fairgrounds off Columbia Road.

Steven Uhles | Augusta Today

This weekend, Augusta, Georgia, is packed with entertainment, from the Columbia County Fair and Pickin' in the Peaches Music Festival to Augusta GreenJackets baseball. Families can also enjoy community favorites, such as Easter egg hunts, spring celebrations, and themed parties, throughout the region.

Columbia County Fair

What: Columbia County Fair
When: Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 27, 2025; Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 10 p.m. (Easter Sunday, 3:30 to 10 p.m.)
Where: Columbia County Fairgrounds, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
Cost: Advance Sales (ends April 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.) $7, Advance Unlimited Rides (does not include gate admission) $18, Gate Admission $10 per day, Unlimited Rides Monday through Friday $25 or Saturday and Sunday $30, Easter Sunday, FREE Admission and Unlimited Rides for $15

The Columbia County Fair is an annual event packed with family-friendly fun, including thrilling rides, classic games, delicious food, and live entertainment for all ages. Enjoy musical acts, the demolition derby, the antique tractor pull, and the Painted Pony Rodeo. Explore agricultural exhibits, crafts, heritage displays, and the exciting Amusements of North American Midway Entertainment.

Pickin' in the Peaches Music Festival

What: Pickin' in the Peaches Music Festival
When: Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. (parking lot and gates open at 1) and Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (parking lot opens at 10:30 a.m., with gates open at 11)
Where: Western Carolina State Fairgrounds, 561 May Royal Drive, Aiken, South Carolina
Cost: Weekend Wristband $133.75, VIP Weekend Wristband $267.50, Friday Only $69.50, Saturday Only $79.50

Pickin' in the Peaches is a brand-new annual bluegrass and traditional music festival created through a partnership between the Western Carolina State Fair and the South Carolina Bluegrass & Traditional Music Association. Headliners include Sierra Hull, Fruition, and The Po' Ramblin' Boys, with additional performances by East Nash Grass, Water Tower, Armchair Boogie, and more. The lineup features a diverse range of styles, from classic bluegrass to Americana.

Augusta GreenJackets Baseball Game

What: Minor League Baseball — Augusta GreenJackets vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans
When: Friday, April 18, 2025, at 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 6:05 p.m.; and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 5:05 p.m.
Where: SRP Park, 187 Railroad Ave., North Augusta, South Carolina
Cost: Tickets start at $10

Experience the excitement as the Augusta GreenJackets take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Arrive early to Friday's game to receive a special Augusta Azaleas blanket, presented by Cintas, available to the first 1,000 fans in attendance. Join the on-field Easter Egg Hunt from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. for Sunday's game, a delightful activity for children before the game.

Other Events

The Augusta area has several spring events planned for the weekend. Each offers a mix of entertainment and activities suitable for all ages:

Old School 70's Party :Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Augusta Common, 836 Reynolds St., Augusta
Easter Egg Brunch & Hunt: Sunday, April 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Eisenhower Conference and Catering, 19th St., Building 18400, Fort Eisenhower
Easter Eggstravaganza: Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pendleton King Park, 1600 Troupe St., Augusta

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