Celebrate Father's Day in Augusta: Best Experiences & Activities for Dad

So you have the world’s best dad. Wondering how to give him the world’s best Father’s Day? Easy. Celebrate with him in Augusta, Georgia. Thanks to top-tier golfing, endless outdoor recreation, and dozens of delicious dining and drinking destinations, there’s no better place than the Feel Good City to spend Father’s Day with Dad. Here are our recommendations for planning the perfect day for your dad or father figure, right here in Augusta!

Father’s Day Dining And Drinks 

Augusta’s renowned food and drink scene caters to every palate and every papa. From steaks to stouts, Dad’s taste buds will feel the love.

First things first: brunch. Feast with your father at Finch & Fifth’s special Father’s Day brunch, or head to another of Augusta’s noteworthy brunch destinations, like The Brunch House of Augusta or Café on Eighth!

After some sumptuous sustenance, it’s time to keep the party going. Chauffeur Dad down to 2nd City Distilling Co., Savannah River Brewing Company, or Ready Player One for some spirits and suds. Dad doesn’t drink? Not to worry. Establishments such as Frog Hollow Tavern and Whiskey Bar (Kitchen) make mouthwatering mocktails, too.

When it comes to Dad’s Day dinner, the options are awesome and abundant. Treat your father to a hand-cut Filet Mignon at Edgar’s Grille, or hickory-smoked barbecue at BBQ Barn! 

Outdoor Enjoyment For Dad 

Dad isn’t the couch potato type, you say? Excellent. Gift him a kayaking tour with Two Dudes & A Boat or Cole Watkins Tours. Or, take him boating at Wildwood Park on scenic Clarks Hill Lake. This 975-acre park offers world-class Augusta, GA, fishing. Don’t forget to independently verify the size of that largemouth bass that got away. 

Many dads would consider playing 18 holes to be one of their top Father’s Day activities. Make it happen! Gift him tee time at one of the best courses in Augusta’s River Region, and cement your position as your father’s favorite kid.

Looking for a little more adventure? We’d recommend renting bikes and testing Dad’s singletrack skills on Augusta’s acclaimed F.A.T.S. Trails! Or, take him hiking through the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. Options for outdoor enjoyment are limitless in the Feel Good City!

Father’s Day Events In Augusta

Looking for truly memorable Father’s Day weekend events that your dad will love? As always, Augusta has you covered. 

On Friday, June 13, take your father (and his cowboy hat) to see country stars Ian Munsick and Flatland Cavalry at Bell Auditorium! Or, treat him to the legendary southern-fried rock sounds of A Brother’s Revival on Saturday, June 14, at the Miller Theater. Come Sunday, let Dad remind you why he’s still the bowling boss at Five Star Lanes’ Father’s Day bash! He’ll enjoy two free games and a complimentary shoe rental with proof of offspring.

Local Shopping And Unique Gifts

Stereotypically, dads aren’t shopaholics. However, they do love functional, stylish, and meaningful Father’s Day gifts, and Augusta offers plenty.

Snag him a Tire City Potters mug for his morning joe, or some iconic Augusta Whiskey Glasses from Augusta & Co. for his afternoon tipple. Is Dad hard to please? Let him pick out his own (local and awesome) Father’s Day gifts at Augusta’s Saturday Market on the River.

Don’t forget: presents don’t have to come in object form. Gift Dad a Father’s Day experience he won’t soon forget! From a tasting and tour at 2nd City Distilling Co. to a golf lesson at Wedges and Woods Driving Range to a mixology class with All Equal Parts, the options are as uniquely awesome as your dad.

Line Up Your Father’s Day Activities

As you can see, Augusta makes it easy to create the ideal Father’s Day. Whether birdies, bikes, or beers are your father’s love language, make plans to spend an unforgettable Father’s Day weekend with him in Augusta.