All events are current and range from Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th, 2022.
Ready to take it easy? With many of us determined to enjoy the long weekend to the fullest, Augusta offers several activities to help you enjoy Labor Day your way.
MUSEUM ON US
Take a FREE tour of the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the South, the Morris Museum of Art. Bank of America credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission from September 4th. Present card with photo ID to gain admission.
GO WITH THE FLOW
Two Dudes and A Boat Kayak Rentals is a surefire way to live it up a little. Enjoy killer views of the Savannah River on a kayak or canoe.
Looking for a thrill? Reserve and Ride Watersports offers transportation on the river that is sure to make waves. Experience several of the waterways up close and personal on a jet ski. Guided tours and solo rentals are available.
Explore more water activities here.
FEEL THE BEAT
Enjoy the rich musical heritage of Augusta with LIVE music at the Candlelight Music Series at The Augusta Common. Grab your lawn chair, food, and a drink to enjoy acts that display the soul of the city. Admission is $10.
The gently moving waters of the Augusta Canal serve as a perfect backdrop for music. Let the music take you away on the Moonlight Music Cruise featuring Rob Foster & Andy Reid. Seating is limited.
TAP INTO THE WEEKEND
Local beer is here! Explore Augusta’s great brewery options. Savannah River Brewing Co. offers a brewery, taproom, and beer garden. What’s better than one brewery? Two! Stop by the Riverwatch Brewery for your choice of ales, lagers, limited releases, and experimental brews.
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
There’s no short supply of eateries in Augusta to get your foodie fix. For weekends like this barbecue is always on the menu. They’ll grill while you chill at Fielding Bros. BBQ Shack offering dinners, sandwiches, and sides. Who doesn’t love barbecue by the pound? Alexander’s Great BBQ offers serving sizes large enough to feed you or the family with a choice of their signature sauces.
NEED MORE SUGGESTIONS?
If you are in need of any other suggestions, feel free to stop by Augusta's Experience Center, Augusta & Co. for help! Grab a hat, tumbler, or t-shirt for your next Augusta adventure.

Taylor Crocker
Taylor is the former Manager of Augusta & Co. at Destination Augusta. An alum of the University of South Carolina, she is an avid Gamecock fan with a passion for animals, especially her two dogs, Maci & Oakley.