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Weekend Events Guide
Augusta hosts the Mentally Well Summit 2026, Brims and Bourbon IV, barber competitions and rooftop gatherings across the coming days.
How we reported this
The Mentally Well Summit 2026 begins Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library, marking the start of several scheduled gatherings listed in local events calendars.
These listings appear in the July 10-12 and July 18-19 weekend guides compiled by visitaugusta.com and eventbrite.com pages focused on Augusta. The timing aligns with the mid-July period when residents seek indoor and outdoor options during typical summer conditions. The Augusta Special Events office coordinates some downtown programming at sites such as the Augusta Common and Riverwalk, providing a central reference point for similar activities.
Saturday Schedule
Brims and Bourbon IV follows later the same day at 7:00 PM at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. Earlier that morning, the Ratchet Fitness Rodeo is set for 10:00 AM at 230 8th St. The Big Mo Drive-In Theater offers a classic double-feature night under the stars this weekend aimed at families and friends, according to its eventbrite listing.
Grantski Records hosted BASSWAVE with BASSFUSION and HIPPY MANN on the preceding Friday at 9:00 PM, showing the range of music events that appear in the same weekend roundups. The Augusta Market on the River continues through Nov. 16, 2026, at 8th Street and Reynolds Street, giving visitors a recurring option alongside one-off programs.
Sunday Schedule
The Battle of The Barbers GA V/S SC takes place Sunday at 4:00 PM at 644 Aiken St in Augusta. Sunset Soiree: Grown & Sexy Rooftop Vibes begins at 7:00 PM at Summer House Venue Collection. Finch Frenzy is listed for Sunday at 2:00 PM at Wild Birds Unlimited of Augusta.
Additional free activities noted in the same guides include scavenger hunts such as Puzzling Adventures and Unique Survival, along with mentions of festivals like Dogtopia's Normaltown Music Festival and Flatbed Festival. Langley Pond across the river in South Carolina is referenced for a dragboat event on July 18-19, 2026, accessible from North Augusta.
Residents can review the full listings on visitaugusta.com/events/events-this-weekend/ and the corresponding eventbrite.com pages for ga-augusta to confirm times and any updates before heading out.