Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty of fun events to attend in the Augusta area. We've rounded up some of the concerts, markets, and events happening in the Augusta area Oct. 9-11.
Each week, The Augusta Chronicle will publish a list of options for things to do in the Augusta area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancellation, or selling out.
Moonlight Music Cruise
What: An evening cruise along the Augusta Canal featuring live music by Chris Hardy who will perform classic rock and his own original music.
Where & When: Friday 6-to-7:30 p.m. The cruise will start at the Augusta Canal Discovery Center at 1450 Greene St. in downtown Augusta.
Details: Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for people 60 and older, military members, and students. Call 706-823-0440 ext. 502 to make a reservation. Visit www.augustacanal.com/events for more information.
Food Truck Friday
What: A family-friendly gathering featuring multiple food trucks, live entertainment and outdoor activities.
Where & When: 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Evans Towne Center Park at 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd. in Evans.
Details: Event is free. Food costs are paid to vendors.
Get a little funk
What: Morris Day & The Time and The S.O.S. Band: The Ultimate Funk Experience
Where & When: 8 p.m. Friday at the Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St. in downtown Augusta.
Details: Morris Day & The Time and The S.O.S. Band will perform classic R&B, funk and soul hits during this one-night performance. Tickets start at $44. For tickets, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-ultimate-funk-soul-experience-augusta-georgia-10-09-2026/event/0E00650DC497BB09?CAMEFROM=CFC_AUGUSTAENTERTAINMENT_COMPLEX_WEB_VEN_MD1009
Black Jacket Symphony Performs
What: The Black Jacket Symphony presents this two-part performance.
Where & When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Columbia County Performing Arts Center, 1000 Market St., Evans
Details: During the first set, The Black Jacket Symphony will recreate Def Leppard's 1987 album Hysteria in its entirety. During the second set, the band will play its greatest hits. For tickets and more information, visit https://thecenterofcc.com/event/the-black-jacket-symphony-presents-def-leppards-hysteria/
Brave the Corn Maze at Steed's Dairy Farm
What: Steed's Dairy Farm's corn maze and farm is open.
Where & When: 4634 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown. Open from Sept. 26-Nov. 14 on Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and on Sundays from 1-7 p.m.
Details: Navigate the twists, turns, and deadends of the path in 5-acre corn maze, watch a real cow milking, visit the petting zoon, pumpkin patch, and many other activities. Tickets prices at $14 for general admission for ages 3 and older; $11 for seniors and military, free for 2 and younger. For more information and a detailed schedule, visit www.steedsdairy.com.
Bluegrass and folk music concert
What: Bluegrass and folk music groups Trampled by Turtles and The Last Revel perform.
When & Where: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Details: The show will be a fast-paced, high-energy bluegrass and folk-rock performances. Ticket prices are $58-134. Vist https://millertheateraugusta.com/event/trampled-by-turtles/miller-theater/augusta-georgia/ for tickets and more information.
Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She can be reached at jmiller@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Music, food, boat rides and a corn maze make for a full weekend
