Your Guide to Augusta This Week: Monday, August 31st and throughout September & October, Events, News & What’s Coming Up
Looking Ahead: Exciting Things Are Happening in Augusta!
As we move into a new season, there is plenty happening in Augusta! From community events and local businesses to upcoming fall traditions, there are many opportunities to get involved, shop local, and enjoy all that our community has to offer.
We hope you’ll take a few minutes to see what’s happening around town and mark your calendars for the events ahead. Thank you for continuing to support the businesses, organizations, and community members who make Augusta such a great place to call home!
Augusta School District - To stay up to date on district news, events, click link for high school activity & athletic schedules, and construction, be sure to follow USD 402 and your student’s school on Facebook and visit their website at www.usd402.com.
The Augusta Community and Red Brick District - We encourage you to shop local whenever you can and support the businesses that invest in our community every day.
From local businesses and community events to hometown traditions, there’s always something happening in Augusta! Be sure to check out o Go! Augusta Website – Events and our Business Directory or on our Business Facebook Pages. You don’t want to miss a thing!
Thank you for being part of the Go! Augusta Community. We look forward to seeing you around town and celebrating another fun season of community, local businesses, and hometown pride!
I want to welcome several businesses that have joined Go! Augusta! We are very happy they have become part of our community! Please stop by and see what they have to offer!
- Gambino’s – 1010 Ohio, Augusta
- The Vintage Villa / 324 State Street, Augusta
- Gold Mart / 512 State Street, Augusta
- Augusta Senior Center / 640 Osage, Augusta
- Wichita Federal Credit Union / Wichita Locations
- Orion – Adult Diploma / 1301 Helen St., Ste 110, Augusta - Ribbon Cutting on Friday, September 4th, at 9am.
Holiday Bowl - Will be closed on Thursdays until league starts September 3rd. They can’t wait to see you all then! If you have a private party you would like to schedule on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday reach out to Adam and he will get you taken care of!
Go! Augusta Newsletter & Express Emails
Just a reminder! Our weekly newsletter is published as a blog on the Go! Augusta website, Latest News Around Town, shared on the Go! Augusta Facebook page and indexed by Google. That means anyone searching for Go! Augusta or the Red Brick District can easily stay informed about what's happening in our community.
If you're a subscriber, you'll continue receiving the Go! Augusta Express Newsletter every Monday, complete with upcoming events and community updates delivered directly to your inbox.
Augusta's ABC Market at the Depot!
Our goal for the ABC Market is to bring together local farmers, artists, makers, small businesses, nonprofits, food vendors, and the community for an enjoyable afternoon celebrating everything local. We hope you will visit us at our next two markets!
Additional market dates include:
- Sunday, September 20 and Sunday, October 18 / 2:00pm – 5:00pm
If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Mandi Foltz at the Go! Augusta office for more information at 316-775-4585 or email [email protected].
Business After Hours
Mark your calendars for Go! Augusta's next Business After Hours on Monday, September 14th, at 5:30 p.m. at Mega Pines Mini Golf, located at 1802 Hwy 54, Andover!
We hope you’ll join us for an early evening of networking, refreshments, and fun at Mega Pines Mini Golf! Come see what they have to offer and check out their newest addition—go-karts! You may just have to take a spin around the track while you’re there!
September Upcoming Meetings:
Mark your Calendars for the following downtown meetings! If you want your meeting added to the list, send me the dates!
- Wednesday, September 2nd, Noon – Sugar Shane’s – API
- Thursday, September 3rd, 7:00pm - Augusta Model Railroad Club. If you are a model railroad enthusiast, go to www.augustamodelrrclub.org for more information.
- Friday, September 4th, 9:00am - Orion - Adult Diploma Completion - Ribbon Cutting
- Tuesday, September 8th, 7:00pm – City Council Meeting (change of date due to Labor Day)
- Wednesday, September 9th, Noon – Sugar Shane’s – News@Noon
- Wednesday, September 30th, Noon – Sugar Shane’s – Go! Augusta Board Meeting (Change of meeting date for September)
Looking Ahead – Homecoming Parade & Community Tailgate
Mark your calendars!
- Happenings at Bricks Bar & Grill – Friday, September 4th, - Karaoke with Bobby, 8:30pm-12:30am. Click on the link above for all the events in September!
- Park Bench Brewing Co. – Pitch Night - Every Thursday, from 3:00pm – 9:00pm
- Go! Augusta's Annual Homecoming Parade and Community Tailgate is scheduled for Friday, October 2. Theme and Registration information for parade details will be available soon! Sign-ups for Businesses interested in participating in the Community Tailgate will be available soon. We can't wait to celebrate another exciting Homecoming season with our community!
- Girls’ Night Out – Sip & Sing – At The Villa – Friday, October 16th, 6:30pm-11:00pm
- Movie at the Theatre and Trick-O-Treat Street – Saturday, October 24th
- Annual Witches Night Out – Sponsored by Boutique 1631 - Thursday, October 29th – 6:00-9:00pm – More details coming soon - Watch on Facebook and our newsletter updates!
Stay Connected - There is always something happening in Augusta! Visit our Calendar of Events on the Go! Augusta website so you never miss what's coming up.
Augusta Merchandise - Show your Augusta pride!
Stop by the Go! Augusta Depot Office or Marketplace 67010 to browse our Augusta merchandise, including:
- T-shirts
- Large and medium tumblers
- Coffee mugs
- Wine tumblers
- Magnets
- Lip balm holders
- Postcards
We hope you'll stop in and find something to take home!
Membership & Sponsorship Opportunities
We continue to welcome new Membership Investors and Sponsorship Investors. These investments help support Go! Augusta's mission while providing valuable visibility for your business. If you are interested or know someone that may be interested in becoming a member investor, click the link; Membership Investors and Sponsorship Investors for more details. Whether you operate a home-based business, are launching a new venture, or have been part of our community for years, we'd love to visit with you about the membership option that best fits your needs.
We would love for you to stop by the Depot at 618 State Street, call us at 316-775-4585, or visit our website to learn more about Membership and Sponsorship Investment opportunities.
Red Brick Bucks - Anytime is a great time to shop local!
Red Brick Bucks make wonderful gifts and are a great way to support participating Augusta businesses. If you're holding Red Brick Bucks, remember to redeem them soon—they're just like cash!
The Heartbeat of Our Community
Every business in Augusta helps make our community stronger. Whether you're located in the Red Brick District, along Highway 54, or on Ohio Street, you play an important role in creating the welcoming atmosphere that makes Augusta such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
We sincerely appreciate every business owner, volunteer, sponsor, member, and resident who helps our community continue to grow and thrive.
Visit www.goaugusta.org to explore community information, browse our Business Directory, reserve the Depot, learn about upcoming events, and discover how to become a Go! Augusta member.
If you know someone who isn't receiving our weekly newsletter, please invite them to visit our website and click "Subscribe." We have increased our subscribers to 580, and would love to hit 600! We're grateful to everyone who follows along and supports Go! Augusta.
Thank you for staying connected with us! Be sure to follow Go! Augusta on Facebook, visit www.goaugusta.org, and support your favorite local businesses by following their social media pages for the latest updates and events throughout the week.
We appreciate your continued support, encouragement, and involvement. Everything we accomplish is possible because of community members like you. Thank you for all you do to help make Augusta a wonderful place to call home, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Connie Hummel, Executive Director
Connie Thurman and Mandi Foltz
