Your Guide to Augusta This Week: Tuesday, September 14th and throughout September & October, Events, News & What’s Coming Up

Good Morning, Augusta! 

Labor Day has come and gone, which means we’re officially heading into one of our favorite times of year, and there is SO much happing around Augusta! 

From fall events and community traditions to local shopping, dining, and discovering something new.  There are so many reasons to get out and enjoy our hometown.

From local businesses and community events to hometown traditions, there’s always something happening in Augusta!  Be sure to check out our Go! Augusta Website – Events and on our Business Facebook Pages. You don’t want to miss a thing!  So, check out what’s happening, then mark your calendar, and make plans! Then, grab your family, call your friends, and then join in on the fun.

AND, while you’re out and about, shop local whenever you can!  Stop by a Red Brick District business, grab a bite to eat, support a local business, or simply take a stroll around town, while you are enjoying Common Consumption on a Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 11am to 10:00pm (unless modified by a special event permit). You just never know what you might discover!

Every time we shop, eat, explore, and support local, we are helping make Augusta a great place to live, work, visit, and call home.

Fall is here! Augusta is ready! Let’s make the most of it!  We hope to see you around town! 

Augusta School District - Fall sports have all begun at AHS and AMS – check out their schedules and support the Orioles and Bluejays!  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.  

I am very happy to announce another business that has joined Go! Augusta!  We are very happy they have become part of our organization and community! 

• The Tequilas Margarita Bar & Grill, located at 1411 Ohio Street, Augusta.  Go to their Go! Augusta Website Page at The Tequilas Margarita Bar & Grill, to view their hours and just a few of the great items they have to offer.  I know they would love for you stop by to see them!

Mark your Calendar for things to do!

Holiday Bowl – Holiday Bowl is starting Family Bowling Days on Saturdays, 11am-3pm and Sundays, 12pm-6pm.  For more information click the link above!

 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 and October 18
• Food Vendors starting at Noon
• Vendor Shopping 1:00pm – 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/Ribbon Cuttings:

Mark your Calendars for the following downtown meetings!  If you want your meeting added to the list, send me the dates!

• Thursday, September 17^th, 10am – Augusta Gold Mart – Ribbon Cutting
• Wednesday, September 30^th, Noon – Sugar Shane’s – Go! Augusta Board Meeting (Change of meeting date for September)
• Friday, October 2^nd, 2pm – 2026 Homecoming Parade – Hollywood/Superstars
• Friday, October 2^nd, 5pm – 2026 Community Tailgate / $5 a person – AHS South Parking Lot

Looking Ahead 

Mark your calendars!

• At Gambino's Pizza in Augusta, don't forget about their 5th Quarter - After 4 quarters of football, go and enjoy a 5th Quarter of food and fun!  Every home varsity football game, they will be open until 11pm.  9:30pm-10:30pm, All you can eat cheesticks & Dessert Pizza from their snack buffet!
• September Special at District Tan 316 – Keep your summer glow – Buy (3) custom spray tans and save $15!
• Happenings at Bricks Bar & Grill – Friday, September 18^th, - Listen to Robbie Bell, 9:00pm-12:00am. If you want to have a place to go to watch the Chiefs, Bricks is the place to go!  For all things happening, click on the link above for all the events in September!
• Happenings at Redbud Brewing – Saturday, September 12th, 7pm – Karaoke Night, Tuesday, September 15th, 6pm – Trivia Night
• Core Community – 8^th Annual Autumn Auction & BBQ – Sunday, September 20^th, lunch will be served at Noon -2pm. First Baptist Church, 1501 State Street.  Live and Online Auctions – Suggested Donation per adult meal $15.  Click on the link to the  Online auction which is now open through September 20th.  The Live Auction will happen shortly after the BBQ.  You will hear from a Core Leader and a Core Friend about how the program changes lives.
• Park Bench Brewing Co. – Pitch Night - Every Thursday, from 3:00pm – 9:00pm
• Augusta Historic Theatre – The Andy Gross Comedy Magic Show, Saturday, September 19^th, at 7:30pm
• Marketplace 67010 – Saturday, September 19^th, 10am-4pm – Celebrate Marketplace 67010 5 Year Anniversary.  THEN, on Friday, September 25th, 10am-6pm, Come and enjoy 9 – 2 – 5 Dolly Parton Day!
• Go! Augusta’s Annual Homecoming Parade and Community Tailgate will take place Friday, October 2. This year’s theme is “Hollywood—Superstars”! There is still time to register for the parade at 2026 Homecoming Parade. Lineup begins at 1:00 p.m., and the parade starts at 2:00pm.
• Vendors from last year’s Community Tailgate will be contacted first. If additional vendors are needed, details will be posted on the Go! Augusta website https://www.goaugusta.org/connections/32033-idea-tek/and Facebook page. 

I want to thank the following businesses for sponsoring this year’s Homecoming Festivities:  Cooper Drug Store, Security 1^st Title, Citizen’s Bank of Kansas, Community National Bank & Trust, and IdeaTek.  We look forward to celebrating Homecoming with our community!

• Girls’ Night Out – Sip & Sing – At The Villa - Friday, October 16^th, 6:30pm-11:00pm
• Movie at the Theatre and Trick-O-Treat Street – Saturday, October 31^st
• Annual Witches Night Out – Sponsored by Boutique 1631 - Thursday, October 29^th – 6:00-9:00pm 
• Annual Trick-0-Treat Street - Saturday, October 31st - More information to come!

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 now have subscribers to 582, 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