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The Augusta Futurity is a fantastic event that comes to Augusta, Georgia every January. It is a first-class World Championship event for cutting horse competitors. But it is also fun for the kids.

This year I took William, 4, and Jacob, 2, to the Friday Night Event at the James Brown Arena in downtown Augusta. This is the night for the 5/6 Year-Old Classic Non-Pro and Open Finals. Do not ask me what the means – but I think it has something to do with the age of the horse.

At any rate, we actually went earlier to see the Area 18 Youth Scholarship Finals. These are riders under the age of 18 competing for a scholarship. It was great fun. We got to see boys and girls ride horses and cut the cows. Click here to see a little bit of the action! The youngest rider we saw was 10 years old and he did great. William enjoyed watching the kids compete.  Jacob was more into the popcorn. He is two – what can I say?

Before the competition began there were several cowboys settling the herd. This is when William leaned over to me and said, “Mom, some of those cows are wearing earrings.” He was dead serious and I had to laugh.

On the way out we stopped at several vendors and checked out the fun stuff they had to offer. Lots of great cowboy boots, hats, saddles and jewelry. William and Jacob loved the local hand carved statues. And of course the tractors – they are boys.

Be sure to make plans to attend the Augusta Futurity in Augusta, Georgia at the end of January every year. And bring the family!

Augusta Futurity
Atlantic Coast Cutting Horse Association
P.O. Box 936, Augusta, Georgia 30903
706-823-3417

I recently had a friend visit from Virginia who wanted me to take him somewhere in Augusta. Being the good host that I am, I took him exactly where he asked, to Somewhere in Augusta. Somewhere in Augusta Bar and Grill doesn’t only possess a unique name, but also a unique scene special to only the Augusta area.

Augusta natives can be spotted at Somewhere in Augusta several nights a week to enjoy the vast array of entertainment it has to offer its patrons. Come rack your brain with the hosts of Tuesday Trivia: including current events, entertainment, movies, music and sports trivia, where the top three teams receive prizes. Get your friends and family together and make reservations for the Comedy Zone, each Wednesday night, but be sure to reserve your table early enough because room is limited and tables go quickly. (Please be aware that Comedy Zone is an 18-year-old and up show and visitors must present identification upon arrival.)

If you’re a sports enthusiast look no further than the 42 high definition flat screen televisions featuring any and all sports imaginable depending on the season. Sports fans gather to eat, drink, and be merry while cheering their favorite college football team to victory in fall, on Saturday afternoons, and yes, sports attire is encouraged! Somewhere in Augusta is known as “Augusta’s number one sports bar.” An impressive feat for a locally owned sports bar here in the Augusta area with several competitors.

My visiting friend had a great time at Somewhere in Augusta. He even said he would suggest it to people he might meet whose destination may be the Augusta area. Try Somewhere in Augusta any night of the week and enjoy the friendly staff, unique atmosphere and exclusive entertainment that can only be found here in Augusta.

Somewhere in Augusta
2820 Washington Road
Augusta, Georgia
(706)739-0002

It’s called the ‘World’s Richest Drag Boat Race’ and draws race teams from all over the country to Augusta.  As they race down the liquid quarter mile between the Georgia and South Carolina border, you have to pay attention, because if you blink, you’ll miss it!  Each July the Augusta Southern Nationals takes place on the Savannah River.  Thousands of folks gather on the banks of the river to watch as pairs of boats tear down the track reaching speeds of over 200 mph.

This year, my husband and I headed down to the river to watch the races and check out the race boats.  There’s a large area on the bank of the river, where fans are invited to bring their own chairs and blankets.  You can spend the entire day enjoying your spot, while the boats cruise by you at incredible rates of speed!

There are also quite a few food and drink vendors ready to keep you fed and hydrated during the warm, summer weekend, and plenty of activities for the kids.  Most of the race teams have their trailers right in the middle of everything, so you can check out the boats and inner workings of their very expensive engines, while the race team works on last minute adjustments before the race.

This really is a one of a kind event, so if you’re in Augusta during July you should definitely check it out!

One of my favorite things to do during the summer in Augusta is to head out to Lake Olmstead Stadium and watch an Augusta GreenJackets game. They are the minor league baseball team in town, named after the Green Jacket that is bestowed upon the Masters Champion each year.  There is nothing like watching a ballgame on a summer night, with a hot dog and a cold beer!  The ballpark really is fun for kids of all ages! They have a playground and a bouncy house for younger kids and contests in between innings.

Recently, my husband and I went to a game with my best friend’s family.  Her boys are 3 and 6, and they were so excited to go to the ballgame. They were fascinated by the mascot, Auggie, and kept their eyes peeled for ‘the Bug!’ while he made his way around the ballpark. Finally, he came to our section and they got to take a photo with him and have him autograph their t-shirts.

The stadium is usually pretty packed on the weekend, but it’s fun to go on a weeknight, too. They have different promotions during the week, like Baseball Bingo on Wednesday nights and Thirsty Thursday, which is always a lot of fun!  You might even get lucky and see fireworks, if you happen to come to a home game on a Saturday night.  And since general admission is only $6, it is a great way to have some summer fun in Augusta!

There’s just no shortage of recreational opportunities in  Augusta, GA.  Recently my husband and I took our son to the Augusta BMX track.  Brandon will start the second grade next month.  He has never been to anything like this before, but he’s athletic and loves to ride his bike.  We chose a Sunday evening to go check it out, which for us, worked out really well.  There were just a few kids there when we arrived, all older than Brandon, but they were all nice and let him get on the track without feeling too intimidated.  Soon we were the only ones there and Brandon could really try it out.

He loved it!  You could see the exhilaration on his face as he sped down the gate, over the hills, and rounded the curves.  There were a few minor scrapes, but all in all he toughed it out and can’t wait to go again. Augusta’s BMX track is at Wood St. and Division St. near downtown and is operated by the Augusta Recreation Department.

If you have any questions about the BMX track you can reach them at (706) 421-9892 or  (877) 269-1269 ext. 11.  It is free and open to the public during daylight hours.  It is also home to the Augusta BMX Club.  I definitely see more of this in our family’s future and look forward to a lot of fun and a heavy supply of band aids!