Your Guide to Augusta This Week: Tuesday, September 8th and throughout September & October, Events, News & What’s Coming Up

🍂 Fall Is Calling… and Augusta Is Ready! 🍁

With Labor Day now behind us, a new season is here, and there’s no shortage of fun happening in Augusta! From community events and fall traditions to local shopping, dining, and discovering something new, there are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy our hometown.

📅 Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and get out and explore! Check out what’s happening around town and make plans to join in the fun.

And while you’re out, shop local and support the amazing businesses that help make Augusta special. Take a stroll through the Red Brick District, stop into a local shop, grab a bite to eat, or visit one of the many businesses throughout our community. You never know what you might discover!

There’s always something happening in Augusta—and we’re excited to share it with you! Thank you for supporting the businesses, organizations, and community members who make Augusta a wonderful place to live, work, visit, and call home. ❤️

Let’s make this fall one to remember! 🍁🎉

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.  

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 our Go! Augusta Website – Events and 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 am happy to announce two new businesses that have joined Go! Augusta!  We are very happy they have become part of our community! 

• Young Life Augusta / 1214 E. Rolling Hills Drive, Augusta, KS
• KAGW TV 26 – 519 w. Blaine, Latham, KS / John Pappert

Holiday Bowl – 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!

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!

• Tuesday, September 8th, 10:00am – Augusta Senior Center - Ribbon Cutting
• Tuesday, September 8^th, 4:30pm – CTB Meeting at the Depot
• Tuesday, September 8th, 7:00pm – City Council Meeting (change of date due to Labor Day)
• Wednesday, September 9^th, Noon – Sugar Shane’s – News@Noon
• 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)

Looking Ahead 

Mark your calendars!

• 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 11^th, - Listen to Foolish Endeavors, 8:30pm-12:30am and Saturday, September 12^th, Listen to Larry Newsom. For all things happening, click on the link above for all the events in September!
• Happenings at Redbud Brewing – Tuesday, September 8^th – 6pm – Bingo, 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
• Park Bench Brewing Co. – Pitch Night - Every Thursday, from 3:00pm – 9:00pm 

• At The Villa – Thursday, September 10^th, 6pm – Doors open for Bingo, with Bingo starting at 6:30pm.  Check their Facebook Page for Hours Opened!
• Augusta Historic Theatre – Showing on September 12^th, 7:30 & September 13^th at 2:00pm – The Breadwinner
• Augusta Historic Theatre – The Andy Gross Comedy Magic Show, Saturday, September 19^th, at 7:30pm.

Go! Augusta’s Annual Homecoming Parade and Community Tailgate will take place Friday, October 2. This year’s theme is “Hollywood—Superstars”! 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 – 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 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