2026 FESTIVAL MAP
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAP MIGHT NOT REFLECT LAST MINUTE CHANGES MADE ONSITE AT THE FESTIVAL.
General info
Over 100 juried Fine Arts and Fine Crafts artists. Four stages filled with live performances. An interactive Family Area, Literary Lounge, Young Artists Market, and a Global Village serving incredible food from 20 countries. And yes, we have hot dogs too, because sometimes the children are simply not interested in expanding their cultural horizons.
Arts in the Heart of Augusta is three days of art, music, food, culture and discovery, all packed into one unforgettable weekend. It is an Augusta tradition that brings together our community while welcoming visitors and artists from across the country.
Come for your favorite artist. Discover a new band. Watch a live painting come to life. Catch a spoken word performance. Dance a little. Eat your way around the world. Let the kids create something. Buy something beautiful that you absolutely did not plan to buy.
There is always something happening, something to taste, something to see and somebody worth discovering.
Come experience Arts in the Heart of Augusta.
eats & drinks
Arts in the Heart of Augusta is known for one very delicious tradition: eating your way around the world without ever leaving Augusta.
Our Global Village brings together authentic dishes and flavors from 20 countries, prepared and served by the cultural organizations and communities that call our region home. Come hungry, try something you have never tasted before, go back for the thing you wait all year to eat, and save room because somebody at your table is absolutely going to say, “You HAVE to try this.”
From savory favorites and sweet treats to vegan options, kid-friendly bites and plenty for the serious meat lovers, there is something for just about every appetite. And we haven’t forgotten what’s in your cup. Explore unique cultural beverages throughout the Global Village, then visit the Beer Garden for popular beers, wines and mixed drinks.
Twenty countries. One festival. Bring an appetite and a willingness to try something new.
stage schedules
LIVE. LOCAL. GLOBAL. AND ALWAYS SOMETHING WORTH STOPPING FOR.
Arts in the Heart of Augusta comes alive across four stages, plus our Literary Lounge, with performances happening throughout the festival weekend.
The Global Stage is where cultures and sounds from around the world meet, with cultural music and dance, high-energy performances and featured artists carrying the celebration into the evening.
The Jazz & Soul Suite Stage brings the groove with Jazz, Soul, Blues, R&B and Roots music, from some of the region’s best musicians to nationally recognized performers.
Our Community Stage belongs to the community. This is where Augusta’s incredible local and regional talent gets to shine, with dancers, musicians, performing arts groups and some familiar faces you will love cheering for.
The Family Stage keeps our Family Area moving with performances created for kids, families and the young at heart. Expect music, dance, imagination and plenty of reasons to stick around for “just one more.”
And then there is the Literary Lounge, our home for the art of the word. Step inside for authors, storytelling, conversations and performances that prove some of the most powerful art doesn’t need a paintbrush or a microphone stand full of musicians.
Four stages. One Literary Lounge. Hundreds of performers. Three days to discover somebody you didn’t know you needed to hear.
Fine Artists Market
MEET THE ARTISTS. FIND THE PIECE YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED.
The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Market brings together 100+ juried artists showcasing original work throughout the festival weekend.
Explore paintings, pottery, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, clothing, mixed media and beautifully unexpected things that don’t fit neatly into a category.
These aren’t mass-produced finds. You’re meeting the artists, seeing their work up close and purchasing directly from the people who created it.
We are especially proud to showcase talented local artists alongside artists traveling to Augusta from across the country. Whether you’re a serious collector, looking for the perfect gift, or simply know what you love when you see it, give yourself time to wander.
Look. Ask questions. Meet the artists. Buy the art.
And when something calls your name, take a little piece of Arts in the Heart of Augusta home with you.