Award-winning annual arts festival featuring fine arts, crafts, and live entertainment in downtown Augusta, GA.
Arts in the Heart of Augusta is an award-winning annual festival held in downtown Augusta, Georgia, celebrating its 45th year in 2026. For 2½ days each year, the festival transforms the city into a vibrant hub of creativity, featuring a nationally ranked Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Market with artists from across the country. The event also showcases five stages of live entertainment alongside a Global Village offering authentic international cuisine. As one of the region's most prestigious and long-running arts festivals, it provides a platform for artists working across a wide range of fine arts and craft disciplines.