FEELING FESTIVE ?
Anyone looking for a fun way to spend the weekend will have a variety of festivals to choose from. Whether you like ethnic cuisine or are looking for a different place to take the kids, one of the local festivals is likely to have what you are after.
-- Jonathan Overstreet
GREEK FESTIVAL
WHAT: Held by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, it features a market, food, music and dancing.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: The corner of 10th and Greene streets
ADMISSION: Free
HISPANIC FESTIVAL
WHAT: Attractions include Latin bands, folkloric groups, arts, crafts, food and games.
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Augusta Common
ADMISSION: $2; 10 and younger free
FIRE FEST
WHAT: The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation benefit features games, pony rides, face painting and safety demonstrations
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Evans Town Center Park
ADMISSION: Free
columbus day festival
WHAT: Italian food, arts and crafts vendors, petting zoo, and live music are among the attractions.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Columbia County Memorial Gardens, Evans
ADMISSION: Free
ATOMIC CITY FESTIVAL
WHAT: Featuring an antique car and motorcycle show and a chili cook-off, the festival concludes with fireworks.
WHEN: 6-10 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday
WHERE: Behind City Hall, 200 S. Main St., New Ellenton
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