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Craft Shows & Fairs in Augusta, Georgia

Augusta anchors the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), a bi-state region spanning east Georgia and west South Carolina.

The city's craft scene is shaped by arts organizations such as the Greater Augusta Arts Council, church and community event organizers, and a growing calendar of handmade markets that has expanded steadily in recent years.

Augusta's Craft Show Scene

Augusta Handmade Fair is the city's flagship handmade event, a semi-annual fundraiser held by Redemption Church, with proceeds benefiting its missions fund. Its regular downtown markets are held in spring and fall (the fall 2025 fair was November 8), featuring regional makers.

In 2026 the fair replaced its big spring event with multiple pop-ups across the CSRA, and it plans holiday pop-ups in place of its big fall event — check the organizer's social channels for details.

Sacred Heart Garden Festival (April 24–25 in 2026) at the historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center pairs garden tours with a vendor market:

Unique plants and garden accents
Home accessories and artisan vendors
Natural and eco-friendly products
Indoor and outdoor vendors at the historic cultural center

Spring Craft and Artisan Market at Back to Nature Garden Center brings local artisans together in a garden-center setting; check the organizer for current dates and details. Columbia County Spring Fair serves the suburban Augusta corridor with a traditional fair format including rides, exhibits, and vendor areas.

Country Fairs & County Events Near Augusta

Columbia County Spring Fair (western suburbs) fills the county fair function for Augusta's largest suburban county.

Burke County, Jefferson County, and McDuffie County fairs are within about 25–40 miles and carry the agricultural fair tradition for the rural CSRA communities.

The Georgia National Fair in Perry (~100 miles west) is a major October agricultural fair within reach of Augusta residents. Across the state line, the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia is another regional option (~70 miles northeast).

Best Times to Visit Augusta for Craft Events

Spring is the primary craft show season — April and May concentrate most of Augusta's handmade market activity.

One important note: the Masters golf tournament takes place in early April and creates extreme demand on Augusta hotels and transportation. Most craft event organizers schedule around that week. If you're visiting for craft shows, aim for the second or third week of April or into May.

Fall brings additional artisan market activity in September–October. The holiday season is lower-key than Atlanta or Athens for craft-specific events.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Athens — 80 miles west; Indie South Fair, Holiday Hooray, and the Athens handmade market scene
Aiken, SC — about 16 miles east; Lowcountry-adjacent artisan community with seasonal markets
Savannah — 130 miles southeast; Crafts on the River and the coastal Georgia artisan scene
Atlanta — 150 miles west; statewide Georgia craft show listings

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Augusta, Georgia?

The Augusta Handmade Fair (normally a spring and fall market; pop-ups in 2026) and the Sacred Heart Garden Festival (April, Sacred Heart Cultural Center) are the two flagship events. The Spring Craft and Artisan Market at Back to Nature Garden Center is another community option.

When do craft shows happen in Augusta?

Spring is the primary season — April and May concentrate most activity. Plan around Masters Tournament week in early April if you're visiting from out of town. Fall adds additional artisan markets in September–October.

Are there country fairs near Augusta?

The Columbia County Spring Fair (suburban Augusta) is the closest traditional county fair. Burke, Jefferson, and McDuffie County fairs serve the rural CSRA. The Georgia National Fair in Perry (~100 miles west) is the region's major annual fair.

Is there a handmade market scene in Augusta?

Yes, anchored by the Augusta Handmade Fair, a semi-annual Redemption Church fundraiser whose 2026 pop-ups spread markets across the CSRA, and supported by the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

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