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North Augusta Today
By the People, for the People
Augusta Mayor Hosts Annual Masters Reception
The celebration featured music, fireworks, food, and activities for visitors and locals ahead of golf week.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:56am
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Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson hosted the annual Mayor's Masters Reception at the Augusta Common on Saturday evening. The event, which has been held since 1999, brought together visitors and neighbors to celebrate the start of Masters week with live music, fireworks, food, and activities for kids.
Why it matters
The Mayor's Masters Reception is a long-standing tradition that helps kick off the excitement and economic activity surrounding the prestigious Masters golf tournament, which draws thousands of visitors to the Augusta area each year.
The details
The celebration featured several bands, fireworks, food, activities for kids, and a brief program honoring high school state championship winners. Mayor Johnson said the event allows people to 'line dance, they get to eat great food, enjoy food truck vendors, enjoy the play area, and it's just a beautiful day' ahead of the start of Masters week.
- The Mayor's Masters Reception has been held annually since 1999.
- This year's event took place on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
The players
Garnett Johnson
The mayor of Augusta, Georgia, who hosted the annual reception.
North Augusta Mayor
The mayor of North Augusta, South Carolina, who attended the event.
Aiken Mayor
The mayor of Aiken, South Carolina, who attended the event.
Columbia County Leaders
Local leaders from Columbia County, Georgia, who attended the event.
What they’re saying
“It's the beginning of Masters week, who could argue with putting on one of the best parties where people get to line dance, they get to eat great food, enjoy food truck vendors, enjoy the play area, and it's just a beautiful day.”
— Garnett Johnson, Mayor of Augusta
The takeaway
The Mayor's Masters Reception is a long-standing tradition that helps kick off the excitement and economic activity surrounding the prestigious Masters golf tournament, drawing visitors and locals alike to celebrate the start of golf week in Augusta.
