June Event$

Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council said that as of this weekend, 11,000 visitors will be attending meetings, reunions, events, and sporting events in June—in Augusta’s River Region.

At least $1,413,989.98 will be generated in total estimated economic impact (EEI) in June 2025.

A portion of the total number of events and meetings in Augusta’s River Region in June is listed in the chart below for more event details.

These are groups that Destination Augusta, or the Augusta Sports Council, has worked with at some point in the site selection and/or planning phase
Both Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council agree that recruiting and hosting these various activities play a critical role in sustaining the nearly 30,000 jobs that are part of the Leisure and Hospitality Industry, the fourth largest employment sector in the metro area.

Total EEI is calculated based on research commissioned by both Explore Georgia and Destinations International in conjunction with globally recognized research vendors, the U.S. Travel Association, and Tourism Economics. Tourism Economics, a partner company of Oxford Economics, created the industry standard in event economic impact analysis using localized metrics that are updated annually.

Meeting/Event: Dates: Attendance:  (EEI)
165th US Army Signal Ball and DMR Event 6/14-6/15 600 $60,751.69
2025 Georgia Prison Warden’s Association 86th Annual Conference 6/15-6/18 300 $232,402.50
JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention 2025 6/20-6/22 1,000 $269,274.57
2025 United Grand Lodge of Georgia 6/26-6/29 100 $69,448.42
Pride Augusta 2025 6/26-6/29 9,000 $782,112.80
​ Total: 11,000 1,413,989.98

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