Border Bash – Thank You, CSRA For 30 Years
Border Bash has been a tradition in the CSRA for many years. Unfortunately, this year was the last one after 30 years. Since Georgia won’t be playing South Carolina on a yearly basis, they decided it was time to wrap up this event.
Border Bash was an event that brought together Georgia Bulldog and South Carolina Gamecock fans the night before the annual rivalry game. The event has grown throughout the years and featured live music, entertainment, the cheerleaders, the mascots, and more for its attendees.
Theis fun event is’t just something for Bulldogs and Gamecocks to do. It has raised money for many Children’s charities throughout the CSRA. In fact, over the course of 30 years, the event has raised over a million dollars for the charities.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of Border Bash each year and helped raise the funds for these amazing organizations. And thank you to SRP Park for hosting it!
A Night To Remember In North Augusta - The 30th Anniversary Of Border Bash
Friday night was a special one! It was the 30th anniversary of Border Bash. It’s a night that happens once a year, as the CSRA kicks off the Georgia-South Carolina football rivalry weekend.
Border Bash has raised so much money for children’s charities here in the Augusta area throughout the years. The cheerleaders and mascots from both teams also come and visit the Children'[s Hospital ahead of the event each year.
This year, we not only got to enjoy performances from the Georgia and South Carolina Cheerleaders and Mascots, but we also got to enjoy live music. Up first, J & The Bootleggers kicked off the night. Then The Mason Jars kept the crowd going. And The Mike Veal Band rounded out the night with even more great music.
It was a beautiful night at SRP Park. And quite possibly the coolest temperatures we’ve seen at a Border Bash in quite a while.
The kids were able to enjoy face painting and bounce houses and slides. And many were tossing around footballs on the field at SRP Park. There was also a lot of great food and ice cold beverages to enjoy too.
Unfortunately, this was the last Border Bash. Early this year, the upcoming schedules for both teams were announced. Georgia and South Carolina won’t be playing each other over the next few years. So, it’s a bit bittersweet.
We are thankful for 30 great years of fun and for the money raised for children’s charities here in the CSRA. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the mayors from North Augusta and Augusta issued proclaimations for the teams for their dedication to the event year after year. It was a very special moment!
Check out some photos from the event. A big thank you to Sanjeev Singhal of CSRA Photography for sharing some great shots with us!
“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.
