Augusta’s River Region Welcomes October Conferences and Sports Events
Tuesday, October 1st, 2019
The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Augusta Sports Council (ASC) are pleased to announce that visitors attending meetings, reunions, events and sporting events in Augusta’s River Region will generate at least $1,970,127.65 in total estimated economic impact (EEI) during the month of October. A portion of the total number of sporting events, conventions and meetings in Augusta’s River Region this month are listed in the chart below for more event detail. These are groups the Augusta CVB or ASC have worked with at some point in the site selection and/or planning phase. Groups meeting in Augusta’s River Region, that have available websites, have been hyperlinked for those who would like additional information.
Total EEI is calculated based on research commissioned by both the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) 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.
Arrivals for the Month of October
Meeting/Event: |
Dates: |
Attendance: |
Total Est. Economic Impact (EEI): |
Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc. 2019 Westobou Festival |
10/2-10/6 |
13,000 |
$1,132,786.29 |
National Federation of the Blind National Federation of the Blind Georgia Convention |
10/3-10/6 |
150 |
$62,906.79 |
Stolkin Shriners Temple 22 and Stolkin Court 173 2019 Annual Joint Charity Ball |
10/11-10/13 |
450 |
$204,959.38 |
SOBRA-CSRA 2019 FATS Flow Master |
10/18-10/20 |
125 |
$53,216.89 |
Family Life 2019 Weekend to Remember |
10/18-10/20 |
900 |
$416,686.67 |