The Merchants Association of Columbia County has announced that the 4 11Annual Columbia County Spring Fair will start on Friday, April 1 91hand continue through Sunday, April 28" at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. The Spring Fair is sponsored by the Merchants Association of Columbia County, which is composed of volunteers from local businesses. This year, the proceeds from the Spring Fair will be donated to The Children's Hospital of Georgia, the only facility in the area that is dedicated to providing comprehensive routine-to-complex care exclusively to children. Other Charities supported by The Fall Fair include: 4H Club-Columbia County Extension, Fort Gordon Christmas House, ReStart Augusta, Hope Women's Center, Future Farmers of America- Harlem/Evans, Martinez-Evans Little League, Columbia County Cares, Healthy Grandparent Program, Columbia County Day with a Deputy and The RECing Crew.

The Merchants Association of Columbia County also sponsors The Miss Columbia County Fair Pageant, The Martinez-Evans Christmas Parade to be held on Sunday, December 8th, this year, The Ruby Lane/Terry Davis Memorial Classic Golf

Tournament and other community events. For further information, please visit our website at www.columbiacountyfair.net .