2011 Arts In The Heart of Augusta Festival - Opening Ceremony

SLIDESHOW:  My Pictures from the Opening Ceremony and around the Global Village of Food Vendors and Sponsors. AUGUSTA, GA - The 31st Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival. Each year showcases visual and performing arts and celebrates the ethnic groups who blend to create the heart of our city. Over 35 countries lend their ethnic flair and talents to the Festival. Arts in the Heart presents performances by local, regional and national entertainers throughout the weekend! The Festival features four stages with over 80 performances of non-stop entertainment with 95% of the performers from our local area. Over 70,000 people attend the festival, over the 2.5 days complimented by over 1000 volunteers who turn out every year to help produce this beloved community event.......From Official Website