The Landsharks from Orlando, Florida, played beach tunes on June 6, 2026 at the Columbia County Summer Beach Blast. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News
The Landsharks took beach lovers at the Summer Beach Blast to beaches around the world through music while children played in the sand in front of the Evans Towne Center Park stage on June 6, while a group played volleyball on an impromptu court.
Multiple food trucks were on site to satisfy the hungriest of patrons.
The event also featured a balloon artist and a face painter.
Children played in beach sand in front of the amphitheater stage at Evans Towne Center Park on June 6, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsChildren played in the sand during the Summer Beach Blast June 6, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News Beach volleyball was popular at the Summer Beach Blast June 6, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsThe Landsharks out of Orlando, Florida took patrons to beaches around the world through music June 6, 2026 at the Summer Beach Blast at the Evans Towne Center Park.People lined up for one of several food trucks at the Summer Beach Blast June 6, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good News People played beach volleyball as part of Summer Beach Blast on June 6, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsHawaiian leis kept the beach vibe going at the Summer Beach Blast on June 6, 2026. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsClick on advertisements for more information.
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