AUGUSTA, Ga () – The 2025 edition of Arts in the Heart is in the books.

The 44th Arts in the Heart saw thousands of attendees who have a love for not only art but food, music and dancing.

I spoke with first time vendors about their experience being able to share their company with those here in the CSRA.

“The support has been awesome, people coming through and talking to us, being able to connect with the brand so we’re able to see that it resonates everywhere, and with J being from Augusta originally, it’s nice being back home,” said Derick Jackson, Co-Owner of Weathered Not Worn.

Jennet Jackson, Owner of Weathered Not Worn, said, “Seeing the beautiful art that’s displayed, all the creatives here, talking to the patrons that have come by, it’s just the connection with the people here.”  

While the festival is no stranger to Augusta, this was the first year the event was not on Broad St. due to construction.

A vendor I spoke with who has been at the festival for the past 5 years hopes the move is temporary.

“In previous years we were happier with our spot on the other layout, we think the other layout works a little better, any time you move a whole art show like this there are going to be challenges, dead zones where people don’t really find, so, I think they did a pretty good job overall of relocating it but I do hope it goes back,” said Jamie Meagher, with Pedal and Bone.

Another returning vendor has been attending the festival since 2018 and tells me how this art show compares to different ones in other parts of the country.

Scott Hornbaker, Owner of Hunt Country Iron, said “This show is one of the best shows that I can do personally, and with the infrastructure, this show is at the top with music, stages, food, it’s just an event, it’s worth the admission price because I won’t do any more shows that are this nice this whole year.”  

Many people I spoke with had the same sentiment saying that none of this would be possible without the support from the community.