Upcoming Events

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A DAY IN THE PARK

Celebrating Pendleton King Park
A Gift from the Henry Barclay King Trust


JOIN US ON SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018
FOR AN ALL DAY EVENT TO CELEBRATE PENDLETON KING PARK
Join us for A Day in the Park to celebrate The Pendleton King Park and all that it offers to our area. A full schedule of events is coming soon, but we look forward to hosting you in the park to enjoy activities such as:

  • The Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale
  • Scavenger Hunts Throughout the Park
  • Food Trucks for lunch, or bring your own picnic. 
  • Disc Golf Lessons
  • Wetlands and Waterfall tours
  • Music in the Park from The Augusta Players sing a few songs from their upcoming production of The Little Mermaid.  Hear members of the Junior Players perform songs from their upcoming production of ‘Annie Get Your Gun.'

  • And more! 

ANNUAL MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE

The First Saturday in May, annuallyThe Pendleton King Park Plant Sale is an exciting, fun event held at the Franke Pavilion on the first Saturday of May starting at 9 am. People are invited to trade, buy, or sell plants. Individuals of all ages come to share their favorite plants and their gardening wisdom. 

Participants may trade plants with other gardeners at the Trading Area. They can also purchase plants at the Selling Area. Gardeners and garden clubs are invited to sell plants and gardening items. All participants are asked to attach cards to their plants identifying them and indicating the light and moisture requirements of the plants. 

Master Gardeners are on hand to help identify plants and answer questions about caring for them. The Plant Swap and Sale started in 1997 and has gained popularity and participants each succeeding year.

Regular Park Events

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Garden Education Programs
Garden Education Programs

Gardening seminars are help periodically at the park and experts discuss topics including pruning, propagation, and cultivation. Seminars and educational programs are held at the Franke Pavillion and we invite local Garden Clubs and groups to hold their meetings here and tour the gardens. Park volunteers are available to provide information about the history of the park and the King Family. 

PHOTO WALKS
PHOTO WALKS

A new event, the PKP Photo Walk, provides an opportunity for amateur and professional photographers to discover the many photographic opportunities the park offers. The event includes a tour of picturesque areas followed by a challenge to the participants to spend an hour going back to the areas of their choice to photograph some unique shots

ARBOR DAY
ARBOR DAY

Arbor Day is frequently observed at Pendleton King Park. Tree seedling give-a-ways, guest speakers, a 5K run, tree demonstrations, and a proclamation read by the Mayor of Augusta are part of the day’s activities. The event frequently features the dedication of a tree to an outstanding individual or group which promotes urban forestry in the Augusta area.