• ART ON THE AVENUE - Featuring entries and winners in the General Art Competition & Yellow Jasmine Commemorative Poster Contest. This year's art competition judge was Clint Scott. Read Clint's bio. View the work of the winners and the list of participating artists.

  Judge Clint Scott poses with the winning entries in the 2008 Yellow Jasmine Art Competition.

  This work by North Augusta's Doris M. Sofge won the Yellow Jasmine Commemorative Poster Contest. 'Woody Vine', will be the featured art for the 2009 Yellow Jasmine Festival.

  Casey Scozinski of North Augusta poses with his first place entry, 'Forgotten'.

  Helen Hutson of McCormick, South Carolina, painted 'Gold in Bloom' which garnered a second place award. (Image cropped.)

  Third place honors went to 'The Watermelon Man' by Deborah Tidwell Holtzscheiter of Aiken, South Carolina. (Image cropped.)

  Honorable mention was awarded to 'A Special Ray of Light' by Carol Kelly Dorn of Evans, Georgia.

  Many thanks to all of our artists! We couldn't do this without your participation and support!

  Cassie Bayer, North Augusta, SC Jean Blackmer, North Augusta, SC Lauren Cholar Carol Kelly Dorn, Evans, GA Brenda Douglas, Aiken, SC Elaine Ergle, North Augusta, SC Jeanette Goad, Aiken, SC Dr. Stanley Greenberg, North Augusta, SC Chris Hagebak, LaGrange, GA Deborah Tidwell Holzscheiter, Aiken, SC Helen Hutson, McCormick, SC William Hutson, McCormick, SC Linda McCaslin Calli Melvin, North Augusta, SC Elizabeth Moretz-Britt, North Augusta, SC Lillie Morris, Appling, GA Sharon Taylor Padgett, Aiken, SC billy s, breezy hill, sc Anna Lorie Smith, North Augusta, SC Doris M. Sofge, North Augusta, SC Casey Szocinski, North Augusta, SC Jo Ann Taylor, Easley, SC Meredith Weeks, North Augusta, SC Mary T. Winters, Belvedere, SC

  
  ARTS AND CRAFT VENDORS - Dozens of fine artists and creative craftsmen from around the corner and throughout the region showcased their creations at the festival.
  
  GARDEN EXPO - The garden expo featured garden vendors, exhibitors and professional speakers. 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GARDEN EXPO SPEAKERS!

Jeff Tilden, Garden Designer

Joe Levert, Author and Palm Expert

Sid Mullis, Richmond County Extension Manager

Charles Phillips, Columbia County Extension Manager

Hank McKenney, Master Gardener

John Bigger, Camellia Expert

CUDOS TO OUR GREAT ENTERTAINERS!!!

Palmetto Pickers

Carolina Dance Studio

Sherrywine

Riptide

The Yellow Jasmine Festival was sponsored by the City of North Augusta in partnership with the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.

MORE AND MORE THANKS TO ALL THE FOLKS WHO WORKED TIRELESSLY TO HELP US PUT ON THIS GREAT EVENT!

OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Brenda Baratto
Larry Baratto
Deloris Bodie
Bob Brooks
Michele Buck
Jeremy Jiunnies
Allison May
Nancy Payne
Carol Terry
Mike Turner

OUR FABULOUS VOLUNTEERS:
John Bigger
Georgia Brooks
Clif Buck
Angela Burkhalter
Peggy Burnett
Josh Carter
Scott Chappell
Quinn Clayton
Rechelle Dallas
Wanda Dansereau
Dreambuilders of America's Youth
Susan Everitt
Morgan Fletcher
Roni Geiselhart
John Hexamer
Betty Hostetler
Page Kight
Rodney Kight
Ryan Kight
Jeff Partl
Ciara Pressley
Julia Price
Ken Smith
Doris Sofge
Jerry Sullivan
June Sullivan
Cameron Terry
Judy Whaley
Kathy Williamson
Georgene Wright

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates
Comcast
SRP Federal Credit Union
NBC Augusta
Energy Solutions
Beasley Broadcast Group
Phoenix Commercial Printers
Communigraphics

AS WELL AS:
Aiken County Museum
Aiken Master Gardeners
First Baptist Church of North Augusta
North Augusta Lions Club
Posey Funeral Home