DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
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00000000 May 20 - 21 |
Black Expo Columbia
2-day event with Taste of Black Columbia on Friday and expo with seminars, workshops, live entertainment, youth activities, vendors on Saturday | Columbia | Expo |
00000001 May 21 - 22 |
Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes performances, demonstrations, food, exhibits, artifacts from various cultures and countries | Columbia | Festival |
00000002 Jun 3 - 4 |
Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
Stretching 44 miles along SC 23 from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc | Columbia Batesburg-Leesville | Misc |
00000003 Jun 4 |
Reggaetronic
Outdoor music festival with live bands - accessible by boat only - benefits the Shriners Children's Hospital | Columbia Lake Murray | Concert |
00000004 Jun 10 - 12 |
South Carolina Carnival
3-day event of culture blending experiences of the Caribbean American heritage with parade, block party and events at various venues | Columbia | Festival |
00000005 Jun 11 - 12 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Columbia Lexington County | Arts |
00000006 Jun 11 - 12 |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Columbia Richland County | Arts |
00000007 Jun 18 - 19 |
The SC Juneteenth Freedom Fest
2-day event with carnival rides, games, national recording artists, live entertainment, food trucks, job fair, vendors, exhibitors and more - at SC State Fairgrounds | Columbia | Festival |
00000008 Jun 20 - 25 |
Columbia Fashion Week
Runway shows, a vendor village, mixers, networking, and after-parties | Columbia | Fashion |
00000009 Jun 21 - 25 |
Miss South Carolina Pageant
Preliminaries held Tuesday through Thursday with finals on Friday and Saturday night - Miss South Carolina Teen and Miss South Carolina will be crowned | Columbia | Misc |
00000010 Aug 6 |
Hot Summer's Night
5K run/walk evening road race and 1/4 non-competitive youth fun run | Columbia | Sports |
00000011 Sep 10 |
Walk to End Hydrocephalus
Help raise money for hydrocephalus research, education, advocacy, and community support networks | Columbia Northeast Columbia | Sports |
00000012 Sep 23 - 24 |
Okra Strut Festival
2-day event includes live bands, lots of food, amusement rides, bounce houses, an okra eating contest | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
00000013 Sep 23 |
Riverbanks ZOOfari
Live entertainment, enjoy cuisine and cocktails, behind-the-scenes view of the zoo - benefits Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Columbia | Culinary |
00000014 Oct 7 - 8 |
Doko Film Fest
High school age film makers, from the across the USA and beyond | Columbia | Arts |
00000015 Oct 10 - 16 |
Arkhaios Film Festival
Showcases the discovery of past cultures gained from archaeological research and illustrated by documentary films - CHANGED TO VIRTUAL | Columbia | Historical |
00000016 Oct 12 - 23 |
South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits | Columbia | Fair |
00000017 Oct 15 |
Ray Tanner Home Run
12K run, 5K run/walk 1-mile run, and kids' fun run plus post race party - benefits the Ray Tanner Foundation | Columbia | Sports |
00000018 Oct 15 |
Famously Hot SC Pride Festival
Festival supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community | Columbia | Festival |
00000019 Oct 15 |
Rosewood Art & Music Festival
Enjoy multiple stages of live entertainment, visual artists, fine crafters, performing arts, authors, poets and more | Columbia | Festival |
00000020 Nov 4 - 6 |
SC Underground Film Festival
Celebrates all genres of independent film with films from all over the globe being featured | Columbia | Arts |
00000021 Nov 5 |
Autumn Faire Arts Festival
Celebrate the arts in SC with 50+ fine art and fine craft participants from potters, jewelers, photographers, sculptures, painters, dance and live music | Columbia | Arts |
00000022 Dec 3 |
Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
Starts at Bull and Gervais - floats, bands, performances | Columbia | Holiday |
00000023 Mar 30 - 31 |
Tartan Day South
4-day event includes music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations - benefiting the River Alliance | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
00000024 Apr 1 - 2 |
Tartan Day South
4-day event includes music, dance, athletic competitions, pipe bands and demonstrations - benefiting the River Alliance | Columbia Various Locations | Festival |
00000025 Dates TBD |
4 Legged 4K
4K walk/run for owners and their pet - benefits Homeward Bound Pet Rescue | Columbia | Sports |
00000026 Dates TBD |
4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray
Boat parade then evening fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park to choreographed music airing on local radio | Columbia Lake Murray | Holiday |
00000027 Dates TBD |
A Night to Celebrate Community
A spring soirée benefiting the statewide network of local First Steps nonprofits that directly serve young children, their families and communities | Columbia | Gala |
00000028 Dates TBD |
A Rockin' Red, White & Blue Celebration
Family fun with food vendors, fun, live music, fireworks - bring your lawn chairs and blankets but no coolers | Columbia Blythewood | Holiday |
00000029 Dates TBD |
American Revolution Symposium
Speakers will discuss specific battles, genealogical searches, archaeological discoveries and more - hosted by SC Archives and History Foundation | Columbia | Historical |
00000030 Dates TBD |
Ancient Order Of Hibernians Ceili
A celebration of Irish music, food, dance, and culture - benefits Connick School of Irish Dance and other education causes | Columbia Lexington | Misc |
00000031 Dates TBD |
Archaeological Society of SC Fall Field Day
Gathering of archaeologists, prehistoric and historic skills demonstrators, story tellers, and others | Columbia Cayce | Historical |
00000032 Dates TBD |
Artista Vista
3-day event with gallery crawl, live music, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits and galleries, visual art performances | Columbia | Arts |
00000033 Dates TBD |
Arts & Draughts
Live music, food, craft beer and art activities - hosted by the Columbia Museum of Art | Columbia | Misc |
00000034 Dates TBD |
Bark to the Park Walk for the Animals
Variable length walk, ranging from .5-2 miles, with or without your dog, followed by After Pawty with music, vendors, contests - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia Irmo | Sports |
00000035 Dates TBD |
Biscuits & Bluegrass
Biscuit brunch, craft beer, mimosas, live music, corn hole tournament - benefits Senior Resources | Columbia | Culinary |
00000036 Dates TBD |
Blythewood DOKO Rodeo
IPRA sanctioned rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
00000037 Dates TBD |
Carolina Lights
Drive-thru holiday light show at the SC State Fair grounds - closed Christmas Day | Columbia | Holiday |
00000038 Dates TBD |
Climate Ready Columbia
2-day conference with sustainability experts, climate scientists, policy activists and concerned citizens to discuss preparations for climate changes | Columbia | Conference |
00000039 Dates TBD |
Colour of Music Festival
Three days of diverse classical performances - presented by the UofSC School of Music in collaboration with the Auntie Karen Foundation | Columbia | Concert |
00000040 Dates TBD |
Columbia Food and Wine Festival
5-day event at various locations with dinners, tasting featuring samples from local chefs and mixologists | Columbia | Culinary |
00000041 Dates TBD |
Columbia Food and Wine Festival
5-day event at various locations with dinners, tasting featuring samples from local chefs and mixologists | Columbia | Culinary |
00000042 Dates TBD |
Columbia Open Studios
2-day event of self-guided tours of artists' studios in Richland and Lexington counties | Columbia Various | Arts |
00000043 Dates TBD |
Columbia's Greek Festival
4-day event with live music, dances, church tours, vendors and lots of Greek food | Columbia | Festival |
00000044 Dates TBD |
Cupid's Chase
Run, walk or roll this 5K - benefits Community Options support of people with disabilities | Columbia | Sports |
00000045 Dates TBD |
DOKO Rib Fest Cookoff
2-day event includes cook-offs, live music, other food trucks, vendors, 5K - hosted by the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce | Columbia Blythewood | Culinary |
00000046 Dates TBD |
Dare2Care
Dinner, live entertainment, live auction, open bar - attire is semi-formal - benefits Leeza's Care Connection + virtual option | Columbia | Misc |
00000047 Dates TBD |
Drift Jam
Boats tie up near Spence Island for a day of live music on Lake Murray - benefits OperationHomefront.org | Columbia Lake Murray | Concert |
00000048 Dates TBD |
Fall Festival Rodeo
Eight pro events, food, axe throwing, mechanical bull, patriotic grand entry | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
00000049 Dates TBD |
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the University Hill neighborhood - a Columbia Green event | Columbia | Misc |
00000050 Dates TBD |
Festival of Trees
Decorated trees and other holiday items are up for bid during a weekend-long silent auction plus other activities - benefits Prisma Health Children's Hospital | Columbia | Holiday |
00000051 Dates TBD |
Fire Truck Pull for Curing Kids Cancer
Teams of 10 play tug of war with a 35,000 lb. fire truck - benefits the Cancer & Blood Disorders Clinic at Prisma Children's Hospital | Columbia | Misc |
00000052 Dates TBD |
Fur Ball Moonlight Gala
Gourmet food, open bars, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia | Gala |
00000053 Dates TBD |
Game & Garden Soiree
Cocktails, small plates from local chefs, silent auction, live music - benefits Congaree Land Trust's land conservation efforts | Columbia | Misc |
00000054 Dates TBD |
Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
More than 20 dealers and displays | Columbia | Expo |
00000055 Dates TBD |
Governor's Cup Road Race
2-days of racing with the Main Street Mile and Kids' Main Street Mile on Friday evening then on Saturday is the half marathon and 5K events | Columbia | Sports |
00000056 Dates TBD |
Healthy Kids Fun Fair
Fun learning about healthy eating, exercising, and healthy lifestyles, plus screenings and entertainment - hosted by Junior League of Columbia | Columbia | Educational |
00000057 Dates TBD |
Holiday House Tours
Tour two historic homes with guides providing stories of holidays past in Columbia (no tours on Mondays) - hosted by Historic Columbia | Columbia | Holiday |
00000058 Dates TBD |
Holiday House Tours
Tour two historic homes with guides providing stories of holidays past in Columbia (no tours on Mondays) - hosted by Historic Columbia | Columbia | Holiday |
00000059 Dates TBD |
Holiday Lights on the River
Journey through colorful lights and over 400 animated light displays of all shapes and sizes at Saluda Shoals Park | Columbia Irmo | Holiday |
00000060 Dates TBD |
Holiday Lights on the River
Journey through colorful lights and over 400 animated light displays of all shapes and sizes at Saluda Shoals Park | Columbia Irmo | Holiday |
00000061 Dates TBD |
Holiday Market
Shopping event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects | Columbia | Holiday |
00000062 Dates TBD |
Homes for the Holidays Tour of Homes
Tour holiday decorated homes in the Shandon and Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhoods - benefits the neighborhoods' four schools | Columbia | Holiday |
00000063 Dates TBD |
Jailbreak Escape Urban Challenge Run
3.1 mile run with obstacles and CrossFit-style exercises plus kids 2 mile course with obstacles - benefits the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
00000064 Dates TBD |
Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
Live entertainment, artist demonstrations, historic storytelling, reenactors, children's area, vendors with African-influenced and traditional merchandise | Columbia | Festival |
00000065 Dates TBD |
Kid's Day of Lexington
Learn about health, safety and environmental awareness through booths, activities, live performances - benefits local children's charities | Columbia Lexington | Expo |
00000066 Dates TBD |
Kinetic Derby Day
Parade of kinetic sculptures (human-powered, handmade floats), adult and child soapbox derby racing, food trucks - hosted by City of West Columbia | Columbia West Columbia | Educational |
00000067 Dates TBD |
Korean Festival
Celebrate the Korean community's rich heritage, culture and traditions with food, music and special attractions - benefits several local charities | Columbia | Festival |
00000068 Dates TBD |
Lexington County Peach Festival
Parade, food, entertainment, arts and crafts, fireworks | Columbia Gilbert | Festival |
00000069 Dates TBD |
Light the Fight 5K GLOW Run/Walk
Walkers, runners, and strollers are all welcomed - benefits Lighthouse for Life, a non-profit organization that is fighting against sex trafficking | Columbia | Sports |
00000070 Dates TBD |
Lights Before Christmas
Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, warm up by the Jingle Bell Bonfire, see nearly one million twinkling lights | Columbia | Holiday |
00000071 Dates TBD |
Lights Before Christmas
Riverbanks Zoo - visit with Santa, warm up by the Jingle Bell Bonfire, see nearly one million twinkling lights | Columbia | Holiday |
00000072 Dates TBD |
Lisznyai Christmas House
Enjoy the display and dancing lights from the comfort of your car or from the walking paths - donations for SC Make-A-Wish | Columbia Spring Valley | Holiday |
00000073 Dates TBD |
Lisznyai Christmas House
Enjoy the display and dancing lights from the comfort of your car or from the walking paths - donations for SC Make-A-Wish | Columbia Spring Valley | Holiday |
00000074 Dates TBD |
Lisznyai Christmas House
Enjoy the display and dancing lights from the comfort of your car or from the walking paths - donations for SC Make-A-Wish | Columbia Spring Valley | Holiday |
00000075 Dates TBD |
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival
Parade, live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, health fair and more | Columbia Hopkins | Festival |
00000076 Dates TBD |
Mardi Gras Columbia
Mardi Gras parade followed by a music festival with 12 live bands on 3 stages, food trucks, vendors - family and dog friendly - hosted by Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya | Columbia | Festival |
00000077 Dates TBD |
Martha's Market
Vendor market hosted by Union United Methodist Church - benefits Lexington 5 Foundation Snack Pack Program and Wallace Family Life Center | Columbia Irmo | Misc |
00000078 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Columbia
German beer, homemade German food and treats, entertainment for all ages | Columbia | Festival |
00000079 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Peanut Boil
Teams battle for the championship trophy plus live music, other food, kids entertainment - benefits the Animal Mission | Columbia | Festival |
00000080 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Hunting, fishing, and outdoors show, over 300 exhibitors - benefits the Harry R.E. Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund | Columbia | Expo |
00000081 Dates TBD |
Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries at the SC State House with a parade, reading in small groups + virtual option | Columbia | Educational |
00000082 Dates TBD |
Run With All Your Heart
5K fun run for all ages and running abilities - benefits Curing Kids Cancer | Columbia | Sports |
00000083 Dates TBD |
SC African American Heritage Commission Conference
2-day event with reception on Wednesday followed by conference on Thursday | Columbia | Conference |
00000084 Dates TBD |
SC Historic Preservation Conference
Speakers present educational sessions that cover a variety of preservation, history, and research topics - hosted by the SC Department of Archives and History | Columbia | Conference |
00000085 Dates TBD |
SC Oyster Festival
Oysters in various ways, other food, and beer available to purchase, live music - bring chairs, oyster knives - some proceeds for PAALS and God's Storehouse | Columbia | Culinary |
00000086 Dates TBD |
SC Tour de Cure
Bicycling event with choice of 4 distances plus 5K ride, run/walk - benefits the American Diabetes Association | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
00000087 Dates TBD |
See Spot Run
5K run/walk with food and vendors at the finish line, leashed dogs welcomed - benefits The Humane Society | Columbia | Sports |
00000088 Dates TBD |
Shuckin' on the Shoals Festival
Oysters, BBQ, chili, live music, craft beer and wine - benefits the Saluda Shoals Foundation | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
00000089 Dates TBD |
Snowball Festival
4-day event includes carnival, craft fair, holiday movies, tree lighting, parade | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
00000090 Dates TBD |
Soiree on State
Live music, local artists, kids area, food vendors - hosted by the City of Cayce | Columbia Cayce | Festival |
00000091 Dates TBD |
South Carolina Square & Round Dancers Convention
For all levels of dancers - several dances plus clinics, workshops and more | Columbia West Columbia | Expo |
00000092 Dates TBD |
Southern Guitar Festival & Competition
3-day event includes concerts, classes, lectures, solo and ensemble competitions for professionals plus elementary/middle/high school, college levels | Columbia | Arts |
00000093 Dates TBD |
Spring Fair Food Drive-Through
Drive-through at the state fairgrounds and enjoy many of your favorite fair foods | Columbia | Culinary |
00000094 Dates TBD |
St. Nicholas Festival
Visit with St. Nicholas, Eastern European, Ethiopian and Russian food, children's activities, crafts, choral performances - benefits local charities | Columbia West Columbia | Holiday |
00000095 Dates TBD |
St. Pat's in Five Points
Get to the Green Race, parade, live music, children's carnival a portion of money made during the festival goes to local organizations | Columbia | Festival |
00000096 Dates TBD |
Starry Night Senior Prom
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, music and dancing under the stars - benefits Leeza's Care Connection | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
00000097 Dates TBD |
Taste of Lake Murray
Enjoy cuisine made by local chefs, live music, vote for your favorite chefs - event raises funds for the Lake Murray July 4th Fireworks Show | Columbia | Culinary |
00000098 Dates TBD |
The Cinderella Project
Gathers donations of gently worn formal gowns, shoes and accessories for disadvantaged high school students - click link for donation and boutique details | Columbia West Columbia | Fashion |
00000099 Dates TBD |
Theatre for Youth Festival
Festival is open to all community and school theatre programs that have students in grades third through eighth | Columbia West Columbia | Festival |
00000100 Dates TBD |
Trinity Bazaar
Children's carnival, homemade foods, crafts, plus new and used clothing and furniture, musical instruments, household deco - benefits three local charities | Columbia | Misc |
00000101 Dates TBD |
Vista Lights
Family celebration of food and arts, tree lighting, stage performances | Columbia | Holiday |
00000102 Dates TBD |
Walk For Life + Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon
Take a 3.1-mile walk or run in the Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon or 5K - benefits the Palmetto Health Breast Center | Columbia | Sports |
00000103 Dates TBD |
Walk MS
1-mile and 3-mile routes, Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them | Columbia | Sports |
00000104 Dates TBD |
Walk a Mile in Our Shoes
Walk a mile and help support Pathways to Healing's mission to end sexual violence and its effects | Columbia | Misc |
00000105 Dates TBD |
Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
Sip domestic and imported wines plus food from local restaurants, micro-brew, live music - benefits Riverbanks conservation and education efforts | Columbia | Culinary |