DATE | EVENT | CITY | TYPE |
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00000000 Feb 1 - 10 |
CreateAthon
Riggs Partners pulls an all-nighter providing pro bono marketing services to support Midlands and Upstate nonprofits - application deadline February 10 | Columbia | Misc |
00000001 Feb 11 |
International Impressions
The Palmetto Concert Band will be performing as part of The University of South Carolina's Band Clinic | Columbia | Concert |
00000002 Feb 11 |
Cupid's Chase Columbia
Run, walk or roll this 5K - benefits Community Options support of people with disabilities | Columbia | Sports |
00000003 Feb 11 - 12 |
USQ South Regional Championship
Quadball South Regional Championship featuring collegiate teams and club teams | Columbia | Sports |
00000004 Feb 18 |
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 |
00000005 Feb 18 |
Mardi Gras Columbia
Mardi Gras parade followed by a music festival on 3 stages, food trucks, vendors - family and dog friendly - hosted by Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya | Columbia | Festival |
00000006 Feb 26 |
Irish Ceili
A celebration of Irish music, food, dance, and culture - hosted by The Ancient Order of Hibernians to benefit education causes | Columbia Lexington | Misc |
00000007 Mar 2 |
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 |
00000008 Mar 4 |
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 |
00000009 Mar 7 - 9 |
SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations Summit
Workshops, seminars, breakout sessions, networking and more about social issues that impact SC's nonprofit community and citizens | Columbia | Convention |
00000010 Mar 10 - 11 |
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 |
00000011 Mar 11 |
Shuckin' on the Shoals Oyster Roast
All you can eat fresh steamed oysters, chili, chicken bog, craft beer, wine, live music - bring your oyster knife & gloves - benefits Saluda Shoals Foundation | Columbia | Culinary |
00000012 Mar 11 |
Cottontown Art Crawl
Visit with local artists and listen to live music while strolling the historic Cottontown neighborhood | Columbia | Arts |
00000013 Mar 18 |
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 |
00000014 Mar 24 - 26 |
Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
Hunting, fishing, and outdoors show, over 300 exhibitors - benefits the Harry R.E. Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund | Columbia | Expo |
00000015 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 |
00000016 Mar 31 |
Arts & Draughts
Live music, food vendors, craft beer, scavenger hunts and art activities - hosted by the Columbia Museum of Art | Columbia | Arts |
00000017 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 |
00000018 Apr 1 - 2 |
Columbia International Festival
2-day event includes performances, demonstrations, food, exhibits, artifacts from various cultures and countries | Columbia | Festival |
00000019 Apr 7 - 8 |
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 |
00000020 Apr 19 - 23 |
Columbia Food and Wine Festival
5-day event at various locations with dinners, tasting featuring samples from local chefs and mixologists | Columbia | Culinary |
00000021 Apr 20 |
Read-In
Schools across the state celebrate reading and libraries at the SC State House with a parade, reading in small groups | Columbia | Educational |
00000022 Apr 22 |
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 |
00000023 Apr 28 |
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 |
00000024 Apr 29 |
4 Legged 4K
4K walk/run for owners and their pet - benefits Homeward Bound Pet Rescue | Columbia | Sports |
00000025 Apr 30 |
Irmo International Festival
Family fun with international foods, live musical entertainment, dancers, vendors and booths, art exhibits, kids' activities | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
00000026 May 11 - 13 |
South Carolina Poultry Festival
3-day event includes parade, contests, car show, live music, 5K, carnival rides, fireworks, best chicken cooking contest | Columbia Batesburg-Leesville | Festival |
00000027 May 11 - 14 |
Art Blossoms
4-day event featuring flowers and art with special events, classes, demonstrations, and more - benefits the Columbia Museum of Art | Columbia | Arts |
00000028 May 12 - 13 |
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 |
00000029 Jun 3 |
Outfest Columbia
Focuses on the LGBT community, showcasing local talent, vendors, and businesses - hosted by SC Pride | Columbia | Festival |
00000030 Jun 20 - 24 |
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 |
00000031 Sep 29 - 30 |
Okra Strut Festival
2-day event includes live bands, lots of food, amusement rides, bounce houses, an okra eating contest | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
00000032 Oct 11 - 22 |
South Carolina State Fair
Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits | Columbia | Fair |
00000033 Oct 20 - 21 |
Famously Hot SC Pride Festival & Parade
Festival supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community with parade and concert on Friday | Columbia | Festival |
00000034 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 |
00000035 Dates TBD |
52 Windows: An Evening of Art
Event includes a silent art auction, food, open bar and live music - benefits Mental Illness Recovery Center | Columbia | Arts |
00000036 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 |
00000037 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Columbia Lexington County | Arts |
00000038 Dates TBD |
Ag + Art Tour
Self-guided tour of farms featuring local artisans, farmer's markets, and live music | Columbia Richland County | Arts |
00000039 Dates TBD |
American Revolution Symposium
Speakers will discuss Gen. Francis Marion, Battle of Kings Mountain, examples of war-time heroism, and more - hosted by SC Archives and History Foundation | Columbia | Historical |
00000040 Dates TBD |
Archaeological Society of SC Fall Field Day
Gathering of archaeologists, prehistoric and historic skills demonstrators, story tellers, and the community for a family-friendly day of activities and demonstrations | Columbia Cayce | Historical |
00000041 Dates TBD |
Arkhaios Film Festival
Showcases the discovery of past cultures gained from archaeological research and illustrated by documentary films | Columbia | Historical |
00000042 Dates TBD |
Artista Vista
3-day event with gallery crawl, live music, demonstrations, pop-up exhibits and galleries, visual art performances | Columbia | Arts |
00000043 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000044 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 |
00000045 Dates TBD |
Biscuits & Bluegrass
Biscuit brunch, craft beer, mimosas, live music, corn hole tournament - benefits Senior Resources | Columbia | Culinary |
00000046 Dates TBD |
Blythewood DOKO Rodeo
IPRA sanctioned rodeo, live music, rides for kids, food vendors - benefits local organizations | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
00000047 Dates TBD |
Blythewood Oktoberfest
2-day event with live music, 5K, yodeling contest, keg rolling contest, food, biergartens, children's games | Columbia Blythewood | Festival |
00000048 Dates TBD |
Braelyn Aubrey Foundation 5K
Run or walk the 5K - benefits the Braelyn Aubrey Foundation's mission to advocate for children with impairing conditions and special needs | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
00000049 Dates TBD |
Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
Starts at Bull and Gervais - floats, bands, performances | Columbia | Holiday |
00000050 Dates TBD |
Carolina Lights
Drive-thru holiday light show at the SC State Fair grounds - closed Christmas Day | Columbia | Holiday |
00000051 Dates TBD |
Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
Over 100 vendors with photography, pottery plants, and one a kind items - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
00000052 Dates TBD |
ColaJazz Fest
2-day event featuring live bands performing blues, Latin, gypsy, swing, fusion, groove to straight-ahead jazz | Columbia | Festival |
00000053 Dates TBD |
Colaroo Micro-Music Festival
Opening DJ, live band - organized by USC students | Columbia | Concert |
00000054 Dates TBD |
Columbia Fashion Week
Runway shows, a vendor village, mixers, networking, and after-parties | Columbia | Fashion |
00000055 Dates TBD |
Columbia Open Studios
2-day event of self-guided tours of artists' studios in Richland and Lexington counties | Columbia Various | Arts |
00000056 Dates TBD |
Columbia VegFest
Live music, a family fun zone, education, vendors, food trucks, and lots of vegan food | Columbia | Festival |
00000057 Dates TBD |
Columbia's Greek Festival
4-day event with live music, dances, church tours, vendors and lots of Greek food | Columbia | Festival |
00000058 Dates TBD |
Corvette Expo & Swapmeet
Showcasing some of the most beautiful Corvettes from across six states, music, chili cook-off - benefits Project Unity USA | Columbia | Expo |
00000059 Dates TBD |
Doko Film Fest
High school age film makers, from the across the USA and beyond | Columbia | Arts |
00000060 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 |
00000061 Dates TBD |
Fall Arts & Crafts Market
Over 150 crafters and vendors with silent auction to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank - hosted by the Midlands Crafters Association | Columbia West Columbia | Misc |
00000062 Dates TBD |
Fall Festival Rodeo
Eight pro events, food, axe throwing, pony rides, mechanical bull, patriotic grand entry | Columbia Blythewood | Sports |
00000063 Dates TBD |
Festival of Gardens
Visit private gardens in the University Hill neighborhood - a Columbia Green event | Columbia | Misc |
00000064 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 |
00000065 Dates TBD |
Find Your HeART
Dinner, art performance, exhibit, silent auction - benefits Leeza's Care Connection | Columbia | Gala |
00000066 Dates TBD |
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks - not open Thanksgiving Day | Columbia | Holiday |
00000067 Dates TBD |
Fireflies Holiday Lights
Over one million LED lights, featuring 10 themed areas plus kids crafts and activities, holiday-themed food and drinks - not open Christmas Day | Columbia | Holiday |
00000068 Dates TBD |
Fort Jackson Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
Fireworks, live music, kids zone with carnival rides and crafts tents, food/beverages, food trucks, beer and wine - general public welcome | Columbia Fort Jackson | Holiday |
00000069 Dates TBD |
Fur Ball Moonlight Gala
Gourmet food, open bars, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions - benefits Pawmetto Lifeline | Columbia | Gala |
00000070 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 |
00000071 Dates TBD |
Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
More than 20 dealers and displays with jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geodes sold and cut | Columbia | Expo |
00000072 Dates TBD |
Government Finance Officers Association of SC Spring Conference
Seminars, networking | Columbia | Convention |
00000073 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 |
00000074 Dates TBD |
Holiday House Tours
Tour two historic homes decorated for the season with guides providing stories of holidays past in Columbia - hosted by Historic Columbia | Columbia | Holiday |
00000075 Dates TBD |
Holiday House Tours
Tour two historic homes decorated for the season with guides providing stories of holidays past in Columbia - hosted by Historic Columbia | Columbia | Holiday |
00000076 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 |
00000077 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 |
00000078 Dates TBD |
Holiday Market
Shopping event at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds - Junior League event to raise funds for local projects | Columbia | Holiday |
00000079 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 |
00000080 Dates TBD |
Hot Summer's Night
5K run/walk evening road race and 1/4 non-competitive youth fun run | Columbia | Sports |
00000081 Dates TBD |
Hush No More Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
Awareness walk, community outreach, vendors, live performances, Domestic Violence Survivor and Fallen Officer Tributes | Columbia | Misc |
00000082 Dates TBD |
Jailbreak Escape Urban Challenge Run
3.1 mile run with obstacles and CrossFit-style exercises - benefits the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation | Columbia Lexington | Sports |
00000083 Dates TBD |
Jam Room Music Festival
Enjoy live music at the intersection of Main and Hampton streets in Downtown Columbia | Columbia | Festival |
00000084 Dates TBD |
JerryFest
Outdoor concert featuring multiple bands performing Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead music, vendors - family and pet friendly | Columbia | Concert |
00000085 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 |
00000086 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 |
00000087 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 |
00000088 Dates TBD |
Lake Murray Charity Run
3-days with pre-event meet-ups then participants visit 5 of the stops to receive a colored ticket for prize drawing - benefits Big Red Barn Retreat | Columbia Lake Murray | Misc |
00000089 Dates TBD |
Lexington County Peach Festival
Parade, food, entertainment, arts and crafts, fireworks | Columbia Gilbert | Festival |
00000090 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 |
00000091 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 |
00000092 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 |
00000093 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 |
00000094 Dates TBD |
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival
Parade, live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, health fair and more | Columbia Hopkins | Festival |
00000095 Dates TBD |
Mad Hatter's Art Party
Juried art show, 70+ curated booths by local and regional artists craftsmen, live entertainment, food and drinks - hosted by SC Artists | Columbia | Arts |
00000096 Dates TBD |
Main Street Latin Festival
Showcasing the Latin culture through food, art, dance and music in a fun, family-oriented environment | Columbia | Festival |
00000097 Dates TBD |
Midlands Christmas Cantata
Music performed by the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church Music Ministry together with local choirs and vocalists - at the SC State House | Columbia | Holiday |
00000098 Dates TBD |
Miracles in Motion: 5K Walk, Run & Roll
Heroes walk, run and roll for TTP Kids, 5K, 1 miler plus family-friendly after party - benefits The Therapy Place | Columbia Forest Acres | Sports |
00000099 Dates TBD |
Oktoberfest Columbia
Two biergartens with German beer, homemade German food and treats, kinderzone, entertainment for all ages | Columbia | Festival |
00000100 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Peanut Boil
Teams battle for the championship trophy plus live music, other food, kids entertainment - benefits the Animal Mission | Columbia | Festival |
00000101 Dates TBD |
Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival
A celebration of local farmers, food, live music, kids activities, arts, sustainability, and tomatoes - hosted by Sustainable Midlands | Columbia | Festival |
00000102 Dates TBD |
Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale
Stretching 44 miles along SC 23 from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc | Columbia Batesburg-Leesville | Misc |
00000103 Dates TBD |
Pelion Peanut Party
2-day event with lots of peanuts, crafts, parade, car show, military exhibits, peanut butter & jelly sandwich eating contest, festival food, amusement rides | Columbia Pelion | Festival |
00000104 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000105 Dates TBD |
Reggaetronic
Outdoor music festival with live bands - accessible by boat only - benefits the Shriners Children's Hospital | Columbia Lake Murray | Concert |
00000106 Dates TBD |
Riverbanks ZOOfari
Live entertainment, enjoy cuisine and cocktails, behind-the-scenes view of the zoo - benefits Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Columbia | Culinary |
00000107 Dates TBD |
Rock 4 Recovery
Featuring Revisiting Creedence, a Creedence Clearwater Revival legacy band - food trucks - benefits LRADAC Foundation | Columbia Lexington | Concert |
00000108 Dates TBD |
Rosewood Art & Music Festival
Enjoy multiple stages of live entertainment, visual artists, fine crafters, performing arts, authors, poets and more | Columbia | Festival |
00000109 Dates TBD |
Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Lots of fresh crawfish and other tasty treats, live music, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, 5K crawdaddy dash run, and more | Columbia | Festival |
00000110 Dates TBD |
SC African American Heritage Commission Conference
2-day event with reception on Wednesday followed by conference on Thursday | Columbia | Conference |
00000111 Dates TBD |
SC Oyster Festival
Oysters in various ways, other food, beer all available to purchase, music - bring chairs, oyster knives - some proceeds to Christ Central Hannah House | Columbia | Culinary |
00000112 Dates TBD |
SC Underground Film Festival
Celebrates all genres of independent film with films from all over the globe being featured | Columbia | Arts |
00000113 Dates TBD |
Shuckin' on the Shoals Festival
Oysters, BBQ, chili, live music, craft beer and wine - benefits the Saluda Shoals Foundation | Columbia Irmo | Festival |
00000114 Dates TBD |
Snowball Festival
4-day event includes carnival, craft fair, holiday movies, tree lighting, parade | Columbia Lexington | Holiday |
00000115 Dates TBD |
Soiree on State
Live music, local artists, kids area, food vendors - hosted by the City of Cayce | Columbia Cayce | Festival |
00000116 Dates TBD |
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 |
00000117 Dates TBD |
Spring Fair Food Drive-Through
Drive-through at the state fairgrounds and enjoy many of your favorite fair foods | Columbia | Culinary |
00000118 Dates TBD |
St. Nicholas Festival
Visit with St. Nicholas, Eastern Euroropean and American food, children's activities, crafts, gifts, choral performances - benefits local charities | Columbia West Columbia | Holiday |
00000119 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 |
00000120 Dates TBD |
The Bash
A three-day, national elite high school basketball showcase with 13 teams | Columbia | Sports |
00000121 Dates TBD |
The SC Juneteenth Freedom Fest
3-day event with carnival rides, games, national recording artists, live entertainment, food trucks, job fair, vendors, exhibitors at Fairgrounds - Monday parade | Columbia | Festival |
00000122 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 |
00000123 Dates TBD |
Training Camp
An entertaining evening of live football competitions by former college football athletes - benefits Camp Cole | Columbia West Columbia | Sports |
00000124 Dates TBD |
Trinity Bazaar
Children's carnival, homemade foods, crafts, plus new and used clothing and furniture, musical instruments, household decor - benefits local charities | Columbia | Misc |
00000125 Dates TBD |
Turkey Day Run
5K run/walk, 1K family fun run/walk plus virtual 5K option - benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands | Columbia | Sports |
00000126 Dates TBD |
Vista Lights
Family celebration of food and arts, tree lighting, stage performances | Columbia | Holiday |
00000127 Dates TBD |
Walk For Life & Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon + 5K
In person 5K/3.1-mile walk or run + virtual option for 5K and half-marthon - benefits the Prisma Health Breast Center | Columbia | Sports |
00000128 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 |
00000129 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 |
00000130 Dates TBD |
Walk to End Hydrocephalus
Help raise money for hydrocephalus research, education, advocacy, and community support networks | Columbia Northeast Columbia | Sports |
00000131 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 |