Fallin’ for Colatown

fall leaves

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Fall is the most wonderful time of the year, IMHO. And naturally, Cola has a jam packed schedule that will leaf you wanting more.

Here’s a few of our favorites to mark on your calendar, because they’re all a #MustDo.

🇬🇷 Columbia Greek Festival | Sept. 14-17 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Gyros, spanakopita + baklava galore.

🎃 Deceased Farm | Sept. 22-Nov. 4 | 382 Olde Farm Road, Lexington | A self-proclaimed “3-D nightmare,” complete with monsters. So scary it’s for ages 12+.

🍺 Soda City Oktoberfest | Sept. 30 | Soda City | Beer + schnitzel, Soda City-style.

🎡 S.C. State Fair | Oct. 11-22 | S.C. State Fairgrounds | The State Fair offers practically anything you want fried + on a stick. Plus, music: this year’s lineup includes ZZ Top + TobyMac.

🍴 Restaurant Week Columbia | Oct. 12-22 | Get a taste of Cola’s blossoming food scene.

👻 Boo at the Zoo | Oct. 20-30 | Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens | Trick-or-Treat among the wild. The Spooky Safari + Haunted Carousel are just a few of Riverbanks’ eery attractions.

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