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Father’s Day gift and experience guide

Happy Father's Day

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Not to alarm anyone, but Father’s Day is this coming Sunday. If you aren’t fully prepared (no judgement, planning is hard), you’re in luck. We’ve put together a list of local gifts + experiences to help you celebrate the father figure in your life.

For the foodie

Start the day off strong + treat him to a gourmet prime rib brunch at Main Course or brunch at Tin Roof with live music from the Vaughan Holmes Band.

For the one with a sweet tooth

Get him a dozen dad-themed cookies, like beer + ties, from the Local Buzz or treat him to a dessert + beer pairing at Swamp Cabbage Brewery.

For the active one

Get outside and participate in the Daddy + Me 5K and Fun Run at Saluda Shoals Park, complete with pre- and post-race Father’s Day festivities.

For the beer lover

Whether he’s an IPA guy or a lager lover, grab him a growler from a local brewery like Columbia Craft, River Rat or Steel Hands.

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Steel Hands growler | Image via @steelhandsbrewing

For the sports fanatic

Get him tickets for a Columbia Fireflies game (hint: they have home games every night until June 27, with the exception of Mon., June 21).

For the one with great hygiene

Check out Simple Joy Soaps and get him homemade soaps with unique scents like Southern Grits + Sugar, Tobacco Caramel + Kentucky Bourbon. Find them at Ivy House or online.

For the one who loves homemade gifts

Bring the kids to the Mad Platter to create a personalized platter that’s sure to put a smile on his face.

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Father’s Day platter from Mad Platter | Image via @madplatter

For the one who loves music

Grab him tickets for the Wildflowers, a Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band. They’ll be performing this Saturday at the Senate.

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