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Festivals
Festivals
Columbia’s guide to commemorate Juneteenth and the SC Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Every year, Columbia hosts the SC Juneteenth Freedom Festival (SCJFF) and we’re breaking down how you can get involved around town.
June 16, 2025 03:34 PM
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David Stringer
History
The history of St. Pat’s in Five Points
St. Pat’s in Five Points grew from a small gathering into Columbia’s biggest festival.
March 12, 2025
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David Stringer
Festivals
St. Pat’s in Five Points unveils this year’s lineup for 2025 festival
Columbia’s largest St. Pat’s in Five Points festival returns with live music, featuring several regional performances, on Saturday, March 15.
January 22, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
Play
Winter events happening in and around Columbia
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Columbia in this seasonal guide.
November 15, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Festivals
Preview the 8th Annual Fall Back Fest ahead of this weekend
The City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is set to take place on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the 100-300 blocks of State Street. Here’s what you can expect at the free fall festival.
October 28, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Music
Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia this October
Get a quick rundown of the music lineup and plan ahead for the partner events celebrating the Jam Room Music Festival coming back to Cola in October.
August 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Festivals
Jammin’ in July is happening this weekend in Historic Camden
Looking for a night out and an evening full of local music with friends and family? Head to Jammin’ in July this weekend.
July 10, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Festivals
St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival donated a record $67,100 to local charities and nonprofits
The annual St. Pat’s event surpassed $1.2 Million in total contributions, supporting 40 Midlands nonprofits and attracted over 32,000 attendees
May 15, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Festivals
A preview of the Rosewood Crawfish Festival
Ready to grub on 10,000 lbs of Louisiana crawfish and other Cajun delights at the 18th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival?
Us too.
May 1, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Festivals
Your guide to the 2024 St. Pat’s Festival in Columbia, SC
Get ready to shamrock out at one of Cola’s biggest events and see what’s going to be new at this year’s St. Pat’s Festival.
March 11, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Festivals
Explore a historic neighborhood through art with this year’s sixth annual Cottontown Art Crawl
The sixth annual Cottontown Art Crawl returns on Saturday, March 9 from 4 to 10 p.m., and is set to showcase 200 artists.
February 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
The Buy
Home
New sheets can upgrade your bedroom for under $30
November 17, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
How a $15 BJ’s membership can make your holiday budget stretch way further
November 17, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Give yourself a holiday gift with a Costco Gold Star Membership + $40 to spend later
November 17, 2025
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Staff
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Events
Prepare for the holidays with these local markets and pop-ups
November 18, 2025
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David Stringer
Sponsored
From the field to the finish line: LIFE Scholarship alumni making an impact
Sponsored by
South Carolina Education Lottery
A guide to the grand re-opening weekend at Finlay Park
November 12, 2025
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David Stringer
Food
Where to pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner
November 12, 2025
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David Stringer
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Food
Gather COLA set to open in December
Gather COLA officially opens Friday, Dec. 5 with a day long celebration that’s even bringing Santa out.
November 10, 2025
City
Kick off the holiday season at Devine Night Out
Devine Street transforms into a holiday block party with shopping deals, live music, food, and snow.
November 10, 2025
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David Stringer
City
Local news, powered by readers like you
Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025
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Staff
City
Craig Melvin’s Columbia homecoming tour
Columbia looked good on national TV this week.
November 6, 2025
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David Stringer
Hello and goodbye at Riverbanks Zoo
Get ready to say hello to some new zoo friends and bid farewell to a few others.
November 6, 2025
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David Stringer
Business
A first look at the Grand Willow Hotel planned for BullStreet
Renderings show plans for the seven-story Grand Willow Hotel behind REI in Columbia’s BullStreet District.
November 5, 2025
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David Stringer
Food
Two Vista restaurants earn spots in inaugural MICHELIN Guide American South
Columbia’s fine-dining scene gets a boost as two Vista staples earn a spot in the MICHELIN Guide.
November 4, 2025
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David Stringer
Business
Can you build a startup in 24 hours?
Startup Sprint returns for a free 24-hour challenge at Boyd Innovation Center where teams build and pitch startup business ideas.
November 3, 2025
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David Stringer
City
Beat the end of daylight saving scaries with these activities in Columbia
The sun may be setting earlier, but Columbia still has plenty to do.
October 30, 2025
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David Stringer
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Columbia
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 30, 2025
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David Stringer
