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Festivals
Festivals
Columbia’s newest book festival is turning the page to year two
Columbia’s book festival returns Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29 with author talks, panels, and events across downtown venues.
March 23, 2026 02:33 PM
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David Stringer
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
Food
Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces events lineup
The 2024 Columbia Food and Wine Festival is back and bigger than ever with expanded events and a fresh rebrand
February 14, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Add this brand-new music festival to your calendar
Enjoy music, food, and fun in the River District during the first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest.
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This 3-in-1 air purifier, fan + heater is $100 off today — and it happens to be my favorite spring item
March 30, 2026
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Sarah Leonhardt
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April 6, 2026
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David Stringer
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April 2, 2026
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David Stringer
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David Stringer
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Free concerts return to Koger Center lawn
Free concerts return to the Koger Center lawn this year with 10 Levitt AMP shows spanning spring Saturdays and fall Thursdays.
March 17, 2026
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David Stringer
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Celebrating Women’s History Month through art in Columbia, SC
Women’s History Month is in full swing in Columbia — here are a few ways to support local women in the arts.
March 17, 2026
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Samantha Robertson
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Knight Foundation awards $280K to Columbia arts and civic engagement projects
Six Columbia organizations receive $280,512 from the Knight Foundation to support arts programming, Finlay Park activation, and civic engagement initiatives.
March 16, 2026
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David Stringer
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The return of the Capital City Bombers
The Fireflies revive the Capital City Bombers at Segra Park July 10–12 with throwback merch, promotions, and Columbia baseball history.
March 12, 2026
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David Stringer
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When and where to spot hummingbirds in Columbia
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Columbia in the spring — find out where you can go to catch a sighting.
March 12, 2026
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Michael Beausoleil
Arts
Ballet leader honored on stage
South Carolina Ballet’s William Starrett received the Order of the Palmetto during the company’s 65th anniversary performance.
March 11, 2026
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David Stringer
Your guide to St. Pat’s in Five Points 2026
Plan your day at the 44th annual St. Pat’s in Five Points with this quick guide to music, the parade, races, and more.
March 10, 2026
Arts
Columbia arts leader Larry Hembree to receive Visionary Award
Columbia arts leader Larry Hembree will receive One Columbia’s 2026 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award, honoring decades of cultural leadership.
March 10, 2026
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David Stringer
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Free fitness classes launch at Finlay Park
Nearly 200 free wellness classes — from yoga to Zumba — launch at Finlay Park starting Monday, March 16.
March 9, 2026
New COLAtoday readers share their favorite restaurants
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March 5, 2026
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