David here. 👋 There’s a reason that the boiled peanut is the official State Snack Food of South Carolina. In 2020 the state produced82,000 pounds of peanuts grown in the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Lowcountry regions. This weekend the 15th annual Palmetto Peanut Boil will return to the 2900 block of Devine Street with local cooks vying for the boiled peanut championship trophy.
Plus, the event is hosted by Animal Mission and 100% of all proceeds benefit Columbia Animal Services and the Mission’s spay and neuter program.
Check out 9 more things to do in Cola this weekend, Fri., Oct. 7-Sun., Oct. 9.
Friday, Oct. 7
Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Clinton Sease Farm, 382 Olde Farm Road, Lexington | $25.00 | Experience a self-guided haunt through six terrifying buildings, three outdoor zones, and creepy corn fields. 🪦
Midlands Plant & Flower Festival | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sat., Oct. 8 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | SC State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia | Free | Shop fall plants and flowers, gardening equipment, décor, and seasonal produce at the State Farmers Market. 🌼
South Carolina Jazz Festival | Fri., Oct. 7 | Multiple venues, Cheraw | $25.00 | Enjoy smooth jazz during this festival that honors John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, born in Cheraw and known as the founder of modern jazz.
Saturday, Oct. 8
15th Annual Palmetto Peanut Boil | Sat., Oct. 8 | 12-6 p.m. | 2900 Devine Street, Columbia | Free | Come celebrate the “the caviar of the South,” and the official state snack of SC. 🥜
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Sat., Oct. 8-Sun., Oct. 9 | 10 a.m. | Shakespeare Festival Stage, 1429 Greene St., Columbia | $15.00 - $22.00 | Talented student actors will take on the same timeless tale of magic, mix-ups, and mayhem under the direction of guest artist Devin Haqq.
Carolina Downhome Blues Festival | Sat., Oct. 8 - Sun., Oct. 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, 810 Lyttleton St, Camden | $0.00 - $40.00 | Now in its 25th year, this year’s festival features artists from across the nation coming together for three days of live music, food trucks, and fun. 🎸
Sunday, Oct. 9
Public Tour: Featured Exhibition | Sun., Oct. 9 | 1-2 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | Take a guided tour of new featured exhibition European Splendors: Highlights from the Kress Collection and re-experience the CMA’s Kress Collection — largely off view since 2017.
Woofstock 2022 | Sun., Oct. 9 | 1-6 p.m. | Lexington Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W Main St, Lexington | $10.00 - $25.00 | All net proceeds from Woofstock will benefit the HSPCA and support local low-cost spay/neuter/vaccine services. 🐶
Mindfulness Dog Training Class | Sun., Oct. 9 | 9-10 a.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St, Cayce | needs a price | A healing relationship for you and your dog. 🐕
Columbia’s original Oktober Fest celebration returns to Incarnation Lutheran Church this weekend, starting Fri., Oct 7-Sun., Oct. 9. Located at 3005 Devine St., the annual fest features German beers in two biergartens, food, and a kinderzone for the kids. 🍺
ICYMI
Taco’s Nayarit — located off Two Notch Road near the International Corridor + soon-to-come Irmo location — landed on Yelp’s list of top 100 taco spots in America. Don’t stop at the tacos though, the gorditas and chalupas are equally as delicious.🌮
Gallery
Did you make it out to the Jam Room Music Festival on Main Street last week? The Post and Courier shared a photo gallery and recap of the all-day music festival. Check and see if you made it in a photo. 📷
GREAT ESCAPES
Big things are happening in “The Smallest City” — Providence, RI
Great Escapes: Our guide to Providence, RI
The River Walk is a great place to start your trip, rain or shine. | Photo by 6AM City
If riverside promenades, Italianate architecture + a thriving arts community appeal to you, planning a spring visit toProvidence, RI might be just the ticket.
Why go?
GQ named Providence thecoolest city you haven’t been to in 2015 — calling on its celebratedfood scene + high-styleDean Hotel as contributing factors. Plus, aside from the plentiful street art you’ll find around downtown,RISD Museum has six levels of art pieces to peruse.
What’s even better than the repurposed atmosphere ofMaria’s Cucina’s old Italo-American home? The Gnocchi Toscana ($28).
The Wedding Cake House was built in 1867 + recently restored by art collective The Dirt Palace. (~$70/night)
Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Scott’s Cheap Flights offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*
SHOP
Sports
Football season is in full swing. If you’re headed to a game this fall, don’t forget to pack your game day essentials in a stadium approved bag. This clear crossbody with 8,000+ positive reviews is a must + we also love this trendy fanny pack option.*
Outdoors
Notice an uptick in any of these feathered friends in your backyard lately? Keep them safe from colliding with your windows — a cause of death for millions of birds each year — by throwing up some decals like these. We love these leaf designs too to keep things festive for fall.*
Drink
A bottle of Cabernet Franc — a peppery, spice-driven red — sounds like just the ticket for an autumn bonfire. Open a bottle with ease with this electric wine opener from Cuisinart and sip (securely)in style.*
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