Sam here. š A deep-fried Oreo is calling my name. I donāt know about you, but Iām heading to the South Carolina State Fair this weekend with my family. I look forward to this event every year, and I know Iām not the only one. My favorite part is the food and the fall feels it brings.
Check out 10 other things to do around town this weekend.
Friday, October 14
Creepy Crawly Cookies | Fri., Oct. 14 | 2-6:30 p.m. | Chapin | $25.00 | Learn how to decorate some special Halloween cookies and take home the ones you donāt eat.
Get Lit Night Time Pride Parade | Fri., Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | Main Street from Laurel to Lady | Free | Start your Pride weekend by marching in the Pride Parade, starting with a street party at 6 p.m., followed by the Parade + the Get Lit concert.
Picnic in the Park with Forest Acres + Town Theatre | Fri., Oct. 14 | 6 p.m. | Pinetree Park , 4626 Winthrop Ave., Columbia | $5.00 | Grab dinner from your favorite Forest Acres restaurant to bring to this concert series featuring well-known Town Theatre and Midlands performers.*
Saturday, October 15
Best of SC Craft Beer Festival | Sat., Oct. 15 | 1-5 p.m. | Junction 800, 800 Gervais Street, Columbia | $45.00 - $85.00 | enjoy tastings from over 60+ SC craft breweries from across the state.
Miles Ahead - Musings for Miles Davis | Sat., Oct. 15, Sat., Oct. 15 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $25.00 - $64.00 | The Charleston Jazz Orchestra and virtuoso trumpeter Sean Jones present a musical tribute to the legendary Miles Davis ā bonus: Save $5 on tickets with promo code COLATODAY. *
Vintage Con 2022: Time Warp | Sat., Oct. 15 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St, Columbia | $0.00 - $5.00 | Guests can visit with collectors, shop, receive styling tips, and enjoy brunch.
Sunday, October 16
Carolina Jazz Xperience | Sun., Oct. 16 | 4:30 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, West Columbia | Big band jazz concert thatās free and open to the public.
Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Robert Mills House | Sun., Oct. 16 | 1-4 p.m. | Robert Mills House & Gardens, 1616 Blanding St, Columbia | Free | Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour the Robert Mills House for free once a month thanks to Still Hopes.
USA XVI Black Bass World Championship | Sun., Oct. 16 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Dreher Island State Park, 3677 State Park Rd, Prosperity, SC | Free | Capital City Lake Murray Country will host the 2022 16th Annual Black Bass World Championship in Columbia on Lake Murray.
If youāre in the fair fall mood but plan to go a little later in the month, check out this reel + this reel to get excited. š”
Cola Pride
Famously Hot SC Pride has a slew of events happening around Columbia + the Official Kick-Off Party is happening tonight.Head toPTās 1109 (1109 Assembly St.) at 10 p.m. and make plans to attend The 33rd annual Famously Hot Festivalhappening on Sat., Oct. 15 from 12-10 p.m. on Main Street. See a full lineup of this weekendās pride eventshere. š
Fall Feels
Fall drink concoctions are being brewed, shaken + stirred around the Soda City. Local shops are now offering fall flavors + we canāt pass up the opportunity to share a few that you can chai for yourself in this guide. āļø
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Franklin, Tennessee
Great Escapes: Our Guide to Franklin, Tennessee
The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge | Photo by 6AM City
City Editor Sam here. If I could sum up Franklin, Tennessee in one feeling it would beHyggeāa cozy quality that makes a person feel content + comfortable. Itās always my go-to destination if Iām craving a getaway during the fall. š
Why go?
Outdoors: Donāt miss theNatchez Trace Parkway Bridgeā an iconic scenic bridge part ofThe Natchez Trace Parkway that is ~10 miles from Franklin. Itās a winding, two-lane roadway thatās 444-miles long.Drive through three states or just check out some stunning views while in town.
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