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Plan ahead for these May events in Columbia, SC

These events will get you out on the town.

April 28, 2023 • 
David Stringer
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Happy May, Cola. Here are four fun events to keep on your radar over the coming weeks.

Rosewood Crawfish Festival | Saturday, May. 6 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | SC State Fair Grounds, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $10-$15 | Enjoy live music, family fun, Rosewood artisans, and 10,000 pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish at this annual festival.

Art Blossoms at the Columbia Museum of Art | Thursday, May. 11 | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | Prices vary | Registration is open for the weekend events.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, May. 19 | 6:45 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St, Columbia | $23-$113 | Watch these athletes fly from the top ropes.

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