It’s never too early to start planning ahead. Here are six upcoming annual festivals in the Midlands that have shared their 2025 date.
15th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival | Saturday, March 1
- This family-friendly event will feature a parade, food trucks, local vendors, live music, dancing, singing, and more in the Rosewood District.
Cottontown Art Crawl | Saturday, March 8
- The annual event in the downtown neighborhood features close to 200 artists.
St. Pat’s Festival | Saturday, March 15
- Run a road race, enjoy a parade, sip on green beers, and jam to live music all day in Five Points.
Soiree on State | Saturday, March 22
- Soiree on State includes artists, a free kids area, and local music along State Street in Cayce.
Tartan Day South Festival | Thursday, April 3- Sunday, April 6
- Tartan Day South celebrates Celtic culture and heritage in the Midlands and supports the River Alliance.
Kinetic Derby Day | Saturday, April 26
- The day starts with a parade before the soapbox racing down Meeting Street begins.