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Upcoming 2025 festivals in the Midlands

As the new year kicks off, here are six festivals happening in the Midlands that you can mark on your calendar and plan to attend.

Tartan Day South Festival in Columbia, SC

Tartan Day celebrates Celtic heritage in the Midlands. | Photo by @gocola

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.
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