As we defrost from winter and turn our faces toward the sun like houseplants, March delivers ample opportunities to bask in the balmy temperatures at outdoor events. From cultural and culinary celebrations to returning favorites and all-new offerings, we’ll keep you booked, busy and looking forward to what’s next all month long in the Heart of SC.
15th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia at City Roots | March 1
Don your purple, green and gold and let the good times roll with a parade, festival and live music lineup worthy of The Big Easy itself.
Ramadan Night Market at Columbia Museum of Art | March 6
Come break your fast and peruse the bazaar or simply come learn more about the month-long Muslim observation of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.
Femme Film Fest at The Nick | March 7 – 9
Recognize International Women’s Day all weekend long with a new film festival dedicated to women’s contributions to cinema, be it on screen, behind the scenes or through empowering stories.
Cottontown Art Crawl at Historic Cottontown Neighborhood | March 8
With arms laden down by shopping bags from about 150 different artists and stomachs full of good eats from food trucks and neighborhood restaurants, we’ll be *crawling* back to our cars when the day is done.
6th Annual DOKO Ribfest at DOKO Meadows Park | March 8
Fill your plate with all the fall-off-the-bone tenderness you can handle at this signature Blythewood cookoff.
10th Annual Shamrock Parade at Town of Lexington | March 9
Gather along either side of Lexington’s Main Street for an early, family-friendly kickoff to the Celtic celebrations still to come this month, complete with Irish dancers, marching bands, floats and more.
43rd Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points at Five Points | March 15
Pinch us – Columbia’s largest street festival is back in all its Gaelic glory with the annual 5K, parade and full day of musical acts on multiple stages. Sláinte!
Bierkeller Bockfest 2025 at Bierkeller | March 21 – 22
With the changing of the seasons comes a tap rotation in turn. Enjoy a special food menu, pet some goats and toast to spring with a full stein.
Soiree on State: Party in the Street at State Street | March 22
Come together in Cayce and connect with the residents, artists, business owners and more who shape the community over bites, sips, live music and camaraderie.
Columbia PPA Challenger Series at Cayce Pickleball Complex | March 28 – 30
Come christen the region’s newest pickleball courts as professionals and amateurs alike contend for cash prizes and the opportunity to earn a place in future competitions.
Read Freely Fest at Richland Library | March 28 – 30
Bookworms, rejoice! Literary travel is taking the tourism world by storm and here’s an all-new book festival to add to your TBR. Escape into three days of author appearances, panels, conversation, discovery and more with storytelling at the heart of it all.
South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival at Saluda Shoals Park | March 29
The South’s favorite spread is in the spotlight, so sample your way through Saluda Shoals Park or perhaps even enter your own secret recipe into the amateur Pimento Cheese Competition.
Crafted in Carolina: A Celebration of South Carolina’s Brewers and Artisans at Segra Park | March 29
If you missed this event this past October, fret not. The SC Brewer’s Guild is back with a springtime installment, this time with special collab brews representing each of the five beer regions in the state.
The Big Nosh 2025 at Tree of Life Congregation | March 30
With Passover just a couple weeks away, now’s the perfect time to come learn about Jewish traditions and practices, have a bite to eat, then take home some seder staples, as well.
Tasting Notes 2025 at South Carolina State Museum | March 31
We can’t think of a more pitch-perfect way to wrap up the month than with food, wine and supporting the arts by way of the SC Philharmonic.
