Here’s hoping those signature April showers hold off, because there’s simply too much happening all over the Columbia region to let any rain dampen our fun. Here’s what you can get up to in the Heart of SC this month:
Rosé Fest at The Gourmet Shop | April 4
Spring is when pink wine thrives, so come sample 16 different rosés and get a taste for what you want to keep sipping on all season long.
Columbia Fireflies Baseball at Segra Park | April 7 – 12, 21 – 26
Celebrate the start of the Fireflies’ 10th anniversary season with two series at home, special theme nights to mark this milestone and all the stadium snacks we’ve been craving.
Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival at South Carolina State Farmers Market | April 9 - 12
Pick up everything you need to curate your own outdoor oasis at home, plus all the fresh produce that will bring the bright flavors of spring to each dish you create. (Psst – and be sure to check out Historic Columbia’s Spring Plant Sale this same weekend too!)
Sips and Sounds by the Shoals at Saluda Shoals Park | April 10, 17, 24
Gather ‘round the Cattail Shelter for this evening jazz series along the riverbank.
Garnet & Black Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena | April 11
In lieu of the spring game, Gamecock football fans can instead get hyped for fall with meet-and-greets with the players and block party festivities before a special concert featuring Darius Rucker and Lauren Alaina.
14th Annual Herb Festival at Lexington County Museum | April 11
No garden is complete without a selection of herbs to have on hand for all your spring recipes. Pick up your favorite greens at the largest herb festival in the state and enjoy free seminars on how to use, grow and harvest them.
Beetlejuice: The Musical at Koger Center for the Arts | April 14 – 19
“It’s showtime!” The ghost with the most has gone musical, so put down the Handbook for the Recently Deceased in favor of a playbill at this show that is sure to be strange and unusual.
Meeting Street Music Fest at various locations | April 17 – 18
Switching it up from its previous September slate, this West Columbia concert extravaganza gets the springtime treatment this year. Taking place across three stages on Meeting Street, plus special engagements at neighboring businesses, it’s safe to say your weekend soundtrack is well taken care of.
Artista Vista at The Vista | April 17 – 19
Artistic expression and inspiration run through the veins of the Vista district. Support the continuation of this legacy with three days to include a gallery crawl, artist demonstrations, Live Art Mart, Light & Lantern Parade and the ticketed Live on Lincoln dinner and a show.
Columbia International Festival at South Carolina State Fairgrounds | April 18 – 19
Traverse the globe in just two days via the cuisine, fashion, traditions, performing arts and products of the nearly 100 different cultures that can be found among the residents of South Carolina.
37th Annual Harambee Festival at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium | April 18
Benedict College’s signature annual event fosters fellowship and seeks to improve conditions in our community by way of health screenings, learning experiences, supporting local vendors and appreciation for arts and humanities.
Columbia Food and Wine Festival at various locations | April 22 – 26
The five-day feast is back with some of the most creative culinary activations and community collaborations yet, so don’t miss out on this tasty ticket, now in its ninth year.
Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden | April 24
Sip on a bounty of wine samples and stroll through the stunning scenery of one of the top botanical gardens in the country during golden hour.
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival at Hopkins Park | April 25
For more than 40 years, the cultural and historical significance of sweet potato farming in the area has been recognized via this recurring family-friendly festival that puts community at the forefront.
