One thing you may notice about this roundup is that almost all of the featured events this month take place outdoors. From new events like a PGA golf tournament, a Renaissance Fair and a two-day music festival to signature events that stay marked in our calendars this time each year, come make the…
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Fake spring may have fooled us just a little in February, but have no fear – real spring is actually here this month and we’re making the most of it with festivals, parades, markets, block parties and outdoor concerts aplenty. Embrace the warmth of a new season and the feeling of a full schedule…
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The Columbia Food and Wine Festival returns for its eighth year April 22-26 featuring the Columbia region’s finest plates and pours. From hands-on experiences like an empanada and salsa workshop to chef collaborations and the Grand Tasting, the festival offers something for the foodie in all of…
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What February lacks in calendar days, it more than makes up for in celebrations and cultural observations. From feeling the love and letting the good times roll to scoring secondhand treasures and recognizing Black History Month, the weeks ahead are overflowing with connection and community in the…
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This blog was written by Experience Columbia SC 2024 Ambassador David Laird. How does a Capital City 700 miles outside of New Orleans become the Mardi Gras center of the Carolinas? By keeping it funky and embracing the chaos. Each year on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday (the French translation of…
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So many fresh, blank 2026 calendars out there and so many Columbia SC events to fill them. Culture, community and small businesses are at the forefront this month, so immerse yourself in all three and more in the Heart of SC. Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Jan. 1 – 11 Riverbanks…
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It’s getting colder outside, but we’re feeling nothing but warmth as we reflect on a well-spent year in Columbia SC and look forward to finishing it off strong with new experiences and oodles of festive fun in store. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume at South Carolina State Museum…
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Columbia may be the top searched-for destination in the country on Google Flights for Thanksgiving weekend this year, but with a cornucopia of festivals, tastings and various holiday observances happening all November long, we think any weekend this month is worth making a trip to the Heart of SC…
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When it comes to Oktoberfest, Columbia proves itself as the host with the prost as local breweries, bottle shops and even churches (okay, *one* church) fully embrace the weeks-long German celebration. So dust off your lederhosen and have your steins at the ready – Oktoberfest is upon us and there…
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In the heart of SC, we know how to throw a party for every kind of fan. Whether you’ve been waiting all year to debut your cosplay masterpiece or simply want to browse comics, collectibles, and artwork that rival anything in the galaxy, Soda City Comic Con is your invitation to geek out in Columbia…
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