Songbird Festival to Debut May 30–31 at Finlay Park
2026-05-28
Two-day event brings bluegrass and Americana stars to downtown Columbia A new music festival is taking flight in the heart of downtown Columbia as theContinue Reading
Dam Boat Run Returns to Lake Murray This Weekend
2026-05-28
More than 100 powerboats expected; helicopter tours offer new way to view the event The Dam Boat Run returns to Lake Murray May 28–30, bringingContinue Reading
Walkathon to Benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia Set for May 31
2026-05-28
Free community event at Saluda Shoals Park aims to raise awareness and support for those experiencing chronic homelessness The City of Columbia Homeless Services, RapidContinue Reading
Black Eats Week 803 returns June 22-28
2026-05-28
The fourth annual Black Eats Week 803 celebration returns June 22 – 28, and registration is now open for Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, caterers, privateContinue Reading
Fireworks Over Lake Murray Return This July 4
2026-05-27
Columbia, S.C. – One of the Midlands’ most beloved summer traditions will return Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration lights upContinue Reading
Dick Goodwin Big Band Performs “Broadway and Beyond” May 28
2026-05-18
Arts Center of Kershaw County will welcome the Dick Goodwin Big Band for an evening of live jazz on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m.,Continue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 250 bench press challenge
2026-05-15
Late June-early July fitness event will celebrate America’s 250th birthday By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is celebrating America’s 250thContinue Reading
Drink Pink Rosé Festival May 16
2026-05-13
The Drink Pink Rosé Festival returns for its 11th year with changes — new day, new time, and a new location at Boone Fox FlowerContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals hosts Walk for Water
2026-05-06
On April 25 Columbia Water participated in the Walk for Water at Saluda Shoals Park. The fundraising walk is an effort by Water Mission toContinue Reading
South Carolina Iris Society to Host Annual Flower Show Saturday
2026-04-28
The South Carolina Iris Society will hold its 59th annual flower show on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The South Carolina IrisContinue Reading
State Museum to Host Teacher Appreciation Day Saturday
2026-04-28
The South Carolina State Museum will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers freeContinue Reading