JerryFest rescheduled for November 8 due to inclement weather
October 1, 2026
JerryFest, the FREE outdoor music festival in Five Points, has been rescheduled from Sunday, October 4 to Sunday, November 8, 2026, due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend.
The annual festival, presented by the Five Points Association and Loose Lucy’s, will continue to celebrate the music, spirit and community inspired by Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. JerryFest will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. throughout Five Points.
“We were really looking forward to this weekend, but the safety and experience of our festival attendees, musicians, vendors and staff always comes first,” said Heather McDonald, executive director of the Five Points Association. “We’re excited to give JerryFest the day it deserves and can’t wait to see everyone in Five Points on November 8.”
JerryFest originated more than 20 years ago as a celebration of Jerry Garcia’s life and music. In 2014, the owners of Loose Lucy’s brought the festival to the Five Points Association, establishing Five Points as its permanent home. What began with just over 500 attendees has grown into one of Five Points’ signature annual events.
The festival expanded its footprint in 2018 to include the 2000 block of Greene Street and added a second stage and the family-friendly “Lil’ Hippie Corner” in 2023.
Admission to JerryFest is FREE. The festival also maintains a No Pet Policy, except for service animals, and attendees are asked to leave their furry friends at home.
Additional lineup, activity and festival announcements for the November 8 event will be shared at a later date once details are fully confirmed.
For updates, follow JerryFest on Facebook at @FivePointsJerryFest and Instagram at @fivepointsjerryfest.
About JerryFest in Five Points
Since 2014, the event has welcomed around 1,800 to the Five Points village for a family- and pet-friendly afternoon of fellowship and music along with artisan crafts, food, beverage, and bohemian merchandise vendors. JerryFest started to commemorate the life and art of Jerry Garcia. Rock guitarist and musical icon Garcia was best known as the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead that inspired legions of followers known as “Deadheads.”
About Loose Lucy’s
Loose Lucy’s, located at 709 Saluda Avenue in Five Points, is Columbia’s original “mom-and-pop hippie shop.” They offer the best quality tie-dyes, rock tees, incense, tapestries, decals, posters, and funky, festive fashions, jewelry, and home décor at kind prices.
About the Five Points Association
As an advocate for the district’s businesses, the Five Points Association strives to guide development and improvements that will enhance the vitality of Five Points. The Five Points Association also works diligently to promote Five Points to Columbia and beyond while cultivating inclusivity internally as a neighborhood. Evident by over 100 years of history, viability and recognition as an iconic locale, the success of Five Points would not be possible without the reciprocating support between the neighboring businesses, support staff, partners and companionship of the City of Columbia and Richland County. Visit https://fivepointscolumbia.com to learn more.
