Congaree Vista Guild Announces Vista Retailers’ Tax-Free Weekend Specials

July 31, 2013

COLUMBIA, SC – July 31, 2013 – The Congaree Vista Guild, a non-profit, membership-based organization comprising a wide variety of restaurant, shop, business and gallery owners, homeowners and museums in the Vista, announces tax-free weekend specials for Vista-area retailers. Specials are valid during South Carolina’s tax-free weekend, August 2-4, 2013.

“The Vista has plenty to offer shoppers looking to find great deals on tax-free weekend,” said Sarah Lewis, executive director of the Congaree Vista Guild. “In addition to several specials retailers are offering this weekend, our art galleries will be open and we encourage shoppers to spend the day in the Vista and check out shops like our recently opened Urban Outfitters.”

For more information on tax-free weekend in South Carolina and qualifying purchases, visit www.SCTax.org.

Tax-free weekend in the Vista:

        The Backpacker Quality Gear (1215 Wayne Street): In addition to tax-free weekend, The Backpacker with celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Backpacker will offer: 20 – 40 percent discounts on select clothing and footwear, a free gift with purchase and a free lunch is available from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 3.

        Miss Cocky (621 Gadsden Street): Miss Cocky will have a special Cocky Kids Night on Friday, August 2. New dresses and shoes for football season will be available.

        Bella Vista Bridal (929 Gervais Street): All wedding dresses are offered tax-free. Additionally, every in-stock dress will be offered at up to 70 percent off.

        Urban Outfitters (912 Gervais Street): All apparel and other items in-store will be offered tax-free.

        The Cotton Mill Exchange (inside the South Carolina State Museum): Cotton Mill Exchange will offer tapestry pillows designed and made in South Carolina featuring the Carolina Wren and Yellow Jessamine as well as fleece throws with a palmetto and crescent moon embroidered.

For more information about the Vista Guild and a complete list of Vista retailers, visit www.VistaColumbia.com or contact Sarah Luadzers at (803) 269-5946. Follow the Vista Guild on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @VistaGuild.