Historic Columbia announces March 2026 events
March 3, 2026
Explore Columbia in new and exciting ways with Historic Columbia as we offer a full slate of tours and programs this March. PROGRAMS & EVENTS IN MARCH: Heathwood Walking Tour…
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Final Call for Prince George’s Annual Tour: Secure your passage through history before March 13
March 2, 2026
Time is running out to claim your spot for one of the South Carolina’s most storied traditions. The Prince George Winyah Church Women are preparing for the 79th Annual Tour…
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Richland Library adds Riverbanks Zoo passes to its Library of Things
February 26, 2026
New passes available to borrow during National Library Lovers Month During National Library Lovers Month, Richland Library is introducing a new way to connect the community to hands-on learning and family…
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Inaugural rugby competition spotlights community and remembrance in Columbia, SC
February 26, 2026
Experience Columbia SC Sports stands beside the University of South Carolina Rugby community as they host the inaugural BIG E Memorial Invitational on Saturday, March 28. The event consists of…
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The 4th annual Black Eats Week 803 returns June 22–28 with a “best of” festival and food competition
February 17, 2026
Registration now open for restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, and other culinary entrepreneurs. The countdown has begun for the tastiest week in the Midlands! The 4th annual Black Eats Week 803 celebration…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival launches ticket sales for April 22–26 festival
February 9, 2026
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22–26, 2026, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the Midlands through five days of thoughtfully curated dinners, tastings, competitions and interactive…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival unveils 2026 signature events and opens ticket sales
February 2, 2026
The Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the Midlands through five days of thoughtfully curated dinners, tastings, competitions and interactive…
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Cola Rosé Shower returns to Williams-Brice on February 7 despite stadium construction
January 29, 2026
Attendees encouraged to bring feminine hygiene donations for women & girls in need The 5th Annual Cola Rosé Shower will proceed as planned despite ongoing construction at Williams-Brice Stadium. The…
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International bird photography exhibition opening at the South Carolina State Museum
January 29, 2026
Seventy award-winning photographs from an international competition showcase birds from around the world. The South Carolina State Museum will take flight this spring with the opening of the new exhibition, “Bird Photographer of the Year,” on Saturday, March 7. The exhibition features 70 award-winning images captured…
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Experience Columbia SC debuts 2026 Ambassadors
January 15, 2026
Experience Columbia SC announced its new group of local ambassadors Wednesday evening in conjunction with the launch of this year’s Columbia SC Insider’s Guide publication, available now at the Columbia…
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Grand Willow Hotel earns Curio Collection status, helping to elevate Columbia’s hospitality landscape
January 15, 2026
The Grand Willow hotel, located at 1571 Freed Street in Columbia’s BullStreet District, announced it has officially earned designation as part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, marking a meaningful milestone for…
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Balazs Events sets the standard for full-service wedding planning & design in the Midlands
January 14, 2026
Boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the Midlands of South Carolina serves couples statewide and beyond. Balazs Events, a boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the…
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Historic Columbia January 2026 events
January 4, 2026
This month, Historic Columbia is wrapping up Historic Holiday Tours and welcoming the new year with a month of tours and programs, including a walking tour of Columbia’s Heathwood neighborhood…
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Skyscanner names Columbia, South Carolina a Hidden Culinary Gem for 2025
January 4, 2026Skyscanner has named Columbia one of its Hidden Culinary Gems for 2025, placing the city among the top food destinations to watch this year. Columbia earned this spot through its…
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Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, and launches new Tastemakers patron program
December 12, 2025
Columbia Food & Wine Festival (CFWF), which returns to the Midlands April 22-26, 2026, launched Tastemakers, a patron giving circle that offers insider access to festival experiences while supporting the…
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Hood Construction, McMillan Pazdan Smith breaks ground on Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Conservation Learning Center
December 1, 2025The teams of Hood Construction & McMillan Pazdan Smith have kicked off construction of the Jane B. Friedman Conservation Learning Center at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Located adjacent to the…
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Finlay Park grand re-opening – Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16
November 14, 2025
As excitement builds for the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park, the City of Columbia has released important details on parking, shuttle transportation and safety guidelines for the celebration set for…
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Vickie Davis named Executive Director of Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
November 5, 2025
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the selection of Vickie Davis as its new Executive Director, marking a new chapter in leadership for the regional tourism organization. Following a nationwide…
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Vulcan Real Estate Development unveils vision for Grand Willow hotel in Columbia’s BullStreet District
November 5, 2025
Vulcan Real Estate Development unveils its plans for the Grand Willow hotel, a new boutique destination coming to the heart of Columbia’s historic BullStreet District, located at 1571 Freed Street,…
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Wingard’s Market releases details on Jingle Bell Bash and Christmastime festivities
October 30, 2025
Wingard’s Market, one of the top 100 Garden Center’s in the country that is located in the heart of Lexington, announced the details of their Jingle Bell Bash! The weekend-long…
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Ghosts of the Relic Room go a-haunting
October 20, 2025
The ghosts of the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum are on the move. For years, Joe Long – curator of education at the museum – has presented…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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Charleston retains title of No. 1 small city in the U.S. in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
October 7, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, and 14th time in the last 15 years, Charleston has been named the top city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The Readers’ Choice Awards…
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Historic Columbia October 2025 Events
October 2, 2025
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From Trunk or Treat to the Fall Plant Sale, there is something for…
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Hotel Trundle sweeps three prestigious “Best Of” awards in 2025, plus runner-up for Best Local Business Leader
September 25, 2025
Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s boutique hotel, has earned three top honors in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most unique and welcoming independent hotels. In addition, to…
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EdVenture needs community votes to turn $30K into $200K for local kids (Vote by Sept. 30)
September 25, 2025
EdVenture named regional winner for Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards; community voting could lift grant from $30,000 to up to $200,000 by Sept. 30. EdVenture Children’s Museum has been selected as…
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West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest returns: a night of music, murals, and market shopping
September 25, 2025
The City of West Columbia invites the community and visitors to celebrate the season at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:30…
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Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina to host Design Charrette September 29-30 for public feedback on Hotel Aiken redevelopment
September 24, 2025WHAT: Design Charrette for Hotel Aiken redevelopment, hosted by Garvin Design Group, Oliver Hospitality and Colliers | South Carolina WHO: Citizens and media are invited to a public input session for the…
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Hotel Trundle sweeps three prestigious “Best Of” awards in 2025, plus runner – up for Best Local Business Leader
September 24, 2025
Hotel Trundle, Columbia’s beloved boutique hotel, has earned three top honors in 2025, further solidifying its reputation as one of the Southeast’s most unique and welcoming independent hotels. In addition,…
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City of Columbia to host grand re-opening of Finlay Park – Nov 15
September 23, 2025
Columbia residents will soon have reason to celebrate as the City of Columbia officially re-opens Finlay Park, one of the city’s most beloved landmarks, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The…
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Richland Library announces new museum passes
September 18, 2025
Exciting Addition to the Library of Things Richland Library announced complimentary passes to the South Carolina State Museum, as the latest addition to the Library of Things. This exciting addition…
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State Museum extended Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume through the holiday season
September 9, 2025
Popular exhibition will now be on view through January 4, 2026 The South Carolina State Museum announced the extension of the popular blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of…
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Time to soar over the Saluda at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
August 29, 2025
Scenic Transport from Zoo to Garden is Now a Breeze Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will celebrate the opening of the Saluda Skyride on Friday, August 29, 2025, marking an important…
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Melrose Market, a new concept from local restaurateur, announced for Melrose Heights retail center
August 15, 2025
Led by industry veteran Chad Elsey, the American brasserie is planned to open in 2026 Columbia’s hospitality scene is set to welcome a fresh concept with the announcement of Melrose…
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Historic Columbia August 2025 events
August 6, 2025
Explore what’s happening at Historic Columbia in the coming weeks. Whether you’re getting a dose of history on a Walking Tour, at a historic house museum, or through a free…
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Popular event series ‘Harvesting Heritage’ returns to the State Museum
August 6, 2025
Guests will enjoy a discussion panel, crab crack reception, and more. The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of the popular Harvesting Heritage event series with…
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Fireflies Holiday Lights to brighten Segra Park again this winter
July 17, 2025
Holiday Lights returns to the BullStreet District for a fourth year The Columbia Fireflies announced today that Fireflies Holiday Lights will return to the Midlands for a fourth holiday season.…
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ENRICH African American Heritage Tour
July 15, 2025The Richland County Conservation Commission announces the launch of the ENRICH Tour, a self-guided, mobile audio tour celebrating the rich African American heritage embedded in the County’s cultural and physical…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds four new members
July 8, 2025The Columbia Museum of Art announces Bill Bodine, Lander Hiott, Felicia Rhue Howard, and J.P. Scurry as the four new members elected to serve on its board of trustees for…
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Historic Columbia July 2025 events
July 1, 2025
Beat the heat this month and join us for an exciting lineup of programs and events happening in July. Explore this month’s calendar below and make plans to experience all that…
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Avant Holdings plans to purchase and restore the former Whit-Ash buildings in the Vista
June 26, 2025
Avant Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, is under contract to acquire the former Whit-Ash Furnishing properties, a prominent historic landmark in Columbia’s Vista district.…
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City Parks launch misting stations during summer heat
June 23, 2025
The Parks and Recreation Department has installed misting stations at several local parks to help residents combat the heat. The misting stations provide a cooling effect and lowers body temperature,…
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Mainstage lineup announced for the 47th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
June 23, 2025
Historic Columbia announced the mainstage lineup for the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site at…
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Lake Murray Wins “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
June 12, 2025The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board announced that Lake Murray has been named the #1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Lake…
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The MICHELIN Guide sets date for the inaugural American South ceremony
June 10, 2025
The MICHELIN Guide has set a date and location for the reveal of the inaugural selection of the MICHELIN Guide American South. South Carolina has been chosen as the host…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Andy Marquart, EdVenture
June 5, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Trustus Theatre presents the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop – June 6
June 3, 2025
Trustus Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with the 26th Annual Vista Queen: Queens of Pop!, a glittering lip sync battle and fundraiser celebrating the icons of pop music. Hosted by the…
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Toucan Tuesdays returns
June 3, 2025
Community Partnership Benefitting Harvest Hope Food Bank Returns June 10 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank for the return of Toucan Tuesdays. On Tuesday, June…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points donates more than $62,000 to local charities and nonprofits
May 15, 2025
Thirty-three Midlands organizations recognized at annual check presentation event St. Pat’s in Five Points concluded its 43rd season with a check presentation recognizing 33 Midlands-area charities and nonprofit organizations. The event…
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Lake Murray nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice “Best Lake for Water Sports”
May 5, 2025Lake Murray has once again been recognized on the national stage, earning a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for a second year in…
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