Events

Upcoming Events

Scroll our calendar to find the perfect events during your stay or plan your stay around one of our fantastic events. With substantial diversity and community pride, there’s an event every weekend; festivals every month. There’s something for everyone in the family… food festivals, arts and entertainment showcases, cultural, historical and contemporary events. Holiday happenings for every season including the July Celebration on Lake Murray a top 10 Southeast Event. With so many events to offer, you will probably have to extend your stay in Lake Murray Country.

Event Series Blythewood Farmers Market

Blythewood Farmers Market at Doko Meadows Park

Doko Meadows Park 171 Langford Rd, Blythewood

Opening Day for the Blythewood Farmers Market is April 23, 2025! Make the easy trip to Blythewood and visit Doko Meadows Park each week between April and November for the Blythewood Farmers Market, operating one day a week on Wednesday evenings. This market has food, live music, and special promotional events throughout the year (don't […]

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Event Series Wine Classes at The Gourmet Shop

Wine Classes at The Gourmet Shop

The Gourmet Shop 724 Saluda Avenue, Columbia

Explore and taste wines from around the world with Professor Emilio in three exciting classes this spring at The Gourmet Shop! Class Schedule: Sparkling Wine – Wednesday, May 14 Classes begin at 6 p.m. and include four wines to taste along with a cheese plate. Limited seating is available—reserve a spot today. Pricing: $40 per […]

$35 – $40
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Event Series Lake Carolina Farmers Market

Lake Carolina Farmers Market

Parkside Center at Lake Carolina 5 Lake Carolina Way, Columbia

Come out to beautiful Lake Carolina located in Richland County on Thursday afternoons, April - October, to shop for fresh, seasonal produce and plants, artisan food and crafts, and much more in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Another great way to explore the Lake Murray Country region with live music, great events, and a lot […]

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2025 Historic Columbia Preservation Awards Ceremony

701 Whaley 701 Whaley Street, Columbia

Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates local preservation successes by showcasing the many ways the community embraces historic places and the stories they hold. On May 15, 2025, commemorate Preservation Month at the annual Preservation Awards Ceremony at the Pool at 701 Whaley, a past recipient of a rehabilitation award in 2022. Guests will enjoy drinks […]

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Icehouse Amphitheater Live Spring Concert Series

Icehouse Amphitheater 107 West Main Street, Lexington

It's back! The Icehouse Amphitheater Live Sprint Concert Series presented by Lexington Medical Center is in full swing and ready to make your spring nights memorable. As always, this is a FREE event with beer, wine, soft drinks and water available for purchase along with food vendors. See this season's schedule below! MAY 1 Tokyo […]

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Event Series City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays

City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays

REI Co-Op Parking Lot Bull Street, corner of Bull and Colonial, Columbia

The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays initiative features delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines, which can be enjoyed in our city while connecting with each other over great food. The public can visit the food trucks from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2300 Bull Street. Please find below […]

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Event Series Paddle & Pint at Saluda Shoals Park

Paddle & Pint at Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia

Paddle & Pint – Paddle, Sip, and Relax! Enjoy an evening on the scenic Lower Saluda River with a guided paddle, taking in the peaceful surroundings and natural beauty. After the adventure on the water, unwind with a craft beer tasting featuring a selection of local brews. As a special treat, participants receive a complimentary […]

$47 – $94
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