Planning a trip to Lake Murray Country? Make the most of your visit by exploring the incredible events that happen in our region throughout the year. From festivals and cultural celebrations to live music, food tastings, fishing tournaments and seasonal events, there's always something exciting happening in Lake Murray Country. Check our events calendar below to start planning your trip today! Want event updates? Subscribe to our eBlast for monthly event highlights and tune into the Explore Lake Murray Country podcast for exclusive interviews.
Need help planning your trip? Check out our Visitors Guide and curated trip itineraries for more inspiration. Explore lodging options, local attractions, and restaurants nearby to make the most of your trip. While you’re here, be sure to explore our many museums, boutiques and stores, outdoor recreation opportunities, and so much more!
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 […]
This summer, join the South Carolina State Museum for curator spotlight talks. Their history, art, astronomy, and natural history curators will give short talks and answer questions from a spot in their galleries, introducing objects from their collection that highlight upcoming exhibitions and programming. Access to these events is included with museum admission and is […]
Food Truck Fridays at Doko Meadows ParkFridays in June & July | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM(No event on July 4)Location: Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Road, Blythewood, SC The Town of Blythewood presents Food Truck Fridays—a weekly celebration of local flavor, community, and fun. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, desserts, snacks, artisan vendors, […]
Nashville Nights is BACK this Summer with Nashville Singer/Songwriters taking the Steel Hands Brewing stage hosted by Michael Haney and Presented by Jim Hudson Audi!. See series dates and artists below: June 6: KICKOFF NIGHT! Chris Canterbury, Phillip Lammonds & Zach Meadows June 13: Bre Kennedy (DUO) June 20: Adam Chaffins (FULL BAND) June […]
Celebrate summer with your favorite museum party! Enjoy live music, unique perspective tours, art activities, food trucks, and more. Check out featured exhibitions Sam Gilliam: Printmaker and Let's Have a Talk. $15 / $10 for members. Member Tickets Public Tickets Music at the CMA is presented by the Baker & Baker Fund. Silver Sponsors: Nancy and Richard Layman. […]
Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents Forever Lifted, Forever Free, a special Juneteenth concert celebrating the works of Black composers. The performance features vocalists Ramelle Brooks, LaDejia T. Douglas, Christopher-Lopez Moore, and Diamond Tyler. Presented in partnership with Ascension Lutheran Church, this concert is appropriate for all ages and free to attend. In lieu of an entrance […]
Kick off the weekend at Off the Dock, Chapin’s signature summer block party! This lively Friday night event features live music, food, drinks, and a vibrant community atmosphere — all under the summer sky. New for 2025: To help beat the heat, festivities now begin at 7:00 PM. Interested in joining as a vendor or […]
Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—helping establish our city as the real southern hotspot for locals […]
The Market at Icehouse is primarily intended as a farmer/grower and local artisan market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support, and encourage local production while educating citizens on the benefits of eating fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. Operating Hours Every Saturday from May 17 through September 27 (Excluding […]
Native Americans played a strategic role in the economy and welfare of the Carolina Colony. Walk the beautiful trails at the 12,000 Year History Park to learn more about their role here and how the historic resources of the park are relevant to the lives and culture of Native peoples today, including the Cherokees and […]
Looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon? Enjoy a Tasting & Tour, available every Thursday through Saturday. No reservations needed. Location: 112 Rocky Ridge Rd, Leesville, SC 29070 Hours: 10 AM - 7 PM Phone: (803) 470-6010
OvaYonda Juneteenth CelebrationDate: Saturday, June 21, 2025Time: 12:00 PMLocation: Historic Columbia Speedway, 2001 Charleston Hwy, Cayce, SCAdmission: Free with RSVP Celebrate Juneteenth with a high-energy day of music, food, and community at the OvaYonda Juneteenth Celebration. Hosted at the Historic Columbia Speedway, this event features one of the region's largest Black marketplaces—complete with food trucks, […]
