Your Guide to Regional Festivals in 2025
January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025
With every season comes a new reason to celebrate in the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region. From winter events in Columbia to art festivals in Newberry, Independence Day fireworks over Lake Murray, and autumn celebrations in Irmo, our events calendar for 2025 is packed with some of the best things to do in South Carolina. Explore food festivals, cultural events, live music, and family-friendly activities happening all year long across the Midlands! Come back and visit this blog to see more festivals and events as they’re announced!
Restaurant Week South Carolina | January 9-19 | Various locations, SC
Swordfest the SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum | January 25 | SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia SC
RitzFest | January 31-February 1 | The Historic Ritz Theatre, 1511 Main Street, Newberry SC
Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff | February 16 | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main Street, Lexington SC
Columbia Boat Show | February 21-23 | State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC
South Carolina Clay Conference and Pottery Sale | February 21-22 | Newberry Arts Center, 1200 Main Street, Newberry SC
Mardi Gras Columbia Festival | March 1 | City Roots Farm, 1005 Airport Boulevard, Columbia SC
Annual Spring Craftsmen’s Classic | March 7-9 | State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC
Annual Doko Ribfest | March 8 | Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Road, Blythewood SC
Newberry Irish Fling | March 14-15 | Downtown Newberry, SC
St. Pat’s in Five Points | March 15 | Saluda Avenue, Columbia SC
Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival | March 22 | Irmo Town Park, 7330 Carlisle Street, Irmo SC
Soiree on State | March 22 | State Street, Cayce SC
Taste of Lake Murray | March 27 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia SC
Annual Tartan Day South Celebration | April 3-6 | Historic Columbia Speedway, 2001 Charleston Highway, Cayce SC
Annual Herb Festival | April 5 | Lexington County Museum, 231 Fox Street, Lexington SC
Columbia International Festival | April 5-6 | State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC
Dining on the Dam | April 6 | Saluda Dam, 1832-1834 N Lake Drive, Lexington SC
Artista Vista | April 11-13 | The Vista, 701 Gervais Street, Columbia SC
Lexington Medical Center Governor’s Cup Race | April 11-12 | Main Street, Columbia SC
Columbia Food and Wine Festival | April 22-27 | Various locations, Columbia SC
West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day | April 26 | Corner of State & Meeting Streets, West Columbia SC
Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival | April 26 | 6940 Lower Richland Boulevard, Hopkins SC
Annual Blythewood DOKO Rodeo | May 2-3 | 10433 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood SC
South Carolina Food Truck & Beer Festival | May 17 | State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC
Drink Pink Rosé Festival | May 18 | The Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia SC
Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration | June 28 | Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity SC
Blythewood’s Annual Rockin’ Red White and Blue Celebration | Doko Meadows Park, 171 Langford Road, Blythewood SC
Fort Jackson Independence Day Fireworks Celebration | July 4 | Fort Jackson Hilton Field, Hartsville Guard Road, Columbia SC
Lexington County Peach Festival | July 4 | Gilbert Community Park, Rikard Circle, Gilbert SC
Brew at the Zoo | August 1 | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia SC
803 Day | August 3 | Historic Robert Mills House,1616 Blanding St, Columbia SC
Riverbanks ZOOfari | September 26 | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia SC
Irmo Okra Strut | September 26-27 | Moore Park, 7507 Eastview Drive, Irmo SC
Newberry Oktoberfest | October 4 | Downtown Newberry, SC
Fall Fido Festival | October 12 | Melvin Park, 370 A Eptings Camp Road, Chapin SC
South Carolina State Fair | October 8-19 | State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC
Annual Pelion Peanut Party | November 7-8 | 951 Pine Street, Pelion SC
Winter Solstice Lantern Parade | December 21 | 312 Laurel Street, Columbia SC
Let us know which festivals and events you’re excited to attend in 2025 by tagging us in your social media posts and using #LakeMurrayCountry. For more information and to discover events happening throughout the year, visit our events calendar and check this blog for updates!