# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Columbia, MD - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Columbia, Maryland, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Columbia, Maryland. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming contest events in Columbia, Maryland, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Columbia, Maryland. ## Events in Columbia - **Event Name**: Les Greene & The Swayzees with Lonesome Joy - **Description**: The voice of Little Richard in "Elvis" and a 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest finalist, brings electrifying roots rock, soul, and R&B to Encore.About this EventLES GREENEhttps://iaml - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/les-greene-and-the-swayzees-with-lonesome-joy/100001995609496725 - **Venue**: The Collective - Encore - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84MTUwZWFlNzdhZTA0ZjljMTA4MjM0MDMwZTNlZWNhYzNjYWZmOWQxYjAyMmUyOWZlNzg0OGVmMTNhNmZlYmQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2YzYWJhOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUzMjY3MDg.avif - **Price**: USD 24 - **Categories**: entertainment, music, art, performances, live-music, contests, dog - **Event Name**: Puppy Prom at Bark Social - **Description**: Hollywood Puppy Prom with a DJ, runway contest, portraits, vendors, prizes, a foam after-party, and more!About this EventGet ready to dress to impress at Bark Social’s First Puppy Prom! ✨Our them - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/puppy-prom-at-bark-social/100001997093667921 - **Venue**: 5801 Merriweather Dr - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yMWQxYjY1YjA4MWJhMTc5MGI1MTc1M2FmY2MzMGIzZTk3MmQ3NDdmZDFmYjdmMjRlZDUzMjU5M2FmNTVhMjk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGM3ODE4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2MDczNTI4.avif - **Price**: USD 35 - **Categories**: fitness, Contests - **Event Name**: Watermelon Party - Hosted by I95 BUSINESS & DP Solutions - **Description**: The Watermelon Party Returns - Business Never Tasted So Good!About this EventGet ready for the juiciest summer event of the year.This isn’t another business mixer.It’s a full-on summer celebration!🍉 W - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Aug 26 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/watermelon-party-hosted-by-i95-business-and-dp-solutions/100001991576303335 - **Venue**: DP Solutions - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83N2FiMTk4OTZmMDNhYmUwYzdkMTI2Yjg0N2Q4NDljMWFkY2JlNDIzNzZlYTQ0NjRhZGY2ZWE2NzRhMDY2ZjNkLXJpbWctdzgxMC1oNDA2LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTY3MTU5MQ.avif - **Price**: USD 50 to 70 - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, contests - **Event Name**: Lamkin3 Entertainment Presents...80s Music Bingo Brunch - **Description**: Experience Bingo like never before—packed with 80s faves, great prizes, and all the hype from DJ Lampdawg!!About this Event🔥 80s Bingo Brunch 🔥Off - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/lamkin3-entertainment-presents80s-music-bingo-brunch/100001998677741929 - **Venue**: The Collective - Encore - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xZTI1MmYwZjlkNzNlNDZjYjFkYWEwMmQzYjQxOGVhN2MxNTE3NGY2MmUyMTQ4Zjk3NWUzZTUyMzUxYTIzNjJkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc2NzM3NjE.avif - **Price**: USD 30 - **Categories**: fitness, Contests - **Event Name**: Hackers: 31st Anniversary Watch Party Experience - **Description**: No, no, no... thank you.About this EventLet Curiosity Be Your CrimeJoin us for a one-night celebration of Hackers (1995), the movie that helped define a generation’s vision of hack - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/hackers-31st-anniversary-watch-party-experience/100001998367154955 - **Venue**: ADG Creative - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9mNTVlNDc3MTVmODU0N2QyYzRkMWNiZmFmZjhjOWQ4ODdiNzI2OWVmYTg5MzE1ZTdhNWVhMDNkN2JkY2Q3NGZjLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDQ5My1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODczMzg4MjM.avif - **Price**: USD 25 - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, art, fashion, contests - **Event Name**: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing & Costume Party - **Description**: Lets do the time warp again! Join us for a viewing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes Encouraged!About this EventCatoctin Creek Distillery & Encore present The Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing & Costume P - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Oct 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-viewing-and-costume-party/100001998374951274 - **Venue**: The Collective - Encore - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84ZDRiNmM4OThhZGM5ZjA4NmMyMjc3MWEyYmRlOTU3OWUyZjllNDhiM2FiNmYyYmU4MWRmMjk4ZWRlMjJkNzExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODczMzcwNzY.avif - **Price**: USD 19 - **Categories**: fitness, Contests - **Event Name**: ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party - **Description**: Celebrate the highly anticipated release of ACOTAR 6 with your friends and other super fans!About this EventQueen Takes Book presents our ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party, hosted by The Collective Encore. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 at 10:00 pm – Mon Oct 26 2026 at 11:59 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/acotar-6-midnight-release-party/100001988940914817 - **Venue**: The Collective Encore - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zZDFkMTRlMGMzOGQ1NWUzYTEwYWU4NTE1MDczNzEwMmZjNTdhNjA2YjZjMWI0ZTc2MDQ4NzE3NjEyODBlYWM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI2MWU1Ny1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzgyOTYwNzg.avif - **Price**: USD 17 to 48 - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, trick-or-treat, contests ## Trending Events in Columbia - **Event Name**: Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works - **Description**: Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works in Columbia presented by Herron Entertainment the largest veteran owned talent agency.Currently in its thirteenth year, this nationwide comedy tou - **Venue**: Columbia Kettle Works - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0057a4d0-8aba-11f1-887f-cf3a1ec20c70-rimg-w1200-h574-dc040410-gmir.jpg?v=1785266690 - **Event Name**: Where Fashion Meets Tribute - **Description**: Some events entertain. Others inspire. Where Fashion Meets Tribute does both.Join us for an unforgettable evening where fashion, cinematic storytelling, and live performances come together to honor service, celebrate community, and - **Venue**: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a63d0e62399c.jpg - **Event Name**: Columbia Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fec4de2f7bd343950149cff9ac58e800f6b022ea8d9717c77993a5333b33b1dc-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758532291 - **Event Name**: Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9dedcf30-9a82-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787002121 - **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games) - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fd8d7860-723b-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w1200-h514-dc720610-gmir.jpg?v=1782573741 - **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field - **Venue**: Faurot Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/63c80230-9451-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786321271 - **Event Name**: Kehlani - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/240392b0-87cf-11f1-a8a4-631b175f3d78-rimg-w821-h1024-dcfee9b0-gmir.jpg?v=1784945916 - **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets at Williams-Brice Stadium - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5aab9720-99d3-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786926846 - **Event Name**: Oklahoma Sooners at Missouri Tigers Football at Faurot Field - **Venue**: Faurot Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bce987b0-a038-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787630097 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Columbia? - **A:** Les Greene & The Swayzees with Lonesome Joy (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Collective - Encore), Puppy Prom at Bark Social (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at 5801 Merriweather Dr), Watermelon Party - Hosted by I95 BUSINESS & DP Solutions (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at DP Solutions), Lamkin3 Entertainment Presents...80s Music Bingo Brunch (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am at The Collective - Encore), Hackers: 31st Anniversary Watch Party Experience (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm at ADG Creative). - **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia today August 26, 2026? - **A:** Watermelon Party - Hosted by I95 BUSINESS & DP Solutions (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at DP Solutions). - **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia this weekend August 28–30, 2026? - **A:** Les Greene & The Swayzees with Lonesome Joy (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Collective - Encore), Puppy Prom at Bark Social (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at 5801 Merriweather Dr). - **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia in August 2026? - **A:** Les Greene & The Swayzees with Lonesome Joy (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Collective - Encore), Puppy Prom at Bark Social (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at 5801 Merriweather Dr), Watermelon Party - Hosted by I95 BUSINESS & DP Solutions (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at DP Solutions). - **Q**: How can I find events in Columbia? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Columbia on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Columbia? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Columbia? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Columbia include The Collective - Encore, 5801 Merriweather Dr, DP Solutions. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Columbia? - **A:** Prices for events in Columbia range from USD 17 to USD 70. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Columbia? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Columbia include The Collective, Bark Social, I95 BUSINESS. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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