# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Columbia, MO

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Columbia, Missouri, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Columbia, Missouri.
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## About

Explore all upcoming contest events in Columbia, Missouri, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Columbia, Missouri.

## Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: Halloween Pickleball Showdown: Doubles Tournament
  - **Description**: Grab a friend, dress up, and compete for Halloween prizes! $20 per person or $30 per team. Play starts at 6 PM!About this Event🎃 Halloween Pickleball Doubles Tournament 👻Get ready
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/halloween-pickleball-showdown-doubles-tournament/100002003213746240
  - **Venue**: The Kitchen Grill & Games
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 37
  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments, contests, trick-or-treat
- **Event Name**: The Loop's Halloweentown
  - **Description**: Join us in person for spooky fun, treats, and Halloween magic at The Loop’s Halloweentown!About this EventThe Loop's HalloweentownDate & Time: October 25, 2026 at 10:00 A
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-loops-halloweentown/100002003347456170
  - **Venue**: Community Pop-Up Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lYTRjMDEzMWNkNjFkMjExNWUwNTRhNmMwZTM4YWZhYmI2MzA0Y2ExOGFjNmZlNjM5N2U5MmFmNmZhN2FmMGJjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkxOTI4ODY1.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Contests
- **Event Name**: LIVE COMEDY at The Tokyo Club - Matt "BLINDSTEIN" Stein!!!
  - **Description**: Fearless, fast and funny, Blind Stein leaves audiences breathless with laughter!!! Don't miss one of the most UNIQUE comedy shows out there!About this EventHave you ever wondered what the world might look like through the
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/live-comedy-at-the-tokyo-club-matt-blindstein-stein/100002001614607172
  - **Venue**: The Tokyo Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDNjNmM3ZDc3NzJjZWQ5YmMwZWYxOTA5ZjViYzljMzQ3MzVjMmVkYWY1NTkyZGExMWEyZDFlYTIwYzVmMDZkNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NzY3MDY0.avif
  - **Price**: USD 15
  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Contests, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Dusty and Pearl Concert
  - **Description**: Enjoy an evening of outstanding folk, Americana, roots, classic country and original music with Dusty James and Abalone Pearl. Known for rich vocal harmonies and engaging performances, the award-winning duo shares songs that inspire and connect. Top final
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Oct 29 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/dusty-and-pearl-concert/200030840934709
  - **Venue**: Columbia Public Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYmVmZGI4ZmMxNzA4YjkyNzRmNTg5ZmEwNTgwMzM3YmE5MTk4NGU4ZWViYjdjNTk3MjYxOGIwYTRiMzE5OTY0Ni1yaW1nLXc1OTItaDMxMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjExNjQyOQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Contests
- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest in The Arcade District - Sentinel Park
  - **Description**: � OKTOBERFEST IS COMING TO THE ARCADE DISTRICT! �
Grab your lederhosen, dirndls, or wildest costumes — Sentinel Park is about to get very festive!
Join us in The Arcade District for a full day of Oktoberfest fun packed with:
� Live music to get you dancin
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/oktoberfest-in-the-arcade-district-sentinel-park/200030821712106
  - **Venue**: 602 Fay St. , Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9hMDljODRlZGQzMDZiOTY2Y2E5Y2ZhNmRlYmMxZjI1Yzc5MzM3Zjk0ZTdlZWI0ZTllZGU2ZmY2YTFjMzNkMTVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzM4YzhlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTc0MzgyNg.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Art, fine-arts, Entertainment, Contests
- **Event Name**: Halloween Dog Egg Hunt with Lizzi & Rocco's and Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue
  - **Description**: Join us for our first-ever Pawnted Egg Hunt plus an afternoon full of Halloween fun for you and your pup!

🐾 Pawnted Egg Hunt — $10 | 6:30 PM
Let your pup sniff out treat-filled eggs in our haunted Halloween hunt!
📸 Halloween Pet Photos — $10 | 3–6 PM
Com
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/halloween-dog-egg-hunt-with-lizzi-and-roccos-and-unchained-melodies-dog-rescue/200030820231159
  - **Venue**: Lizzi & Rocco's Natural Pet Market
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wNDI2MWVkYTQwZTg0YmIzYmRjZTFhNDMwZGU1ZjQ0YWMxMmZkZWI0NWNmNWQ4ODJhYTI1NTY0N2IwY2NlMjYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4Yjg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTcwMjI5OA.avif
  - **Categories**: dog, nonprofit, trick-or-treat, contests, halloween
- **Event Name**: Dog Days Social
  - **Description**: We are so excited to invite you all to our Dog Days Social Event 🐾 We will be hosting Second Chance with some adorable doggies available for adoption PLUS have Lizzi & Rocco's Natural Pet Market with their Pup Cup Ice Cream 🍦Truck AND we will be grill
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/dog-days-social/200030820232008
  - **Venue**: 1510 Interstate 70 Drive Southwest, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65203
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84ZmM4YzhiMWRjNjkwNjBkYjZiYzJkMmJkM2ExYmQ2YzQ5OTIwZDE4YTQzMGYzNGFiNjEyZjBkZmExOThmYmUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4MTgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTcwMjMwOA.avif
  - **Categories**: Contests
- **Event Name**: First Annual IFG Spooky Spectacular
  - **Description**: Our first official open house/event with the new owners will be October 24th at 6:30 PM! 🎃👻☠️

We will hosting a Deadlift competition, men and women's division, where the winner will be decided by calculating body weight compared to weight lifted. 

We wi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/first-annual-ifg-spooky-spectacular/200030758690236
  - **Venue**: 4250 E Broadway Ste. 860, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zNDg1ZTdkNzJjNWJhZjdkNDRkZjE2OTU4NjQ3ZDhhZDQwMGQ5ZmVkOTQ4ODdmMjM4YzY3Nzk3MThiODk2YmNkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTA4NTE3MjY.avif
  - **Categories**: contests, workshops, trick-or-treat
- **Event Name**: TigerCon 2026
  - **Description**: Central Missouri Scale Modelers invites you to their 2026 annual TigerCon Scale Model Contest!

Event Details 
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Vendor Setup
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Model Registration 
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Contest Judging 
2:45 pm to 3:30 pm: Awards Ceremony
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/tigercon-2026/200030746993818
  - **Venue**: David H. Hickman High School - Home of the Kewpies
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  - **Categories**: Contests, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: 6th Annual Halloween Festivity
  - **Description**: COME ONE COME ALL!! 
Welcome to the 6th ANNUAL EPIC HALLOWEEN PARTY 
PLEASE NOTE: this is at my parents house this year!! Not mine!!

Costumes REQUIRED
-Some drink & snacks provided (otherwise byob or donate $)
Venmo: Leah-Franklin-1

-Please plan rid
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 56
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/6th-annual-halloween-festivity/200030589171022
  - **Venue**: 300 E Brandon Rd, Columbia, MO 65203-3509, United States
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, art, theatre, comedy, nonprofit, halloween-parties, contests, parties, halloween, trick-or-treat
- **Event Name**: Halloween Kids Yoga at The Kitchen with Sarah's Yoga Studio
  - **Description**: Get your little ones moving and stretching with a Halloween themed kids yoga session!About this EventStep Into an Adventure: Special Edition Kids Costume Yoga! 🌟Give your kids a fu
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/halloween-kids-yoga-at-the-kitchen-with-sarahs-yoga-studio/100002002832848966
  - **Venue**: The Kitchen Grill & Games
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81ZTdiMmM3ODc3ZmQ0NmUwNzAyNzYxMmU0ZDYxNWIxZjQ2NzU5ZTZlMjhmM2MzZmU2ZjQ0YzY0MWRlMTJlNjA4LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MTQwODY3MQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 10
  - **Categories**: fitness, Kids, health-wellness, Contests, trips-adventures, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Trunk or Treat! Friday October 23rd! 5-7pm
  - **Description**: Join us for a spooky good time at Eagle Bluffs Elementary Trunk or Treat!

This is a fundraising event for the Eagle Bluffs Elementary PTA. All proceeds will go to support school programming and more!


Admission: $12 per family to participate in Trunk or
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/trunk-or-treat-friday-october-23rd-5-7pm/200030812343941
  - **Venue**: 5400 S Sinclair Rd, Columbia, MO 65203, United States
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lYTgxNDU4OGFlNjBlM2NmMzI2ZGI2YTVmYmM0YThlNjdiMDBiMTdmMDNmMzA0MjBlNGVmNTc4MTBjMmNhNjFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTU0ODE0MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops, food-drinks, Nonprofit, 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
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- **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**: Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Williams-Brice Stadium
🏠 Address: 1125 George Rogers Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29201
🌆 City: Columbia
📍 Location: 33.973, -81.0191🎉 Welcome to Tennessee Volunteers at South Carolina Gamecocks Football, where the impossible becomes
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Usher & Chris Brown
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7c45b7f0-ba06-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1200-h473-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1790467248
- **Event Name**: Tennessee Vols at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5a04c090-c709-11f1-b689-9594e1faa8b2-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791897840
- **Event Name**: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Tennessee Volunteers
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a6742be0-c831-11f1-ac75-15a87e2724d8-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1792025107
- **Event Name**: Texas A&M Aggies at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c584e4d0-c709-11f1-b689-9594e1faa8b2-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791898021
- **Event Name**: Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs. Tennessee Volunteers Football
  - **Description**: InformationNO RE-ENTRY, NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES 2 AND UNDER ADMITTED FREE AS A LAP CHILD ONLY PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE CLEAR BAG POLICY, FOUND HERE: https://gamecocksonline.com/gameday/clearbag/Nearby Attractions
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Three Rivers Bridge Dinner
  - **Description**: For one unforgettable evening, the Three Rivers Bridge Dinner transforms the Gervais Street Bridge into the longest table in the Midlands — bringing together food, music, community, and the rivers that connect us all.

Tickets officially go on sale June 2
  - **Venue**: Gervais Street Bridge, Columbia, SC
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Halloween Pickleball Showdown: Doubles Tournament (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Kitchen Grill & Games), The Loop's Halloweentown (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Community Pop-Up Park), LIVE COMEDY at The Tokyo Club - Matt "BLINDSTEIN" Stein!!! (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Tokyo Club), Dusty and Pearl Concert (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Columbia Public Library), Oktoberfest in The Arcade District - Sentinel Park (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 602 Fay St. , Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Columbia?
  - **A:** The Loop's Halloweentown (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Community Pop-Up Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia this weekend October 16–18, 2026?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest in The Arcade District - Sentinel Park (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 602 Fay St. , Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Columbia in October 2026?
  - **A:** Halloween Pickleball Showdown: Doubles Tournament (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Kitchen Grill & Games), The Loop's Halloweentown (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Community Pop-Up Park), LIVE COMEDY at The Tokyo Club - Matt "BLINDSTEIN" Stein!!! (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Tokyo Club), Dusty and Pearl Concert (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Columbia Public Library), Oktoberfest in The Arcade District - Sentinel Park (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 602 Fay St. , Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201).
- **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 Kitchen Grill & Games, Community Pop-Up Park, The Tokyo Club.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Columbia range from USD 15 to USD 37. 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 Kitchen Grill & Games, CRE8 CoMo, The Arcade District.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Columbia?
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