# The Best Things to Do in Columbia This Weekend: Festivals, Arenas and Spring Crowds

- **Subtitle**: Festival season has Columbia booking tickets first and asking questions later
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

If you’ve felt like every group chat is suddenly about tickets, wristbands, or who’s driving, you’re not imagining it. Festival season has quietly taken over this weekend in Columbia, and the city’s big venues are doing exactly what they were built for: pulling thousands of people into the same room to scream, sing, snack, and post about it.

Right now the real gravitational pull is around a tight little circuit: Colonial Life Arena (yes, twice on purpose) and 1901 Main St. That’s where the heavy hitters live — from Forest Acres Festival to MES Spring Stampede — the six events that have quietly racked up interest from more than 6,300 locals. These are the things to do this weekend in Columbia that people are actually saving, resharing, and rearranging their plans for. Not theoretical fun. Real, I-already-bought-the-tickets fun.

The vibe: big-night-out energy with just enough chaos to feel like spring. Colonial Life Arena is the move if you want a proper production — lights, lines, and that buzz you only get when a few thousand people all show up on time for once. 1901 Main St is more of a downtown crossover crowd: pre-game nearby, then walk over with whoever actually replied “I’m in” in the group text. None of these feel like background plans; they’re the thing you build the rest of your weekend around.

If you’re trying to decide where to land, start with the festivals that keep coming up in conversation. Forest Acres Festival is the one you book first if you love that neighborhood-strong, family-plus-friends vibe. MES Spring Stampede leans more ‘for people who live for this stuff’ — the type who know the lineup, the vendors, and where to park without thinking. Everything else orbiting Colonial Life Arena and 1901 Main falls somewhere between: loud, social, and very much Not a Quiet Night In.

Here’s how to play it this weekend in Columbia:
- Forest Acres Festival – The community-forward pick; great if you want festival energy without feeling trapped in a sea of strangers.
- MES Spring Stampede – For the committed: bigger crowds, higher energy, and the one your superfan friends were DM’ing about weeks ago.
- Colonial Life Arena events – The no-brainer when you want scale: big shows, big sound, and the full arena ritual (merch line included).
- 1901 Main St happenings – Downtown-adjacent and walkable, ideal if you like to add drinks and a late bite before or after.

No crystal ball here — just what Columbia is already doing this weekend. Your move is deciding whether you’re in the middle of the crowd or watching everyone’s stories from the couch.

## Festivals Events in Columbia

- **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
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/three-rivers-bridge-dinner/200030470522629
  - **Venue**: Gervais Street Bridge, Columbia, SC
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Great American Whiskey Fair
  - **Description**: Great American Whiskey Fair 2026:

A Celebration of Craft and Heritage

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 14th Annual Great American Whiskey Fair, the premier whiskey tasting event in the Southeast featuring over 100 renowned distillers and more
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2026-great-american-whiskey-fair/200029880365449
  - **Venue**: 701 Whaley St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201
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  - **Description**: Cotton Candy, Funnel Cakes, Corndogs, popcorn and country music!!
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  - **Date**: Mon Oct 19 2026 at 01:00 pm – Tue Oct 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/country-river-band-the-south-carolina-state-fair/200030447971014
  - **Venue**: South Carolina State Fair
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-queens-underground-intl-and-south-carolina-black-film-festival/100001989922224942
  - **Venue**: South Carolina State Museum
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  - **Price**: USD 45
  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, workshops, art, theatre, performances, comedy, holiday
- **Event Name**: Fall Festival of Choirs
  - **Description**: Please join us for an enjoyable evening of song featuring the AC Flora High School Choirs and the Sandlapper Singers.About this EventJoin Us!The Fall Festival of Choirs
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/fall-festival-of-choirs/100002001777753146
  - **Venue**: Eastminster Presbyterian Church
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  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, nonprofit, fall-festivals, art, calendar, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Jam Room Music Festival
  - **Description**: FREE | All Ages

Full lineup coming soon!
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/jam-room-music-festival/200030671386915
  - **Venue**: Finlay Park
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- **Event Name**: Pagsasama [Woven: Our Tapestry of Love]
  - **Description**: Pagsasama is an annual showcase celebrating Filipino culture through dance, music, and cuisine. Admission is free!About this EventEvery thread tells a story, and every story carries a different kind of love. 
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/pagsasama-woven-our-tapestry-of-love/100001999854448490
  - **Venue**: Russell House
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Palmetto Family Service Center Annual Fall Festival
  - **Description**: Get ready for an afternoon of FALL FUN! Palmetto Family Service Center invites you to our Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 AM–3 PM at 2638 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC! Bring the whole family out for a live DJ, food and refreshme
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/palmetto-family-service-center-annual-fall-festival/200030692274008
  - **Venue**: 2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 108, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29204
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- **Event Name**: Columbia Korean Festival
  - **Description**: Come celebrate Korean culture and enjoy great Korean food at the Columbia Korean Festival!  The Festival features cultural performances from centuries past to modern day, including a K-Pop dance contest. There will also be taekwando demonstrations and aud
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/columbia-korean-festival/200030096342212
  - **Venue**: 1412 Richland St, Columbia, SC
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- **Event Name**: Boo-tique Family Fall Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun-filled Boo-tique Family Fall Festival with games, treats, and spooky good times for all ages!About this EventA Day of Family Fun, Community & Fall Vibes!Join
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/boo-tique-family-fall-festival/100002001418672125
  - **Venue**: 223 Rabon Rd
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Free Community Yoga at A Vibe Called Yoga Festival
  - **Description**: Join us!About this EventJoin Sallie with Good Company Yoga as she facilitates a free community yoga class at A Vibe Called Yoga Festival on the outdoor main lawn between Gather COLA and The Bennett Apartments in the BullS
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/free-community-yoga-at-a-vibe-called-yoga-festival/100002001634599971
  - **Venue**: Gather COLA
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Festivals, Workshops
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  - **Description**: Join us on Halloween weekend this year for the 57th S.C. Championships in Columbia! 

We're excited to announce the addition of our afternoon sessions, which feature additional opportunities to catch those year-end points in the pleasure divisions! 

The
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/57th-annual-sc-championships/200030507870933
  - **Venue**: SC Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Ronald McDonald Fall Festival
  - **Description**: Join us at the Ronald McDonald House Fall Festival for face painting, pumpkins, food, family fun, and local community resources!About this EventJoin Us at the Ronald McDonald Fall Festival!Get ready for a fun
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 03:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/ronald-mcdonald-fall-festival/100002002299888868
  - **Venue**: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals, art, fine-arts, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Whiskey Wine & Blues Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Live Music. Whiskey and Wine Tasting. Food Tastings. Cigar Lounges.
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    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/whiskey-wine-and-blues-festival-2026/200030287465905
  - **Venue**: South Carolina State Fair
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, wine-tasting, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Say NO Bullying Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the 11th Annual Say NO Bullying Festival to stand up against bullying and spread positivity!About this EventAbout the Say NO Bullying FestivalThis annual community even
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed Nov 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/11th-annual-say-no-bullying-festival/100002001784211463
  - **Venue**: Columbia High School
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, theatre, meet-and-greet, meetups

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- **Event Name**: Missouri Tigers vs. Florida Gators
  - **Venue**: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs. Kentucky Wildcats 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**: 2026 Mizzou Football v Florida
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  - **Venue**: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Three Rivers Bridge Dinner (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm at Gervais Street Bridge, Columbia, SC), 2026 Great American Whiskey Fair (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 04:30 pm at 701 Whaley St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201), Country River Band@The South Carolina State Fair (Mon Oct 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at South Carolina State Fair), The Queens Underground Intl and South Carolina Black Film Festival (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at South Carolina State Museum), Fall Festival of Choirs (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Eastminster Presbyterian Church).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Pagsasama [Woven: Our Tapestry of Love] (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 05:00 pm at Russell House), Free Community Yoga at A Vibe Called Yoga Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am at Gather COLA), Ronald McDonald Fall Festival (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC), 11th Annual Say NO Bullying Festival (Wed Nov 04 2026 at 01:00 pm at Columbia High School).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Columbia this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** Palmetto Family Service Center Annual Fall Festival (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am at 2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 108, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29204).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Columbia include Gervais Street Bridge, Columbia, SC, 701 Whaley St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201, South Carolina State Fair.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Columbia range from USD 18 to USD 100. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Columbia include Three Rivers Bridge Dinner, Great American Whiskey Fair, Country River Band.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Columbia.

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