# 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**: 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest
  - **Description**: 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Finlay Park. Midnight Star, Swag Surf, Black Farmers Market, Youth Empowerment Zone. Year Ten.About this EventJoin us for the 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest on Sa
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/10th-annual-juneteenth-freedom-fest/100001984776349490
  - **Venue**: Finlay Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: juneteenth, festivals, freedom-festivals, health-wellness, entertainment, farmers-markets, performances, music, it, live-music, nonprofit, volunteering
- **Event Name**: “4th at the Fort” Fort Jackson Independence Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Join Fort Jackson’s own 282D Army Band at Hilton Field for the 2026 Fort Jackson Independence Day celebration!  Gates open at 4PM and the celebration begins at 5:15!

- 5:25: 282D Army rock band “Mission Essential”
- 6:40: special guest Mr. Steven Ray Lad
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/4th-at-the-fort-fort-jackson-independence-day-celebration/200030161790354
  - **Venue**: Hilton Field at Fort Jackson
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, fourth-of-july, fireworks, concerts, contests, food-drinks, car-shows, carnivals, dog
- **Event Name**: CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: Join us at the CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL for a day filled with delicious eats from the best food trucks from around the Carolinas!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/26d21360-664e-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/carolina-food-truck-festival/100001984487338049
  - **Venue**: South Carolina State Fair
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  - **Price**: USD 19 to 47
  - **Categories**: fitness, food-drinks, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Columbia's 11th Shrimp & Grits Fest
  - **Description**: **Tickets go on sale March 1, 2026**

Many restaurants have shrimp and grits on their menus; most even claim theirs are the best. Now’s your chance to find out who really has the best shrimp and grits in Columbia, South Carolina!

On Saturday, June 20th,
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/columbias-11th-shrimp-and-grits-fest/200029684296233
  - **Venue**: Seawell's Catering
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Secret Garden IV Wine And Music Festival
  - **Description**: #Columbia Get Ready For The Ultimate Day Experience! Last Year We Brought You Carl Thomas! 

This Year For The Secret Garden IV Wine And Music Festival We Present To You National Recording Artist Raheem Devaughn Performing LIVE At The SC State Fairgrounds
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/secret-garden-iv-wine-and-music-festival/200029792186801
  - **Venue**: SC State Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, music, wine-tasting, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Pride In The Park & 20th Anniversary Homecoming Concert
  - **Description**: 🌈 PRIDE IN THE PARK 2026

🎉 SC BLACK PRIDE 20TH ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING CONCERT 🎉

“A Celebration of Pride, Power & Purpose”

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Maxcy Gregg Park – Columbia, South Carolina


Get ready for the ultimate Homecoming experience as
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/pride-in-the-park-and-20th-anniversary-homecoming-concert/200030080851344
  - **Venue**: Maxcy Gregg Park
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  - **Categories**: music, concerts, entertainment, lgbt-pride, art, festivals, food-drinks, theatre, literary-art, meetups, meet-and-greet, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
  - **Description**: Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture is back for its 48th year!

Jubilee is a free celebration everyone can enjoy and features live music and entertainment, artist demonstrations, and marketplace vendors selling a variety of wares, products, and
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/jubilee-festival-of-black-history-and-culture/200029945240153
  - **Venue**: Mann-Simons Site & Outdoor Museum
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Art, Entertainment, Kids
- **Event Name**: Juneteenth in the Park
  - **Description**: Celebrate freedom, community, and the soulful sounds of jazz at the ColaJazz Juneteenth Celebration! We’re bringing the rhythm to the heart of Columbia for an evening of incredible live music, local flavors, and family fun.

Event Details
Location: Finlay
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Jun 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/juneteenth-in-the-park/200029989309423
  - **Venue**: Finlay Park
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  - **Categories**: juneteenth, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, holiday
- **Event Name**: Southeast Crab Feast - Columbia (SC)
  - **Description**: ALL YOU CAN EAT BLUE CRABS!!!  Please join us for the SouthEast Crab Feast event in Columbia, SC on Saturday, July11thAbout this EventALL YOU CAN EAT BLUE CRABS!!!! Please join us for the
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/southeast-crab-feast-columbia-sc/100001985961937616
  - **Venue**: Saluda Shoals Park
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 64
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Benedict Tigers vs. Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Benedict Tigers vs. Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in Columbia, SC s
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/benedict-tigers-vs-johnson-c-smith-golden-bulls/2300029650763116
  - **Venue**: Charlie W. Johnson Stadium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Dream Asia Festival South Carolina
  - **Description**: The Largest Asian Food & Culture Festival in the US!
🗓️August 7-9, Columbia
👧Kids 10 and under FREE entry!
🎟️Tickets drop NOW!
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon Aug 10 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/dream-asia-festival-south-carolina/200030080877859
  - **Venue**: 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201
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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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  - **Categories**: art, festivals, kentucky-derby
- **Event Name**: 803 Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Get ready to celebrate all things 803 at our epic in-person event packed with local music, food, and good vibes!About this Event803 DayCome join us for a fun-filled day on the gard
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  - **Date**: Mon Aug 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon Aug 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/803-day-celebration/100001989200381890
  - **Venue**: The Mansion on Blanding
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Main Street Mimosa Festival™ – Columbia’s Ultimate Day Party Experience
  - **Description**: Columbia’s biggest mimosa festival—live music, DJs, food, and the ultimate day party experience on Main Street. VIP tables available.About this Event🥂 MAIN STREET MIMOSA FESTIVAL™ 🥂Columbia’s Ultimate Day Party Ex
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/main-street-mimosa-festival-columbia’s-ultimate-day-party-experience/100001988459988353
  - **Venue**: Columbia Museum of Art
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: “Victory Brass” at the 39th Carolina Celebration of Liberty
  - **Description**: Join the 282D Brass Quintet “Victory Brass” as we support the 39th annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty.

“The Carolina Celebration of Liberty is the longest running event of its kind in South Carolina and stands as the state’s premier patriotic event.
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/victory-brass-at-the-39th-carolina-celebration-of-liberty/200030185967315
  - **Venue**: First Baptist Church
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Night in Columbia!
  - **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.Join us for a night of hilarious Stand-Up Comedy featuring t
  - **Venue**: Columbia Kettle Works, North 3rd Street, Columbia, PA, USA
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- **Event Name**: Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works
  - **Description**: Step into a world of laughter at Bird Comedy Shows' Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Comedy Tour! Get ready to sip, savor, and chuckle your way through an unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy at Columbia KettleWorks - Columbia.Th
  - **Venue**: Columbia Kettle Works
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- **Event Name**: 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest
  - **Description**: 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Finlay Park. Midnight Star, Swag Surf, Black Farmers Market, Youth Empowerment Zone. Year Ten.About this EventJoin us for the 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest on Sa
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- **Event Name**: The Black Crowes  Whiskey Myers & Southall
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at The Black Crowes  Whiskey Myers & Southall, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Merriweather Post Pavilion in vibrant Columbia, MD
  - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Jack Johnson, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Merriweather Post Pavilion in vibrant Columbia, MD transforms into a realm of w
  - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion
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  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Williams-Brice Stadium i
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Faurot Field nestled in bustling Columbia,
  - **Venue**: Faurot Field
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- **Event Name**: The Strokes with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merriweather Post Pavilion
🏠 Address: 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
🌆 City: Columbia
📍 Location: 39.20858, -76.86257🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Strokes with Thundercat and Hamilton Leithauser, where
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at Finlay Park), “4th at the Fort” Fort Jackson Independence Day Celebration (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hilton Field at Fort Jackson), CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at South Carolina State Fair), Columbia's 11th Shrimp & Grits Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Seawell's Catering), Secret Garden IV Wine And Music Festival (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at SC State Fairgrounds).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Columbia?
  - **A:** 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at Finlay Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Columbia in June 2026?
  - **A:** 10th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at Finlay Park), Columbia's 11th Shrimp & Grits Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Seawell's Catering), Secret Garden IV Wine And Music Festival (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at SC State Fairgrounds), Pride In The Park & 20th Anniversary Homecoming Concert (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 pm at Maxcy Gregg Park), Juneteenth in the Park (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:30 pm at Finlay Park).
- **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 Finlay Park, Hilton Field at Fort Jackson, 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 19 to USD 535. 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 The South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest, 282D Army Band, DJ B-LORD.
- **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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