# 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 ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## 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**: Celebrate 10 years of freedom, culture, and community at Finlay Park with live music, great food, family fun, and unforgettable vibes.About this EventThe 10th Annual South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jZjExNWM0YWYzNWExZTEzMDI0OGNiMDc4OGM4YTI1Y2NkYTMwYTc2OWY4Y2MyMzMyMTUwNWEyYjI4NTg0NzMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwNTAzMDItZ21pci5wbmc_dj0xNzczMTA4NDI1.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals, freedom-festivals, health-wellness, music, workshops, business, live-music, entertainment, it, art, mental-health, music-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, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5465 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yN2Y0MjBhMTUzNjE3Yzc4OWRlMDExYWY3ZDU5NGI0NTUyMmNhNmRlNTQ2YjhmM2U5MDQzMzQ4ZjliZTA1ZDRkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDc2OC1kY2Q4ZDhkYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTYyMDcxOQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: 31er Festival Internacional de Columbia - **Description**: Estamos de vuelta, y el mundo viene con nosotros. El Festival Internacional de Columbia regresa por su 30ª edición, reuniendo culturas de todo el mundo para un fin de semana inolvidable. Este año, estamos batiendo un nuevo récord, mostrando 110 países en - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/31er-festival-internacional-de-columbia/200029888057736 - **Venue**: 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201-4704, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yOWUyNjMxZGJhZjNiMzMzMzNlY2M1MTY2YjMzYTUyYTgzN2QwOTRmM2RmY2Y0ZGQxNzU0MzU0MzA4NzI5NTk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2JkMzYzMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTgxOTYwNQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Rosewood Crawfish Festival - FREE ENTRY / TSHIRT - **Description**: Volunteers will receive free entry ($15 value) into the festival day of as well as an "Event Staff/Volunteer" t-shirt!About this EventVolunteers will receive free entry ($15 value) into t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/rosewood-crawfish-festival-free-entry-tshirt/100001983733472216 - **Venue**: 1200 Rosewood Drive - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mNmM3ZDFkY2Y5MDhiMzg5M2UxMWY4ZjRkYWViODgxYjgwZDZiNzAyOWY4OGQxZDA1Mjk4OGZkZmMxYTZiYmRkLXJpbWctdzMxMS1oMTYyLWRjYmY3NjYwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MTkyNjQwNg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment, volunteering, live-music, food-drinks, fine-arts, trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Forest Acres Festival - **Description**: Join us Saturday, April 25 for the 2026 Forest Acres Festival AND enjoy fantastic FREE Family Fun from 10am to 4pm! FREE admission FREE amusement rides FREE petting zoo FREE pony rides PLUS animal mascots, face painting, community performers, liv - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2255 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d826d4648601c01fa09f47b4c6d9c82e?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLesXGwr2oHB9Lk3CW68NdwkTRMXKcx5gDa-PNlevK07KBRLRYv=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIMa1bF_teUmhJDtxnlKmtMdhxq35CbxxTYpRwyMoDAjEcClo4=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/forest-acres-festival/200029796491448 - **Venue**: AC Flora Athletic Field, 1 Falcon Dr, Forest Acres, SC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hMjIzOGM0NDU2YzQzMWI3OTM3YWI4YzlkMjU0MWQ2ZjM4MDI3Njc3ZWQ2MjE1MDVjMmIzNTU2NGMwZGQyYWFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4MTA3OTU.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art, fine-arts - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 738 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kZGQ4N2UwN2U3MGZhMjk4MDliNGQwYjE1NmZmMjIwODA1NzM5ZTYwMTcxZjM2MTIzOWM2YTI4MzUyZjc0NTlmLXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDExNzgtZGNkOGQ3ZDYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU5MTgzMTU.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, music, wine-tasting, performances, live-music, art - **Event Name**: Grad Fest Presented by SC Student Loan - **Description**: Grad Fest Presented by SC Student LoanAbout this EventCelebrate in true Gamecock style! Join us for Grad Fest Presented by SC Student Loans at the Pastides Alumni Center immediately following commencement. Enjoy delicious - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/grad-fest-presented-by-sc-student-loan/100001985595884742 - **Venue**: Pastides Alumni Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOTY3MGQyNjUzNjRhZGYxMjExYTM4YTEzNmU4NzJjZGJlZTc5ODQxYTg5MThkNmI5YzNlOWNjMTdmMDFhZThjZC1yaW1nLXc4MDAtaDQwMC1kYzc0MDIwZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ5NDA3Nzk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Parking Sound of Freedom JoyFest with Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, and more - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Colonial Life Arena 🏠 Address: 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201 🌆 City: Columbia 📍 Location: 33.9949, -81.0372🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Parking Sound of Freedom JoyFest with Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, and more, the - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/parking-sound-of-freedom-joyfest-with-leandria-johnson-kierra-sheard-and-more/3200029481383121 - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wNzcyNjY0MC1lZjA4LTExZjAtOGE5NC1hNzljMDFmNTJhMDUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMTcxMzE0LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2ODE0NzgyMQ.avif - **Categories**: calendar - **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/events6/banners/d37a9780-1979-11f1-8747-1187d79d316 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/carolina-food-truck-festival/100001984487338049 - **Venue**: South Carolina State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ODA4NGYyOWFmZjIyN2E3MmUwYmE1NDA5MTJkOTBiMDFjZjA1NzQxNjllZDExZTg1MzVjOTM3M2FkNzY0OGVmLXJpbWctdzEwMTAtaDU1MC1kYzc2NDEzNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4MTQ3MDI.avif - **Price**: USD 19 to 47 - **Categories**: food-drinks, Festivals - **Event Name**: Columbia R&B Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Columbia R&B Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Colonial Life Arena in vibrant Columbia, SC - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/columbia-randb-spring-fest-at-colonial-life-arena/2400029793036934 - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84MWExYWIwMC0zMWRmLTExZjEtOGQ1Zi1lZmI1NWJjNDMxNmUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjZjEyZDMzLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTQ5NzE0Ng.avif - **Categories**: festivals, spring-break, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: CYS Family Fun Fest - **Description**: -RIDES - FOOD TRUCKS - GAMES -MUSIC AND MORE.... COME AND CELEBRATE THE RESILIENCE OF THE MILITARY CHILD DURING THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD. Special Thank you to this year's Sponsor: ➤ Dominion Energy ➤ Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Progra - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 222 - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/cys-family-fun-fest/200029805160705 - **Venue**: Patriots Park, Ft. Jackson, SC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81MmMzZTkyMjE4ZDhjYmQ2ZTllMmEyZWUzYWUwNmFjYmZmMDgwOTkyZWJiZmQxNTI1NjU4OWUwYmY0MWUwZmMwLXJpbWctdzc1MC1oNDIwLWRjZWNmZTAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTkxNjA1.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks - **Event Name**: 2026 Drink Pink Festival - **Description**: Join us for the 11th Annual Drink Pink Rosé Festival, the largest rosé tasting in the South, on Saturday, May 16th from 4–8 PM at Boone Fox Farm (formerly City Roots). Set against the beautiful backdrop of the farm, Drink Pink transforms the space into a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 71 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2026-drink-pink-festival/200029895810427 - **Venue**: 1005 AIRPORT BLVD, 29205 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80MWUwYTU3MzhmZjhjZDdmMmFmYTRhMTlmNDg4OTJjY2NkMjQyNTkyMjg2NmI1NzE0ZGRkMThjNTZhOGEwYmI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2YwZWRmMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTkzMjk3MA.avif - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, food-drinks, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Workshops - **Event Name**: 13th Annual Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest - **Description**: Get ready to be spooked as South Carolina's first and largest horror film festival, the Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, returns to Columbia for its 13th year on May15th through 17th at The Nickelodeon Theater in downtown Columbia! This all horror film f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 297 - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/13th-annual-crimson-screen-horror-film-fest/200029693121707 - **Venue**: The Nickelodeon - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iMGRkOTAzZjEzYmMwYTdiMTc3YTEzMmU5ZmZlYmJiOWFmYjYxNmVkZjRjYjkwMTEyNDEzZjYzOWZjMGQzYjMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAyMDYwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg1MTgyNQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, calendar - **Event Name**: Benedict Tigers vs. Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Benedict Tigers vs. Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium in the heart of Columbia, SC - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTA2ZmU3ZjAtMzMyMi0xMWYxLTg2ZTctNDE0ZGFmMjI3NzNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUxNC1kY2ZkZmRmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU2MzU2ODI.avif - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Black Eats Week 803 Festival (w/ Best Of Food Competition) - **Description**: Come vibe for the 4th annual Black Eats Week 803 with epic eats, tasty bites, and the Best Of Food showdown!About this EventBlack Eats Week 803 FestivalGet ready for the Black Eats Week 803 Fe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/black-eats-week-803-festival-w-best-of-food-competition/100001983295075961 - **Venue**: The Gala Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84MzM5YWJmOTkxMzc5NWNiOGNjZmI3Mzc3ZTMzOTVlN2I2ODk0ZjlmMWExZjUzYWY5NDgxYzg4ZjQ2OTM4ZWIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2VhZWFkZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzEzNTEwOTg.avif - **Price**: USD 6 to 55 - **Categories**: Festivals, Contests, food-drinks ## Trending Events in Columbia - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) -Columbia Area! - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES: - **Venue**: A. Perry Philips Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1bcb3b78dce7cb5760c55bd893fd0aaf8f349e92ff137ae6eba8361a8c3568fd-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1759898621 - **Event Name**: Kamala Harris - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Kamala Harris, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Township Auditorium in the heart of Columbia, SC into a r - **Venue**: Township Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c23ac8b0-3426-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h800-dc141316-gmir.jpg?v=1775747649 - **Event Name**: A Conversation with Kamala Harris - **Description**: SHOW UPDATE: Kamala Harris’ Thursday, February 5 event at Township Auditorium in Columbia has been rescheduled to April 16th. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date and additional tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com Joi - **Venue**: The Township Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2436b81bf179b6a3ee502a8af02d4202e8bbbb1f7ff8864681e4edc2fa0333a8-rimg-w1200-h630-dc1b61a9-gmir?v=1775719030 - **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games) - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Williams-Brice Stadium - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/23865580-32e2-11f1-b821-236881a08298-rimg-w1200-h514-dc720610-gmir.jpg?v=1775608226 - **Event Name**: Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5bfd0610-e518-11f0-a983-4dfa8e48b99b-rimg-w1200-h514-dc472f2f-gmir.jpg?v=1767055323 - **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Faurot Field in the heart of Columbia, MO - **Venue**: Faurot Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5b3ccf60-36d2-11f1-94cc-3b4f07bbef99-rimg-w1200-h514-dc46342e-gmir.jpg?v=1776041252 - **Event Name**: Phish at Merriweather Post Pavilion - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Phish at Merriweather Post Pavilion, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Merriweather Post Pavilion in the heart of Columbia - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9b93e460-27e9-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc060405-gmir.jpg?v=1774401972 - **Event Name**: Monster Jam - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Colonial Life Arena 🏠 Address: 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201 🌆 City: Columbia 📍 Location: 33.9949, -81.0372🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Monster Jam, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/778f1590-2167-11f1-a01a-adaecb19c40b-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc04080f-gmir.jpg?v=1773686369 - **Event Name**: WWE SmackDown at Colonial Life Arena - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at WWE SmackDown at Colonial Life Arena, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Colonial Life Arena in vibrant Columbia, SC transforms - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b93f5f60-33a3-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir.jpg?v=1775691370 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Columbia](https://allevents.in/columbia/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Columbia](https://allevents.in/columbia/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in April in Columbia](https://allevents.in/columbia/festivals--april) - [Festivals Events in May in Columbia](https://allevents.in/columbia/festivals--may) ## 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), Columbia's 11th Shrimp & Grits Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Seawell's Catering), 31er Festival Internacional de Columbia (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am at 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201-4704, United States), Rosewood Crawfish Festival - FREE ENTRY / TSHIRT (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 am at 1200 Rosewood Drive), Forest Acres Festival (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at AC Flora Athletic Field, 1 Falcon Dr, Forest Acres, SC). - **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), Rosewood Crawfish Festival - FREE ENTRY / TSHIRT (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 am at 1200 Rosewood Drive), Grad Fest Presented by SC Student Loan (Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Pastides Alumni Center). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Columbia this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** 31er Festival Internacional de Columbia (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am at 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201-4704, United States). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Columbia in April 2026? - **A:** 31er Festival Internacional de Columbia (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am at 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201-4704, United States), Forest Acres Festival (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at AC Flora Athletic Field, 1 Falcon Dr, Forest Acres, SC), Columbia R&B Spring Fest at Colonial Life Arena (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Colonial Life Arena), CYS Family Fun Fest (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 05:00 pm at Patriots Park, Ft. Jackson, SC). - **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, Seawell's Catering, 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201-4704, United States. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Columbia? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Columbia range from USD 6 to USD 55. 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, Columbia's Shrimp & Grits Fest, Festival Internacional de Columbia. - **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. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in West Columbia](https://allevents.in/west-columbia-sc/festivals) - [Festivals in Cayce](https://allevents.in/cayce/festivals) - [Festivals in Dentsville](https://allevents.in/dentsville/festivals) - [Festivals in State Park](https://allevents.in/state-park/festivals) - [Festivals in Irmo](https://allevents.in/irmo-us/festivals) - [Festivals in Hopkins](https://allevents.in/hopkins-sc/festivals) - [Festivals in Lexington](https://allevents.in/lexington-sc/festivals) - [Festivals in Blythewood](https://allevents.in/blythewood/festivals)