# The Best Food and Drink Events in Columbia This Weekend

- **Subtitle**: Where Columbia’s actually eating, drinking, and hanging out right now
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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## About

If your group chat has turned into a running debate about where to eat, drink, and not waste a Saturday night, you’re not alone. This weekend in Columbia is all about food-and-drink plans with a side of browsing, bikes, and people-watching. The brunch phase is fading, the patio phase is kicking in, and everyone seems to be circling the same handful of spots.

The gravitational center at the moment? 710 Meeting St in West Columbia. It’s become the default answer to “what are we doing?” — especially when you want a little bit of everything: drinks, food, and an excuse to wander a craft and vendor market without committing to a full-on festival. When an event like the Craft & Vendor Market is already vendor-sold-out, it means two things: get there early, and expect to bump into at least three people you sort-of know.

Park Place Venue is pulling the more dressed-up crowd — the ones who treat weekends like mini-holidays and don’t mind planning ahead for a night that involves actual shoes instead of sneakers. It’s the kind of spot that quietly wins repeat visitors: reliable drinks, decent space to move around, and just enough structure that it doesn’t feel chaotic. If you’re trying to look like you “had plans” all along, this is where you book first.

Then there’s The Gwynn Event Center, which leans into big-night energy without going full chaos. Think: people who live for niche events, themed nights, or things like the Bike Show — the sort of gathering that pulls in superfans, curious onlookers, and everyone who just wants a reason not to be on the couch. If you’re tired of generic bar hangs and want something that feels like an actual event, this is the move.

Here’s how to play your weekend in Columbia if you’re chasing the current food-and-drink wave:

- Start the afternoon at 710 Meeting St for the Craft & Vendor Market (vendor spots are already full, so expect a crowd and go for a lazy browse + snack situation).
- Slot in an evening plan at Park Place Venue if you’re in the mood for a put-together night with reliable drinks and a semi-dressy vibe.
- Hit The Gwynn Event Center for Bike Show energy and more scene-y nighttime plans if you want something louder, later, and full of people-watching.

Pick one anchor event, then build the rest of your weekend around where you actually want to eat and drink — because that’s what Columbia is doing right now.

## Food & Drinks Events in Columbia

- **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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- **Event Name**: Columbia Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl: 8th Annual, April 25th
  - **Description**: Tacos, margs, tequila shots, and more. Come join the ultimate fiesta!About this EventKick off at our registration party where you'll receive your taco tokens and detailed map. Then head to the other participating bars whe
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/columbia-taco-and-tequila-bar-crawl-8th-annual-april-25th/100001980081699666
  - **Venue**: The Vista- Registration Location coming soon!
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 46
  - **Categories**: parties, bar-crawls, entertainment, festivals, music, art, photography, brunch, bottomless-brunches
- **Event Name**: Grand Tasting
  - **Description**: The festival’s finale, the Grand Tasting, will be hosted across two Historic Columbia properties — Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. 

Enjoy an afternoon of local flavors with over 100 top restaurants, breweries, mixo
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/grand-tasting/200029948414642
  - **Venue**: Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens
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  - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, food-drinks, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Last Night Carolina
  - **Description**: Last Night CarolinaAbout this EventJoin us for the 2nd Annual Last Night Carolina, a signature celebration for graduating seniors on the historic University of South Carolina Horseshoe. Hosted at the McCutchen House, this
  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/last-night-carolina/100001985594185660
  - **Venue**: McCutchen House
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, food-drinks
- **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
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    - Count: 8
  - **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
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  - **Price**: USD 19 to 47
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, Festivals
- **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
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    - Count: 72
  - **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
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  - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, food-drinks, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Workshops
- **Event Name**: The Collections Served: A Curated Dinner
  - **Description**: Part of the Columbia Food & Wine Festival, The Collections Served invites guests to savor the intersection of art, wine, and cuisine through an immersive evening inspired by the Columbia Museum of Art’s reimagined collection galleries. 

The night beg
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/the-collections-served-a-curated-dinner/200029764242655
  - **Venue**: Columbia Museum of Art
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  - **Categories**: art, food-drinks, festivals, fine-arts, wine-tasting, food-truck-festivals
- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Price**: USD 6 to 55
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Contests, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: 2026 Taste of Black Columbia
  - **Description**: Get ready to savor amazing Black-owned eats and vibes at the 2026 Taste of Black Columbia!About this EventJoin Us at the 2026 Taste of Black Columbia!Get ready for a delicious celebration of culture and flavo
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    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2026-taste-of-black-columbia/100001977527376617
  - **Venue**: Columbia Museum of Art
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  - **Price**: USD 107 to 527
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **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 70
- **Event Name**: 10th Annual Taste on the River
  - **Description**: 10th Annual Taste on the River
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Stone River - 121 Alexander Road - West Columbia - SC 29169

The best restaurants from around the Midlands are coming together for a night of fun and festivities to support the beaut
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 11 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Jun 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/10th-annual-taste-on-the-river/200029833288431
  - **Venue**: Stone River
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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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    - Count: 109
  - **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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- **Event Name**: Do The Crawl de Mayo in Columbia!
  - **Description**: Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl! 25% OFF code: MAY25 good until April 11th! Get your tickets NOW before they are all sold out!About this EventDo The Crawl de Mayo is coming to
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/do-the-crawl-de-mayo-in-columbia/100001985182717949
  - **Venue**: POPS - Pub On Park Street
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 22
  - **Categories**: bar-crawls, parties, pub-crawl, contests, entertainment, cinco-de-mayo, dance, trips-adventures, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Grace & Soul Fest: Good Food. Great Music. Greater Impact.
  - **Description**: "A Friday Night Under the Columbia Sky!" 🎶✨

Columbia, get ready for an unforgettable night where community meets culture. Join Grace In Action CDC for the Grace & Soul Fest at the SC State Fairgrounds!

This isn't your average fundraiser. We’re bring
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/grace-and-soul-fest-good-food-great-music-greater-impact/200029764272901
  - **Venue**: South Carolina Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, nonprofit, workshops, music, health-wellness, entertainment, charities
- **Event Name**: Smoked Seafood Series
  - **Description**: Join us for a mouthwatering journey through the world of smoked seafood at our Smoked Seafood Series event!About this EventSeafood Series at SmokedIndulge in a one-of-a-kind dining
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/smoked-seafood-series/100001986723867569
  - **Venue**: Smoked
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  - **Price**: USD 93
  - **Categories**: Workshops, food-drinks

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Columbia's 11th Shrimp & Grits Fest (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Seawell's Catering), Columbia Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl: 8th Annual, April 25th (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Vista- Registration Location coming soon!), Grand Tasting (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens), Last Night Carolina (Thu May 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at McCutchen House), CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL (Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at South Carolina State Fair).
- **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Last Night Carolina (Thu May 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at McCutchen House).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Columbia in April 2026?
  - **A:** Columbia Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl: 8th Annual, April 25th (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Vista- Registration Location coming soon!), Grand Tasting (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens), The Collections Served: A Curated Dinner (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Columbia Museum of Art).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Columbia include Seawell's Catering, The Vista- Registration Location coming soon!, Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Columbia range from USD 6 to USD 527. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Columbia include Columbia's Shrimp & Grits Fest, Bar Crawl USA, Columbia Food and Wine Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Columbia.

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