Spring Events

COTTONTOWN ART CRAWL

March 11, 10am–4pm

At the fifth annual Cottontown Art Crawl, you’ll have the chance to support the Columbia arts scene with over 140 local artists in attendance to show and sell their original work. cottontown.us

ST. PAT’S IN FIVE POINTS

March 18 stpatscolumbia.com

Watch and enjoy as Five Points goes green for St. Patrick’s Day with an exciting lineup of activities throughout the day during this longstanding tradition.

PALMETTO SPORTSMEN’S CLASSIC

March 24–26

The Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic is our state’s largest hunting, fishing, and outdoor expo. With a wide variety of vendors, shows, activities, and programs, there’s something for every outdoorsman at this event. psclassic.com

TARTAN DAY SOUTH CELTIC FESTIVAL

March 30–April 2

Don your kilts and bagpipes for the Tartan Day South Celtic Festival that celebrates Celtic culture and heritage through showcasing the traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and England. tartandaysouth.com

THE CAROLINA CUP

April 1 carolinacup.org

The Carolina Cup is an annual rite of spring here in the Midlands as thousands of fans gather at the Springdale Race Course in Camden, SC for a day packed with steeplechase horse racing, bright, spring fashions, and extravagant tailgate parties.

COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

April 1–2

Learn about the cultural heritages of over 100 countries through food entertainment, art, and more at the Columbia International Festival. cifonline.org

GOVERNOR’S CUP RUNNING FESTIVAL

April 7–8 governorscupsc.org

As one of the oldest continually conducted road races in the Southeast with courses designed to showcase Columbia’s most beautiful features, runners won’t want to miss participating in Governor’s Cup half marathon, 5K, or Main Street Mile.

ARTISTA VISTA

April 14–16 vistacolumbia.com

The Vista, Columbia’s premier art district, will be buzzing with additional vibrancy during Artista Vista thanks to a variety of events, parades, and performances.

COLUMBIA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

April 19–23 columbiafoodandwinefestival.com

Take a one-of-a-kind gastronomical journey at this food-filled fest that showcases our city’s growing culinary scene.

DRINK PINK ROSÉ FESTIVAL

April 30, 12pm–5pm lakemurrarycountry.com

With fabulous wine, delicious food, and great music, the annual Drink Pink Rosé Festival is always a party to remember.

CINCO DE MAYO HARVEST DINNER

May 5, 6:30pm

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a family-style four-course harvest feast prepared by renowned Chef Kristen Niemi using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farmers and artisans. f2tproductions.com

SOUTH CAROLINA FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT

BEER FESTIVAL

May 27, 1pm–6pm foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com

Spend the day eating, drinking, and eating some more at the annual Food Truck & Craft Beer festival featuring all of your favorite SC food trucks.