The Big Red Barn Retreat has announced this year’s Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark will feature Grand Ole Opry Member and Multi-Platinum songwriter and country music artist Chris Janson. The concert will be held October 7 at Segra Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. Janson isContinue Reading

This year’s Blythewood Oktoberfest will be held October 6 – 7. It is presented by the Blythewood Chamber of Commerce. The event features a 5K, yodeling contests, bingo, merchandise vendors, food, and lots of beer (German, local, and domestic brands). A portion of the net proceeds will be donated toContinue Reading

The countdown is on for the return of the 154th South Carolina State Fair and discount admission and ride tickets are officially on sale. Buying tickets in advance offers significant savings of up to 50 percent. Tickets can be bought now through October 10 at a participating Circle K locationContinue Reading

Halloween fun returns to the South Carolina State Museum this October with a lineup of shows and events. Guests are invited to enjoy a full month of activities, including Dark History Tours, 4D experiences, a special themed “Fright” Night Laser Lights event and more. “There’s something for everyone to enjoyContinue Reading

Newberry Oktoberfest will beheld October 7 from 10 am – 6 pm and will feature German cuisine, a Biergarten, an array of arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and community engagement. Don’t miss out on the activities at Kindertown, the live music at Rocktoberfest Stage, the display of classic carsContinue Reading

The 2023 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on October 7 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg Street, Columbia. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for the 17th year, participants are asked to show their support by joining the city walk to bring awareness of the abuseContinue Reading

The Columbia Boat Show is set to make a return to the S.C. State Fairgrounds February 16-18. The annual event is newly owned by Midlands Boat Show Group and managed by veteran boat show management and marketing company JBM & Associates. The Midlands Boat Show Group is a new organizationContinue Reading

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation will host its 17th annual Sickle Cell Walk to commemorate the month on September 30 at 8:30 am at Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 2300 Greene Street in Columbia. The theme for this year’sContinue Reading

The Columbia VAHCS will host a hiring fair, on September 30, from 9 am – 1 pm. Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Medical Support Assistants, looking for a change in employment should come prepared to be interviewed. For those who decide to come by, bring the followingContinue Reading