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Hospitality and Tourism

Aug 10, 2023

ColaJazz Fest returning to downtown Columbia

The sixth annual ColaJazz Fest weekend will return to Columbia this fall Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1. This year's lineup includes local and national jazz musicians

Aug 7, 2023

Downtown Columbia eatery adds brunch menu, plans grand opening

A popular upscale tapas and dessert spot in downtown Columbia recently added brunch to its offerings and is preparing for a grand opening celebration later this week

Aug 4, 2023

Music and bicycle festival returns to downtown Columbia

A music and bicycle festival with a focus on sustainability is returning to Columbia later this month

Aug 1, 2023

New speakeasy to open in downtown Columbia

Smoked, the popular upscale contemporary dining restaurant in the heart of Columbia's historic Main Street District, is opening an underground speakeasy on Aug. 2

Jul 14, 2023

Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, Returns October 7

The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm at Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th Street in Cayce. This family-friendly event will have a multitude of fun festivities including: live music, a […]

Jul 13, 2023

Record number of tourists visited Columbia area in 2022

The number of visitors to the Columbia region increased from 15.1 million to 15.8 million in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by four percent, according to statistics compiled recently by Longwoods International and Tourism Economics

Jul 12, 2023

New festival coming to West Columbia

The city of West Columbia will hold its first Meeting Street Music Fest on the 500-700 blocks of Meeting Street from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16

Jul 11, 2023

Popular Asian/Southwest fusion restaurant opening new location in Forest Acres

Georgia-based restaurant chain Takosushi will soon be opening a second location in the Columbia area. The restaurant will be opening a location in the Forest Park shopping center in Forest Acres, moving into space that formerly housed

Jul 10, 2023

American Airlines starts new nonstop flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport

American Airlines recently started new daily service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago

Jul 6, 2023

South Carolina State Fair accepting applications for competitive exhibits

The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display

Jul 6, 2023

South Carolina State Fair Now Accepting Submissions for 2023 Competitive Exhibits

Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South Carolina are invited to submit their entries now through Sept. 1 in a variety of categories for a chance to compete at […]

Jun 30, 2023

Bed and breakfast in downtown Columbia reopens with new ownership

The bed and breakfast is located in a house that was built around 1850