The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 2nd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 2024. This year’s festival features multiple genres of music, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more. Click here to see the promotional video

Road Closure (Map Attached)

• Meeting Street will be closed from 9^th Street to State Street from 8:00 AM to midnight.

Festival Details

Dates and Times:

• Friday, September 6: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: West Columbia Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC
• Highlights: Food trucks and beer/wine available for purchase
• Truly Scrumptious
• Karen’s Kitchen & Catering
• Parking Instructions
• WALKABLE PARKING:
• Capitol Square – 483 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC, 29169
• Interactive Art Park – 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169 (Center Street entrance near Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center Street.)
• FREE Public Parking Garage – 310 Court Avenue, West Columbia, SC, 29169
• Carraway Park – 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169

UBER/LYFT AFTER EVENT PICK UP AREAS:

109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC 29169

• Saturday, September 7: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: 400-700 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC
• Food Trucks:
• Truly Scrumptious Creamery
• Kurt’s Kitchen
• Phantom Chicken
• Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill
• Lobster Dogs-Food Truck SC
• Lunas Grill
• The Haute Dog Lady
• Cox Family BBQ
• Kusina Filipina
• Philly Pretzel Factory
• Rib City
• Kona Ice
• Karen’s Kitchen & Catering
• Karen’s Kitchen Ice Cream & Lemonade
• RB Top Chef Mobile Kitchen
• Tropical Smoothie Café

• Parking Options:
• FREE SHUTTLE PICK-UP AREAS (Pick-up begins at 2:30 PM and will run until 10:15 PM. You must be at one of the trolley pick-up stations by 10:15 PM for final pick-up):
• Corner of 9^th Street and B Avenue, West Columbia, SC, 29169
• Former Lexington 2 School District Office: 715 9th Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169
• City Hall – 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169

• UBER/LYFT AFTER EVENT PICK UP AREAS:
• Brookland UMC Church: 541 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Savage Craft Ale Works: 430 Center Street, West Columbia, SC 29169

• HANDICAPPED ONLY PARKING:
• Brookland UMC Church – 541 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169 (Enter lot directly across from 529 Center Street)

• WALKABLE PARKING:
• Capitol Square – 483 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC, 29169
• Interactive Art Park – 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169 (Center Street entrance near Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center Street.)
• FREE Public Parking Garage – 310 Court Avenue, West Columbia, SC, 29169
• Carraway Park – 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC, 29169
• River District Church – 400 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• The Warehouse – 312 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• McAlister-Smith Funeral Home – 200 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169

Music Lineup:

Friday Night

Planet Fitness Waterfront Warm-Up (West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater):

• Nu-Blu: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Savage Craft Ale Works Stage (430 Center Street):

• The Gaspumpers: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Chayz Lounge Stage (607 Meeting Street):

• Jamie Wright and Rod Foster & Company: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting Street)

• Backline: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday

KW Beverage Stage (Sponsored by KW Beverage/Peak Drift Brewing Co/Carolina Craft/Bell’s Brewery)(626 Meeting Street):

• HEADLINER – War: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Seventy Six and Sunny: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunset Stage (500 Meeting Street):

• George Fetner and the Strays: 6:40 PM – 8:00 PM
• Brittany Turnipseed: 4:55 PM – 6:25 PM
• Mustache Brothers: 3:15 PM – 4:40 PM

WeCo Sign Stage (754 Meeting Street):

• Nick Chandler and Delivered: 6:40 PM – 8:00 PM
• Willie Wells & The Blue Ridge Mountain Grass: 4:55 PM – 6:25 PM
• The McKoy Brothers Band: 3:15 PM – 4:40 PM

Savage Craft Ale Works Stage (430 Center Street):

• The Surefires: 7:00 M – 10:00 PM

WECO Bottle & Biergarten After Party (626 Meeting Street):

• Sounds of the Seventies Sour Beer Takeover: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Activities and Offerings:

In addition to fantastic free music, attendees can enjoy:

• Meeting Street Artisan Market
• Whetzel’s Pet Zone
• Food Trucks & Eating Areas
• Beer/Wine/Drinks for purchase
• 3 College Football Viewing Zones
• Scratch ‘n Spin’s Retro Gaming Area
• Cooling Stations
• Photo booth
• Radio stations “on location”
• Selfie Station
• Free water
• Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor Shag, Country Two-Step, Line, & Social Dancing Lessons
• Restrooms
• Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-Off from FREE parking locations
• Uber/Lyft Pick-Up Locations

What to Bring

• Folding Chairs or Blankets
• Identification
• Cash & Card
• Sunblock, Hat, & Sunglasses

Head West to West Columbia this Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 2024. Join us for unforgettable music, food, and pure enjoyment. Tell your friends and family.

For more information and updates, visit the official website at www.MeetingStreetMusicFest.com, Facebook: facebook.com/meetingstreetmusicfest, or Instagram: @meetingstreetmusicfest.