The City of West Columbia’s 7th Annual Fall Back Fest is from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the 100 Block of State Street.

Local artists will be painting temporary murals on the street. The band lineup features Going Commando, Chris Reed and The Bad Kids, and Hampton Hook. Food and drinks are available from local vendors.

“It’s a chance to join your friends and family for this free event to celebrate the fall season with live music from very good musicians, see live art, and enjoy food and drinks,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “It’s one of our best festivals and a chance to socialize with your neighbors.”

Several businesses in the State, Center and Meeting Street area will be open and there will be a Special Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition in the Interactive Art Park. It’s a great opportunity to shop for unique gifts and a chance to support local artists.

“Because so many folks come out, the Fall Back Fest is great exposure for our businesses,” Miles said.

Meeting Street Artisan Market vendors are ready. “I am very excited for the Fall Back Festival. I have been making some new macramé pieces just for the event,” said Brooke Kitzhaber of Mrs. K’s Kreations. “West Columbia events are always so welcoming and fun. And I am looking forward to seeing so many people come out to celebrate fall.”

There will be something new Friday evening at Savage Craft Ale Works at 425 Center St., said Victoria Porter, manager.

“We are inviting people attending the Fall Back Fest to come by and see us at Savage Craft,” Porter said. “We will be debuting our fall menu and fall cocktails. We have been working really hard for that taste of fall, we have five new menu items and we have 8 new cocktails. We have a new sour as well called ‘Apple Ginger.'” There will also be live music at Savage Craft from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
• Rain Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
• Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Location: 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia, SC
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1239514960156790
• Market Vendor info: https://www.eventeny.com/events/fallbackfest-8000/

FREE Parking Options

• Brookland Public Parking Garage – 310 Court Avenue
• Interactive Art Park – 425 Meeting Street
• Carraway Park at the Riverwalk – 212 Hudson Street
• Capitol Square Parking lot – 483 Sunset Boulevard
• River District Baptist Church – 400 State Street
• The Warehouse – 312 State Street

Uber/Lyft

• The City of West Columbia provides $5 off to those taking Uber/Lyft to and from Fall Back Fest. Here are the codes for Friday, November 3, 2023:
• https://bit.ly/FallBackFest23
• https://lyft.com/lp/FALLBACKFEST2023

Live Music

• Going Commando: 7:30 – 9:30 PM
• Chris Reed & The Bad Kids: 6:15 – 7:15 PM
• Hampton Hook: 5:30 – 6:00 PM

Shops

• Ed’s Editions BookStore
• Gentleman’s Quarters
• Spa 131
• State Street Trading Company
• Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing
• Cherry’s Delight
• The Warehouse SC
• West Point Coins
• HotWorx
• Gentleman’s Quarters Barbershop
• State Street Salon

Live Mural Artists

• Alan Pearsall
• Michael Krajewski
• Colleen Dwyer
• Kristin Holzer
• Laura Day
• Lucas Sams – Interactive Art Park
• Justin Vorhis – Forge

Food & Beverages

• State Street Pub
• New Brookland Tavern
• The Attic Lounge
• Terra
• WECO Bottle & Biergarten
• The Hideout in WECO
• D’s Wings
• Cafe Strudel Restaurant
• Black Rooster
• Al’s Upstairs
• Parabellum
• Cafe Strudel Food Truck
• Cox Family BBQ
• Tacos Oink Oink
• Haute Dog Lady
• Truly Scrumptious Creamery

Road Closure Information

• State Street
• 12 PM – Midnight – Court to Center Street
• 2:30 PM – Midnight – Center to Spring Street
• Center Street
• 2:30 PM – Midnight – Shuler to State Street