Anna Huffman City of West Columbia Communications Director

State Street packed for Fall Back Fest in West Columbia, Friday night

The bands played, and lines formed around the food trucks while artists painted murals on the street. The event drew a large crowd. The City of West Columbia celebrated the season with the community and visitors at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday.The Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition was open and filled […]

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West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest This Friday: Details, Parking, and Road Closure Information

The City of West Columbia invites the community and visitors to celebrate the season at the 9th Annual Fall Back Fest on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. along the 100–300 blocks of State Street. This free event features live music, art, food, and drinks. Live entertainment features headliner Civil Remedy, […]

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REMINDER – Fireworks can ONLY be discharged on July 4, from 9 AM to 11 PM in West Columbia, City Hall Closed for the 4th of July

A REMINDER from the City of West Columbia. Fireworks can ONLY be discharged on July 4, from 9 AM to 11 PM.

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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market Features Handmade crafts, stunning artwork, baked goods, and more – It’s Thursday from 4-8 p.m. – See Vendor Line-Up

Start your evening in WeCo’s River District off right by checking out the Meeting Street Artisan Market! Handmade crafts, stunning artwork, baked goods, and more wait for you at the Interactive Art Park (425 Meeting St.) THURSDAY, June 26, from 4-8 PM!

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Rhythm on the River attracts lots of out-of-town visitors to West Columbia – 2 more concerts this month

The first of three Rhythm on the River concerts took place last Saturday, and featured Gary Lowder and The Smokin’ Hots. The band drew a large crowd, much of which came from outside of West Columbia. There are two more concerts coming in the Spring. The free concerts, at the West Columbia Riverwalk, are sponsored […]

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Take pride in the West Side – City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, located at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, at 9 AM and disperse to different areas of the city for litter pickup. Bring a team! Ask friends, co-workers, church, school, […]

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See the award winners from Kinetic Derby Day

Several Soap Box Derby Racers received awards Saturday at the 6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day that took place on Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia. The awards were handed out from the stage at Savage Craft Ale Works. Below are the photos of the winners: (Click on image to enlarge)

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West Columbia’s parks are an attractive destination for the week of Spring Break

The schools in West Columbia are closed for Spring Break from April 18 until April 28. With the break from school, West Columbia’s public parks are very popular. Click here for a link to all of West Columbia’s Public Parks “My grandson is in the 5K class at Riverbank Elementary,” said Patti Krantz of West […]

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