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West Columbia live music with Rhythm on the River, Pop-Up Bands at several venues, and Art on State is May 15 – See the Full Schedule

West Columbia is warming up as spring is upon us. As the weather improves, there is the opportunity to get out and enjoy everything in West Columbia, including city-sponsored events and restaurants where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. The Meeting Street Music Fest was April 17-18. A crowd of 7,500 flooded […]

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City of West Columbia presents Resolution to Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlor on its 40th Anniversary – Celebration is Friday at Bill’s

West Columbia City Council presented a Resolution to Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlor on its 40th Anniversary, Tuesday at the West Columbia Regular City Council meeting. Bill opened the doors to the Pickin’ Parlor in December of 1985, and this Friday we’re celebrating 40 of bluegrass pickin’! Please make plans to stop by and […]

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Beat the winter weather in West Columbia with exercise, the zoo, or music and food

February temperatures in West Columbia have shown drastic movement. From lows in the teens to highs around 80 degrees. Despite the unpredictability, there are ways to navigate the weather. Hotworx opened at 114 State Street in West Columbia in December of 2023. It provides a way to stay active and it’s a great escape from the winter weather. At […]

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Meeting Street Music Fest attracts 8,500, West Columbia businesses bask in all the visitors

The hot weather in West Columbia is beginning to subside, as the fall season gets closer. With better weather, more people are getting outside to enjoy it. No more was great outdoor weather more evident than the Meeting Street Music Fest. It was held last Saturday and the event attracted a large crowd. “We estimate the attendance to […]

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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest a joyful celebration to beat the band

The clouds parted early and the 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest commenced under beautiful blue skies, Saturday. Anna Huffman, West Columbia Director of Communications, was all smiles as the crowd grew throughout the day and the Gamecocks whipped Kentucky. Fans watched college football in the TV tents. Kelli Ricard, Director of Events & Publications […]

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Reminder and Guide to West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest, Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 6-7

The 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest begins this Friday evening (Sept. 6) and extends into Saturday (Sept. 7) in West Columbia. The times for the Meeting Street Music Fest on Friday are from 6 PM until 9 PM  at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater for the Waterfront Warm-Up. On Saturday the music starts at 3 p.m. and there […]

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Meeting Street Music Fest is a huge success for the City of West Columbia, large crowd comes from all around to mingle and groove

It was a convergence of music, with bands playing on stages set up in the streets, And the people came out.  The City of West Columbia’s first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, took place Saturday in the 500-to-700 Blocks of Meeting Street, in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia sponsored the free event featuring six bands, […]

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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest is this Saturday: What You Need to Know

The City of West Columbia is excited for the first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, this Saturday, September 16, from 4 – 8 PM, on the 500 – 700 Blocks of Meeting Street, West Columbia. This highly anticipated event promises to be a sensational experience that will resonate with music enthusiasts of all ages. Featuring an […]

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