West Columbia Art on State

Gamecock football and Fall Back Fest on Nov. 7,  in one weekend, fans are already making plans to enjoy both – Artisan Market open, too – See the Schedule of Events

West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest is Nov. 6, a day before the USC Gamecocks play Texas A&M, book your plans now. The 10th Annual Fall Back Fest is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6. On Saturday, Nov. 7, Texas A&M Aggies will be in town to play the Gamecocks. The kickoff time of that football game […]

New State Street businesses anticipating West Columbia’s Art on State, May 10 – Get All The Details

The City of West Columbia invites you to the 6th Annual Art on State from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10, in the first three blocks of State Street, West Columbia.  Art on State features live music, food and drinks. Artists will be on hand to paint murals in the street and vendors will pack […]

Art on State, May 5, represents the vitality and growth in West Columbia’s River District – Here’s your guide

Lights are strung across State, with a band playing in the background, as the crowd grows in the street. That will be the scene at the Fifth Annual Art on State. It’s Friday, May 5, from  5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. in the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will […]

West Columbia’s Art on State is May 6

The City of West Columbia has scheduled its fifth annual Art on State event for May 6, the first Friday of the month. It’s in the 100 block of State St. from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and free. Art on State attracts thousands of visitors. Two bands, Whiskey Run and Seventy Six and Sunny, […]

Art on State draws large crowd, businesses packed Friday evening

Music filled the air and the smell of food cooking was abundant Friday evening.  It’s been a while since so many people packed the first block of State Street in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia sanctioned Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl. The business community expressed satisfaction with the event.  […]

Shop Local for Mom at West Columbia’s Night Edition Meeting Street Artisan Market, Friday – See list of vendors

The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Art on State this Friday, from 5 PM – 10 PM, 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia (in conjunction with the State Street Art Crawl). Socialize with friends and family, pick up a last-minute Mothers Day gift from a locally owned shop or handmade […]

New business permits spike in West Columbia, existing business booming

The request for new business licenses in West Columbia is at a high level, while some existing businesses are busier than ever. In all of 2020, the City of West Columbia issued 154 new business licenses, according to information provided by Ellen Ravenell, West Columbia business license official. In the first quarter of 2021 – […]

West Columbia’s Art on State, Night Meeting Street Artisan Market, is on Friday, May 7 – Parking map included

The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open for a special night edition, as well, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Transportation options are as follows, (Click to see parking Video Tour https://westcolumbiasc.gov/2021/03/west-columbia-river-district-free-parking-options-2021/): Parking • Carraway […]