Tuesday, July 3, 2012

July 2012 Columbia South Carolina Events

Plan to spend July 2012 with family and friends at these exciting Columbia, South Carolina events. If you are visiting from out of town, visit our website to find places to eat, sleep, and play while you spend time in Columbia, SC!

4th of July Events
Celebrate Independence Day in Columbia, South Carolina with festivals, outdoor adventures, fireworks, and more. Click here for more information Columbia SC July 4th events and start making plans today. Interested in a last minute July 4th getaway? Charleston SC July 4th events and Wilmington NC July 4th events promise to entertain the entire family. Book your reservation today and visit one of these nearby cities to celebrate the fourth!  

Family Fun
Looking for something special to do with your family this month? Columbiana Centre is hosting a FREE Family Fun day on July 10, 2012. Children 7 and under are invited to Family Fun Day to enjoy a puppet show, a make and take art project, Kindermusic, story-time, puzzles and more. Each family will take home retailer offers and coupons. Visit www.columbianacentre.com for more details. Also on July 10th is EdVenture Family Night! Visit EdVenture from 5PM - 8PM and receive $1.00 admission. Finally, if you love Chik-Fil-A, you are in for a special treat this month! On July 13th, black and white spots, cow bells and furry ears will be appropriate attire at Chick-Fil-A restaurants across the nation. In celebration of Cow Appreciate Day, Chik-Fil-A will award a FREE meal to any customer who comes to one of their restaurants dressed as a cow on July 13th.  

July Festivals
The 2012 South Carolina Peach Festival will feature entertaining events such as a dog show, talent night, golf tournament, carnival, road race, BBQ tasting, wrestling show, cornhole tounament, beach party, beauty pageant, care show and lots more. Visit www.scpeachfestival.org for dates and more details. On July 15th, Columbia is the place to be if you enjoy tomatoes. Enjoy a family friendly, midsummer's evening event with a free heirloom tomato tasting, live music, high quality food and drink vendors, tomato bobbing, tomato potluck, homegrown tomato contest, and more. Visit www.tastytomatofest.org for additional information.

Miss South Carolina Pageant 
The Miss South Carolina Pageant brings a week full of entertainment to Columbia, SC. The 2012 Pageant promises to be a vibrant, colorful and exciting event. Panels of judges will evaluate the contestants from the preliminaries through the final night of competition. There will be a live webcast from the Township Auditorium on July 14th from 7PM - 11PM ET. If you are visiting Columbia from out of town for this event, we invite you to take advantage of hotel discounts provided by our local partners.  

Movies
Everybody enjoys a trip to the movies! How about watching a movie outside this month? Visit The Big Mo for a unique drive-in movie experience complete with concession stands and a play area for the kids. Also during the month of July, you can catch a movie at Finlay Park. Bring a picnic basket, blanket, and chairs to these family friendly movies at Finlay Park:
  • July 6, 2012 - Mr. Popper's Penguins
  • July 13, 2012 - Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
  • July 20, 2012 - Rio
  • July 29, 2012 - We Bought A Zoo
Call 803-545-3100 for more details about Movies at Finlay Park!

Music & Entertainment
Spend a warm summer evening at Finlay Park and enjoy an outdoor concert. The 2012 Summer Concert Series at Finlay Park features bands like Toyzz Band, Elliott & The Untouchables (Blues), and Ross Holmes Band during the month of July. Visit www.columbiasc.net for additional information. On the weekends, the Vista is full of live entertainment, delicious food, and great drinks specials. Find live music and entertainment on the rooftop at Carolina Ale House and at Wild Wings Cafe on Friday and Saturday nights!

Sports and Outdoor Activities
The Columbia Blowfish are well into the 2012 season. Catch a game at Capital City Stadium and participate in their exciting theme nights like Guaranteed Win Night and Bark in the Park night. Interested in participating in a local sport event? Sign up for the Safe in the City 5k hosted by the Columbia Police Department. Visit www.strictlyrunning.com to register.

Happy July Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events

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