Events in Columbia SC - August 2012

Columbia SC Events promise to entertain the entire family this August 2012. From puppet shows to free concerts to local festivals, there are special events and activities designed for people of all ages and interests. Check out the August 2012 Columbia SC Events listed below and start making plans with family and friends. We even included a special Weekend Getaway opportunity to one of South Carolina's favorite nearby cities. Happy August Everyone!

Brew at the Zoo
August 3, 2012
Sample a wide variety of imports, domestics and micros while you enjoy listening to live music with John Wesley Satterfield and His Damn Fine Band. Encounter animals up close and catch presentations throughout the event. Call 803-779-8717 for more information. 

Pinocchio 
August - 4, 11, 18, 20, 25, 2012
Columbia Marionette Theatre presents Pinocchio! Gepetto has lovingly carved a little boy named Pinocchio out of wood, though a real boy to call his very own is what he dreams of. One magical night, his wish is granted, and Pinocchio comes to life. Watch as Pinocchio embarks on an adventure that tests his understanding of right and wrong. Purchase your Columbia Marionette Theatre tickets today.

National Night Out
August 4, 2012
The 2012 National Night Out will feature local entertainment, carnival rides, food and refreshments, local safety officers and vehicles on display, and a chance to break the world record for the largest Zumba class. Visit www.columbiasc.net for more information.  

Summer Concert Series 2012
August 4, 2012 - National Night Out - The Finesse Band
August 11, 2012 - Saxaphonist Dante Lewis (Jazz)
August 18, 2012 - Karaoke Finals - The Mighty Kicks
The 2012 Summer Concert Series features a variety of musicians from around the city and surrounding areas. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, dancing shows and come engulf yourself in the sounds of summer at Finlay Park. Food & drink fendors are available. No pets or no glass containers allowed. For more information, check out the Finlay Park Summer Concert Series schedule.

Jubilee Festival of Heritage
August 18, 2012 from 11AM - 5PM
This free Columbia SC festival features hands-on demonstrations from artists and caftsmen, vendors with African-influenced and traditional merchandise, tours of the Mann-Simons site and more. Plus, guests will enjoy live musical entertainment that includes R&B, jazz, blues, and gospel. For more information, check out the full list of Jubilee: Festival of Heritage activities.

Famously Hot Music Festival
August 24 - 26, 2012
This three day Columbia SC music festival will take place at Finlay Park. Enjoy spectacular live music from the following musicians: EOTO, Savoy, Buckcherry, Seven Mary Three, Eve 6, Lonestar, Corey Smith, Josh Thompson, and more. Purchase your Famously Hot Music Festival tickets today.

Summer Celebration of Water
August 25, 2012 from 10AM - 2PM
The 3rd annual Summer Celebration of Water is a free Columbia event. Enjoy inflatable water slides, sprinklers and more at Play Zone, explore engineering and technology with moving water at the Science of Splash, and discover aquatic life along the banks of the Broad River at the Life at the Water's Edge exhibit. Plus there will be free canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and paddle boarding in the Columbia Canal. Join us at Riverfront Park (Laurel & Huger Streets) for this wonderful Columbia event. 

Vacation Escape
Looking for a chance to escape on a long weekend getaway? Charleston, South Carolina is the place to be August 9 - 12, 2012. Start your long weekend off with the talented comedian Jim Gaffigan. He is recognized as one of the top 5 most successful touring comedians in the country today, and you can watch him perform live in Charleston, SC. Next up is the Moonlight Mixer on August 10th. Dance the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Only 600 tickets will be sold for this event so call 843-795-4386 to get your tickets today. Spend a relaxing day at the beach on August 11th and then finish up your long weekend celebrating 2nd Sunday on King Street. Enjoy shopping, music, and delicious dining on Charleston's Main Street. If this sounds like the weekend escape you have been looking for, call the Staybridge Suites North Charleston at 866-497-7963 to make your Charleston hotel reservations today!

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events