November 2013 Events in Columbia SC

Columbia SC presents Veterans Day events, University of South Carolina Football games, festivals, races, shows and more!

Cheer on the Gamecocks football team at Williams-Brice Stadium, listen to FREE live music at the 19th Annual Blues Festival, enjoy delicious food at the Chili Cook Off in Five Points and honor those who have served in the military at Columbia's Veterans Day Parade this November 2013! This is just a glimpse of the fun and excitement coming up in Columbia, SC. Check out the November 2013 events list below and mark your calendar today so that you can enjoy these spectacular Columbia events!

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November 2013 Columbia SC Events:

USC Football Home Games
November 2, 2013 vs Mississippi State
November 16, 2013 vs. Florida
November 23, 2013 vs. Coastal Carolina
November 30, 2013 vs. Clemson
The South Carolina Gamecocks will challenge four opponents at home this November 2013! Put on your garnet and black and head to Williams-Brice Stadium to cheer on the Gamecocks! Arrive early to tailgate with family and friends in the South Carolina State Fairgrounds before kick off! Keep an eye out for Cocky the mascot while you are in Gamecock Country! Click here for the full schedule, game day details and nearby hotels.

19th Annual Blues Festival
November 9, 2013 from Noon - 10PM
Columbia's 19th Annual Blues Festival will be held at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park on November 9, 2013! Nineteen years and counting, The Columbia Blues Festival keeps on rocking! Make plans to attend this FREE concert to enjoy the spunky, grassroots spirit that keeps this festival going! Bring the kinds, a blanket and some folding chairs to kick back and enjoy the music! Call 803-708-4500 for more informatoin!

Governor's Cup Road Race
November 9, 2013
Launched in 1973, the Lexington Medical Center Governor’s Cup Road Race is one of the oldest, continuously conducted road race events in the Southeast.  The 2013 event will take place on November 9, and it will feature half-marathon, 8 kilometer, 4-mile walk and kids’ cup races.  Many enhancements will be added this year! Sign up today to participate in this awesome Columbia event! Call 803-731-2100 for more information.

Chili Cook-Off in Five Points
November 9, 2013 from 11AM - 6PM
Chili enthusiasts – mark your calendars for Saturday, November 9th!  The 27th Annual Chili Cook Off will be on the 2100 block of Greene Street and we guarantee you aren’t going to want to be anywhere else that day!  As always, the event is FREE and all proceeds go to the HOPE Center and Camp Kemo.  Join us for a fun-filled, family friendly day of great music, chili and beverages!  We will have over 50 varieties that day, with all the fixins’ too! Call 803-748-7373 for more information!

Veterans Day at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
November 11, 2013 from 9AM - 5PM
Celebrate Veterans Day at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden this November 2013. All active duty and retired military personnel with a military ID card receive free admission in honor of Veterans Day. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent animals from around the world and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. Call 803-779-8717 for more information about Riverbanks Zoo!

35th Annual Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 2013 at 11AM
Mark your calendar so that you can attend the 2013 Veteran's Day Parade! Columbia's parade is one of the largest parades on the Southeast coast to honor service men and women for their service and commitment to the nation. The parade includes Ft. Jackson, SC National Guard, high school and military marching bands, floats, military vehicles, color guards, motorcycle clubs and more. Enjoy this FREE event with family and friends this November 2013! Call 803-543-3117 for more information.

Ignite! 2013 Celebration
November 20, 2013 from 5:15PM - 8:30PM
EngenuitySC presents the region’s annual knowledge economy celebration, co-hosted by Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia, S.C., and Dr. Harris Pastides, President of USC. EngenuitySC brings together top brass executives, civic leaders, new media mavens, technology wizards, creatives and entrepreneurs for an evening of short, keynote talks by local thought leaders, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and networking, as well as live audience voting for the $5000 Ignite! 2013 Ideas contest. To reserve a table, sponsorships are available. Click here for speaker bios and more!

2013 Oxygen Ball - Midlands Dancing with the Stars
November 22, 2013 from 7PM - 11:30PM
Experience an exhilarating night unlike any other event in the Midlands of South Carolina. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions, open bar and entertainment provided by professional dancers at Vista Ballroom and the Unbound Dance Company. Watch the stunning Midlands Dancing with the Stars competition as local celebrities and their professional dancing partners dazzle the audience. Call 803-779-5864 for more information.

Carolina Gem & Mineral Show
November 22-24, 2013
The 46th Annual Carolina Gem and Mineral Show will be held at Jamil Temple November 22-24, 2013! The Grand Prize will be a Tournmaline Topaz Specimen donated by PAK Designs. Adult event tickets are $5, children 16 and under are free with an adult! Plus, all military and dependents get in free! Click here for a $1 off coupon for this exciting Columbia event.

Runway Run 5K
November 23, 2013 at 10AM
The annual Runway Run first celebrated the re-opening of the main runway at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in 2010 after completing a seven-month reconstruction process. In its fourth year, there is still excitement among participants to tread on highly secured tarmac where more than 85,000 passengers take off and land each month. The 2013 Runway Run event will include a 5K (3.1 miles) and a Kids' Fun Run! Call 803-600-1800 for more information.

Jamil Shriners Craft Show
November 30, 2013 from 9AM - 5PM
December 1, 2013 from 1PM - 5PM
Mark your calendar today for the 2013 Jamil Shriners Craft Show scheduled to kick off on November 30, 2013! Visitors will find jewelry, Christmas ornaments, gift baskets, Christmas decorations, florals, candles, handpainted items, handmade soap, picture frames, holiday lights, woodcrafts, and more at this Columbia event! Admission is only $1.00 per adult!

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events

November 2012 Columbia SC Events

Columbia SC November 2012 events including concerts, festivals, outdoor adventures, live entertainment, and more promise to entertain people of all ages and interests. Check out this list of November 2012 events and start making plans with family and friends today! Visiting from out of town? Enjoy special discount hotel rates from our local hotel partners. We look forward to seeing you at Columbia's upcoming November events!

Live Music in Columbia SC November 2012
11/2/12 - Weekend Bender playing at Jillian's
11/3/12 - Drunk With Guns playing at Tin Roof
11/8/12 - Bad Veins playing at New Brookland Tavern
11/9/12 - Modern Disruption playing at Jillian's
11/16/12 - The Jacob Reynolds Band playing at Tin Roof
11/16/12 - Funky Junk Band playing at Jillian's
11/20/12 - Title Fight and Pianos Become The Teeth playing at New Brookland Tavern
11/23/12 - Cydetrax playing at Jillian's
11/30/12 - Chris Weaver Band playing at Tin Roof
11/30/12 - Alter Ego playing at Jillian's

18th Annual Columbia Blues Festival
November 3, 2012
Enjoy a FREE concert in Five Points featuring The Cedar Creek Boys, The D.B. Bryant Band, Reggie Sullivan, Swamp Cabbage, and more! Food and beverage vendors will be available throughout the day. Call 803-733-8452 for more information.

Healthy Hands Cooking Class
Every Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday in November
Healthy Hands Cooking is a national company that offers nutrition and healthy cooking programs for kids. The 8 Hour Core Program teaches kids how to make healthy snacks, breakfasts, lunches and dinners for themselves. A great starter program for any child aged 6-13 who is looking to spearhead a family meal or just learn some important kitchen skills. Register today! 

Hansel & Gretel
November 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2012
The Columbia Marionette Theatre presents a brand new production, Hansel & Gretel. This unique adaptation of the classic Grimms fairy tale is based on a look inspired by early animation, with tall, gangly black and white puppets reminiscent of early cartoons. The puppets, coupled with projected computer animation, appear to be moving through a deep, dark and dimensional forest. Purchase your Hansel & Gretel tickets today.

3rd Annual Children's Chance Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
November 8, 2012 from 7PM - 9:30PM
Join us at the 3rd Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction benefiting Children's Chance. The evening features 50-100 wines to sample, food vendors including Sakitumi, Travinia, Bi-Lo, Blue Marlin Signature Catering, desserts by TLC Confections and more. Enjoy a fabulous array of silent auction items including trips, gift certificates to local restaurants, jewlery, local artwork, spa packages, health and wellness items, sports items and more. Call 803-254-5996 for more information.

Gun and Knife Show - South Carolina's Arms Collectors Association
November 10, 2012 from 9AM - 5PM | November 11, 2012 from 10AM - 4PM
The SCACA Gun & Knife Show returns to Jamil Shrine Center this November 2012. Enjoy teh area's largest collection of guns, knives, and militaria for sale. Join NRA and admission is free! Call 803-772-9380 for more information.

USC Gamecocks vs. Arkansas Football
November 10, 2012
Join Cocky at Williams-Brice Stadium to cheer on the South Carolina Gamecocks football team as they take on Arkansas. Tailgate with family and friends at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds before the game. Visit our USC Gamecock Football blog entry for more information.

Passport to Art: Autumn Impressions
November 11, 2012 from 12PM - 3PM
Using the colorful autumn leaves, create a lasting impression of nature's magnificence in this free monthly open studio program for families with children of all ages. Next, enjoy a guided and interactive family tour or take a self-guided tour of the Museum. Discover the Museum in a new way and learn how to talk about art with your children. Pick up a passport in the studios and get it stamped 10 out of 12 months to be eligible to win a free Kids Plus Membership. Free event! Call 803-799-2810 for more information.

Columbia Gem & Mineral Show
November 16 - 18, 2012
Jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, & tools for sale. Geodes are sold & cut. Attend the show and fill out a drawing card for your chance to win a 14K yellow gold and diamond ring. Estimated retail value of this prize is $995.00. Join us at Jamil Temple in Columbia, SC for this exciting annual event. Visit www.cgams.org for more information.

Holiday House Tours
November 16 - December 31, 2012 | Closed on Mondays, Christmas & New Years
Enjoy the holiday season with guided tours of our house museums. The Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, and Mann-Simons Cottage are all decorated for the season. Guides will provide stories of holidays past in Columbia and discuss how families decorated and entertained during the 19th and early 20th centuries. View a variety of holiday decorations in each house and stunning details of our faux food on display. Call 803-252-1770 for more information.

Carolina Gamecocks vs. Wofford
November 17, 2012
Join Cocky at Williams-Brice Stadium to cheer on the South Carolina Gamecocks as they challenge Wofford. Tailgate with family and friends at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds before the game. Check out our USC Football blog entry for more information.

17th Annual South Carolina Oyster Festival
November 18, 2012 from 11AM - 6PM
Get ready for Columbia's largest outdoor oyster roast featuring over 10,000 pounds of fresh oysters served steamed and fried! Live bands including Tokyo Joe, Black Iron Gathering, Reggie Sullivan Band, Rival Brothers and Tom Hall & the Plowboys will play all day long on the grounds of two Historic Columbia mansions. Enjoy a Celebrity Oyster Shucking Contest at 1PM, oysters by the serving, a variety of other foods, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Call 803-252-2128 for more information.

Let's Go Sailing Thanksgiving Weekend
November 23, 24, & 25, 2012
Enjoy a 2 hour sample of sailing with Lanier Sailing Academy for just $30 per person! A sailing instructor will let you try your hand at sailing, with close supervision of course, or you can just sit back and let him guide the boat as your 'personal' Captain. Call Paula at 803-317-9070 for more information and reservations.

A Conversation and Book Signing with Christopher Rothko
November 30, 2012 at Noon
Mark Rothko's son, Christopher, joins exhibition catalogue editor Dr. Brad Collins for a conversation about his father's work, followed by a book signing. Dr. Rothko has lectured extensively on his father's work at museums around the world. He writes and edits numerous pieces on his father's artwork, prepares many of the Rothko exhibitions and was closely involved with the planning of the Rothko Centennial celebrations in Latvia and Russia in 2003. Call 803-799-2810 for more information.

Eric Church Concert in Columbia SC
November 30, 2012
Eric Church is bringing the Blood, Sweat and Beers tour to Columbia, South Carolina this November 2012. Join us at the Colonial Life Arena to see Eric Church and special guests Justin Moore and Kip Moore. Stay in tune for ticket information and show details. Don't forget to grab Eric Church's new album, Chief, which is in stores now.

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Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events