St Pat's in Five Points Columbia SC

Columbia SC St. Patrick's Day festivities feature one of the nation's largest St. Patrick's Day Festivals! Holiday events include live music, a St. Patrick's Day Parade, and more!

Visit Columbia South Carolina on March 16, 2013 to celebrate St. Pat's in Five Points! Kick off this March holiday with a 5k race in Columbia. Celebrate all day long with live music, a St. Patrick's Day parade, games, tasty treats, drinks, and more! Join thousands of people in Five Points Columbia for a spectacular St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Don't forget to wear green!

Visiting Columbia for this exciting St. Pat's Day event? Columbia SC Events invites you to stay with one of our local hotel partners! Take a glance at the special St. Patrick's Day events planned for March 16, 2013 and start planning your weekend getaway today!

St. Patrick's Day Events in Five Points

Columbia, South Carolina

Get to the Green 5k & 10k
March 16, 2013 at 7:30AM
Kick off St. Patrick's Day 2013 with fellow runners at the Get to the Green 5k / 10k. Chase the rainbows through the course to the pot of gold at the finish line. The race starts at the intersection of Blossom and Santee Streets and ends at the finish line on Devine Street. The Best Dressed Leprechaun will win a prize!

St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 16, 2013 at 10:00AM
Wear green and get your Sham-Rock On to continue this St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the St. Pat's Parade! The parade will begin at Dreher High School and travel the Musical Mile along Devine Street into Five Points. There will be several blocks of public viewing.The parade will end near Food Lion.

Pot O' Gold Playland
March 16, 2013
Little leprechauns will love the Pot O' Gold Playland! Enjoy rides, games, educational fun, tasty treats, a petting zoo, magic shows, and more! Families will love this safe, fun filled environment!

Shaggin' On Santee
March 16, 2013 at 12PM
Are you a shag enthusiast? Show your love for the South Carolina state dance at Shaggin' On Santee! Enjoy your favorite Beach, Shag, and Blues tunes at this event. At 2:00PM, Jim Quick & Coastline will perform and give you a reason to shuffle along the outside dance floor. Columbia City Shag Club will be offering shag lessons and demonstrations during this afternoon event.

St. Patrick's Day Live Music in Five Points
March 16, 2013 Starting at 12PM
The 31st Annual St. Pat's in Five Points Celebration presents over 20 live bands performing on five stages. Listen to Arrested Development, Chevelle, Josh Thompson, Rival Brothers, Jim Quick & Coastline, and more this St. Patrick's Day 2013!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone! We look forward to seeing you in Columbia, South Carolina to celebrate St. Pat's in Five Points!

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events

South Carolina Baseball 2013 Season

The South Carolina Baseball team will challenge rivals in Columbia, South Carolina at Carolina Stadium this March, April, and May 2013. 

Check out the South Carolina Baseball schedule below and get your tickets today for upcoming USC Gamecocks baseball home games. Enjoy America's favorite past time with family, friends and South Carolina's very own mascot - Cocky! USC sports are fun for the entire family, so get your baseball tickets today. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Google Plus to be reminded about upcoming USC Baseball games!

Visiting Columbia, South Carolina for an upcoming USC baseball game? Make your hotel reservations today at one of these premier Columbia SC hotels!

March 2013 USC Home Baseball Games:

March 2, 2013 - USC vs Clemson
March 3, 2013 - USC vs. Clemson
March 5, 2013 - USC vs. Ball State
March 6, 2013 - USC vs. Ball State
March 8, 2013 - USC vs. Rider
March 9, 2013 - USC vs. Rider
March 10, 2013 - USC vs. Rider
March 12, 2013 - USC vs. USC Upstate
March 13, 2013 - USC vs. Davidson
March 22, 2013 - USC vs. Arkansas
March 23, 2013 - USC vs. Arkansas
March 24, 2013 - USC vs. Arkansas
March 28, 2013 - USC vs. Texas A&M
March 29, 2013 - USC vs. Texas A&M
March 30, 2013 - USC vs. Texas A&M

April 2013 USC Home Baseball Games:

April 9, 2013 - USC vs. The Citadel
April 16, 2013 - USC vs. College of Charleston
April 19, 2013 - USC vs. Kentucky
April 20, 2013 - USC vs. Kentucky
April 21, 2013 - USC vs. Kentucky

May 2013 USC Home Baseball Games:

May 3, 2013 - USC vs. Vanderbilt
May 4, 2013 - USC vs. Vanderbilt
May 5, 2013 - USC vs. Vanderbilt
May 8, 2013 - USC vs. Wofford
May 10, 2013 - USC vs. Georgia
May 11, 2013 - USC vs. Georgia
May 12, 2013 - USC vs. Georgia
May 14, 2013 - USC vs. Presbyterian

We look forward to seeing you at Carolina Stadium this Spring 2013 Season!

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events

March 2013 Columbia SC Events

Columbia SC March 2013 events include festivals, concerts, plays, horse races, drive in movies, the Columbia SC Marathon and more! 

Columbia, South Carolina March 2013 events feature a variety of exciting activities, shows, competitions, and more that will entertain the entire family. Mark your calendar and plan ahead so that you can join us for these exciting Columbia events! Visiting from out of town? Make your hotel reservations today and take advantage of excellent rates from our local hotel partners! We look forward to seeing you at upcoming Columbia events!

Columbia South Carolina March 2013 Events

Monetta Drive In - Season Opening Weekend
March 1-3, 2013
The Big Mo offers an authentic drive in movie experience near Columbia, SC. Enjoy a double feature for the price of one with your significant other, kids, and even your dog! The Big Mo has a full service concession stand with all your movie theater favorites and much more. This year's season kicks off with the following features: 

• Screen 1 - Jack the Giant Slayer and The Hobbit

• Screen 2 - Life of Pi and Parental Guidance

• Screen 3 - The Last Exorcism Part 2 and Skyfall

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Craftsmen's Classic Art & Craft Festival
March 1-3, 2013
Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. See the creative process in action as many exhibitors demonstrate throughout the weekend. There is something for every style, taste, and budget with items from the most traditional to the most contemporary. Click here for a printable $1.00 off coupon!
 
The Color Run 5K in Columbia South Carolina
March 2, 2013 at 9AM
The Color Run event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. It is about participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of The Color Run course will be the most enjoyable real estate you've traveled in a VERY long time. Register for The Color Run today. Visiting from out of town? The Color Run's host hotel is the Staybridge Suites! Call them today at 803-451-5900 to make your reservation.

South Carolina Cornbread Festival
March 2, 2013
The North Columbia Business Association, in partnership with the City of Columbia, Richland County and Pepsi-Cola bring you the 2013 South Carolina Cornbread Festival and Live Sugar-Free 5k Run / Walk. Enjoy a cornbread cook-off, children's cook-off, Little Miss Muffin Pageant, live music, and more! Free admission! Call 803-786-7232 for more information.

9 to 5 - The Musical
March 1 - 16, 2013 
Like the hit movie, this adaptation is a madcape tale about three very different but resourceful women who rally together to declare war on their tyrannical, sexist boss. What ensues is a hilarious romp as these three coworkers kidnap him and hold him hostage in his own home while they get the ultimate retribution. Will their plot work? 9 to 5 is as much about revenge and winning one for the underdogs as it is about girl power. Click here for more information.

Clifford at EdVenture Children's Museum
March 2 - May 5, 2013
Board the Birdwell Island Ferry and journey to the world of Clifford™, America's beloved big red dog. This interactive exhibit features “paws-on” adventures that reinforce Clifford’s Big Ideas – ten simple life lessons designed to help young children navigate their world. Kids can visit a colossal nine-foot high Clifford with a tail to slide down, just like Emily Elizabeth does on TV! There's plenty of fun activities for children of all ages - even parents can get in on the fun! Click here for more information.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Dragons
March 7-10, 2013
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is proud to present DRAGONS! For the first time in circus history, myth and majesty will share the arena during this must-see family event that can only be witnessed at The Greatest Show On Earth®! Experience circus spectacles so incredible that once again you will believe in the unbelievable! Call the Colonial Life Arena at 803-576-9200 for more information.

Columbia South Carolina Marathon
March 9, 2013 at 7:30AM
The Columbia SC Marathon is coming up this March 2013! Sign up today for a full marathon, half marathon, 5k, or kid's marathon on March 9, 2013! We look forward to seeing you at this exciting Columbia event! Call 803-730-3663 for more information!

Visiting Columbia, South Carolina for a race, festival, concert, or other exciting March event? We invite you to stay with our local hotel partners!
 
Daryl Hall - Hall & Oates 
March 12, 2013 
Daryl Hall and John Oates are the NUMBER-ONE SELLING DUO in music history! Starting out as two devoted disciples of earlier soul greats, Daryl Hall & John Oates are soul survivors in their own right. They have become such musical influences on some of today’s popular artists that the September 2006 cover of Spin Magazine’s headline read: “Why Hall and Oates are the New Velvet Underground.” This rocking concert is sure to have fans from all over clapping and cheering for this amazing duo. Click here for additional information.

Columbia Marionette Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast
March 9, 2013
An arrogant prince and a goodhearted Beauty cross paths and a classic story is born. The Columbia Marionette Theatre is proud to present their latest production, Beauty & the Beast. Cursed to expose his inner darkness for all to see, a vain prince is transformed into a monstrous beast, with a spell that can only be unlocked by the love of a goodhearted maiden. See this classic tale as never before at the Columbia Marionette Theatre. Click here for more information.

The Color Purple
March 15-30, 2013
An inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. With joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love. Click here for more information.

Winter Jam 2013 
March 15, 2013
Since its formation by NewSong in 1995, The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular has featured many of the top names in Christian music, including TobyMac, Third Day, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Skillet, Jeremy Camp, and many others. At the heart of Winter Jam is ministry and it's commitment to no tickets and only $10 at the door. This remains a unique characteristic to Winter Jam and underscores the importance of making the event affordable for families, individuals and groups of all sizes. Call the Colonial Life Arena at 803-576-9200 for more information.

29th Annual Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
March 22 - 24, 2013
Get ready for the 29th Annual Premier Hunting and Fishing Outdoor Show! R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere from the History Channel reality show 'Swamp People' will be at the 2013 Classic signing autographs. Enjoy wildlife shows, wood and stone carving, and much more! Call 803-734-4008 for more information.

Ride For A Life
March 23, 2013
Ride for a Life is an annual motorcycle ride which benefits adults with disabilities in South Carolina. The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina is to provide a life without limits for adults with disabilities. The ride will kickoff at 10AM at UCP's Day Center and will travel 30 minutes through scenic Columbia. Riders will stop in the beautiful Monticello to catch up as a group before returning for a 12PM lunch at the Day Center. Call 803-926-8878 for more information.
 
Carolina Cup
March 30, 2013
The Carolina Cup horse race is a time honored South Carolina tradition that has achieved premier social event status. The annual 'rites of spring' draws over 65,000 fans from throughout the southeast, to enjoy the thrilling sport of steeplechase horse racing amid a flurry of spring fashions and elaborate tailgate parties. Old friends meet and new friends are made during the afternoon of six races! Call 803-432-6513 for more information!

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events

Weekend Getaway in Savannah Georgia

Weekend getaways are a great way to spice up your life with adventure! Visit Savannah THIS weekend with Best Western Savannah Gateway's brand new Trolley Tour Hotel COMBO Package. It's time to plan, pack, and explore!

Stay two nights at the Best Western Savannah Gateway for double the time and double the fun! The Trolley Tour Combo package bundles unique Savannah Tours with comfortable Savannah hotel accommodations into one excellent rate! Explore historic downtown Savannah by day and experience Savannah's haunted past by night with the Old Town Trolley Tour COMBO Package!

Savannah Trolley Tour Hotel COMBO Package - Only $84 Per Night

Stay two nights at the Best Western Savannah Gateway hotel and enjoy two incredible trolley tours that feature Savannah's favorite attractions and Savannah's haunted past! This hotel package includes: 

• Spacious Guest Room featuring two double beds, free wireless internet access, and cable TV including HBO, ESPN, and CNN (Upgrade to King Room for just $10 more!)
• 2 Old Town Trolley Day Tour Tickets - Day tour patrons are permitted to get on and off the trolley at their leisure to explore all of the sights along this beautiful Savannah, Georgia tour route. This premier Savannah trolley tour features exclusive stops and over 100 points of interest! The tour picks up and drops off approximately every 20 minutes at all of their convenient tour stops.
• 2 Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour Tickets - Hear the tales that no other tours dare tell as shadows play tricks on your mind. Journey through time with EXCLUSIVE nighttime entry into TWO of Savannah's most haunted venues. Do you dare board the Trolley of the Doomed?
• Free Hot Breakfast Buffet
• Outdoor Pool
• 10% Discount at Denny's
• Free Parking

Call the Best Western Savannah Gateway Hotel today at 866-795-4226 to make your Trolley Tour Hotel COMBO Package reservations. Rates are valid based on availability - so call today before rooms run out!

Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance and rates do not apply to groups. Rates are not valid with any other promotions or discounts. All applicable Georgia taxes apply. Call 866-795-4226 to speak with a front desk staff member about your reservations.

Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events

The Color Run in Columbia South Carolina

The Color Run, the largest 5k paint event in the world, will be coming to Columbia, South Carolina on March 2, 2013! Register for this exciting Columbia event and book your Columbia hotel room today!

The Color Run is a feel-good, happy, colorful event. 'Color Runners' of all shapes and sizes happily go from wearing pristine white clothing, to being covered in prismatic color. At the finish line, the color festival kicks off and the air is filled with millions of vivid color combinations. Keep reading to get the full scoop on this exciting Columbia event!

The Color Run in Columbia SC

March 2, 2013

Are you ready for the craziest, colorful 5k of your life? You bet you are! Race it solo or form a 'color team' of 4+ members. Register today!

Visiting from out of town for The Color Run? Stay at the Staybridge Suites and ask for The Color Run discount! Plus, get a special Color Run Registration discount when you join the Staybridge Color Run Team!

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With no winners or official times, The Color Run celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, bringing the community together to create a five-kilometer canvas of colorful fun event in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. Participation in, and buzz for, The Color Run have exploded since its debut last year with over a half-million 'likes' on Facebook.

The Color Run visited over 50 cities last year with close to 600,000 participants, a feat following their first event in January of 2012. They plan to make 2013 a stellar year, launching over 100 events with an estimated one million participants!

Travis Snyder, founder of The Color Run said, 'We call The Color Run the 'happiest 5k on the planet' because our events bring together friends and family in a unique, healthy, and fun environment. Our only rules are that people wear white and prepare to be covered in color at the finish!'

The Color Run chooses an individual charity to donate to in each city that they visit. Historic Columbia Foundation will be teaming up with The Color Run as their local charity.

Check out The Color Run video below to see what this special event is all about!



Danielle Snyder
Columbia SC Events