Lexington SC 2013 Holiday Events

Celebrate the holiday season at Lexington SC Christmas events including Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo, Holiday Lights at Saluda Shoals Park, Christmas in Cayce and the Lexington Jingle Bell Run!

Get in the holiday spirit at Lexington South Carolina 2013 holiday events! Enjoy nearly one million twinkling lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's Light Before Christmas event, view over 400 themed, animated light displays at Saluda Shoals Park and ice skate on real ice at Boyd Plaza. Watch holiday classics like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol come to life before your eyes at popular local theatres and enjoy holiday musical favorites across town. Mark your calendar today so that you can celebrate this cheerful season all month long!

Visiting from out of town to experience Christmas in Lexington? Contact our Lexington hotel partners today to enjoy comfortable accommodations, free breakfast and more!

2013 Lexington SC Holiday Events:

Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
November 22 - December 30, 2013 (Closed November 28, December 24 & 25)
Lights Before Christmas has been a holiday tradition for more than 25 years! Visit Riverbanks Zoo & Garden this December 2013 to enjoy nearly one million twinkling lights, countless animated images, nightly visits with Santa, warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire, and festive foods including hot cocoa, marshmallows and more! Call 803-779-8717 for more information.

Holiday Lights at Saluda Shoals Park
November 27 - December 31, 2013
Saluda Shoals Park will come alive in a blaze of more than a million sparkling lights. Holiday Lights on the River features over 400 themed, animated light displays on a two-mile loop of the Park! Enjoy the Dazzling Dancing Forest with it's dancing, lighted trees synchronized to classical and whimsical holiday music. Take a stroll along the boardwalk through the Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail and watch nature come to life in sparkling lights. Get ready for the slide of your life on the Winter Wonder Ride at Holiday Lights on the River. Call 803-772-1228 for additional Holiday Lights information!

Main Street Ice at Boyd Plaza
November 28, 2013 - January 20, 2014
Get in the holiday spirit and celebrate the winter season ice skating at Boyd Plaza! The City of Columbia and Magic Ice USC proudly present a spectacular ice skating rink, right here in Columbia SC! The Main Street Ice at Boyd Plaza will be open seven days a week! Hours vary daily. Contact the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation at 803-545-3100 for more information!

Christmas in Cayce Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5, 2013
The 36th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is a free holiday event, sponsored by the Woman's Club of Cayce. Guests are asked to bring canned goods and non-perishables to decorate the Food Tree. Proceeds from the sale of lights are used to fund the Woman's Club scholarship program which is given to a Cayce student each year.

The Lights of Cayce
December 5 - 31, 2013
Visit Cayce City Hall to enjoy the magic of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays. Each year's display unveils a number of new sculptures and stunning displays. This spectacular holiday event is FREE to the public.

A Christmas Carol at Trustus Theatre
December 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 & 21, 2013
You've never seen A Christmas Carol like this! A new holiday tradition begins on the Thigpen Main Stage as FIVE actors perform all the characters of Charles Dickens’ classic story in a re-imagined production that only twelve theatres in the nation have the rights to perform. Ebenezer Scrooge is a wealthy miser who has no love for humankind nor any holiday cheer. His clerk Bob Cratchit works in a cold corner of the office just to make ends meet for his family, especially his ailing son Tiny Tim. When Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner Jacob Marley, a night of haunts begins as spirits take Scrooge to the past, present and future in an attempt to show him the good in humanity and what charity can do. Call 803-254-9732 for ticket information.

Carols Along the Riverwalk
December 6, 2013
The sounds of Christmas abound at the Cayce Riverwalk Park where several area church choirs and local musicians will be located throughout the half mile of the park. Wander from choir to choir to enjoy the holiday musical selections. The Riverwalk will be lighted with luminaries and hot apple cider will be served free of charge.

Bill Gaither Christmas Homecoming
December 6, 2013 at 7PM
A full evening of entertainment and meaningful music is a rare treat anytime, but when the occasion includes the best-loved voices in gospel music during the Christmas season. If you attend just one musical event this year, an evening hosted by Bill Gaither and featuring the Homecoming friends is one you can’t miss. It will leave you encouraged, grateful and most certainly smiling! Call 803-576-9200 for ticket information.

A Nutcracker Fantasy
December 6 - 8, 2013
Stepping Out Dance Studio and Central Carolina Performing Arts Center invite you to enjoy a modern-day version of the holiday classic! This spectacular show features jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet and hip hop. Bring the entire family to the Lexington Middle School Auditorium to enjoy this exciting Lexington event. Call 803-808-7766 for tickets.

2nd Annual Lexington SC Jingle Bell Run
December 14, 2013
Be part of the largest holiday 5K race series aimed to fight arthritis! Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and wear a holiday themed costume. Raise funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability as you run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. Call 704-705-1799 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington SC November 2013 Events

Lexington SC November 2013 events feature University of South Carolina College football games, Repticon, a Veteran's Day Parade, WWE Live and more!

Mark your calendar! Lexington November events promise to entertain people of all ages and interests. Cheer on the SC Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium, see exotic animals at Repticon Columbia, experience WWE Live at the Colonial Life Arena, walk for charity, check out arts and craft fairs and more this November 2013!

Visiting from out of town? Call our Lexington hotel partners today to make your hotel reservations for these exciting upcoming events!

Lexington SC November 2013 Events:

University of South Carolina Football Home Games
November 2, 2013 vs. Mississippi State
November 16, 2013 vs. Florida
November 23, 2013 vs. Coastal Carolina
November 30, 2013 vs. ClemsonThe University of South Carolina Gamecocks will challenge four opponents at home this November 2013. Join Cocky and fellow Gamecock fans at Williams-Brice Stadium to cheer on the USC Gamecocks football team. Tailgate with family and friends in the South Carolina State Fairgrounds before heading into the stadium on game day! Don't forget to wear garnet and black to show your support!

Repticon Columbia
November 2 & 3, 2013
Repticon Columbia is coming back to Jamil Temple this November 2013! For over seven years the South Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show thrived at the Jamil Temple in Columbia, South Carolina, before moving to other cities and venues. In November 2006, under new Repticon management, the show made a triumphant return to its original location. Be sure not to miss Repticon Columbia - currently the largest and hottest show in the South!

2013 Christmas Craft Show and Holiday Bazaar
November 2, 2013 from 9AM - 2PM
Over 60 crafters and vendors will be showcasing their amazing work at the 2013 Christmas Craft Show and Holiday Bazaar. Get your Christmas shopping started early as you support your local businesses! This event will be held at Lexington Middle School which is located at 702 North Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. 

Lexington County 11th Annual Veteran's Parade
November 3, 2013 from 3PM - 6PM
Honor our veterans at the 11th Annual Veteran's Parade on Main Street and South Lake Drive in Downtown Lexington. The parade begins at 3PM and a memorial service will be held at the Veterans Monument following the parade. Mark your calendars today for this free Lexington event!

WWE Live at the Colonial Life Arena
November 6, 2013 at 7:30PM
CM Punk battles Ryback and Paul Heyman in a 2 on 1 handicap match! Kane teams with the WWE Tag Team Champions The Rhodes Brothers in a Six Man Tag Team Match against the Wyatt Family. Watch the Intercontinental Championship Match R-Truth vs Curtis Axel and see The USOs vs 3MB, Prime Time Players, The Bellas, The Great Khali vs Big E Langston and many more! Call 803-576-9200 for more information!

An Evening with Patricia Moore-Pastides
November 7, 2013 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Patricia Moore-Pastides will speak and personalize copies of her two cookboos at the Lexington Main Library on November 7, 2013. Cookbooks can be preordered at www.lmlfriends.org. Light refreshments will be served. Purchasing a cookbook is not required to attend this free event. Patricia teaches Healhty Mediterranean Cooking at USC and is an accomplished cook, writer and public health professional. Call 803-261-8697 for more information.

Blues, Brews & BBQ
November 7, 2013 from 6PM - 9PM
Join us by the river at Columbia's newest event venue: Stone River! The Blues, Brews & BBQ at the River event invites you to indluge in a fabulous silent auction! Admission includes a full BBQ dinner, desser, beer and wine! Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival
November 8, 9, & 10, 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. This show is a winner of Sunshine Artist “200 Best” awards. Voted consistently as one of the top 100 shows In The Nation! Click here for $1 off your admission ticket!

Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra presents A World of Dances
November 10, 2013 from 3:30PM - 4:30PM
The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience the first of three among their Sunday Concert Series! A World of Dances brings classical dance music from around the world into the concert hall. The performance will take place at the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Tehcnical College. Contact Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra at 803-400-3540 for more information about this free Lexington event!

46th Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
November 22 - 24, 2013
Visit Jamil Temple this November 2013 for the Gem and Mineral Show in Columbia, SC! There will be a special grand prize drawing for a Tourmaline Topaz Specimen from Pakistan! All children 16 and under are free. Military and dependants are free. Guests can purchase a 3 day show pass for only $10! Click here for $1 off coupon!

St. Jude Give Thanks Walk
November 23, 2013
The 2013 St. Jude Give Thanks Walk will be at Finlay Park on November 23, 2013. Join St. Jude supporters in the Columbia / Lexington community and in more than 75 cities nationwide as you walk to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In a single day we will come together to help St. Jude change the way the world treats childhood cancer. Registration for this family-friendly event is free. Participants are encouraged to raise money to help save kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Register today!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Halloween 2013 in Lexington South Carolina

Lexington Halloween events feature South Carolina's premier haunted attractions and trick or treat adventures including Deceased Farm and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's Boo at the Zoo!

Face your fears at Deceased Farm, test your navigation skills at Clinton Sease Farm's Corn Maze,
experience magic and mystery at the Masquerade Ball and trick or treat with the entire family at Boo at the Zoo! Lexington South Carolina Halloween events promise to entertain people of all ages and interests this October 2013!

Visiting Lexington to experience these incredible haunted attractions and thrilling events? Make reservations today at one of these Lexington hotels!

Halloween 2013 Lexington South Carolina Events:

 

2013 Corn Maze at Clinton Sease Farm
September 20 - November 17, 2013
Navigate Clinton Sease Farm's 8 acre corn maze to find clues, pictures, and games. Maize-o-Vision secret decoders help you navigate the multi-acre Deep Sea themed puzzle. Can you find your way out? Maize Quest is a great way for families, scouts, schools, youth groups, and corporate parties to enjoy victory together! Bring your family for a weekend to remember. Hayrides are just $2 per person! After 'Getting Lost' in the Corn Maze, visit the Kiddie Corn Maze, Tire Maze, Tricyle Raceway, Cornsnake, Rubber Duck Races, Sand Pile, "Spookley & His Friends Storybook Maze", South Carolina's Original Marshmallow Maze, John Deere combine slide, pumpkin bowling, giant forty foot slide, wooden playground area and much, much more. Click here for additional information.

Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction
September 27 & 28, 2013
October 4-6, 11-13, 17-20, 24-27 and 30-31
November 1 & 2, 2013
Lexington's premier haunted attraction features two complete haunted houses. Conveniently located in Lexington South Carolina next to the corn maze at Clinton Sease Farm, you can spend the day wandering the corn maze and when darkness falls come over test your bravery in one or both attractions. The main haunt encompasses 3 buildings that are crammed full of state of the art props and sets inhabited by over 30 live characters surrounded by a 2 acre haunted corn maze. Enter the doors of Deceased in 3-D and you will be astonished at the incredibly detailed artwork and props that have been created by world renowned artist Stuart Smith of Stuartizm Designs LLC. Deceased Farm is a very intense attraction and is NOT recomended for small children. Click here for additional information.

Hall of Horrors
October 4-5, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 31
November 1, 2013
James and Mary-Anne Valdeese were struggling artists who owned their own art gallery, but due to the unconventional nature of their work, business was extremely slow. In hopes of offsetting their son's growing medical costs and the lack of income from their failing art business, the family became the new proprietors of the once famous Trower Inn. The family did not realize it's grimm history and due to it's paranormal past, business never really got off the ground. The family seemed to transform into a cold and distant bunch. Weary passers who didn't know better would stay at the hotel. THose lucky enough to flee in the middle of hte night would report seeing shadowy figures in hallways, screams coming from the walls, and more terrifying experiences. Do you have what it takes to spend a night at the Trower Inn? Get tickets online today!

Gilbert House of Terror
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 30 and 31
Gilbert’s #1 House of Terror started over 13 years ago. It started with three rooms and two actors and was called Bill’s Grill’s Haunted House. As each year has passed, something new has been added; whether it was rooms or actors. Today, Gilbert’s #1 House of Terror has grown to approximately 30 actors, 13 rooms, and 9 nights of fright. Each year brings something new! Are you ready for another frightful year? If so, we’ll see you in the house! Happy Haunting!!

The Masquerade Ball
October 12, 2013
Magic, mystery, and music will flood the courtyard of Workshop Theatre on Saturday, October 12, as masked revelers dance to live music and mingle at the open wine bar. Who is behind the mask before you? Wait for the midnight reveal, and you will know. Perhaps that impish mask hides the angel for whom you've been searching...or the devil for whom you've been longing. Who knows? Anything can happen at a Masquerade. Tickets are $30 for an individual or $50 for a couple, and include light hor d'oeuvres and an open wine and beer bar. Must purchase in advance! All attendees are required to wear a mask from arrival until midnight. Masks are available for purchase for $20 at the door. Cocktail attire is most appropriate. Click here for additional information.

Haunted History Halloween at Lexington County Museum
October 17 & 18, 2013
Visit the Lexington County Museum October 17 & 18, 2013 to experience the Haunted History Halloween Program. Tours start at 7PM, 7:30PM, 8PM and 8:30PM, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. This event is free for members of the Lexington County Museum.

Boo at the Zoo - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
October 18 - 30, 2013
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden presents 13 wild nights of family fun to celebrate the Halloween season in Columbia, South Carolina! Featured attractions include the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Moonlight Magic with Ray, a Nightly Costume Parade, a Marshmallow Roast, a Haunted Carousel, a Mysterious Maze and more. Tickets are $9 and children 2 and under are free! Call 803-779-8717 for more information.

Southern Atlantic Paranormal Charity Haunted Trail
October 25 & 26, 2013 from 7PM to 1AM
October 31, 2013 from 7PM to Midnight
Southern Atlantic Paranormal will be hosting a charity Haunted Trail for Harvest Hope Food Bank Oct 25, 26 and 31. Donation of can food products is the cost of admission to this event. Warning - this area has not been checked for zombies! This event will be very scary and may not be appropriate for children 10 and under. The trail does require some crawling. If you are not physically capable, please do not participate.

Halloween Party at The Mitchell House & Garden
October 31, 2013 from 7PM - Midnight
Celebrate Halloween at The Mitchell House and Garden! Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer on tap and house wines! There will be a costume contest and a live DJ for entertainment! Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 803-359-5325 for more information!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington SC August 2013 Events

Lexington SC August 2013 events feature Carolina Gamecock Football, Purple Martin Dinner Cruises, the South Carolina Peanut Party, the Main Street Latin Festival, and more!

Cruise around the beautiful Lake Murray aboard the Southern Patriot, taste local produce at the Lexington Farmers Market, and cheer on the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium this August 2013! From the annual SC Peanut Party to the Main Street Latin Festival, there are activities and events for people of all ages and interests!

Visiting Lexington from out of town? Contact one of our local hotel partners to make your Lexington hotel reservations today!

August 2013 Lexington SC Events:

Purple Martin Cruises on Lake Murray

Sunday & Monday Evenings - August 2013
Cruise out to Bomb Island aboard the Southern Patriot to experience a phenomenon that you have to see to believe! Lake Murray is home to the largest Purple Martin Sanctuary in North America and the Purple Martins will be here during the month of August! Enjoy a spectacular meal aboard the Southern Patriot while you watch nearly one million Purple Martin birds hightail it back to Bomb Island to settle in and roost for the night. Call 803-749-8594 to make reservations.

Town Of Lexington Farmers Market
Every Saturday - August 2013
The Town of Lexington Farmers Market is primarily intended as a farmer / grower and local artesian market that uses a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support and encourage local production, while educating citizens on the benefits of eating local, fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program. The Lexington Farmers Market is located at 206 N Church Street and it is open every Saturday through October 27th from 9AM - 1PM. Click here to follow the Lexington Farmers Market on Facebook.

32nd Annual South Carolina Peanut Party
August 8-10, 2013
The South Carolina Peanut Party features music, food, a parade, amusements, crafts, and special exhibits! This year's theme is 'In The Good Old Summertime'. Be on the lookout for some of your old timey favorites in the parade this year! Enjoy a Boot Scootin' Boogie Pageant, fabulous fair food, amusement rides, a Frozen T-Shirt Contest, a dog show, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich eating contest, and more! Click here for additional information.

Main Street Latin Festival
August 24, 2013
Nearby Columbia's downtown Main Street will host the 2013 Main Street Latin Festival on August 24, 2013. Year after year, thousands of people fill Main Street in beautiful downtown Columbia to enjoy the sounds of salsa, meringue, reggaeton, and grupero music. Plus, visitors will love the folkloric dancers and incredible Latin food. The Main Street Latin Festival showcases the culture and vitality of Columbia's Latin community by bringing together diverse groups of people to celebrate and share the Latin culture through its foods, arts, dances, and music in a fun, family oriented environment.

Classic Car Cruise-In & Arts Show
August 24, 2013
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church presents the 2013 Classic Car Cruise-In and Arts Show on August 24th. Enjoy FREE hot dogs, bottled water, drinks, door and cash prizes, and children's activities. The judging begins at 10:30AM for oldest automobile and best in show, pick-up, paint job, and more. There is not a fee to enter this event. Call 803-732-2273 for more information.

South Carolina Gamecock Football Season Opener
August 29, 2013
The South Carolina Gamecocks will kick off the 2013 season against North Carolina! Pull out your garnet and black and head towards Williams-Brice Stadium to cheer on the Gamecocks on August 29, 2013. Visiting from out of town? Call one of our local hotel partners to make your hotel reservations today! Go Carolina Gamecocks!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington SC June 2013 Events

Lexington SC is looking forward to a month full of exciting events including Mary J Blige at the Colonial Life Arena, WWE Smackdown, Blowfish Baseball, and a 4th of July Celebration at the beautiful Lake Murray!

Enjoy exciting local events this June 2013 in the beautiful city of Lexington and the surrounding areas. Celebrate 4th of July with a spectacular boat parade and fireworks at the beautiful Lake Murray. Catch Mary J Blige at the Colonial Life Arena and cheer on the Columbia Blowfish Baseball team at Capital City Stadium.

Visiting the Lexington area this June 2013? Take advantage of discount rates from our local hotel partners. Happy June Everyone!

June 2013 Lexington SC Events

Mary J Blige - The Liberation Tour
June 8, 2013 at 7:30PM
Get ready for a night of soul stirring old school classics and new hits from the Grammy Award winning, R&B and Soul Diva, Mary J Blige. Come party the evening away as her long awaited Liberation Tour with special guests, Grammy nominated singer KEM and comedian Jay Lamont, comes to Columbia. Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

Blowfish Baseball near Lexington SC
June 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 26 & 28, 2013
The Columbia Blowfish baseball team competes just down the road in Columbia, SC. Join family and friends at Capital City Stadium to cheer on the Blowfish during the 2013 Summer Season. June games promise exciting theme nights such as Guaranteed Win Night, Pink at the Park, Bark in the Park, Crafty Beer Night, and more! Call 803-254-3474 for tickets!

Come Back To Give Back Walk in Lexington SC
June 15 - 16, 2013
Lexington High School Class of '78 is sponsoring a walk for their 35th year reunion! In an effort to acknowledge the exceptional education and experiences they received while attending Lexington High School, they have created a walk and an evening social event called "Come Back to Give Back". Everyone is invited to join the LHS Class of '78 at this exciting Lexington Walk. Proceeds raised will go to the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation.

Southeastern Piano Festival 
June 9 - 15, 2013
The Southeastern Piano Festival is a high-level training platform for young pianists, a presenter of new and world-renowned concert pianists and master teachers, an advocate for new piano music, and a vehicle for exploring different roles the piano plays on stage and beyond. For music lovers, the Festival offers nightly concerts by a rich lineup of world-class pianists. The festival offers something for everyone who loves piano. Call 803-777-1209 for more information.

Southern Guitar Festival and Competition
June 21 - 23, 2013
The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition brings world-caliber guitarists to the Lexington SC area to inspire and educate guitar professionals as well as amateurs. The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition will encompass concerts, masterclasses, lectures, and an international competition. This Columbia festival invites the Lexington community and visitors from out of town to join them for this exciting musical competition.

WWE Smackdown at the Colonial Life Arena
June 25, 2013 at 7PM
WWE Smackdown comes to the Colonial Life Arena on June 25, 2013! Celtic Warrior SHEAMUS, the 7 foot tall, 500 pound BIG SHOW and more of your favorite WWE Superstars will be in the Lexington area this month. Call 803-576-9200 for ticket information so that you can enjoy this exciting WWE Smackdown event!

July 4th Celebration at Lake Murray
June 29, 2013
Celebrate the 4th of July at the beautiful Lake Murray on Saturday, June 29, 2013. The 2013 4th of July Celebration features a boat parade and fireworks! Boats will meet at Bomb Island and head towards the Lake Murray Dam. Spectators can watch from the parksites at the Dam or by boat. This year's theme is Red, White & Bling and there will be prizes! Enter your boat to compete for the Grand Prize of $500, 2nd place prize of $150 and 3rd place prize of $100! Fireworks will launch from Spence Island and Dreher Island at 9PM. Fireworks will be synced to music so tune into Cumulus Radio!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

May 2013 Events in Lexington SC

Lexington South Carolina May 2013 events feature a Kenny Chesney Concert, outdoor adventures, the South Carolina Poultry Festival, and a summer concert series.

Join us in Lexington, South Carolina for a Kenny Chesney concert, the Rhythm on the River Concert Series, the South Carolina Poultry Festival, the Lexington Wine Walk and more this May 2013!

Visiting from out of town? Click here for a list of nearby hotels that feature free breakfast, free internet, and spacious guest rooms.

Lexington SC May 2013 Events:

Rhythm on the River 2013 
May 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2013
Attend the Rhythm on the River Concert Series to enjoy spectacular music and great views this May 2013. Headliners include Donald Merckle & the Blacksmiths with Jackaroe, Jason & the Natty Vibez Band, The Blue Iguanas, and more! Call 803-794-6504 for more information.

Kenny Chesney Concert 
May 4, 2013 at 5PM
Kenny Chesney, who's played a country-world record 85 stadium shows in his career, makes it to more than 100 with the announcement of his No Shoes Nation tour. Do not miss your chance to see Kenny Chesney perform live at the Colonial Life Arena with Zac Brown Band, Eli Young Band, and Kacey Musgraves. Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

Adventure Carolina Saluda Kayak Trips
May 2013 - Most Saturdays & Sundays
Take a guided kayak trip down a very exciting and beautiful part of the Saluda River. On the trip, you will be able to run many exciting rapids. This trip is offered most Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. Some experience paddling is suggested. Call 803-796-4505 for more information.

South Carolina Poultry Festival 
May 9 - 11, 2013
The annual SC Poultry Festival and Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center Golf Tournament will be May 10, 2013. Enjoy food, fun, music, crafts, and fireworks at this exciting event! Special events include pig races, a car show, a mechanical bull, a corn toss tournament and more.

2013 Lexington Wine Walk
May 11, 2013 from 6PM - 10PM
Exhibitors, Main Street Merchants, and Restaurants will serve wine and hors d'oeuvres. Ticket price includes complimentary wine glass, hors d'oeuvres, wine tastings, and live music. Enjoy musical entertainment by the local sensation Going Commando, featuring a mix of Classic Rock, Country, Blues and Beach Music. Edwin McCain will be joining us for the 2013 Lexington Wine Walk as well! Email lexingtonwinewalk@gmail.com for more information.

Going the Extra Mile 5k & 10k
May 18, 2013 at 8AM
Participate in the Going the Extra Mile 5k and 10 run / walk held in Irmo, South Carolina. The race begins at Harbison West Elementary School and takes runners and walkers through scenic Quail Valley. The course has rolling hills, lots of shade, and great views! Call 803-200-1923 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

March 2013 Lexington SC Events

Lexington South Carolina March 2013 events include festivals, musicals, concerts, horse races, basketball competitions, and more!

Lexington SC March events feature an array of incredible festivals, performances, competitions, and more that will entertain the entire family. Mark your calendar and plan ahead so that you can join us for these exciting March 2013 events! Visiting from out of town? Make your hotel reservations today with one of our local hotel partners!

March 2013 Lexington SC Events

Craftsmen's Classic Art & Craft 
Festival in Columbia SC
March 1 - 3, 2013
The Columbia SC Craftsmen's Classic Art & Craft Festival in Columbia, SC 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. Call 336-282-5550 for more information.

South Carolina High School Basketball State Championships
March 1 - 2, 2013
South Carolina High School Basketball teams will compete in the State Championship at the Colonial Life Arena March 1 - 2, 2013. Watch as South Carolina schools compete all weekend long. Tickets are $10 at the door Friday and Saturday. Visiting from out of town for this exciting Columbia event? Columbia SC Events invites you to stay with our local hotel partners!

9 to 5 the Musical at Town Theatre
March 1 - 16, 2013
Like the hit movie, this adaptation - with music written by the legendary Dolly Parton, on of the film's co-stars - is a madcap 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? Men need not be afraid of estrogen overload; 9 to 5 is as much about revenge and winning one of the underdogs as it is about girl power.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus: Dragons
March 7 - 10, 2013
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus 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 803-576-9200 for ticket information.

High School Musical Jr.
March 8 - 24, 2013
O n the front steps of East High, it's the first day after winter break. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians, and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain discovers that Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. Between classes, Gabriella and Troy look at the audition sign up for the school musical. The Jocks and Brainiacs devise a plan to trick Troy and Gabriella into forgetting about the musical and committing to their respective competitions. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

The Whipping Man at Trustus Theater
March 12 - 22, 2013
A play about redemption and forgiveness, the lasting scars of slavery, and the responsibility that comes with freedom. A play by Matthew Lopez, Directed by Darion McCloud. This play is Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award. Contact the Trustus Box Office at 803-254-9732 to purchase your tickets today.

Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular
March 15, 2013 at 7PM
The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular has featured many of the top names in Christian music since its formation by NewSong in 1995. The Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular outpaced attendance for all other tours in the first quarter, including Cirque du Soleil - Michael Jackson: The Immortal. At the heart of Winter Jam is ministry and it's commitment to no tickets and only $10 at the door. Join us for the 2013 Winter Jam event featuring Red, Matthew West, NewSong, and more! Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

Taylor Swift RED Tour in Columbia SC
March 23, 2013 at 7:00PM
Taylor Swift brings The RED Tour to Columbia, South Carolina on March 23, 2013. Acclaimed singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, whose duet with Taylor from her RED album, 'Everything Has Changed' has already reached the #1 position atop iTunes all-genre Top Songs chart, will be a special guest on all of the shows on the tour. Call the Colonial Life Arena at 803-576-9200 for ticket information.

Ride For A Life
March 23, 2013 from 10AM - 12:30PM
Ride For A Life is an annual motorcycle ride which benefits adults with disabilities in South Carolina. The ride will kickoff at10AM at UCP's Day Center and will travel a 30 minute ride through scenic Columbia, South Carolina. Riders will stop in the beautiful Monticello, SC and have time to catch up as a group before returning for a 12PM lunch and fellowship at the Day Center. Call 803-926-8878 for more information.

Carolina Cup
March 30, 2013
The Carolina Cup race-meeting 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. From our Hospitality Terrace to College Park, old friends meet and new friends are made during the afternoon of six races. Call 803-432-6513 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Weekend Getaway in Savannah Georgia

Weekend getaways are a great way to spice up your life with adventure! Visit Savannah, Georgia this weekend and enjoy Best Western Savannah Gateway's new Old Town 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 for 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! A special thanks to Best Western Savannah Gateway for sharing this special offer with us at Lexington SC Events!

Savannah Trolley Tour Hotel COMBO Package - $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 Best Western hotel package includes:

• Spacious Guest Room featuring two double beds, free wireless internet, and cable TV. 

• Upgrade to a King Room for just $10 more!

• 2 Old Town Trolley Day Tour Tickets - Day tour patrons can get on and off the trolley at their leisure so that they can 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! 

• 2 Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour Tickets - Hop on the Trolley of the Doomed to hear tales of Savannah's haunted past as shadows play tricks on your mind. Journey through time with exclusive nighttime entry into two of Savannah's most haunted venues!

• Free Hot Buffet Breakfast

• 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
Lexington SC Events

Lexington SC Events in January 2013

Welcome 2013! Celebrate the New Year at these upcoming events in Lexington, South Carolina!

January 2013 Lexington events feature plays, athletic challenges, fundraisers, shows, and more. Plan ahead so that you can attend as many upcoming Lexington events as possible during the month of January. Hosting or attending an upcoming event that is not already on the list? Submit your event today!

If you are visiting Lexington from out of town this month, we invite you to call our local hotel partners and ask about their incredible hotel discounts. Explore our website to find information on local attractions, restaurants, and even more upcoming Lexington events!
 

January 2013 Lexington SC Events:

Polar Bear Plunge
January 5, 2013 at 10AM
Brave the chilly waters at Lake Carolina's Sunset Park on January 5, 2013. Participate in this exciting Columbia event and support the Children's Charities of the Midlands. Adult polar bears are asked to make a $10 donation and polar bears younger than 18 years are asked to make a $5 donation. Call 803-461-0915 for more information.

The Fox on the Fairway
January 11 - 26, 2013
From the award-winning playwright of Moon Over Buffalo and Lend Me a Tenor, this tribute to the great English farces of the 1930's and 40's takes audiences on a hilarious romp around the golf greens. It begins as Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on archrival Crouching Squirrel in teh Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. With a sizeable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond and ghastly golf sweaters. Don't miss this charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with golf. Call 803-799-2510 for more information.

South Carolina Restaurant Week
January 10 - 20, 2013
Food lovers across the state have been waiting for this exciting eleven day event all year long! Celebrate the cuisine scene in South Carolina at hundreds of participating restaurants. Restaurants across the state will feature special menu items, promotions, and discounts. Call 803-765-9000 for more information.

2013 UCF War of the Stars
January 11 - 13, 2013
Watch as cheer and dance teams from around the country compete for the UCF National Championship Trophy January 11 - 13, 2013 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Friday tickets for this event are $10. Saturday and Sunday tickets are $25 for a one day pass and $35 for a two day pass. Call 866-464-6823 for more information.

Beauty and the Beast at Columbia Marionette Theatre
January 12, 2013
Visit Columbia Marionette Theatre January 12, 2013 to see the opening performance of Beauty and Beast. This spectacular puppet show is fun for the entire family. Start making plans today to be part of this exciting Columbia event. Visit www.cmtpuppet.org for more information and additional show dates.

2013 Palmetto Senior Show
January 17, 2013
Join us at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in the Cantey Building for the 2013 Palmetto Senior Show. This event features over 100 exhibitors and vendors showcasing their products and services. Food vendors will be on site and free entertainment is provided. The Palmetto Senior Show will give away a free golf cart to one lucky attendee. Call 803-794-8373 for more information.

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley
January 17, 2013
Join two of your favorite country artists at the Colonial Life Arena on January 17, 2013 to help them kick off their Locked and Reloaded Tour! Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will kick off their tour right here in Columbia, South Carolina. Get your tickets today for this exciting Columbia concert. Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

Rocketman Tribute to Sir Elton John
January 19, 2013
The Woman's Club of Cayce presents A Tribute to Elton John with Greg Bickley and Tokyo Joe at 7:30PM on January 19, 2013. Rocketman Tribute to Sir Elton John is sure to leave audiences feeling as though they have experienced a tribute performance worthy of the original. Call 803-777-7500 for more information.

World Beer Festival
January 19, 2013
All About Beer Magazine presents the World Beer Festival in Columbia, South Carolina on January 19, 2013. An all new events team made up of serious beer lovers has been planning for this exciting Columbia event. Join us at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to show your love for beer at the Columbia World Beer Festival. Learn more about the World Beer Festival today.

Red Shoe Run
January 26, 2013
Grab your snazziest, brightest pair of red running shoes and head to the Colonial Life Arena for the 7th Annual Red Shoe Run to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, South Carolina. Red Shoe Run, formerly known as Red Nose Run, is scheduled for January 26, 2013. Call 803-254-0118 for more information.

Happy January Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events