Lexington SC New Year's Eve Events

Lexington South Carolina New Year's Eve events feature fireworks, ball drops, concerts, holiday lights and more!

Ring in the New Year in Lexington, South Carolina! Celebrate with concerts, twinkling holiday lights, ball drops and family friendly activities in the Lexington SC area. From the Famously Hot New Year celebration to EdVenture's ball drop for kids to Holiday Lights at Saluda Shoals Park, there are holiday festivities for people of all ages and interests! Where will you spend New Year's Eve 2014?

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Lexington SC 2014 New Year's Eve Events:

Famously Hot New Year
December 31, 2014 from 6:30PM - 1:00AM
Ring in 2015 in Columbia, SC on South Carolina's Main Street at the largest free New Year's Eve bash in South Carolina. Come for family fun and stay for The O'Jays with opening acts MisterWives and Lefty at the Washout, who will rock the street party of the year until after midnight. Countdown and ball drop at midnight! Top the celebration off with the most colossal fireworks display in the Carolinas. Admission is FREE to this New Year's Eve event.

New Year's Eve at Noon
December 31, 2014 
Get ready for Columbia’s only BALL DROP for kids! The doors at EdVenture Children's Museum open at 9am with activities celebrating New Year’s Eve around the world! As the countdown to noon begins, a giant illuminated ball descends and lands at the foot of EDDIE, kicking off the biggest mid-day celebration in town! Free with museum admission. Click here for additional information.

Holiday Lights at Saluda Shoals Park
December 31, 2014 from 6PM - 10PM
Saluda Shoals Park is in a blaze of more than a million sparkling lights! New Year's Eve is your last chance to check out this incredible seasonal event. 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 its dancing, lighted trees synchronized to classical and whimsical holiday music. See the three dimensional Victorian Village, Old Man Winter, the holiday classic Twelve Days of Christmas and so much more, all in sparkling lights. Click here for additional information.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Newberry Opera House
December 31, 2014
An Opera House tradition! Mark your calendars for the annual New Year's Eve Celebration at the Newberry Opera House. Join in as a host of guest performers welcomes the New Year with music and dancing, scrumptious hors d'oeuvres and desserts, wine and champagne. For ticket information contact the Newberry Opera House at 803.276.6264 or visit www.newberryoperahouse.com. If you can't make the show, the grand finale will feature fireworks over Downtown at midnight and the dropping of "the ball" from the Opera House clocktower! Come experience Newberry's version of New Year's Eve celebration.

Happy New Year!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington SC 2014 Holiday Events

Celebrate the holiday season in Lexington, South Carolina at Holiday Lights on the River, Lights Before Christmas, Snowville and more!

Lexington SC holiday events feature twinkling lights, holiday tunes, visits with Santa, carriage rides, holiday shows and more! Celebrate this season with family and friends in Lexington, South Carolina. Mark your calendar today for these special holiday events.

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2014 Lexington South Carolina Holiday Events:

Holiday Lights on the River
Now - December 31, 2014
From November 26th through December 31st, 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 its dancing, lighted trees synchronized to classical and whimsical holiday music. See the three dimensional Victorian Village, Old Man Winter, the holiday classic Twelve Days of Christmas and so much more, all in sparkling lights. Take a stroll along the boardwalk through the Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail and watch nature come to life in sparkling lights. Take a hayride to the boardwalk for $1 per person or walk along the new trail to the Wetland and enjoy a laser light show and the Deck the Doors Holiday door display along the way. Holiday Lights admission applies. Click here for additional information.

Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo
Now - December 30, 2014
Closed Nov 27, Dec 24 & 25
Experience Columbia's longest running holiday tradition! Bring the kids and the camera and see why Lights Before Christmas has continued as a family tradition for more than 25 years. Enjoy nearly one million twinkling lights, counless animated images and dazzling Music in Motion Lights. There will be nightly visits with Santa, and warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children. Call 803-779-8717 for more information.

Snowville!
Now - February 22, 2015
Every day is a SNOW DAY at EdVenture Children's Museum from November 22nd through February 22nd! Strap on some ice skates and pack your mittens for a frosty, fun-filled trip to Snowville. Our most popular seasonal exhibit is cooler than ever! Crawl through an ice tunnel, climb a snow-capped mountain, sled down a snowy hill, or visit the Penguin Observation Station. It’s all in Snowville! Click here for additional information.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
November 30 - December 1, 2014
Unwrap Your Imagination! Now in its 5th year of touring multiple simultaneous productions, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is “so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil” according to the New York Daily News and “stuffed with so much holiday cheer and audacious acts, Scrooge would exit with a big ol’ smile on his face” proclaims the Erie Times News about this “Broadway-worthy spectacle”. Broadway World calls Cirque Dreams Holidaze “The Perfect Holiday Gift, chock full of stupefying stunts that Cirque Dreams’s competitors aren’t even attempting.

Jingle All The Way
December 2, 2014 at 7PM
The former Mrs. USA, Tammy Johns, and her award winning Carolina FreeStyle dance team present a great evening of dance and celebration. Regular performers at the SC State Fair, Country Tonite Theater in Gatlinburg, Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, Walt Disney World in Florida, and New York City where they have performed on the National NBC television program the Today Show.

MCHS Band Christmas Concert
December 3, 2014 at 8PM
The MCHS Band Christmas Concert will be held on December 2, 2014 at the Newberry Opera House. Hear from Mid-Carolina High School's students in this special holiday event. Tickets are just $6.00 per person.

Carter and Holmes Orchids Christmas Open House and sale
December 4-6, 2014
Join Carter and Holmes Orchids for their Christmas Open House and Sale December 4 - 6, 2014. Enjoy 25% off orchids, 40% off foliage, ferns and houseplants, 10% off growing supplies and more. There will be blooming orchids to decorate your home for the holidays and much more! Lunch is served between 12PM and 1PM with any orchid purchase. Click here for additional information.

A Starry Night in Five Points
December 4, 2014
The newest event in Five Points! Join us on Thursday, December 4th as we celebrate everything that is wonderful about this time of year during our holiday open house. Stores will be open late and offering terrific sales and complimentary refreshments! Meet Santa, enjoy hot chocolate courtesy of H&R Block and holiday treats at the fountain. There will be music, horse carriage rides and more!

Columbia Children's Theatre presents Jack Frost
December 5 - 14, 2014
Something’s up with the weather.  The leaves are turning non-existent colors, unexpected snows are blanketing the orange groves and farmers are getting frost bite in the summer.  What is going on?  Is it global warming?  No, it’s Jack Frost being “creative” again. When Jack’s rebellion and yearning for self-expression start landing him in hot water, his parents The Snow Queen and The Frost King, decide that a little time spent with the industrious and practical Kringle family would teach the head-strong lad a lesson. Click here for additional information.

Lake Murray Visitor center Holiday Open House
December 13 - 14, 2014
The theme for the 2014 Holiday Open House is “Hooked on the Holidays.”  Come enjoy light refreshments and holiday music as we get the Lorick Plantation into the holiday spirit.  We are looking forward to having this year's decorations be provided by Pisgah Lutheran Church, Garden Club of Saluda, Coldstream Garden Club, and Meeting Street Interiors.   Also, come meet South Carolina's very own and this year's Fishing League Worldwide champion, Anthony Gagliardi.  He will be stopping by to provide autographed FLW calendars. This is a free event!

Lexington County Museum Christmas Open House
December 14, 2014 from 1PM - 4PM
Come experience Christmas traditions of the past at the Lexington County Museum as it hosts its Annual Christmas Open House on December 14, 2014 from 1PM - 4PM. Many of the 30 historic houses one the Museum complex will be open and will feature period Christmas decorations. The event is free to the public. There will be live music and light refreshments including hot apple cider and gingerbread will be served! Click here for additional information.

Candlelight Tours & Carriage Rides
December 19, 2014 from 6PM - 9PM
Enjoy the decorated halls of our historic Robert Mills House, the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Mann-Simons Site by candlelight on a guided tour. As the sesquicentennial of the end of the Civil War approaches, we will glimpse into the lives of Columbians in the 1860s. Musical entertainment, children’s activities and interpretation of the houses will reflect the uncertainty of life in the South from viewpoints of enslaved workers to those of wealthy planters. Before or after your house tour, enjoy carriage rides through the Robert Mills historic district. Stop by the Gift Shop’s holiday open house throughout the evening for a last minute storewide sale as well as refreshments, holiday tunes and giveaways. Click here for additional information.

WinterFest at SC State Museum
December 20, 2014 - January 3, 2015
Take a break from the holiday frenzy with family activities celebrating the winter season! A State Museum holiday tradition kicks off in December with a two-week long celebration of the winter season. Call 803-898-4952 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

June 2014 Concerts, Festivals, Competitions and Events

Lexington SC June 2014 events feature an Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel, the Miss South Carolina Pageant, the SouthEast Crab Feast, Bruno Mars Live and more.

Compete in the 3rd Annual Paddle Bender, catch Bruno Mars Live at the Colonial Life Arena, attend the Miss South Carolina Pageant and enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat extravaganza at the 4th Annual SouthEast Crab Feast. June 2014 is filled with exciting events that will be fun for the entire family. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming Lexington area events.

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Lexington SC June 2014 Events:

An Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel
June 6, 2014 
Music Farm Productions, Ear For Music, and the Columbia Museum of Art proudly present an intimate evening with legendary singer and songwriter Art Garfunkel. Join the iconic and incomparable musician for an enthralling show of songs, stories, and a post-show question-and-answer period. Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. The renowned countertenor leads a stripped-down band in a performance of lovely originals and interpretations of durable standards. Call 803-799-2810 for more information.

Southern Guitar Festival and Competition
June 6-8, 2014
The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition is an annual event that will bring world caliber guitarists to Columbia, South Carolina. This Columbia festival inspires and educates guitar professionals as well as amateurs. The Southern Guitar Festival will encompass concerts, masterclasses, lectures, and an international competition.

3rd Annual Paddle Bender
June 7, 2014
Get involved at the 3rd Annual Paddle Bender, regardless of your ability level. All kayaks, canoes, and SUP's are welcome at this fundraiser for Carolina Wildlife Care. There will be 4 and 8 mile courses. The 2014 Paddle Bender will be the weekend after Memorial Day once again. There will be unique awards presented three deep in multiple categories for both race distances. Cash prizes for the top overall male, top overall female, and top tandem kayak paddlers from the 8 mile course. Click here for additional information.

Palmetto State Guitar Show
June 7, 2014 from 10AM - 6PM
The Palmetto State Guitar Show held at Jamil Shrine Temple features guitars, equipment, speakers, etc. Bring an instrument and get $1.00 off admission. Tickets are $7 per person. For more information visit www.columbiaguitarshow.info.

Roller Derby at Jamil Temple
June 8, 2014
The Columbia QuadSquad will compete at home against Duke City on June 8, 2014. The game will be at Jamil Temple in Columbia, South Carolina.  Flat track roller derby is a fast paced, hard-hittig sport requiring athleticism and agility. Bouts consist of a series of two minute jams with four blockers and one jammer, designated by a star on her helmet, from each team on the track. This fierce ladies flat track competition is guaranteed to excite. Call 803-772-0732 for more information.

Bruno Mars Live
June 13, 2014 at 8PM
Bruno Mars has announced the eagerly anticipated additional leg of his blockbuster “Moonshine Jungle World Tour.” Following two back-to-back nights in Mars’ hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii, April 18th and 19th, the acclaimed trek will hit arenas and amphitheaters across North America throughout summer 2014, including a stop Friday, June 13th at the Colonial Life Arena. The GRAMMY®-winning global superstar will be joined in Columbia by Aloe Blacc. Call 803-576-9200 for tickets.

Southeastern Piano Festival
June 15 - 22, 2014
Each summer the Southeastern Piano Festival transforms the University of South Carolina School of Music and Columbia into a major cultural destination that draws in audiences and young piano talent from across the United States. The Southeastern Piano Festival embraces a multi-faceted personality: it is a high-level training platform for the 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. Call 803-777-1209 for more information.

Columbia Fashion Week
June 18-21, 2014
Columbia Fashion Week is Columbia’s first official 5 day / night fashion week. Enjoy fashion, arts, chic mixers, live entertainment, exclusive shopping, and fashion education. 2012 and 2013 Designers and Retailers included Tsvety Fashion, BelindaBilly, Bianca Loren, Boutique MS, Cuties, Matching Dots, Circa Duds and more. Call 803-701-0172 for more information about this Columbia event.

SouthEast Crab Feast
June 21, 2014
The 4th Annual SouthEast Crab Feast is an All-You-Can-Eat extravaganza. Enjoy the Low Country heritage of outdoor cooking of fresh seafood. There will be fresh out of the ocean Blue Crabs, Low Country Boil (shrimp, potatoes, corn & beef sausage), music and family fun environment. This event sells out early every year therefore we highly recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance. Call 980-202-1142 for more information.

Miss South Carolina
June 24 - 28, 2014
Miss South Carolina serves as an official state preliminary to the Miss America Pageant and celebrated its 75th Anniversary as part of the Miss America Family in 2011. The Miss America Organization provides over forty five million dollars annually in scholarships to young ladies throughout the country. The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization is proud to rank number one among the 50 states, District of Columbia, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, making available over ten million dollars available in cash and tuition scholarships annually. Call 843-857-9173 for more information about this event.

Quilters Gallery Quilting & Knitting Expo
June 27-28, 2014
The Quilting and Knitting Expo in Columbia SC presents quilting fabrics, books, notions, and patterns.  Fiber enthusiasts will find yarns and sorts of things for knitting and felting.  If you love wool, there will be several wool vendors from which to choose.  Sewing machine and longarm machine vendors will be glad to give you test drive on any of the machines that they have in their booths.  Parking is free and there will be food available on site. Click here for $1.00 off admission.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

May 2014 Lexington SC Events

Lexington South Carolina May 2014 events include live concerts, races, festivals live entertainment and more!

Cheer for your favorite couple at Lexington's Dancing with the Stars, enjoy live music and flowers at
Riverbanks Botanical Garden's Rhythm and Blooms, race in the SC Tour de Cure and head to the South Carolina Poultry Festival this May 2014. These are just a few of the exciting events happening this month in Lexington, South Carolina. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!

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Lexington SC May 2014 Events:

Dancing With the Stars Lexington
May 1, 2014 at 7PM
Styled after TV's "Dancing with the Stars," this exciting event will provide guests with a wonderful evening of entertainment. During the evening's festivities, 12 couples will compete for the coveted mirrored ball trophies, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places which will be the People's Choice Award, and will be determined by votes received. Votes, in the form of funds donated, will determine the People's Choice Award winner. A special Judges Award, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, will be determined by a panel of judges on technical skills. Call 803-251-2222 for tickets.

Rhythm and Blooms at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
May 1, 2014 - ReggaeInfinity
May 8, 2014 - Bobby Houck
May 15, 2014 - Age Olde Trade
May 22, 2014 - Don Russo, Reggie Sullivan and Tony Lee
May 29, 2014 - John Wesley Satterfield
Music and flowers after hours. You won’t experience a night like this anywhere else in Columbia! Guests can enjoy live entertainment and local artists in the Riverbanks Botanical Garden. Call 803-779-8717 for more information.

SC Tour de Cure
May 3, 2014
The American Diabetes Association’s 2014 SC Tour de Cure is pleased to announce we will be riding from downtown Columbia at the historic Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion on Saturday, May 3, 2014.  Please come enjoy this beautiful historic venue and springtime ride around the Columbia area. All riders will enjoy a safe and well-marked route, superior support and gear, medical support, and outstanding volunteer support. After the ride, the Tour serves lunch, music, and fun family activities. Call 803-799-4246 for more information.

Pet Pawty 2014 
May 3, 2014
Pet Pawty is a pet friendly event organized by Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission. This fundraising event and pet food drive benefits Meals on Wheels seniors and their pets. Enjoy agility dogs, cow bingo, pet adoptions, pet contests, micro chipping and more at this Lexington event. Join us for a dog-gone good time. Call 803-356-5111 for more information.

Lake Murray Triathlon
May 4, 2014
The Lake Murray Triathlon has become a favorite chance for all South Carolina Triathletes to showcase their talents against the best in the state. Nestled in the center of South Carolina athletes from the Upstate, Midlands and Coastal regions converge into Columbia each year for this sprint distance event. The swim is one counter-clockwise 750 meter loop, the bike course is long for a sprint distance event - one 16 mile loop and the 5k run course is very unique in that runners get several opportunities to see where they are in relation to the competition.

28th South Carolina Poultry Festival
May 8 - 10, 2014
One morning in 1986, members of the Leesville Merchants Association flocked together to hatch the concept of a town festival. It was Sara Shealy, famous throughout the region for eggs-traordinary fried chicken served in her Batesburg-Leesville restaurant, who courageously proposed the development of a Poultry Festival for the Lexington County community. After much clucking and crowing, the head rooster called for a vote and the Poultry Festival was hatched. Enjoy 6 stages of continuous entertainment, 30 food vendors, a carnival, 110 plus unit parade, 120 plus crafters and more than 30 commercial vendors. We look forward to seeing you at the  # 1 World’s Best Chicken Cooking Contest! Click here for additional information.

New York Minute: A Musical Revue
May 9 - 18, 2014
Directed by Leslie Dellinger and Vicky Jackson, this revue will portray the interesting and entertaining history of the American Musical starting with the Ziegfeld follies and going up to the modern musicals that we are familiar with today. Call Village Square Theatre at 803-359-1436 to get your tickets today!

2014 Lexington Wine Walk
May 10, 2014 from 6PM - 10PM
Join us at the 100 Block of East Main Street in Lexington, South Carolina on May 10th for the 2014 Lexington Wine Walk. Exhibitors, Main Street Merchants, and Restaurants will serve wine and hors d’oeuvres. Ticket price includes a complimentary wine glass, hors d’oeuvres, wine tastings, and live music! This exciting event benefits the Lexington Beautification Foundation. Click here for additional information.

Forest Acres Rooftop Rhythms
May 22, 2014 from 5:30-9PM
Rooftop Rhythms is a free music concert hosted four times a year. This popular music event is the City of Forest Acres’ way of giving back to the community and providing a safe and fun experience for all. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled night. Enjoy live music and free entertainment for the kids including balloon art with Joey Young, face painting with Sarah Dippity, a bouncy house, a bouncy slide and much more. Food and drink will be available from Moe’s, Tombo Grille and Daley's Dogs. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a beautiful spring evening! Call 803-467-8199 for more information.

Jailbreak Lexington 5K
May 24, 2014 at 8AM
Over the past seven years, over 3,100 participants of all ages and fitness levels have gathered in Lexington to enjoy a morning of fun and friendly competition.  In the process, over $60,000 has been raised to support law enforcement efforts in Lexington County. For the second year in a row, the Jailbreak 5K has been selected as one of South Carolina’s Top Races (at all distances) by the state’s USATF representative, Bill Marable. Thanks to everyone – participants, sponsors, and volunteers – for making the Jailbreak, and the success it has enjoyed, possible. We look forward to seeing you at the 2014 Jailbreak Lexington. Click here for additional information.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington SC April 2014 Events

Lexington South Carolina April 2014 events include Easter celebrations, boat shows, festivals, races, shows and more! 

Celebrate Easter at the 2014 Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival, test drive your favorite boat at the Lake Murray In Water Boat Show, enjoy great music at the River Rocks festival, compete in the Quarry Crusher Run and spend time with your children at Kids Day of Lexington. These are just a few of the exciting events coming up this month near Lexington, South Carolina. Mark your calendar today so that you can join us at these Lexington events!

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April 2014 Lexington SC Events: 

4th Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival
April 4, 2014
The 2014 Flaslight Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival will be held at Gibson Road Soccer Complex on April 4, 2014. There will be over 100,000 plastic filled Easter Eggs, games, prizes, food and fun. The Carnival will run from 6-8PM. The Special Needs Twilight Easter Egg Hunt starts at 7PM, the 0-3 Early Bird Easter Egg Hunt starts at 7PM and the 0-12 Flaslight Easter Egg Hunt begins at approximately 8:25PM. Call 803-359-4048 for more information.

Lake Murray In Water Boat Show
April 4-6, 2014
Check out the Lake Murray In Water Boat Show for your chance to test drive some of your favorite boats brought to you by popular boat dealers including Carolina Inboard, Hall Marine, Marine 360 and Ray Clepper Boating. We look forward to seeing you at the Lighthouse Marina for this exciting event near Lexington. Call 803-200-1004 for more information.

Indie Grits Film Festival
April 11 - 20, 2014
Indie Grits was born in 2007, charging blindly and passionately onto the scene, with a do-it-yourself attitude. Propelled by a far-flung artistic vision, festival organizers sought to break down the walls intimidating Southern media makers by creating exhibition opportunities for work often overlooked elsewhere. The spirit of Indie Grits comes from the heart of its host, the Nickelodeon Theatre. The Nick serves as the festival’s anchor in historic downtown Columbia. More than a film festival full of youthful audacity, Indie Grits, now in its eighth year, is a showcase for the very best of the city’s culinary, theatrical, art and music talent. Call 803-254-8324 for more information.

River Rocks at Riverfront Park
April 13, 2014
Enjoy great music, food and drinks at the 2014 River Rocks event. Five great bands playing an eclectic range of music styles for all ages include: Toubab Krewe, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Town Mountain, Black Iron Gathering and The Restoration. Guests can go canoeing, kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding with local outfitters and there will be a SUP race with prizes. Kids 12 and under get in free! Call 803-960-3552 for more information.

An Evening with John Legend
April 16, 2014 at 8PM
AC Entertainment presents An Evening WIth John Legend: The All Of Me Tour. Enjoy this intimate, acoustic concert at the Township Auditorium. Doors open at 7PM and the show begins at 8PM. Call 803-576-2356 for ticket information.

Disney On Ice at the Colonial Life Arena
April 17 - 20, 2014
Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After! Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney Pixar film, Brave, compete to win the heart of headstrong, sharp-shooting Merida, making her ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel. A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn. And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle’s enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

2014 Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden
April 25, 2014 from 7PM - 9PM
This annual Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden invites wine novices and enthusiasts alike to sip a variety of domestic and imported wines in one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring public gardens. Listen to live jazz, enjoy savory light bites from local restaurants, gab about grapes with wine experts and check out the beer garden. Proceeds support ongoing conservation and education efforts at Riverbanks. Event is held rain or shine. Call 803-779-8717 for ticket information.

Quarry Crusher Run
April 26, 2014
Can you rock the Quarry? The Quarry Crusher Run is the only race of its kind in the southeast. This once-in-a-lifetime look inside a magnificent landscape that is prohibited to the general public will leave a lasting memory in addition to the aching of your muscles and bones. The approximately 3.72-mile route starts and finishes near the Olympia-Granby Mills in the Olympia Village, but it grows each year as the quarry gets deeper. Once in the quarry, the route winds down a 10% grade through granite cliffs to the quarry floor. The approximately 400-foot ascent from the quarry floor to the finish marks the grueling event as Columbia’s most challenging foot race. Call 803-269-0001 for more information.

Providence Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler
April 26, 2014
The Providence Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler is South Carolina’s premier women’s-only road race and walk. Established in 2002, the event attracts women of all ages and athletic abilities. From elite female runners to women participating in their first formal walk, the Heart & Sole Five Miler embraces them all. An event established by women and for women, the Providence Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler calls attention to the number one killer of women— heart disease. At its health and wellness expo, the Heart & Sole event offers blood pressure checks, health screenings and information on healthy living to help women protect themselves from this deadly disease. Call 803-731-2100 for more information.

Kids Day of Lexington
April 26, 2014 from 10AM - 3PM
It's time again for Kid's Day in Lexington South Carolina. Join us at Virginia Hylton Park on April 26th for family fun, fabulous food and a whole bunch of knowledge.  Meet Cocky, The Clemson Tiger, Ronald McDonald, Clifford, The Chick-Fil-A Cow, Smokey Bear, Olly the Otter, ETV's Smart Cat and many more. Enjoy delicious food, fun activities, stage performances, interactive friends, art, books, crafts and more. Call 803-356-8554 for more information.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

March 2014 Events in Lexington SC

Lexington SC March 2014 events include the St. Pat's Festival in Five Points, the 2014 Color Run, Repticon, Winter Jam 2014, the Ringling Brothers Circus and more!

Race with friends in the 2014 Color Run, meet exotic animals at Repticon, listen to popular musicians at Winter Jam, celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Five Points and experience favorite outdoor activities at the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic. Mark your calendar today because there are so many exciting events coming up in Lexington, SC!

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March 2014 Lexington SC Events:

South Carolina State Farmers Market
Monday - Saturday from 6AM - 9PM
Sunday from 12PM - 6PM
The new impressive state-of-the-art South Carolina State Farmers Market opened in the fall of 2010. Unique to the Southeast, the multi-functional market is a private-public partnership offering a central location for agricultural products to move from the farm to all parts of the world. A blend of wholesalers, retailers, and farmers from all across the state and region, the State Farmers Market provides a safe and secure place for consumers to buy fresh, wholesome produce and products and serves as a showcase for Certified SC Grown. We invite you to enjoy the food, experience the great shopping environment, and, at the same time, brush shoulders with your neighboring farmers. Call 803-737-4664 for more information.

2014 Color Run 
March 1, 2014
The Color Run is a 5 kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of 'Color Runners' are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. There are two simple rules to follow: Wear white at the starting line and finish plastered in color! After the race, enjoy an unforgettable Finish Festival. This larger than life party features music, dancing and massive color throws which create millions of vivid color combinations. Sign up today for the best 5K on the planet, happening just a few miles away from Lexington, SC.

Craftsmen's Classic Art & Craft Festival
March 7 - 9, 2014
The 2014 Craftsmen's Classic Art & Craft Festival will be held at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. This exciting festival 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.

Repticon
March 8-9, 2014
Repticon is an exotic animal show coming to Jamil Temple March 8-9, 2014. Vendors at Repticon present reptiles, amphibians and other exotic animals, supplies and merchandise. Do not miss your chance to attend this thrilling snake show near Lexington, SC. Show hours are Saturday from 10AM - 5PM and Sunday from 10AM - 4PM. Admission is $10 for guests 13 years and older, $5 for guests ages 5-12 and free for children under four.

Winter Jam 2014
March 14, 2014 at 7PM
Christian Music's largest annual tour is coming to the Colonial Life Arena March 24, 2014! Get your tickets today to Christian Music's largest annual tour. Newsboys, Lecrae, Tenth Avenue North, Newsong and more will perform at this live concert near Lexington, South Carolina. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

St. Pat's in Five Points
March 15, 2014
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2014 in Five Points, located just a short drive away from downtown Lexington. Race in the Get To The Green 10K, 5K or Family Fun 1-Miler, listen to 15 plus bands and DJ's on 5 stages and catch a FREE St. Patrick's Day Parade. Over 30 bars and restaurants will participate in this exciting holiday event. Plus, there is a children's play area available to guests. Mark your calendar today so that you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Five points!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus
March 27 - 30, 2014
Behold the living legends! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® brings the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages in an all-new show - - Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS. Experience unimaginable family fun, as amazing performers from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and mysterious creatures of the past: a unicorn, a Pegasus and a Woolly Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions! Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS! Call 803-576-9200 for more information.

30th Annual Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic
March 28 - 30, 2014
The 30th annual Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic invites you and your family to experience hunting, fishing, boating, camping, kayaking and more at the SC State Fairgrounds. Whatever you are interested in, you will find at the Classic! Browse booth after booth stocked with the latest and greatest hunting, fishing and outdoor sports equipment and clothing, unusual foods and unique gifts. You will find over 300 exhibitors in six buildings, plus more outside. Let the kids try catch-and-release fishing in the SCDNR Aquatic Education Fishing Pond and more. Call 803-734-4008 for more information.

South Carolina Cornbread Festival
March 29, 2014
The 2014 South Carolina Cornbread Festival and 5K Run/Walk promises fun for the entire family. The event will take place at the corner of the 2800 Block of Main Street and Newman Street, in North Columbia. Enjoy a 5K Run / Walk, a Cornbread Cook-off, the Little Miss Muffin Pageant, live music and more. ​The Cornbread Festival will offer the “Corn Muffin Play Land” for kids. “Cocky” will be in attendance along with Benedict's Tiger Mascot and Clemson’s Tiger. Mark your calendars for this family friendly cornbread-fun-filled day!

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events

Lexington South Carolina February 2014 Events

Lexington SC February 2014 events feature live music, museum exhibits, races, competitions and more.

Visit a winter wonderland at EdVenture Museum's Snowville exhibit, watch Darius Rucker perform live at the Colonial Life Arena, experience the thrill and excitement of Monster Jam and participate in the Lexington Race Against Hunger this February 2014. These are just a few of the exciting events coming up this month near Lexington, SC.

Visiting from out of town? Our local hotel partners are offering excellent discount rates! Click here to see a list of local hotels so that you can make your reservations today. We look forward to seeing you at these spectacular Lexington area events.

February 2014 Events near Lexington SC:

Snowville at EdVenture Children's Museum
Now Through February 23, 2014
Let the Snowville celebrations continue. This winter world allows children and the young at heart to experience a fantastical place where every day is a snow day! Climb Mount EdVerest, explore an ice cave or get the chills in a blizzard simulator. Tube down Sled Hill, a 25 ft. long ride down a slippery hill giving visitors a wintry experience not normally found in the South! Join a team in the ice hockey rink or test your aim with the snowball blaster. Free with museum admission.

South Carolina State Farmers Market
Monday - Saturday from 6AM - 9PM
Sunday from 12PM - 6PM
Visit the South Carolina State Farmers Market this February 2014. Unique to the Southeast, the multi-functional market is a private-public partnership offering a central location for agricultural products to move from the farm to all parts of the world. A blend of wholesalers, retailers, and farmers from all across the state and region, the State Farmers Market provides a safe and secure place for consumers to buy fresh, wholesome produce and products and serves as a showcase for Certified SC Grown. Enjoy the food, experience the great shopping environment, and, at the same time, brush shoulders with your neighboring farmers. Call 803-737-4664 for more information.

Monster Jam 2014
February 7, 2014 at 7:30PM
February 8, 2014 at 2:00PM & 7:30PM
Monster Jam is bringing their thrilling and exciting show near Lexington SC this February. Get your tickets today to see Spider Man, Raminator, Crushstation, Bad News, Samson and more of your favorite trucks at the Colonial Life Arena - located just minutes away from downtown Lexington. Trucks attending are subject to change. Call 803-576-9200 for ticket information.

Capital City Clogging Classic
February 8 - 9, 2014
The 2014 Capital City Clogging Classic is scheduled for February 8-9, 2014. Join us at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to attend this spectacular event near Lexington, South Carolina. Call 828-320-9095 for more information.

Nefertiti's Golden Spa Day at SC State Museum
February 15, 2014
Enjoy a mother-daughter day getting pampered like the Egyptians did when King Tut ruled. Guests also will have he opportunity to tour Tutankhamun: Return of the King. Call 803-898-4921 for more information.

Disney Junior Live on Tour
February 19, 2014 at 4PM & 7PM
Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior's hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Filled with new music, amazing effects, thrilling action and endless surprises, your family will sing, shout, and soar into the action when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure sails into your town. Call the Colonial Life Arena at 803-576-9200 for ticket information.

Darius Rucker Live near Lexington SC
February 21, 2014 at 7:30PM 
It’s been a record year for South Carolina native, Darius Rucker. Arguably one of the most applauded singles of the year, “Wagon Wheel” has helped the platinum-selling entertainer earn multiple nominations from the CMA and ACA Awards. Do not miss your chance to see Darius Rucker live near Lexington, South Carolina! Call 803-576-9200 for ticket information.

Lexington Race Against Hunger
February 22, 2014
The 2014 Lexington Race Against Hunger is coming up February 22, 2014. This Lexington event is expecting 1400 runners and walkers - don't miss your chance to participate! The 5k Fitness-Walk starts at 8:15AM, the 10K Run starts at 8:20AM and the 1-mile fun run begins at 8:25AM. This Lexington race will start and finish at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church.

Danielle Snyder
Lexington SC Events