Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 17
>>> FOR GARDENERS
Swap your crops
SPRING PLANT EXCHANGE: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cayce City Hall Complex, 1800 12th St. The annual event is a good way for both new and experienced gardeners to educate themselves on a variety of gardening tips and tricks while collecting a new crop of plants for their gardens and outdoor spaces. Bring any plant that can be potted or transplanted, including seeds, bulbs, clippings/cuttings, potted plants, shrubs or trees to share. You don’t have to bring a plant to participate.
>>> FESTIVALS
It’s a small world
COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday in the Cantey Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive. International food court, international bazaar, cultural entertainment, cultural demonstrations and 2 p.m. Parade of Nations on Saturday. http://cifonline.org/the-festival
>>> FOR GREEN THUMBS
Shopping for the garden
S.C. IRIS SOCIETY SHOW AND PLANT SALE: 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Greater Columbia Garden Council Building, 1605 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Free and open to the public, rain or shine. An assortment of iris and garden plants will be available for sale; come early for best selection (803) 776-0474
>>> HUNGRY YET?
Lowcountry in the Midlands
LOWCOUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday at Asbury Memorial UMC, 1005 Asbury Road. Sponsored by the Eastover Ruritan Club; tickets are $15 per plate, in advance or at the door. Takeout available. (803) 776-3811 or (803) 353-2913
This story was originally published April 16, 2015 at 8:01 PM with the headline "Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 17."