Sunday fun in Columbia: 5 event picks
It’s a beautiful day here in Columbia, and there are lots of choices for fun on this Sunday.
We’ve pulled together five events to consider:
Music
That ’70s Super Showcase: 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Music Farm Columbia. The Freeway Music school will have a ’70s-themed showcase where about 150 music students will perform songs from the funkiest decade on record. There will be ’70s decorations, attire and (we hope) dance moves. Groovy. 1022 Senate St. Free. www.musicfarm.com
Festivals
SC Poultry Festival: It’s the final day of the SC Poultry Festival in downtown Batesburg-Leesville in Lexington County. Enjoy crafts, rides, food, games and other fun. Schedule: www.SCPoultryFestival.com
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Drink Pink Rose Festival: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday at City Roots, 1005 Airport Blvd. This Farm to Table Event Co. event will feature close to 100 rose wines with food prepared by Kristian Niemi and friends, along with live jazz. An on-site wine store will be selling wines you taste and taking orders for pick-up. Tickets $48.47 per person with $5 of every ticket going to Historic Columbia’s project of the care and growth of Herbemont grapes. www.farmtotableeventco.com
Mac-Off: America’s Largest Mac & Cheese Festival: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Hampton-Preston House, 1615 Blanding St. Sample some of the cheesiest dishes from local restaurants while listening to live music from Blind Manifest and Bryson Jennings. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs for picnics; no pets, no coolers, no outside food or drinks. $10 in advance, $15 at the gate, free for kids under 5. Tasting tickets, $2 each. thecolumbiamacoff.com
History
Victorian Tea Party: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday at Seibels House & Garden. Learn about Victorian customs, including calling cards and the language of the fan, children’s crafts include herb sachets and paper dolls. Reservations recommended. $7, adult Historic Columbia members; $11, youth members; $9, adult nonmembers; $13, youth nonmembers. 1601 Richland St. historiccolumbia.org
This story was originally published May 10, 2016 at 11:59 AM.