Lexington County

Thursday, July 30

Lexington County Blowfish play at home
The Lexington County Blowfish, a summer collegiate baseball team, will play at home at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium at 474 Ball Park Rd. in Lexington on Thursday, July 30. Thursday is against Macon Bacon. Learn more and buy tickets at goblowfishbaseball.com.

Tasting event at Hollow Creek Distillery
Hollow Creek Distillery in the Leesville area of Lexington County invites you to one of its weekly tasting events. Offered Thursdays through Saturdays, no reservations are needed for folks to come visit at 112 Rocky Ridge Rd. any time between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The last tour starts at 6 p.m., and tastings begin at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at hollowcreekdistillery.com or call 803-470-6010.

Friday, July 31

Tasting event at Hollow Creek Distillery
Hollow Creek Distillery in the Leesville area of Lexington County invites you to one of its weekly tasting events. Offered Thursdays through Saturdays, no reservations are needed for folks to come visit at 112 Rocky Ridge Rd. any time between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The last tour starts at 6 p.m., and tastings begin at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at hollowcreekdistillery.com or call 803-470-6010.

Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater
On Saturday, July 31, at 6 p.m., Parmalee will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, located at 107 West Main St. in downtown Lexington. Tickets start at $42.19. “With over 1.6 billion streams, six number one country hits, and a growing list of platinum singles, Parmalee has cemented their place as a hit-making powerhouse. Known for their hook-heavy sound that doesn’t just dominate the genre – it crushes charts, radio, and playlists, solidifying their legacy as a staple in today’s country music. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass), and lifelong friend Josh McSwain, the North Carolina-bred band most recently topped the charts with their longest-running number one single, ‘Cowgirl,’ the lead release from the album, Fell In Love With A Cowgirl,” according to the venue’s website. Learn more and buy tickets at icehouseamphitheater.com.

Steel Hands Brewing Nashville Nights Concert Series
The Nashville Nights Summer Concert Series will feature events at Cayce’s Steel Hands Brewing, located at 2350 Foreman St., this summer. “Experience the excitement of live country music at Nashville Nights, returning for its sixth season of summer entertainment. Hosted by Michael Haney and presented by Jim Hudson Audi, this popular concert series brings the energy and spirit of Music City to the Midlands with an evening of live performances and family-friendly fun,” according to the Capital City Lake Murray Country event listing. “Each Nashville Nights event kicks off with a Local Spotlight opener, showcasing talented regional musicians before the featured band takes the stage. This year’s series celebrates six years of unforgettable performances with six full bands, creating a lively atmosphere for country music fans of all ages.” The schedule is as follows: July 31, John Hollier & The Reverie; Aug. 7, Adam Chaffins; Aug. 14, Ben Chapman & Co.

Lexington County Blowfish play at home
The Lexington County Blowfish, a summer collegiate baseball team, will play at home at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium at 474 Ball Park Rd. in Lexington on Friday, July 31. Friday is against the Catawba Valley Stars. Learn more and buy tickets at goblowfishbaseball.com.

Saturday, Aug. 1

Tasting event at Hollow Creek Distillery
Hollow Creek Distillery in the Leesville area of Lexington County invites you to one of its weekly tasting events. Offered Thursdays through Saturdays, no reservations are needed for folks to come visit at 112 Rocky Ridge Rd. any time between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The last tour starts at 6 p.m., and tastings begin at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at hollowcreekdistillery.com or call 803-470-6010.

Market at Icehouse
Market at Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown Lexington is on Saturday. Located at 107 W. Main St. in downtown Lexington, the market will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May 16 through Sept. 26, excluding July 4. “The Market at Icehouse is primarily intended as a farmer/grower and local artisan market, utilizing a community-friendly atmosphere to promote, support and encourage local production while educating residents on the benefits of eating fresh produce and supporting local artists and the Certified SC program,” according to a statement on the town’s website.

12,000 Year History Park tour
You can tour the 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek in Cayce multiple times throughout the year, learning about Native Americans, Sherman’s army and more, depending on the theme of each tour. Tours meet at the entrance to the park just beyond the Cayce Tennis Center. The park is located at 1120 Fort Congaree Trail in Cayce. There is free parking at the dirt lot to the left past the tennis center. Tours are nearly two miles long and mostly take about two hours. Tours are free and sponsored by the City of Cayce. Learn more at cayce12000years.com. There is one on Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.

Lexington County Blowfish play at home
The Lexington County Blowfish, a summer collegiate baseball team, will play at home at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium at 474 Ball Park Rd. in Lexington on Saturday, Aug. 1, for the last big Saturday night of the season. Saturday is against the Forest City Owls. Learn more and buy tickets at goblowfishbaseball.com. There will be post-game fireworks.

Summer Rock Tour Series at Steel Hands Brewing
The Steel Hands Brewing’s Summer Rock Tour series continues this week. “We're turning up the volume this summer with the launch of a NEW Summer Rock Tour Series, a high-energy live music experience featuring rock tribute bands all season long,” according to the event listing. All shows a part of the series will begin at 6 p.m. They’re free and open to the public. Steel Hands Brewing is located at 2350 Foreman St. in Cayce. The line up is as follows: Aug. 1: Tattoo You: A Rolling Stones Tribute with special guest The WillieKens.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

Savage Craft Trivia Nights
Every Tuesday through Sept. 8, Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia will be hosting trivia. Savage Craft Ale Works is located at 430 Center St., and trivia is from 7 to 9 p.m. It is free to participate in trivia, and there are prizes for winners.

Richland County

Thursday, July 30

Trivia
On Thursday at Bierkeller Columbia (600 Canalside, Suite 1009) will be the Palmetto Trivia event. This is a recurring event beginning at 7 p.m. There will be prizes for top winners. This is a free event.

Friday, July 31

Finlay Fridays
On Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Finlay Park, located at 896 Blanding St. in Columbia, is Finlay Friday. “The City of Columbia’s Finlay Park presents Finlay Fridays, a live outdoor concert series happening every Friday evening from February 20 through October 30, 2026,” according to the Capital City Lake Murray event listing. “Open to the public, the series brings live music, food, and drinks to the heart of downtown Columbia — the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Performances take place from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and feature a variety of local and regional artists throughout the season.” July 31 will feature Cola Jazz.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

Community Artisans & Farmers Market
Every Tuesday through Oct. 27 is Community Artisans & Farmers Market at North Springs Park in Richland County (1320 Clemson Rd.). From 2 to 6 p.m., you can celebrate regional farmers, artisans and small businesses with your patronage. It is free to attend. There is free produce, baked goods, homemade crafts and more. There are also family-friendly activities. Contact the Community Artisans & Farmers Market at 803-807-3238 or manager@communityafm.org with questions.