Some of the best festivals in the Midlands don't cost a thing to get in. Here are the free ones, plus the free extras at the ticketed festivals.
Festivals near Columbia, SC with free admission include the Sharpvue Irmo International Festival (Sunday, May 2, 2027, Moore Park, Irmo) with free parking too, the Main Street Latin Festival (late August), Columbia's Greek Festival (mid-September), the SC Juneteenth Freedom Fest (June), the Lexington County Peach Festival (July 4, with $5 parking) and the Cayce Fall Fest (early October).
How to read the dates: “Confirmed” means the festival has announced its 2027 date. Otherwise we show when it usually happens and when it happened last time, until the new date is announced. Plans and prices can change, so check the festival's own website before you go.
One day of international food trucks, music and dance from around the world on the Prisma Health Amphitheater stage, cultural booths, international vendors, a free Kid Zone, a car show and a helicopter display.
Columbia's Juneteenth celebration in Finlay Park.
A small-town Fourth of July festival with vendors, makers and producers, rides, live music and plenty of peach products.
Latin American culture, music, dance and food on Columbia's Main Street.
Greek food, music and culture hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Live music, food and drinks, vendors and a free kids' area.
Festivals with free admission near Columbia include the Sharpvue Irmo International Festival (Sunday, May 2, 2027), the Main Street Latin Festival, Columbia's Greek Festival, the SC Juneteenth Freedom Fest, the Lexington County Peach Festival and the Cayce Fall Fest.
Yes. Admission and parking are free, and so is the Kid Zone. Food and vendor items are sold separately.
Yes. Columbia's Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Sumter Street has free admission.
The Peach Festival in Gilbert is free to attend, with $5 parking, according to Columbia Mom's event listing.
