SC Association of School Librarians 2026 Annual Conference
March 17, 2026 - March 20, 2026
This event is not open to the public.
Calendar of Events
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This calendar includes events open to the public or requested to be included by the client. It is not intended to reflect all events booked in the building. If you’re interested in planning your event at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, contact us today for availability.
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March 2026
2026 SC Scholastic Chess Championship
March 21, 2026
The 2026 SC Scholastic Chess Championship will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on March 21, 2026. Registration for the event is $45 by March 14, 2026, $55 thereafter, and closes...
Open To the Public
April 2026
Resurrection Sunday with The Brook
April 5, 2026
Exhibit Hall
AutismConnect 2026
April 7, 2026
8:30am to 3:00pm
AutismConnect 2026 is a gathering dedicated to bringing together individuals, families, and professionals in the autism community. Welcome to AutismConnect 2026! The LARGEST Autism Conference in South...
SC EPSCoR 2026 State Conference
April 10, 2026
Palmetto Gold Gala
April 11, 2026
The Skin Summit
April 19, 2026
12PM-6PM
BRINGING INTIMATE EDUCATION BACK TO THE CAROLINAS Our mission is to elevate the aesthetic mindset and build more for aestheticians: more KNOWLEDGE, more CONFIDENCE, more WEALTH, and more INDEPENDENCE...
Paid Event
Discover USC 2026 Conference
April 24, 2026
This event is not open to the public.
The Discover USC conference is a one day, private event for college students held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on April 24, 2026. Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for...
May 2026
$25,000 Jackpot AA Class Bingo
May 2, 2026
The $25,000 Jackpot AA Class Bingo by Life Changers Bingo will be held May 2, 2026 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Life Changers Bingo in Columbia, SC, is a premier AA-class bingo...
Exhibit Hall
Open To the Public
Paid Event
Lake Murray Bridal Show Spring Wedding Expo
May 3, 2026
The Lake Murray Bridal Show Spring Wedding Expo is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1-4 pm, in Columbia, SC, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Join us for an afternoon filled with...
Ballroom A/B
Open To the Public
Paid Event
GFOASC 2026 SPRING CONFERENCE
May 4, 2026
The South Car olina Green Industry Association Annual Conference & Trade Show will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on January 27, 2027 - January 29, 2027 Registration for the SC...
June 2026
Red Diamond Scholarship Gala
June 6, 2026
General Admission $85.00 Via EventPass Hero Platform
8:00PM-11:59PM
Gala History: Richland County Alumnae Chapter (RCA), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the Fortitude Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to transform lives and impact communities...
Ballroom and Exhibit Hall
Open To the Public
Paid Event
July 2026
2026 SCFOA Annual Officiating Clinic
July 11, 2026
The 2026 SCFOA (South Carolina Football Officials Association) Annual Officiating Clinic is scheduled for July 11, 2026, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This mandatory event for...
Roots & Wings Family Building Expo
July 25, 2026
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-wings-family-building-expo-2026-tickets-1685450861899
10:00AM -3:00PM
South Carolina's first family-building expo dedicated to provide education, support and hope for every path to parenthood.
Ballroom AB
Free Event
August 2026
SC Biz Best Places to Work 2026
August 24, 2026
5:00PM-9:00PM
Best Places to Work in South Carolina is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys your employees for their...
Ballroom
Open To the Public
September 2026
High School Reunion Reimagined
September 5, 2026
https://www.reunionreimagined.com/
6:30PM-9:00PM
Class Reunion for Spring Valley High, Ridge View High, Richland Northeast High and Blythewood High Class of 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Ballroom
Paid Event
SC Horror Convention ; Con of the Dead
September 19, 2026 - September 20, 2026
The South Carolina Horror Convention will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on September 19 – 20, 2026. This family, friendly horror event will feature celebrity guest like Holly...
Lake Murray Bridal Fall Wedding Expo
September 27, 2026
J oin us for an afternoon filled with wedding inspiration and planning. Attendees can connect with top wedding pros, sample food, win door prizes, browse beautiful displays, and get all the...
Paid Event
Free Event
Cola Cafe Fest
September 27, 2026
9am- 5 pm
Columbia's first artisan coffee, tea, dessert, and pastry convention.
Exhibit Hall
Paid Event
October 2026
Platinum Dance Experience Fall Tour
October 3, 2026
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