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🎶 Eat, drink, and enjoy nonstop hits at Meeting Street Music Fest

August 2, 2024 • 
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A GIF of people attending and performing at the Meeting Street Music Fest in West Columbia.

Tune in for two days of free live music across diverse genres, brought to you by the City of West Columbia.

Photos by John Lowry Photography

Get ready to groove, CHS. The second annual Meeting Street Music Fest returns on Friday, Sept. 6 at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater and Saturday, Sept. 7, at 400-700 Meeting Street in Columbia.

Here’s a sneak peek of the lineup:

Both days are free, so bring the whole crew to enjoy tasty bites from food trucks, a variety of drinks, and family fun for all.

Plan your Meeting Street weekend

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