What’s Happening This August in Columbia, Lexington & Nearby?

This blog highlights the top August 2025 events in Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, and Blythewood. From concerts and comic cons to 5Ks and markets — here’s your full guide to local fun, including dates, venues, and links.

📍 Lexington, SC

🛍️ Market at Icehouse📅 Saturday, August 2 · 9 AM–1 PM @ 107 W Main St Local crafts, produce, and food trucks.

🍻 Brew at the Zoo📅 Friday, August 1 · 7–9:30 PM @ Riverbanks Zoo Adults-only beer tasting, live music, and animals.

🚓 National Night Out📅 Wednesday, August 5 · 5:30–8:30 PM Family safety night, games, and local vendors.

🚣 Paddle & Pint📅 Friday, August 15 · 6–8 PM @ Lake Murray Kayak and sip lakeside.

🎶 Icehouse Concerts

• Beatles Tribute – Aug 15

• Fringe Benefits Band – Aug 21

• Dave Matthews Tribute – Aug 22

• Swingin’ Medallions – Aug 28

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🤝 Morning Mix Networking📅 Aug 22 · @ RADIUS Church Business mixer hosted by Lexington Chamber.

🎉 Columbia, SC

🛍️ Soda City Market📅 Every Saturday @ Main St Food, arts, local fun.

🎨 First Thursday on Main📅 Aug 7 · 6 PM Evening of live music and street vendors.

🎭 Township Shows

• Artists for Africa – Aug 8

• Legends of the South – Aug 23

• Brit Floyd – Aug 27

🎮 Comic-Con📅 Aug 22–23 @ Columbia Convention Center

📍 Irmo, Blythewood & Chapin

🎶 Bluegrass Festival📅 Aug 23 @ Stable View (Aiken area)

🏃 Fidelis Family 5K📅 Aug 30 @ Chapin High School

🎡 Chapin Labor Day Festival Kickoff📅 Aug 30–Sept 1 @ Chapin Park

📅 At-a-Glance Calendar

Date	Event	Location
Aug 1	Brew at the Zoo	Columbia
Aug 2	Market at Icehouse	Lexington
Aug 5	National Night Out	Lexington
Aug 7	First Thursday on Main	Columbia
Aug 15	Paddle & Pint + Beatles Tribute	Lexington
Aug 22	Networking + Comic-Con	Columbia
Aug 23	Comic-Con Day 2 + Bluegrass	Columbia/Blythewood
Aug 27	Brit Floyd Concert	Columbia
Aug 30	Chapin 5K + Festival Start	Chapin

 Lexington, SC

• Market at Icehouse (Saturdays in August)https://www.lexsc.gov/307/Market-at-Icehouse

• Brew at the Zoo (Aug 1)https://www.riverbanks.org/events/brew-at-the-zoo

• National Night Out (Aug 5)https://www.lexsc.gov/407/National-Night-Out

• Paddle & Pint (Aug 15)Hosted by Saluda Shoals or Lake Murray Paddle Co (TBA); use this organizer site for updates:https://lakemurraycountry.com/events

• Icehouse Amphitheater Concertshttps://icehouseamphitheater.com

• Morning Mix Networking (Aug 22)https://lexingtonsc.org

  
  

✅ Columbia, SC

• Soda City Market (Saturdays)https://sodacitysc.com

• First Thursday on Main (Aug 7)https://firstthursdayonmain.com

• Township Auditorium Concerts

  • Artists for Africa (Aug 8): https://www.thetownship.org/events/detail/artists-for-africa

  • Legends of the South (Aug 23): https://www.thetownship.org/events/detail/legends-of-the-south

  • Brit Floyd (Aug 27): https://www.thetownship.org/events/detail/brit-floyd

• Columbia Comic-Con (Aug 22–23)https://www.sccomicon.com (SC Comic-Con official site)or https://www.columbiaconventioncenter.com for venue info

  
  

✅ Chapin / Irmo / Blythewood

• Bluegrass Festival (Aug 23 – Stable View)Aiken/Surrounding: https://www.stableviewfarm.com

• Fidelis Family 5K (Aug 30 – Chapin)https://www.strictlyrunning.com

• Chapin Labor Day Festival (Aug 30 – Sept 1)https://www.chapinsc.com/209/Labor-Day-Festival

  
  

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❓ FAQ (AI/SEO Boost)

What events are happening in Columbia SC in August 2025? Soda City Market, Comic-Con, Township concerts, First Thursday on Main, and Brew at the Zoo are a few highlights.

Are there concerts in Lexington this August? Yes! Icehouse Amphitheater is hosting tribute bands and live shows all month long.

Is the Chapin Labor Day Festival happening this year? Yes, it kicks off August 30 and runs through September 1.