News + Updates
The Five Points Association (FPA) is proud to celebrate another year of remarkable achievements and community impact. At the Five Points Annual Meeting on December 12 at Boyd Innovation Center – powered by GrowCo, the organization reflected on its successes while recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses with the FPA Awards. This past…
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COLUMBIA, S.C., October 9th, 2024 – The Five Points District, known for its eclectic art scene and vibrant community, is proud to announce the official naming of its newest public art installation, “Fritz”. The 1,200-pound robot head, created by local artist, Clark Ellefson, is anchored at the north end of Saluda Avenue, near the main…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 42nd event, set for Saturday, March 16, in Columbia. “St. Pat’s in Five Points has been a cornerstone celebration in the Columbia community for more than four decades,” says Heather McDonald, executive director of…
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JerryFest, a FREE outdoor concert annually held on the first Sunday in October, returns October 1, 2023, and will feature more music and regional acts on two stages this year. JerryFest runs from 11:30 am-8:00 pm with an official after party at Publico from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Multiple bands will be performing Jerry…
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