Community
It Takes A Village
An old proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Looking out for them, and adding support to their neighbors responsible for raising the child, this interaction with the adjoining population expands a child’s experiences and growth.
Within this village, and beyond, our villagers are raised the same. While each business is solely responsible for their operation, the collective effort “raising” Five Points is undeniable. Evident by over 100 years of history, viability and recognition as an iconic locale, the success of Five Points would not be possible without the reciprocating support between neighboring businesses, support staff, partners and companionship of the City of Columbia and Richland County. Five Points is in one word community within its boundaries and beyond!
JerryFest Returns for Live Festival in October!
COLUMBIA, SC – August 2, 2021 – In honor of what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 79th birthday yesterday, the Five Points Association and Loose Lucy’s announce the return of JerryFest—live and in-person—on Sunday, October 3, 2021. A FREE outdoor concert held at the...
St. Pat’s in Five Points Returns for 40th Anniversary in 2022!
COLUMBIA, SC – July 28, 2021 – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Five Points Association is pleased to announce the return of St. Pat’s in Five Points on Saturday, March 19, 2022. 2022 is a special year as Columbia’s much-loved Irish tradition...
Winter Sidewalk Sale 2021
Join us in Five Points for Columbia's largest sidewalk sale stretching over three days and featuring all of your favorite merchants! This is the time to shop local & support small businesses! Sneak peaks at offered sales will be posted shortly! Additional...
Yesterday’s Founders Honored with Keys to the City
Mayor Steve Benjamin Presents Keys to the City to Former Owners of Yesterday’s Restaurant in Recognition of the Restaurant’s Decades of Economic & Cultural Contributions to Five Points & City of Columbia - On Tuesday, October 27 Mayor Steve Benjamin presented...
Winter Wonderland Weekend 2020
Update: We want to thank everyone that came to Five Points, December 4-6 to show their support for their favorite small businesses during our winter event! Many Five Points merchants are having additional sales through the holidays on food, gifts, and services!...
JerryFest 2020 – Virtual
Join the Five Points Association in celebrating JerryFest 2020 - virtually! This is a FREE event for everyone! Come to Five Points to show your support for our merchants! Featuring George Fetner and the Strays & Stillhouse! JerryFest 2020 is proudly...
The Five Points Association Launches New Website Showcasing the Treasures of Five Points
The Five Points Association today announced the official launch of their updated website: fivepointscolumbia.com. The overhauled site includes additional features and information and will remain up-to-date with upcoming events, news, announcements and new additions...
City of Columbia Passes Ordinance Concerning Face Coverings
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 the City of Columbia passed a citywide ordinance concerning the use of face coverings in restaurants, retail stores, salons, grocery stores and pharmacies. The Five Points Association has notified our merchants of this new ordinance and we...
Five Points Association Statement to Postpone St. Pat’s in Five Points
It is with a profound sense of disappointment that the Five Points Association has agreed to postpone the 38th annual St. Pat’s in Five Points due to concerns surrounding coronavirus. The Association has been working with Mayor Benjamin to determine the best course of...
Five Points Grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan
Five Points grieves the loss of Colonel Jack Van Loan USAF retired, a former association president and board member emeritus. A patriotic and selfless Vietnam POW returnee, Col Van Loan brought his ‘survive and thrive‘ personal ethos to his role as a civic leader here...
Five Points Association Names Kelsey Hennighan as Executive Director
The Five Points Association is pleased to announce Kelsey Hennighan has been named Executive Director. Under the direction of the Five Points Association Board of Directors, Hennighan will be responsible for: management of the association office and staff, financial...
Five Points listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The Five Points Association is pleased to announce that Five Points is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Developed between 1919 and 1967, Five Points is historically significant as Columbia’s first suburban retail shopping center. The historic...
Claussen’s
Claussen’s Bakery, 2003 Greene Street, Columbia, 1940. Image courtesy Russell Maxey Photograph Collection, Richland Library Claussen’s at 2003 Greene Street was built in 1928 as a bakery. Later it became a hotel, and in 2019 was transformed into boutique studio...
Yesterday’s
Located at the intersection of Santee, Devine and Harden, Yesterday’s was built as one of the first known businesses in Five Points - Gibson's Economy Drug Store – built in 1935. A watch repair shop and other restaurants have shared space in the "flatiron" until 1976...
Postcard Mural
A popular spot for selfies, group shots, and more the Postcard Mural is a must-see! Commissioned by the Five Points Association, Drip Coffee, Pecknel Music Co. and One Columbia in 2017 artist Chad Brady brought the essence of Five Points together in a vibrant, breath...
Logan the Leprechaun
You may have spotted Logan hanging around Five Points, but have you found all six!? Let the Great Five Points Leprechaun Hunt begin! In celebration of St. Pat’s in Five Points, the annual event that brings thousands of local friends and travelers into the village to...
Harden Street Lot
Until its makeover in the summer of 2020, you may have referred to the Harden Street Parking Lot as the Exxon Lot as Newman's Exxon was the previous occupier and a Five Points mainstay for five decades. After closing, the centrally located gas station was razed to...
Tribute to Hootie & the Blowfish
With roots firmly planted in Columbia in general and at the University of South Carolina and Five Points spots in particular, the band Hootie & the Blowfish instantly brings back memories of nights in Five Points for Gamecocks of a certain age. The band of college...
The Hubbell
Weighing over 15,000 pounds, this brick wheel stands upright at Devine Street and Saluda Avenue. The masonry sculpture was built by Jay Hubbell, a Columbia artist and stoneworker who built stone works across the Southeast and here in Columbia, including obelisks on...
Centennial Plaza
Centennial Plaza Kugel The completion of the Centennial Plaza culminates efforts of Five Points’ Centennial Year in 2015, and will perpetuate the rich history of the village neighborhood as the third water feature to be built in the Five Points district. The largest...
Blossom Street Train Trestle
A welcoming gateway, the Blossom Street Train Trestle is one of the entry points into Five Points and a pathway between the University of South Carolina and the commercial and entertainment district. The Blossom Street Train Trestle project was completed in three...
Over 100 Years of History
With significant improvement of storm drainage infrastructure in the 1910’s and 1920’s the City of Columbia prepared the swampy land for redevelopment transforming a marshy “no man’s” land on the edge of Columbia’s iconic grid into a thriving commercial district full...
Five Points Theater & Marquee
Opening the doors in 1939 the Five Points Theater was a favorite spot for locals with tickets just nine cents! “Long before the days of popcorn ads and previews in the pre-show, Five Points Theater boasted a short live act before every film. Locals recall a woman...
Saluda Avenue Fountain
A decade after the iconic Five Points Plaza Fountain was made its mark, the second fountain made its debut marking the entrance into Five Points from Blossom Street at Saluda Avenue. Supporting the Five Points Association’s efforts to create and support a beautiful,...