Columbia event to feature local bands, cornhole tournament, and holiday festivities
The Babcock Center will host its second annual Jingle Jam Music Festival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Steel Hands Brewing in West Columbia. This community celebration brings together live music, holiday cheer, and local engagement — all in support of empowering individuals with lifelong disabilities across the Midlands of South Carolina.
The festival will feature an exciting lineup of local bands, including Tokyo Joe, The Root Doctors, Prettier Than Matt, BC Villanova, Hijacked, Chris Reed, Blackwater Hwy, and Fringe Benefit Band. In a special highlight, artists will perform alongside individuals supported by the Babcock Center to celebrate the release of a collaborative holiday album, showcasing their shared musical talents.
Jingle Jam will also offer a variety of family-friendly activities, including a bracket-style Cornhole Tournament organized by the BNI Referral Resource Group, a 50/50 Raffle, holiday photo opportunities with Santa, and a Silent Auction featuring high-profile prizes such as:
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Tickets to see Stevie Nicks
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Tickets to the Carolina vs. Clemson football game
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Tickets to the NASCAR Cup Series race in Darlington
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And many more exciting events and experiences
Attendees can enjoy Steel Hands Brewing’s signature craft beers along with offerings from various local vendors throughout the day.
The Babcock Center, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to empowering people with lifelong disabilities to live fulfilling lives by promoting abilities and respecting choice. Jingle Jam is a celebration of inclusion, community, and purpose, where everyone is welcome and every voice is heard.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Babcock Center Foundation, supporting essential resources such as housing, job training, and community engagement programs for individuals with disabilities throughout the Midlands.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Maria Garcia | Marketing Manager
📞 803-530-3812 | ✉️ [email protected]
The Babcock Center invites the public to attend, bring friends and family, enjoy the festivities, and celebrate a season of music, joy, and inclusion.
