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 inContinue Reading

Columbia, S.C. – Mayor Daniel Rickenmann joined representatives from the Babcock Center on November 6 to reveal the 32nd Official City Ornament, celebrating Columbia’s rich history and community spirit. This year’s ornament features The Arcade Building, a historic landmark in downtown Columbia. Crafted with 24-karat gold on brass, each ornamentContinue Reading

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s “Official City Ornament” at a press conference on November 3. This year’s ornament depicts Riverfront Park. It is the 31st ornament in the collectors’ series. Each ornament is 24-karat gold on brass and comes in a feltContinue Reading