Festivals & Events

Cayce Fall Fest

The City of Cayce Events Committee is preparing for the return of the Cayce Fall Fest on October 4, 2025! Admission will be free and the festival will take place at Granby Gardens Park (1800 12th Street, Cayce SC). This culturally diverse event will have festivities to include live music, great food and drinks (including beer and wine), vendors, a free kid’s area, and more! If you're interested in being a vendor, please complete the online application. For questions, or more information, please contact Amanda Rowan at [email protected].

Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM

Location: Granby Gardens Park

Cayce Plant Exchange

Plants may be dropped off beginning at 9am at Granby Gardens Park, 1800 12th Street. Everyone is invited to bring seeds, bulbs, clippings/cuttings, potted house plants, shrubs, and even trees, but you do not have to bring a plant to participate. A master gardener will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Rain or shine, the exchange will run until all plants have a new home. Child and pet friendly.

Time: 9:00AM

Location: Granby Gardens Park, 1800 12th Street

Christmas in Cayce: 46th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Starting at 6pm and sponsored by the Woman's Club of Cayce, this beloved event is back! City Hall will be aglow with thousands of lights and Christmas displays. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance while local school choirs and bands perform Christmas carols. Hot chocolate and sweets are free for all during this magical Tree Lighting. In addition, the Cayce's Woman's Club is collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items as part of the 21st Annual Cayce Cares project. The Woman's Club of Cayce will also place a light on the tree in commemoration of loved ones who've made a difference in your life for a minimum $1.00 per light donation. Names of those honored will be listed in the program for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. All proceeds go to God's Helping Hands and the Scooter Scott Project benefitting families in Cayce and West Columbia. To be included in this program, donations must be made by November 26th using the ticket or by contacting the Woman's Club.

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Cayce City Hall

Christmas in Cayce: Christmas Olde and New

From 6-9 pm visitors can take in the sights and sounds of Christmas during the Cayce Historical Museum's annual Christmas Traditions Holiday Open House. Rooms of the museum will be decorated with Christmas trees and there will be live entertainment and light refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be there and there will also be a historical lantern tour. This year, for the first time, the event will feature an outdoor Christmas market with local vendors selling gifts, food, and drinks.

Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Location: Cayce Museum

Christmas in Cayce: Parade Day and Holiday Parade of Lights

The North Pole arrives in West Columbia December 13th and will open at 12:00 with live music, vendors and holiday activities. Beginning at 5:30 pm, the annual parade will make its way through West Columbia and Cayce. This beloved night-time parade is hosted by the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Follow https://www.cwcchamber.com/ for updates and more information.

Time: 12:00PM & 5:30PM

Location: City of Cayce

Soiree on State

The City has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State. Soiree on State will include artists, a free kid’s area with bounce courses, face painting and a balloon artist, food vendors, a variety of musicians and more for fun all afternoon long! Soiree on State will take place from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm along State Street, from Poplar Avenue to Railroad Street.

Time: 2:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: State Street, Cayce

Tartan Day South

The Annual Tartan Day South will take place in the Spring. This weekend long Celtic Festival features Highland Games while honoring the Celtic culture and heritage in South Carolina's Midlands region. For additional information please visit the Tartan Day South website for full event details.

Cayce Cool Down

Join us for the first Cayce Cool Down on July 26 at Granby Gardens Park from 11-1. Bring your favorite soaker and cool off in our sprinklers, water slides, and inflatables free of charge. Learn more.

Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Location: Granby Gardens Park