Hispanic and Latino · Festival · Columbia, South Carolina
Carnaval del Barrio
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About Carnaval del Barrio
A free Hispanic Heritage Month festival in Finlay Park in downtown Columbia hosted by Limitless Community Development. It has live music, food, cultural performances, artisans and community resource booths.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Carnaval del Barrio has included live music, food, cultural performances, local artisans and community resources.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 3, 2026.
- Live music
- Food
- Cultural performances
- Local artisans
- Community resources
Where it happens
Carnaval del Barrio is held at Finlay Park in Columbia, South Carolina. It is one of 11 cultural festivals in South Carolina on this calendar.















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Questions about Carnaval del Barrio
- When is Carnaval del Barrio 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 3, 2026.
- Where is Carnaval del Barrio held?
- Carnaval del Barrio takes place at Finlay Park in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Is Carnaval del Barrio free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Carnaval del Barrio as free to attend.
- What happens at Carnaval del Barrio?
- Events have included: live music, food, cultural performances, local artisans, community resources.
- Who organizes Carnaval del Barrio?
- Carnaval del Barrio is organized by Limitless Community Development. Their official site is columbiasc.gov/event/carnaval-del-barrio-latin-celebration.
- What other cultural festivals are near Columbia?
- The closest others on this calendar are Main Street Latin Festival in Columbia, SC (same city); South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest in Columbia, SC (same city); Weaving Unity Southeastern MMIW 2SPR Pow Wow in Columbia, SC (same city).
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