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Looking for a local farm, orchard or winery for an event like a wedding, reception, birthday party, family reunion, company meeting, or other event in Columbia and surrounding counties in central South Carolina?  Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Columbia and surrounding counties in central South Carolina, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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Updates for March 2024

March Most venues are available year round, although in some climates, an outdoor setting in the dead of winter could be challenging!

Venues, listed by county

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Aiken County

Calhoun County

  • Oak Grove Farms of Gaston S.C. - Uses natural growing practices, Wedding Reception, Birthday parties, Kitchen facilities available, You may bring your own food, Vegetables, or bush fruit, horses, Beautiful rural setting, TV available, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, handicap accessible, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
    872 Old Sandy Run Road, Gaston, SC 29053. Phone: 803-917-2694. Email: dblakeharley@yahoo.com. Open: mid June 2011 to mid August 2011 on  Monday-Friday 7am-11:30am 4:00pm-7:30pm Closed Tuesday pm & Saturday& Sunday. Directions: take I26 toward Charleston Exit 125 make left onto Old Sandy Run Road toward Gaston we are 1 mile on right Oak Grove Farms. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only.

Edgefield County

Fairfield County

Kershaw County

Lancaster County

  • The Ivy Place LLC - Lighting, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences, Filming or photo shoots, Other Private Parties, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided , Some Linens and table silverware are provided, Servers Must Be Licensed for alcohol, Bed & Breakfast onsite, Hotel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Beautiful rural setting, Fishing nearby, boating nearby, golf nearby, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing areas available, children welcome, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, events at your location (call for info)
    8603 Van Wyck Road, Lancaster, SC 29720. Phone: 704-651-3700. Email: ivyplaceevents@gmail.com. Open: 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2013. Directions: From Interstate 77 in Rock Hyll take highway 5 to-wards Lancaster after crossing the Catawba River take first road on left go approx. 5 miles on Van Wyck Road to arrive at The Ivy Place. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Historic 1850s house,beautiful gardens,large lawns,mature oak trees and old barns. Cottage to rent, Numerous photo opportunities, pick your own strawberries and other vegetables. A great place for weddings or other events close to Charlotte N.C.

Lee County

Lexington County

Newberry County

Orangeburg County

Richland County

Saluda County

Sumter County

  • Willard Farms - Lighting, Heating, Cooking Facilities, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences, Filming or photo shoots, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Restaurant onsite, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Bring Your Own Tables and chairs, Linens and table silverware are provided, Bring your own linens and table silverware, BYO alcohol, Hotel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, Beautiful rural setting, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, Fax, Microphone, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1120 South Brick Church Road, Gable, SC 29051. Phone: 803 938 2814. Alternate Phone: 803 938 3188. Email: willardsfour@aol.com. Open: Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm Sunday, 12 noon to 6pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-95 take exit 132. Turn North onto 527 towards Bishopville. Proceed 1 mile farm will be on your left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. GAP certified, minimal to no pesticide use.