Things to do: Pickin' Parties, Cars & Coffee, MusicFest and Fall Festivals

Jay Powell, Columbia Daily Herald
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Bleu 32 Vintage Marketplace's Big Bleu Pickin' Party returns this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at the corner of Woodland and East 7th Streets.
Bleu 32 Vintage Marketplace's Big Bleu Pickin' Party returns this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at the corner of Woodland and East 7th Streets.
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We've got an event-filled weekend this week with the return of Bleu 32's Big Blue Pickin' Party, fall festivals, classic cars and live music.

1. Big Bleu Pickin' Party

Bleu 32's flagship event featuring all sorts of "junk and other stuff" to explore and discover returns this Saturday to downtown Columbia.

The Big Bleu Pickin' Party will start off with its flea market opening at 9 a.m. Saturday, featuring nearly 50 vendors and artisans. The assortment of items includes just about everything from clothing to repurposed antiques, handmade art, food, jewelry, you get the idea.

There will also be live music and food trucks.

Additional vendors will also be set up at the Columbia Arts Building, 307 W. 11th St. in the Columbia Arts District.

The Big Bleu Pickin' Party is also happening in conjunction with Columbia Cars & Coffee's final event of the season, which begins at 8 a.m.

2. Columbia Cars & Coffee

A car being driven down East 7th st.A car cruises past the historic Courthouse on Public Square in downtown Columbia, Tenn. at the Cars and Coffee event on Aug. 19, 2023.
A car being driven down East 7th st.A car cruises past the historic Courthouse on Public Square in downtown Columbia, Tenn. at the Cars and Coffee event on Aug. 19, 2023.

Classic car enthusiasts won't want to miss this year's last Columbia Cars & Coffee event.

Prior to Saturday's Big Bleu Pickin' Party, Columbia Cars & Coffee will once again take place from 8-11 a.m. at the corner of Woodland and East 7th Streets, commonly known as "Motor Alley."

Join like-minded car lovers over a hot cup of coffee, browse among the vintage and unique automobiles, while being accompanied by live music.

Again, this will be the final scheduled Cars & Coffee until the monthly event returns next year.

3. Fall Festival at Highland Park Baptist

Highland Park Baptist Church will host its Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, featuring a chili cook-off, kids games, bounce houses and college football.
Highland Park Baptist Church will host its Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, featuring a chili cook-off, kids games, bounce houses and college football.

Highland Park Baptist Church, 1800 Highland Ave., invites the community to celebrate the changing of the seasons this weekend.

The church will host a special Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, which will include a chili cook-off, cakewalk, games for kids, bounce houses, as well as college football broadcasts and raffle prizes.

4. Columbia MusicFest at The Rebel

The Rebel Bar and Grill will host Columbia MusicFest, presented by Underneath Nashville Productions, featuring live music all day, good food and more for all ages.
The Rebel Bar and Grill will host Columbia MusicFest, presented by Underneath Nashville Productions, featuring live music all day, good food and more for all ages.

Round out the weekend with a full day of music and good food at The Rebel Bar and Grill's Columbia MusicFest.

Presented by Underneath Nashville Productions, Columbia MusicFest will feature a lineup of eight acts performing on The Rebel's outdoor tiki stage starting at noon.

Tickets are $10 per person, with anyone under 17 getting in for free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online via the Columbia MusicFest Facebook event page.

The Rebel is located at 307 Riverside Drive.

Columbia MusicFest's lineup schedule will include:

  • Ryan Keeler - noon to 12:45 p.m.

  • Cale Rader - 1-1:45 p.m.

  • Poor Life Choices - 2-2:45 p.m.

  • Kristin Larkin Band - 3-3:45 p.m.

  • Cochise County - 4-4:45 p.m.

  • Justin Bowman and The Drifters - 5-5:45 p.m.

  • Los Swamp Monsters - 6-7 p.m.

  • Jake Burman & Co. - 7:30-9 p.m.

5. Live entertainment

Rory Feek will perform two special shows this weekend, themed "Songs or Stories. The concerts will take place at his Hardison Mill Homestead Hall, 4544 Highway 431 starting at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Friday's show will focus on songs and music, while Saturday is purely storytelling. Tickets are $50 and available at www.store.JoeyandRory.com.

The Mulehouse, 812 S. High St., will host a special Swifties Dance Party for all Taylor Swift fans starting at 7 p.m. Friday, featuring DJ Eric McCandless and "Nights with Elaina" radio host Elaina Smith. Tickets may be purchased online at www.TheMulehouse.com.

Stephanie Adlington will perform "Friday Night Jazz" at Farmstead Cellar & Tasting Parlour, 803 S. Main St., starting at 6 p.m. Friday.

Brandon Bartley & Rick Fine will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.

Josh Keas will perform at Grinder's Switch Winery, 510 N. Garden St., starting at 6 p.m. Friday.

Scotty Morton will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Jay Powell
Jay Powell

Jay Powell is a general reporter for The Daily Herald. Get up-to-date news in your inbox by subscribing to The Daily Herald newsletter at www.ColumbiaDailyHerald.com.

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