South Carolina’s First

South Carolina’s first Pimento Cheese Festival will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saluda Shoals Inclusive Playground, in Columbia. Hosted by Red Maple Events, LLC, the free, family-friendly event will feature live music, a craft fair, inflatables, bubbles, outdoor games, and plenty of pimento cheese creations by local restaurants and food trucks. Guests can also enjoy desserts and refreshing beverages.

Admission is free; $5 to park. Location: 6071 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia. For more information, visit 

SCPimentoCheeseFest.com.