{"id":8384,"date":"2026-04-14T16:39:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/meeting-street-music-festival-returns-april-17-18\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:39:39","slug":"meeting-street-music-festival-returns-april-17-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/meeting-street-music-festival-returns-april-17-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting Street Music Festival returns April 17\u201318"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"203\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Meeting Street Music Festival<\/span><\/span> is set to return April 17&ndash;18, bringing a free, two-day celebration of live music, food, and community to Meeting Street in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">West Columbia<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"442\">This year&rsquo;s lineup features 11 bands performing across multiple stages, covering genres from bluegrass and jazz to pop, rock, and country. Nationally recognized headliner <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sugar Ray<\/span><\/span> will close out the festival.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"548\">Beyond the music, attendees can take advantage of a wide variety of activities and amenities, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"883\">\n<li data-section-id=\"aarkp2\" data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"583\">Meeting Street Artisan Market<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"meohtj\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"596\">Pet Zone<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dym90o\" data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"640\">Food trucks and designated dining areas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"twlevn\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"690\">Beer, wine, and specialty drinks for purchase<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9uqedc\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"714\">Free water stations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y2qmgy\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"733\">Selfie Station<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13nna5a\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"821\">Bill&rsquo;s Pickin&rsquo; Parlor dance lessons (Shag, Country Two-Step, Line &amp; Social Dancing)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15ddl90\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"835\">Restrooms<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wlnz1g\" data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"883\">Trolley service from free parking locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"963\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For schedules, updates, and full details, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetingstreetmusicfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official festival website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Meeting Street Music Festival is set to return April 17&ndash;18, bringing a free, two-day celebration of live music, food, and community to Meeting Street in West Columbia. 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