Head over to Columbus, TX on May 19-20 and join the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Magnolia Days Festival presented by Todd & Morgan Barten! Held on the Courthouse Square, under the shade of 100-year-old live oak and magnolia trees, the Magnolia Days Festival is fun for the whole family.

While you're here, step back in history and take a self-guided walking tour or guided shuttle tour to view many of Columbus' most historic buildings. Take your photo with the Magnolia Belles on the Courthouse Square. Shop 'til you drop in the Vendor Marketplace. Sample tasty food and beverages, ranging from sweet and savory. Enjoy a frosty brew or delicious glass of vino in our Biergarten and Wine Garden. Bring the kids and make lasting memories in our Family Fun Zone. Dance the weekend away to our fantastic lineup of free live concerts. There's a little something for everyone to enjoy!

Schedule of Events:

May 19, 2023

Concert Lineup
9:30 pm: The Spazmatics
7:30 pm: Southbound 955
6:00 pm: Darrel Appelt

Shopping on the Sqaure:
Sweet smelling soaps and candles, beautiful handmade jewelry, fashionable clothes and accessories, special gifts for loved ones, and unique decorations for your home can all be found at the Magnolia Days Festival.

Historic Columbus Tour:
 Trolley tours will depart at the top of the hour starting at 2:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Biergarden & Wine Garden:
For wine lovers, we will have wineries on site offering a wide selection of delicious reds, whites, and roses sure to please your palette.

Magnolia Belles
The 2023 Magnolia Belles will be presented to the public in the Grand Hall of the Stafford Opera House at 7:00 p.m.
The Belles will visit the sites on tour on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Family Fun Zone:
- Train Rides
- Petting Zoo
- Characters on the Square
- Laser Tag
- Mechanical Bull
- Dunking Booth
- Bounce Houses
- Inflatable Games
- Carnival Games

Tasty Treats:
We've got all of your festival favorites from BBQ to burgers and cotton candy to crawfish.

Art Show:
The public is encouraged to stop by LOAC to vote for their favorite art piece from May 10-19 during regular business hours.
- No cost to enter
- Winners announced on May 20 during the festival
For more information, click here.

Horse and Wagon Rides
5 - 8 p.m: Horse & Wagon Rides
Tickets may be purchased for a small fee throughout the festival.

May 20, 2023

Concert Lineup
9:30 p.m: Randy Rogers Band
8:00 p.m: Jon Stork
6:30 p.m: Midnight River Choir
4:30 p.m: Hackemack's Hofbrahaus Combo
3:00 p.m: Czech Melody Masters
12:00 p.m & 1:30 p.m: The Bandits

Shopping on the Sqaure:
Sweet smelling soaps and candles, beautiful handmade jewelry, fashionable clothes and accessories, special gifts for loved ones, and unique decorations for your home can all be found at the Magnolia Days Festival.

Historic Columbus Tour:
 Trolley tours will depart at the top of the hour starting at 2:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Biergarden & Wine Garden:
For wine lovers, we will have wineries on site offering a wide selection of delicious reds, whites, and roses sure to please your palette.

Magnolia Belles
The 2023 Magnolia Belles will be presented to the public in the Grand Hall of the Stafford Opera House will be held on the Courthouse Square at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday
The Belles will visit the sites on tour on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Family Fun Zone:
- Train Rides
- Petting Zoo
- Characters on the Square
- Laser Tag
- Mechanical Bull
- Dunking Booth
- Bounce Houses
- Inflatable Games
- Carnival Games

Tasty Treats:
We've got all of your festival favorites from BBQ to burgers and cotton candy to crawfish.

Art Show:
The public is encouraged to stop by LOAC to vote for their favorite art piece from May 10-19 during regular business hours.
- No cost to enter
- Winners announced on May 20 during the festival
For more information, click here.

Horse and Wagon Rides
2-7 p.m: Horse & Wagon Rides
Tickets may be purchased for a small fee throughout the festival.

Classic Car Show
Rev your engines and shine your tires…a bevy of classic and custom beauties will be cruising into town for the Magnolia Days Festival Car Show! Held on Saturday, May 20, the vehicles on display will definitely be a sight to see!

Entry is open to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and custom-modified vehicles. Check-in and registration will begin at 9 a.m. and judging will begin at 12 p.m. Awards in multiple categories will be presented at 3 p.m. Register by May 12 for $30 or on the day of the show for $35. Download the entry form here.

Magnolia Days 5K and Kids' Mile
The Magnolia Days 5K and Kids' Mile will kick off our Saturday festivities. The run starts and finishes at Hound Song Brewery. All ADULT runners receive a free beer courtesy of Hound Song and a performance fabric event t-shirt. Kids will receive a cotton t-shirt.

The Kids' Mile will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 9:00 a.m. Register early for the best pricing. Military/first responder discounts are available with proper ID.

The 5K is a timed event and awards will be given to top finishers.

Click here for Registration

Date: May 19-20, 2023

Cost: Free

Location: Courthouse Square in Downtown, 425 Spring Street, Columbus, TX 78934

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