Join AARP South Carolina at SC Pride’s OUTFEST

AARP South Carolina is proud to join the community for SC Pride’s OUTFEST, a one-day Pride Month celebration bringing together local vendors, community organizations, live entertainment, resources and fun activations.

Hosted by South Carolina Pride, OUTFEST will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, on the 1100 block of Park Street in Columbia’s Vista. The event is one of SC Pride’s signature celebrations and is expected to welcome thousands of attendees for a day of visibility, connection and celebration

AARP South Carolina will be on-site from 1 to 7 p.m. to connect with attendees, share helpful resources and celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the community.

 

Event Details

What: SC Pride’s OUTFEST
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
AARP SC tabling time: 1 to 7 p.m.
Where: 1100 block of Park Street in the Vista, Columbia, SC
Hosted by: South Carolina Pride Who can attend: Everyone is welcome

This year marks the 12th year of OUTFEST, which brings together people from across the Midlands and beyond for a day of Pride, community and celebration. Attendees can enjoy local vendors, fun activations, community resources, organizations, food and drinks available for purchase, and live music performances throughout the day.

 

Visit AARP South Carolina at OUTFEST

Stop by the AARP South Carolina table to meet our team and learn more about issues and resources that matter to people 50-plus, their families and their communities.

At our table, attendees can:

• Enter sweepstakes
• Learn more about voting and civic engagement
• Get information about Social Security
• Connect with AARP South Carolina staff and volunteers
• Pick up helpful resources

AARP South Carolina will also share information about why Social Security is on the ballot and how voters can stay informed about the issues that affect their financial security. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, and we provide information to help voters understand where candidates stand on issues such as Social Security.

 

About SC Pride and OUTFEST

South Carolina Pride hosts OUTFEST as part of its Pride Month programming in Columbia. The organization also hosts the Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Parade and Festival in October, which takes over Main Street in Columbia.

OUTFEST is designed to welcome anyone and everyone for a day of entertainment, community connection and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Whether you are coming for the music, the vendors, the resources or the community, the event offers something for attendees of all ages and backgrounds.

To learn more about OUTFEST, South Carolina Pride and other upcoming SC Pride events, visit the SC Pride website. SCPRIDE.ORG

 

Celebrate Pride Month With Us

AARP South Carolina is committed to showing up in communities across the state and sharing information that can help people choose how they live as they age. We look forward to celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month alongside attendees at OUTFEST and connecting people with resources on voting, Social Security and more.

Join us Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 7 p.m. at SC Pride’s OUTFEST in Columbia’s Vista. We hope to see you there.

Learn More Here: https://events.aarp.org/event/9d47ab8b-de72-4786-99be-ffaea170416d/summary