Tickets, Hotels, Campground & FAQs

Event Tickets

Children Under Age 12 are free to all Tartan Day South events!
Saturday, April 2nd Only – Parking for the Main Event at the Speedway is $5.00 per car collected upon entry.

Fri, April 1 and Sat, April 2

2 Day Event Pass
$20.00

Celtic Concert plus
Tartan Day South Main Event

No Tickets Available

Fri, April 1

Celtic Concert
$10.00

An Evening of Celtic Music
Icehouse Amphitheater, Lexington

No Tickets Available

Sat, April 2

Tartan Day South
$15.00

Tartan Day South Main Event
Historic Columbia Speedway

No Tickets Available

Sat, April 2

Drumsmoke
Free

Historic Columbia Speedway
Campground

Thu, March 31

Kickoff Party
Free

British Bulldog Pub
Columbia

Sun, April 3

Kirkin’ of the Tartans
Free

Riverwalk Amphitheater
West Columbia

Where to Stay

Tartan Day South’s main financial support comes from the local communities of Cayce, West Columbia, the Town of Lexington and Lexington County. We are supported greatly through Accommodations and Hospitality Tax funds raised by our local hotels and restaurants. When booking your stay for the Tartan Day South celebration, please stay local and support the people who support Tartan Day South.

Marriott Courtyard Cayce

1125 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce
803.794.7033

Wingate by Wyndham

108 Saluda Pointe Court, Lexington
803.957.5000

Residence Inn Columbia

122 Mathias Road, West Columbia
803.661.6910

Check Out Our Other Area Hotels

Cayce – West Columbia Area
Town of Lexington and Lexington County

Columbia Speedway Campground

Your campsite is a short walk to the Main Event.

WEEKEND RATES:
Primitive campsites-$60.00 (max. 4 adults)
Powered campsites-$95.00

We have a limited number of powered sites (20 amp). They will go fast!

  • Primitive campsites can be tent or self-contained campers.
  • Water and portable toilets will be provided. Gas, groceries and other retail stores are  just a short drive from the Historic Columbia Speedway.
  • Sorry, no showers on site.
  • CAMPING FEES DO NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE EVENT.

For More Information, Call Danny: 803.240.3965
or Email: SpeedwayCamping@gmail.com

Where to Stay

Tartan Day South’s main financial support comes from the local cities of Cayce, West Columbia, Town of Lexington and Lexington County. We are supported greatly through Accommodations and Hospitality Tax funds raised by our local hotels and restaurants. When booking your stay for the Tartan Day South Celebration please stay local and support the people who support Tartan Day South.

Marriott Courtyard Cayce

1125 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce
803.794.7033
Click Here for special event rate package.

Wingate by Wyndham

108 Saluda Pointe Court, Lexington
803.957.5000
Click Here for special event rate package.

Residence Inn Columbia

122 Mathias Road, West Columbia
803.661.6910
Click Here for special event rate package.
Check Out Our Other Area Hotels

Cayce – West Columbia Area
Town of Lexington and Lexington County

Columbia Speedway Campground

Your campsite is a short walk to the main event.

WEEKEND RATES:
Primitive campsites-$60 (max. 4 adults)
Powered campsites-$95

We have a limited number of powered sites (20 amp), they will go fast!

  • Primitive campsites can be tent or self-contained campers.
  • Water and portable toilets will be provided. Gas, Groceries and other retail shops just a short drive from the Speedway
  • Sorry, no showers on site
  • CAMPING FEES DO NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE EVENT

For More Information Call Danny: 803.240.3965
or Email: SpeedwayCamping@gmail.com

FAQs

Thursday’s kickoff is free and open to the public

Friday’s Celtic Commotion is $10 for adults

Saturday’s Festival is $15 for adults

***The best value is a Two Day Pass for Friday and Saturday at $20.00***

Sunday’s Kirkin’ of the Tartans and Ruff Water Regatta is free and open to the public

Children under 12 are free for all events.

Tickets can be purchased at the gates or online above.

Tickets are emailed to you after purchase. Please print them with barcode and bring to the gate. You do not have to wait in the ticket line.

There is parking at all events.

Parking at the Main Event on Saturday is $5, cash at gate. Please bring exact change. 

Parking is free at all other events.

Yes we offer a military discount to active duty military and veterans. You must purchase tickets at the gate and request the discount with your military ID.

Dogs are allowed at Saturday’s festival at the Historic Columbia Speedway. Dogs must get along with other dogs and people and clean up after them. We do have Birds of Prey on exhibit and ask that you be sensitive to their space.

Tartan Day South is a rain or shine event. Events on Friday and Sunday may be cancelled due to rain. We will announce any weather delays or cancellations on our Facebook page.

Coolers, food and drink are not permitted from outside. There are plenty of food Vendors providing various types of food and drinks.

We ask that you do not smoke at any Tartan Day South events. The Historic Columbia Speedway has a no smoking policy. However, there is a smoking area for your convenience, just outside the gate.

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