Taste of Columbia turns the heart of town into one big open-air dining room, with local restaurants and food trucks serving up their favorite bites side by side. Stroll with a tasting booklet in hand, sample everything from hometown comfort food to global flavors, and cast your vote for the dishes you love most. With live music, community groups, and neighbors mingling in every direction, it’s the kind of afternoon that shows off Columbia’s small-town charm and big-time appetite.