Take a look at our events below and follow us on social media for more info. We love partnering with businesses in the Columbia, SC area for events! Adoptable dogs will be present at all listed events unless otherwise noted. We love seeing familiar faces and meeting new animal-lovers!
april, 2024
04apr6:00 pm8:00 pmFirst Thursday: Market on Main
The first Thursday of each month in downtown Columbia is full of activity! Enjoy live music, restaurant specials, art, entertainment, and events. Final Victory takes part in the monthly festivities
The first Thursday of each month in downtown Columbia is full of activity! Enjoy live music, restaurant specials, art, entertainment, and events. Final Victory takes part in the monthly festivities by bringing adoptable dogs out to Market on Main. They’re big fans of the truffle fries.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fundraiser Auction to benefit Cutler Jewish Day School. Tickets are $125 per person and include a meal, live auction, and silent auction. Our sponsor Southern Pines Pet Lodge has sponsored
Fundraiser Auction to benefit Cutler Jewish Day School. Tickets are $125 per person and include a meal, live auction, and silent auction. Our sponsor Southern Pines Pet Lodge has sponsored the fee of a female lab mix puppy named Winnie who will be present at the event. She will be a part of the live auction and the winning bid will be donated to the school. The bidder will complete our full adoption approval process to make Winnie a part of their family!
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
13apr10:00 am2:00 pmEarth Day Celebration at McGregor
Join us on the front lawn of McGregor Presbyterian in Irmo for their second annual Earth Day Celebration. Stop by our table to learn more about our rescue and meet
Join us on the front lawn of McGregor Presbyterian in Irmo for their second annual Earth Day Celebration. Stop by our table to learn more about our rescue and meet some adoptable dogs!
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
McGregor Presbyterian Church
6505 St. Andrews Rd.
14apr1:00 pm3:30 pmFeaturedSpring Puptacular Open House
Stop by our facility to drop off donations, meet our staff + volunteers, and see the pups! Our monthly open houses are great opportunities to look around and meet the
Stop by our facility to drop off donations, meet our staff + volunteers, and see the pups! Our monthly open houses are great opportunities to look around and meet the animals we have available.
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
20apr10:00 am6:00 pmIvy House Antiques Spring Flea Market Flip
Shop through 70+ vendors in "the warehouse" of Ivy House Antiques' Lexington location. There will be food trucks on site when you need to refuel! We will be set up
Shop through 70+ vendors in “the warehouse” of Ivy House Antiques’ Lexington location. There will be food trucks on site when you need to refuel! We will be set up indoors, as well, sharing information about our nonprofit rescue. We will have adoptable pups with us, too, of course! Please stop by and say hi.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ivy House Anitques
4211 Augusta Road
24apr5:00 pm7:30 pmFood Truck Night at 42 Magnolia
Celebrating Pet Appreciate Month with 42 Magnolia and 5000 Forest Apartments as they wrap up a month-long FVAR supply drive!
Celebrating Pet Appreciate Month with 42 Magnolia and 5000 Forest Apartments as they wrap up a month-long FVAR supply drive!
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
27apr11:00 am1:00 pmF45 Adoption Event and Donation Drive
We will be set up at F45 Training Forest Acres with adoptable dogs and information about how to get involved. We will be accepting supply donations during the event, as
We will be set up at F45 Training Forest Acres with adoptable dogs and information about how to get involved. We will be accepting supply donations during the event, as well.
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
F45 Training Forest Acres
4333 Fort Jackson Blvd
28apr12:00 pm3:00 pmRescue Tails at the Dales
Join us with our friends at The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shop for an afternoon of delicious drinks and adoptable dogs! Cheese and Thank You food truck will be on
Join us with our friends at The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shop for an afternoon of delicious drinks and adoptable dogs! Cheese and Thank You food truck will be on site again serving up delicious gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
october
05oct6:00 pm8:00 pmFirst Thursdays on Main
The first Thursday of each month in downtown Columbia is full of activity! Enjoy live music, restaurant specials, art, entertainment, and events. Final Victory takes part in the monthly festivities
The first Thursday of each month in downtown Columbia is full of activity! Enjoy live music, restaurant specials, art, entertainment, and events. Final Victory takes part in the monthly festivities by bringing adoptable dogs out to Market on Main. They’re big fans of the truffle fries.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
07oct10:00 am6:00 pmIvy House Fall Flea Market Flip
Stop by our booth in the indoor warehouse to meet some amazing adoptable dogs and staff members! The Fall Flea Market Flip is hosted by Ivy House Antiques and features
Stop by our booth in the indoor warehouse to meet some amazing adoptable dogs and staff members! The Fall Flea Market Flip is hosted by Ivy House Antiques and features a variety of vendors with both new and antique treasures. There will be a food truck, coffee stand, and gourmet cupcakes available at the event, as well.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ivy House Anitques
4211 Augusta Road
10oct6:00 pm9:00 pmPups and Pints
Come on out to The Grand on Main in downtown Columbia for a fun night of music, blowing, and petting adoptable dogs! Peak Drift Brewing will be joining us, as
Come on out to The Grand on Main in downtown Columbia for a fun night of music, blowing, and petting adoptable dogs! Peak Drift Brewing will be joining us, as well.
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Grand on Main
17oct5:00 pm9:00 pmSalsarita's Night
TACO TUESDAY with a cause! Join us for some delicious food and meet some adoptable dogs on the patio, Salsarita's is generously donating 10% of sales to Final Victory Animal
TACO TUESDAY with a cause! Join us for some delicious food and meet some adoptable dogs on the patio, Salsarita’s is generously donating 10% of sales to Final Victory Animal Rescue.
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Salsarita's
2507 Sunset Blvd
26oct6:00 pmHarry Pawter Movie Night
Our pups will be showing off their best Halloween costumes at this fun event! There will be food, drinks, costumes, and Harry Potter on the big screen.
Our pups will be showing off their best Halloween costumes at this fun event! There will be food, drinks, costumes, and Harry Potter on the big screen.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm
november
02nov6:00 pm8:00 pmFirst Thursday on Main
We will be at Market on Main again with some truffle fry loving adoptable dogs! Come on out to the PAWtio and enjoy food, drinks, music, and doggy kisses.
We will be at Market on Main again with some truffle fry loving adoptable dogs! Come on out to the PAWtio and enjoy food, drinks, music, and doggy kisses.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
16nov6:00 pm10:00 pmVista Lights
FVAR will be on the scene near Santa for Vista Lights! We are bringing along adoptable dogs, of course! "Join us for the 38th Annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health
FVAR will be on the scene near Santa for Vista Lights! We are bringing along adoptable dogs, of course!
“Join us for the 38th Annual Vista Lights presented by Prisma Health on Thursday, November 16, 2023! This is the neighborhood’s signature open house which has ushered in the holidays in Columbia for more than 30 years.
More than 60 galleries, shops, and restaurants open their doors to showcase their holiday treasures and delicious dishes. The Vista Guild also organizes live entertainment and performances to get attendees in the holiday spirit as we light the Vista’s tree at the corner of Gervais and Lincoln Streets. Visit the Vista stage outside River Runner Outdoor Center at 6pm for live performances by local groups. Then help us light the Vista tree at 7pm and stay to enjoy live music.”
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lincoln St.
december
02dec12:00 pm6:00 pmFeaturedStuff the Sleigh & Santa Pup Pics
Bring your friend, family and four-legged buddies out to Tin Roof in Columbia, SC for some pup pics with SANTA! We are
Bring your friend, family and four-legged buddies out to Tin Roof in Columbia, SC for some pup pics with SANTA! We are aiming to stuff the sleigh full of presents for our rescue pups during the event. There will be hot chocolate, two signature drinks, games, and a portion of proceeds being donated to Final Victory.
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
january
february
01feb6:00 pm8:00 pm1st Thursday on Main at Market on Main
Come hang out with some amazing dogs while you enjoy drinks, food, and relaxation! (The truffle fries are our favorite!) There are lots of attractions across downtown Columbia to enjoy
Come hang out with some amazing dogs while you enjoy drinks, food, and relaxation! (The truffle fries are our favorite!) There are lots of attractions across downtown Columbia to enjoy for First Thursdays on Main.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10feb9:00 am2:00 pmCommunity Market
Come by to meet some adoptable dog and shop from a variety of vendors at the RightConnection Community Market in Lexington, SC. The event takes places behind McAlister's and is
Come by to meet some adoptable dog and shop from a variety of vendors at the RightConnection Community Market in Lexington, SC. The event takes places behind McAlister’s and is free to attend.
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
RightConnection Church
5175 Sunset Blvd Suite G
29feb6:00 pm8:00 amSt. Pat's Kickoff
Join us in kicking off St. Patrick’s Day festivities! Dye the Five Points Fountain green + pet a pup!
Join us in kicking off St. Patrick’s Day festivities! Dye the Five Points Fountain green + pet a pup!
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 am
Five Points Fountain
march
02mar3:00 pm6:00 pmRescue Tails at the Dales
Come on out to The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe to enjoy some drinks and meet adoptable dogs. This venue has a beautiful, spacious outdoor area!
Come on out to The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe to enjoy some drinks and meet adoptable dogs. This venue has a beautiful, spacious outdoor area!
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
07mar6:00 pm8:00 pmEvent CancelledFirst Thursday: Market on Main
The first Thursday of each month in downtown Columbia is full of activity! Enjoy live music, restaurant specials, art, entertainment, and events. Final Victory takes part in the monthly festivities
The first Thursday of each month in downtown Columbia is full of activity! Enjoy live music, restaurant specials, art, entertainment, and events. Final Victory takes part in the monthly festivities by bringing adoptable dogs out to Market on Main. They’re big fans of the truffle fries.
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
16mar10:00 am11:30 amSt. Pat's Parade
Wave to our adoptable pups decked out in green at the St. Pat's Parade in Columbia! Route map at stpatscolumbia.com/parade
Wave to our adoptable pups decked out in green at the St. Pat’s Parade in Columbia! Route map at stpatscolumbia.com/parade
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
30mar12:00 pm5:00 pmRides on the Market Car Show
Join us for this FREE family-friendly event. Vendors, food trucks, car show, merch sales, and adoptable dogs (of course!). Proceeds benefit Final Victory Animal Rescue!
Join us for this FREE family-friendly event. Vendors, food trucks, car show, merch sales, and adoptable dogs (of course!). Proceeds benefit Final Victory Animal Rescue!
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
State Farmer's Market
3483 Charleston Hwy
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