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!
october, 2024
13oct1:00 pm4:00 pmFall Fido Festival at Melvin Park
Hosted by Modern Companion. All the info here!: fallfidofestival.com
Hosted by Modern Companion.
All the info here!: fallfidofestival.com
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Melvin Park
370 A Eptings Camp Rd
19oct12:00 pm2:00 pmIn-Store Adoption Event and Supply Drive
We will be set up inside of Tractor Supply Co. (Irmo) collecting supplies, introducing guests to adoptable pets, and sharing information about our nonprofit rescue.
We will be set up inside of Tractor Supply Co. (Irmo) collecting supplies, introducing guests to adoptable pets, and sharing information about our nonprofit rescue.
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tractor Supply Company- Irmo
1003 Dutch Fork Rd
26oct5:00 pm7:00 pmPupPalooza at One More Grill and Pub
Join us outside at One More Grill & Pub! Adoptable dogs, 50/50 raffle, supply drive and 20% of sales donated to FVAR
Join us outside at One More Grill & Pub! Adoptable dogs, 50/50 raffle, supply drive and 20% of sales donated to FVAR
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
One More Grill & Pub
3636 Bush River Rd
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
april
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
may
03may6:00 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. Come relax out on the PAWtio with some adoptable pups and a cold drink.
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.midlandsgives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation_org&fwID=979
All Day (Tuesday)
18may4:00 pm7:00 pmDog Days of Summer Raffle + Auction
Come on out to One More Grill & Pub on Bush River Rd. to meet adoptable dogs and participate in an incredible raffle and silent auction. Enjoy drinks, food trucks,
Come on out to One More Grill & Pub on Bush River Rd. to meet adoptable dogs and participate in an incredible raffle and silent auction. Enjoy drinks, food trucks, and lots of puppy love on the deck and outdoor areas!
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
One More Grill & Pub
3636 Bush River Rd
june
26jun5:00 pm7:00 pmWaggin' Wednesday at Publico
Join us on the Publico Kitchen and Tap Patio in Five Points to enjoy food, drinks, and adoptable dogs!
Join us on the Publico Kitchen and Tap Patio in Five Points to enjoy food, drinks, and adoptable dogs!
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Publico
2013 Greene St
july
31jul5:00 pm7:00 pmWaggin' Wednesday at Publico
Join us on the Publico Kitchen and Tap Patio in Five Points to enjoy food, drinks, and adoptable dogs!
Join us on the Publico Kitchen and Tap Patio in Five Points to enjoy food, drinks, and adoptable dogs!
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Publico
2013 Greene St
august
04aug1:00 pm2:30 pmAlumni Meet-Up at Modern Companion
FVAR alumni families (and their pets!) are invited to come by Modern Companion Pet Boutique in Chapin, SC to meet and greet staff + fellow alum. If your pet is
FVAR alumni families (and their pets!) are invited to come by Modern Companion Pet Boutique in Chapin, SC to meet and greet staff + fellow alum. If your pet is not comfortable in that setting, feel free to come by with pictures and stories to share!
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Modern Companion Pet Boutique
508-B Lexington Ave.
september
01sep12:00 pm3:00 pmPet Appreciation at Tractor Supply Co (Irmo)
Join us for an in-store Pet Appreciation and Adoption Event at Tractor Supply Company's Irmo location. We will be holding a supply drive and have adoptable dogs on site along
Join us for an in-store Pet Appreciation and Adoption Event at Tractor Supply Company’s Irmo location. We will be holding a supply drive and have adoptable dogs on site along with info about volunteering, fostering, and adopting.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tractor Supply Company- Irmo
1003 Dutch Fork Rd
07sep11:00 am2:00 pmFeaturedDistillery Dog Day at Hollow Creek
Join us at Hollow Creek Distillery for our first-ever Distillery Dog Day! The distillery has set a goal of collecting ONE TON of pet food for the animals in our
Join us at Hollow Creek Distillery for our first-ever Distillery Dog Day! The distillery has set a goal of collecting ONE TON of pet food for the animals in our care. Additionally, they will have a special release and exclusive dog toy for sale. Additional vendors will be on site along with plenty of adoptable dogs.
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hollow Creek Distillery
112 Rocky Ridge Rd
Drop by our facility and have a walk through our kennels to meet adoptable cats + dogs! Pre-applying to foster or adopt is required in order to bring a pet
Drop by our facility and have a walk through our kennels to meet adoptable cats + dogs! Pre-applying to foster or adopt is required in order to bring a pet home from the event.
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
18sep6:00 pm7:30 pmBarks & Brews: Puppy Yoga at Savage Craft
Join Final Victory and Moyo Village at Savage Craft Ale Work for a unique 1-hour yoga experience surrounded by adorable rescue puppies. You'll have time to snuggle the pups and
Join Final Victory and Moyo Village at Savage Craft Ale Work for a unique 1-hour yoga experience surrounded by adorable rescue puppies. You’ll have time to snuggle the pups and take pictures after class. Tickets include a swag bag and 1/2 off drink token. All proceeds will benefit FVAR and Moyo Village.
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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