Plan Your Visit
Get ready for an exciting weekend at Read Freely Fest! Whether you’re planning your schedule, figuring out where to park, or looking for food options, this page has everything you need to know before you arrive.
Festival Map
Parking Info
Read Freely Fest will take place both inside and outside of Richland Library Main, located at 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Accessible Parking: Bagged meters on Park St., Hampton St., and Assembly St. (library side).
Public Parking: City garages (fees apply) at:
Street Parking: Metered parking is available throughout downtown.
Downtown Columbia will be buzzing, so give yourself extra time for parking and entry. Arrive early to make the most of the fun and stay on schedule!
Food + Drinks
Curiosity Coffee in the Café
Need a pick-me-up? Curiosity Coffee will be serving a variety of drinks—including coffee, tea, espresso, and juice—inside the café at Richland Library. Plus, enjoy light bites and pastries.
On-Site Food Trucks:
Saturday, March 29
• Dogs on the Run, Bobcha Korean, Cheese and Thank You
Sunday, March 30
• La Dolce Vita Pizza, The Wurst Wagon, Mary’s Arepas, Kusina Filipina, Mac’s Cakes