Local Living: Harambee Festival, Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival, Blythewood Dock Championship Rodeo

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– In today’s look at Local Living, Benedict College is hosting its 35th annual Harambee Festival this weekend.

You can learn about history, art, and culture through performances and get a free health screening, merchandise and more.

The event is Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

General admission is $15.

Get ready to fill your belly at the Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival this month.

It’s on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hopkins Park.

The festival begins with a parade and will also include live music, games, carnival rides and much more.

Admission is free.

The Blythewood Dock Championship Rodeo rides back into town this weekend.

Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday on Wilson Boulevard.

It costs $20 for adults and $12 for kids ages 6 to 12.

It’s free for kids 5 and under.