Last year’s Galantine’s Day was a success in Columbia and this year’s is being planned for Friday, February 7.
The day, which is held on the same Friday as To The Nines, is a promotion for Valentine’s Day and shopping in Columbia.
Participating businesses this year are: Gypsy Jolee, The Trendy Farmhouse, Old Columbia, Monkey Business, Gameday Sports, The Local Dwelling Company, Fifty and Five South, New Beginnings, Nanwood, and 313 Maple.
Dress code is red and pink and businesses will be open until 8 p.m.
Some businesses are planning special activities including 313 Maple, with a pop-up market with vendors: Sparked by Julie, Wild and Free, Coomers Creations, Bushel 5, Y’allternative Hat Company, Just Say Cheesecakes, Pretty In Ink, Finding Foxtale, Starr Craft Studio, and Yellow Rose & Co.
The City of Columbia will have a backdrop next to City Hall, where a picture can be taken as you shop that evening.
The Adair County Tourism and Convention Commission will be doing a heart campaign as they did last year with heart decorations around the public square.
(Tiffany Collins – City Of Columbia)