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Thursday, March 21st

7 — 10 p.m.

Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ

$30 for Palladium members
$40 for HC members
$50 for non-members
*All tickets are $50 at the door*

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Robert Mills House & Gardens : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us on March 21, 2019 for Palladium's 15th annual Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ silent auction presented by Jaguar Land Rover Columbia.

Guests will enjoy live music by Willie Wells & the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass, local BBQ, specialty drinks and a variety of exciting auction items on the grounds of the Robert Mills House. All proceeds will benefit the educational programs and initiatives of Historic Columbia. 

This event is so special to our organization because it allows us to share the mission of Historic Columbia to 400 Midlands residents each year. Bluegrass Bidding & BBQ is near and dear to my heart as it was this particular event that introduced me to Historic Columbia! — Grace Salter, Palladium board president

Last year's auction raised more than $15,000. Visit our Flickr page to see some images from last year's silent auction.

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for another successful Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ! If you didn't grab the items you won, you can pick them up anytime next week at the Seibels House & Gardens (during regular business hours). If you have any questions, contact Megan Plott at 803.252.7742 ext 12.

  • Item Donation

    To donate an item for this year's silent auction, you can fill out this form or contact our Development team.

    Contact Us

    Lauren King, Development Coordinator
    803.252.7742 x 15

  • Sponsorships Available

    Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact the Historic Columbia Development Department.

    Contact Us

    Megan Plott, Director of Development
    803.252.7742 x 12

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  • WB Guimarin & Company logo
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  • Jeff Lawler business logo
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All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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