The City of Columbia's Fourth Annual Back to School Bash will kick off at 11amCT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the City Park on Fairground Street. The event will feature shows, food, and free school supplies to help kids get ready to return to school.
Master Magician Lance Burton will once again headline the entertainment, with help from magician Jimmy McKnight and musical performances by members of The Green River Band.
More than 60 sponsors/vendors have signed up for 2026 City of Columbia Back to School Bash, including:
Reed Brothers Insurance
TJ Health Columbia
Patriot Realty
Adair Co. Farm Bureau South - Beth Owens Agency Manager
Harris & Harris
Downey Eye Clinic
Adair Friends and Neighbors
Tree Passion
Prairie Farms
Circor
Town & Country Inflatables
Paul & Cathy Hoots Abell
Columbia-Adair Co. Chamber of Commerce
Landon Edwards, Adair Co. PVA
Taylor Regional Hospital
BYO Express Cuisine
Black Stallion
Shannon Sexton
Happy Cow Cafe
Walmart
Adair Co. Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin
Shawn's Quik Lube
North Century Pharmacy
Gaddie Shamrock
Ridge Chiropractor
Douglas L. Hoots Attorney
United Citizens Bank
KY Sign Center
Chris Reeder
Jailer Buddy Powell
Golden Rule Wilson
Andrea Burke/Luxe Lemon
RLS Salon/Richard Swartz
Chris & Patricia Doolin
Southern Nest
First and Farmers Bank
Vendors:
313Maple
Zaxby's
Columbia Church of the Nazarene
Signature Health Summit Manor
TJ Health Columbia
Taylor Regional Hospital
Walmart
Lake Cumberland Community Action
Adanta
Antioch Church
Priceless
Happy Hawg BBQ
Southern Nest
Cumberland Family Medical Center - Kid's Clinic
Taylor Co. RECC
Adair Co. Middle School FRYSC
Adair Co. Library
Taylor Co. RECC
First and Farmers Bank
Owens Dentistry
Subway Dhoney Trace
Post Office
Recovery plus
Circor
Brightview Health
Columbia Church of the Nazarene
Chandler Cundiff CASA
Aglow Columbia Lighthouse
Burger King of Columbia
