OHRS South Carolina 2026

South Carolina, service runs deep around here.

A free community celebration honoring veterans, military families and those who stand beside them. November 21 at Phillips Market Center in West Columbia.

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Event details

A place to pull up a chair

In South Carolina, we know something about showing up for our neighbors. We know the value of a handshake, a conversation on the front porch and a meal shared around the table.

  • DateNovember 21, 2026
  • Time11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • PlacePhillips Market Center, 117 Ballard Court, West Columbia, SC 29172
  • AdmissionFree. Registration encouraged.

More than resources. A place to connect.

  • Veteran benefits and VA resources
  • Healthcare and wellness organizations
  • Employment and career opportunities
  • Entrepreneurship and small business resources
  • Educational opportunities
  • Live music throughout the day
  • Food trucks and craft vendors
  • Veteran Farmers Market
  • Speaker panels
  • Kids' activities and family entertainment
  • Giveaways and community partners
Let's show up for our own

If military service is part of your story, there's a place for you here

Don't expect a stuffy resource fair or a day of standing around collecting brochures. This is about people. Ask questions. Swap stories. Bring the family. Stay awhile.

Who it's for

Veterans from every generation and branch, active-duty, Guard and Reserve members, military spouses and families, caregivers and surviving families.

Come as you are

You don't have to know exactly what you need before you come. We'll be glad to see you.

Word travels neighbor to neighbor

Veteran-owned businesses, military-connected organizations and neighbors who want to support South Carolina's military community are all welcome.

A food truck serving guests at a Rural Salute event
RSVP

Register today

Admission is free. Registration is encouraged so we can plan for attendance and reserve your complimentary swag bag while supplies last.

  • Who should attend Veterans of every era and branch, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses and caregivers, Gold Star families, local businesses and community supporters.
  • Help us reach every veteran Know a veteran who doesn't usually ask for help? Invite them. Know a military family new to the area? Bring them.

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Join us

Bring the family. Bring a friend.

Come ready to connect, share a few stories and meet some mighty good folks. Around here, taking care of our veterans is what neighbors do.