Columbia’s heritage and craft show is throwback to different era

A few-thousand people are expected to attend this weekend’s 43^rd annual heritage festival and craft show at Columbia’s Nifong Park, which is near Grindstone Parkway.

The event takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 am until 5, and features reenactors, a handmade craft show and artisans dressed in 19^th century attire.

Columbia Parks and Recreation says there will also be a cowboy camp and a mountain man camp, as well as hayrides.

You can also tour the historic Maplewood House, which is admission-free and air-conditioned.

You can park on-site at Nifong Park or at Discovery Office Park and the Columbia sports fieldhouse. Free Parks and Recreation shuttles will be available both days from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm.