Restaurants & Retail

What's Going On During Vista Lights?

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Window Decorating Competition

This year at Vista Lights many or our restaurants and retailers will be participating in a window decorating contest! Vote which window you liked best by scanning one our of QR codes or vote by clicking here.

Retailers & Galleries

  • Adluh Flour - offering hot biscuits, homemade cookies, coffee & hot chocolate.  Selling sample bags of mixes for $2.00
  • The Backpacker - offering 10% OFF during the entire day of Vista Lights and will stay open late until 9pm. From 6-9pm they will have food and drink for those stopping by to shop. They also offer FREE gift wrapping for those who want to start their holiday shopping early!
  • Bella Vista Bridal will host their "6th Annual Bella Vista Fashion Show" at 7:15 and 8:15. Each show will last 30 minutes and their stage can be found at the 1000 block of Gervais. This is a must see!
  • Carol Saunders Gallery - Celebrating 27 years in the Vista, this lovely store filled with art, jewelry, and accessories will also feature gallery artists.  
  • City Art Gallery - Celebrates the season with new large abstract mixed media paintings by Charlotte artist Rod Wilmer.  Also, live demonstrations by Steven Whetstone and Lee Monts as well as Jewelry by Cindy Saad. 
  • Columbia Music Festival - Featuring members of Anne Brodie's ballet Company. 
  • Cupcake - Enjoy this kid-friendly shop, famous for its delicious cupcakes.
  • DeLibel Boutique - Stop in for some holiday cheer and festive food. Select apparel and accessories on sale.
  • Ellen Taylor Interiors and Design - Sample Wine and desserts while enjoying works of art.
  • Expecting Well Maternity Spa & Wellness Center - Celebrating with delicious mocktails as well as snacks using doTERRA essential oils for flavoring.
  • Eye on Gervais - Serving light refreshments. Offering 20% off eyeglass frames and lenses. Also, a Gucci trunk show.
  • The Gallery at Nonnah's - Stop by the gallery to see works of art by resident artists.
  • Hampton Inn Downtown Historic District - Offering hot beverages, coffee and hot apple cider.
  • if Art Gallery - Featuring the work of Steven Chapp: Printmaker and offering non-alcoholic refreshments.
  • Lewis + Clark - Serving hot wassail and cookies.
  • Mad Monkey - "Monkey Meets Zoo" is a collaborative project by multiple artist. Stop by to see this whimsical mixture of photography and graphic design.
  • Moore Photography, Fern Floral Design & Parkside Wedding Studio - Offering food and beverages. Have your photo made in our fun photo booth.
  • One-Eared Cow Glass - Glass blowing demonstrations and Vista Lights discounts only Thursday night.
  • Post No Bills - Offering food and beverages ... World Beer Festival Sampling and specialty drink from Sips Shots Shaken Stirred.
  • River Runner Outdoor Center - Best selection of Yakima car-top carriers, footwear and outer ware. Also, the proud provider of the holiday tree.
  • Paul D. Sloan Interiors - Offering 10% off Mark Roberts Fairies.
  • South Carolina State Museum - bringing your Planets for the People. Free up-close looks at Jupiter and its Galilean moons. Also, free admission from 5 - 7 pm.
  • Vista Smiles of Columbia - Will have a table located at the 900 block of Gervais street by Motor Supply. Offering a special for only $99 (A comprehensive evaluation: cleaning, x-ray and cancer screening).
  • Vista Studios/Gallery 80808 - Celebrates its 21st anniversary with a new show Legally 21. Stop by to see the artists and have some purchase some Vista Vino.
  • Whit-Ash Furnishings, Inc. - Serving hot cider with light refreshments. Offering special deals throughout the store.
  • The Woody - Line dance lessons and entertainment by Woody Windham.