From a small, sleepy, rural town of the 1950’s, Irmo South Carolina has grown into a bustling suburb of our capital city and now has some valuable International influences . As Columbia has grown and stretched its reach across the river, Irmo has become an extension of urban life and with it come the benefits of a small town enjoying big city shopping, cuisine, music and arts, excellent recreational activities, health care, sports, educational opportunities, and economic growth.
The International diversity has significantly added to the quality of life in this community.
The Irmo schools reflect these changes. Seven Oaks Elementary School has students who speak more than 30 languages. Irmo Middle School is an International Academic Magnet School and Irmo High School is an International Arts Magnet. With its many cultural and faith differences, Irmo is a friendly, peaceful place to live.
Irmo is also an economically successful community, and their International residents contribute to that success.
To celebrate this diversity, Irmo is hosting its second International Festival on April 24 at the Community Park from 10-5 and it is free to the public. There will live entertainment, food, a Story telling tent, art exhibits, vendors, and an opportunity to help build a Rangoli – a beautiful, giant eco-friendly Indigenous art form created on the ground. (If you want to help build the Rangoli bring a small bag of items to add pasta, rice, spices, flowers, coffee grounds, beans, bird seed, corn, etc. You can also work on the Rangoli April 18-23 each afternoon beginning at 5pm – a wonderful experience for nature lovers and creative artists of all ages. Supplies will be provided. )
The Irmo International Festival will be a fun day in the park for family members of all ages.