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PHOTOS: Deadheads celebrate JerryFest in Five Points

On Oct. 1, 2023, the annual JerryFest celebration took place in Five Points. Patrons flocked from Columbia and beyond to drink, listen to live music and socialize. The festival is meant to commemorate the life and music of Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist for Grateful Dead. This year marks 9 years since the first JerryFest. Since then, JerryFest has remained a popular event for Columbia natives and other visitors alike.

Appalachian State students watch a band perform in Columbia at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. The three girls said they took the trip to JerryFest based on a friend's recommendation. 
Appalachian State students watch a band perform in Columbia at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. The three girls said they took the trip to JerryFest based on a friend's recommendation. 
A performer dances to the music at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. The annual Grateful Dead tribute festival was held in Five Points.
A performer dances to the music at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. The annual Grateful Dead tribute festival was held in Five Points.
Festivalgoers relax in the shade by a purple-toned fountain on Oct. 1, 2023. The tents featured in the background housed local businesses that sold everything from food to clothing.
Festivalgoers relax in the shade by a purple-toned fountain on Oct. 1, 2023. The tents featured in the background housed local businesses that sold everything from food to clothing.
Charleston-based band The Reckoning performs at JerryFest, an annual Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute festival. The concert took place in Five Points on Oct. 1, 2023.
Charleston-based band The Reckoning performs at JerryFest, an annual Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute festival. The concert took place in Five Points on Oct. 1, 2023.
A vendors at JerryFest sells goods to a patron on Oct. 1, 2023. JerryFest is an annual Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute festival that is held in Five Points.
A vendors at JerryFest sells goods to a patron on Oct. 1, 2023. JerryFest is an annual Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute festival that is held in Five Points.
Kelly Fenech sings along to the band Ten Mile Ride at Five Points' annual JerryFest. The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute festival took place on Oct. 1, 2023.
Kelly Fenech sings along to the band Ten Mile Ride at Five Points' annual JerryFest. The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute festival took place on Oct. 1, 2023.
Lorne Porter sits down during a performance at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. Lorne said he goes to JerryFest to celebrate unity, community and peace.  
Lorne Porter sits down during a performance at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. Lorne said he goes to JerryFest to celebrate unity, community and peace.  
People dance to rock music played by a local band at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. JerryFest honors the legacy of Jerry Garcia, the late lead guitarist and vocalist of Grateful Dead.
People dance to rock music played by a local band at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. JerryFest honors the legacy of Jerry Garcia, the late lead guitarist and vocalist of Grateful Dead.
Festivalgoers dance together at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. The annual festival, which is held in Five Points, is a tribute concert for Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia.
Festivalgoers dance together at JerryFest on Oct. 1, 2023. The annual festival, which is held in Five Points, is a tribute concert for Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia.
Festivalgoers dance to music played by a local band on Oct. 1, 2023. JerryFest honors the legacy of Jerry Garcia, the late lead guitarist and vocalist of Grateful Dead.
Festivalgoers dance to music played by a local band on Oct. 1, 2023. JerryFest honors the legacy of Jerry Garcia, the late lead guitarist and vocalist of Grateful Dead.