Babcock Center's third annual Jingle Jam returns to Cayce this Sunday, bringing a free, all-day music festival to Steel Hands Brewing that puts people supported by the nonprofit on stage alongside local bands. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the brewery, located at 2350 Foreman Street, with no tickets required for general admission.
According to HereColumbia, admission is free, though the festival's kids area requires a paid wristband and a signed waiver. The event is described by Babcock Center as completely free and open to everyone, with proceeds supporting the Babcock Center Foundation.
Singers Share the Mic With Local Bands
The festival's centerpiece is a collaboration years in the making: people supported by Babcock Center work with local musicians to record their own holiday album, then perform those songs live at Jingle Jam. Per Babcock Center, the organization describes the process as individuals collaborating with local artists to record music and then take the stage alongside them.
Local bands collaborate with the singers to record music, and the singers perform alongside them.
Two Stages, a Market and a Kids Zone
Jingle Jam's 2026 lineup includes Prettier Than Matt, The Root Doctors, Blue Dogs, Hijacked and Fringe Benefits, among others, according to Babcock Center. The station's report adds that the festival features two stages, including a second stage set up in the brewery's Steel Shed.
HereColumbia says a holiday vendor market runs in the Steel Shed from 1 to 5 p.m., with local businesses and makers taking part. The festival's Kid Zone includes face painting, crafts, a bounce house and photo spots, according to HereColumbia and Babcock Center.
Raffle and Silent Auction Round Out the Fundraiser
Jingle Jam also includes a silent auction and two 50/50 raffles.
Babcock Center serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Midlands, working to promote independence, celebrate abilities and respect personal choice through community living, work opportunities and day programs, according to WIS.
