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Located Just 0.2 Miles From Williams-Brice Stadium 🏟️

Located just 0.2 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium, Market Party Express offers a unique event experience in a historic rail car. Perfect for tailgates, parties, and more, it's the ideal spot for your next celebration in Columbia, SC!"

HOST A PRIVATE EVENT AT MARKET PARTY EXPRESS

Looking for a one-of-a-kind venue to entertain clients, reward employees, or bring your organization together? The Market Party Express Railcar offers a luxury private event space with a full-service bar, gourmet catering, rooftop views, and premium amenities—perfect for corporate gatherings, booster club events, and exclusive celebrations.

Three people enjoy the sunshine while standing on a balcony located on top of a railcar.
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AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Columbia’s Most Unique Event Venue — A Historic Rail Car by Williams-Brice Stadium!

OUR SERVICES

Market Party Express offers a one-of-a-kind event space inside a historic rail car, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a private tailgate, birthday party, corporate event, or Greek function, we provide everything you need for a seamless experience.

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Enjoy a full-service bar, delicious catered food from Market on Main, rooftop views, TVs for entertainment, and a comfortable, climate-controlled atmosphere. Let us take care of the details while you and your guests create unforgettable memories.

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ABOUT THE RAILCAR

Host your next event in a unique historic rail car at Market Party Express in Columbia, SC. Perfect for tailgates, parties, and corporate events, with full-service bar, catering, and more.

 🥂 Full-Service Bar

​ 🍽️ Catered food from Market on Main

❄️🔥 Air-conditioned and heated

🚻 Two bathrooms

🌇 Rooftop platform with views

 🔈 Bose Surround Sound Speakers

📺 TVs for Entertainment and 

🛋️ Comfortable seating areas

Two glasses of beer sit on a bar counter, with a television showing a game, creating a lively atmosphere.

Services

Available for Any Occassion.

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Circular logo in black and white, showcasing a train icon at the center with "Market Party Express" encircling it.

AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

Game Day Reimanged. Non-Gameday Redefined. 

Diners seated at a table in a train car, sharing a meal and engaging in conversation amidst a cozy setting.
A plate filled with an assortment of delicious food is placed on a table, inviting and ready to be enjoyed.
Several people are positioned on a bold red and black platform outside of a train car, creating a visually engaging scene.
A platter filled with crispy chicken wings displayed on a countertop, inviting and appetizing.
Circular logo in black and white, showcasing a train icon at the center with "Market Party Express" encircling it.
Sunset over Williams Brice Stadium featuring the railcar

Private Tailgates

Participate in your very own Railgate this football season while enjoying tailgate amenities you won't find anywhere else. Experience our professional bar service, games, air conditioned lounge areas, and a rooftop platform with a beautiful view of Williams-Brice Stadium!

Private Dinners

​From French wine dinners to Irish Whiskey dinners, experience our themed private dinners consisting of high class food from around the world! Our experienced team will provide you with four-course meals that you won't find anywhere else.

Graduation Party

Celebrate your accomplishments the right way by booking a private graduation party. You'll have access to plenty of food, a professional bar service, lounge space, along with a rooftop platform!

Birthday Party

Make a birthday to remember by booking an experience with Market Party Express. We'll provide everything you'll need in order to ensure a birthday party that is both memorable and incomparable to any other party you've experienced before. 

Greek Functions

Make sure to book your fraternity/sorority event with us in order to stand out during rush, functions, parent weekend events, and more!

And So Much More...

Have something else in mind? Make sure to contact us today in order to book your Market Party Express experience

Services

Available for Any Occassion.

  • SC State Game Railgate
    SC State Game Railgate
    September 6th
    September 6th
    Market Party Express Railcar, 1040 Key Rd #2, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
    Get ready for an unforgettable game day at Market Party Express! Join us for the SC State Railgate, where you’ll enjoy a full-service bar, catered food from Market on Main, rooftop views, and all the pre-game excitement just steps from Williams-Brice Stadium.
  • Vanderbilt Game Railgate
    Vanderbilt Game Railgate
    September 13th
    September 13th
    Market Party Express Railcar, 1040 Key Rd #2, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
    Get ready for an unforgettable game day at Market Party Express! Join us for the Vanderbilt Railgate, where you’ll enjoy a full-service bar, catered food from Market on Main, rooftop views, and all the pre-game excitement just steps from Williams-Brice Stadium.
  • Oklahoma Game Railgate
    Oklahoma Game Railgate
    October 18th
    October 18th
    Market Party Express Railcar, 1040 Key Rd #2, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
    Get ready for an unforgettable game day at Market Party Express! Join us for the Oklahoma Railgate, where you’ll enjoy a full-service bar, catered food from Market on Main, rooftop views, and all the pre-game excitement just steps from Williams-Brice Stadium.
  • Alabama Game Railgate
    Alabama Game Railgate
    October 25th
    October 25th
    Market Party Express Railcar, 1040 Key Rd #2, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
    Get ready for an unforgettable game day at Market Party Express! Join us for the Alabama Railgate, where you’ll enjoy a full-service bar, catered food from Market on Main, rooftop views, and all the pre-game excitement just steps from Williams-Brice Stadium.
  • Coastal Carolina Game Railgate
    Coastal Carolina Game Railgate
    November 22nd
    November 22nd
    Market Party Express Railcar, 1040 Key Rd #2, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
    Get ready for an unforgettable game day at Market Party Express! Join us for the Coastal Carolina Railgate, where you’ll enjoy a full-service bar, catered food from Market on Main, rooftop views, and all the pre-game excitement just steps from Williams-Brice Stadium.
  • Clemson Game Railgate
    Clemson Game Railgate
    November 29th
    November 29th
    Market Party Express Railcar, 1040 Key Rd #2, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
    Get ready for an unforgettable game day at Market Party Express! Join us for the Clemson Railgate, where you’ll enjoy a full-service bar, catered food from Market on Main, rooftop views, and all the pre-game excitement just steps from Williams-Brice Stadium.
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UPCOMING RAILGATES

Scroll Below to View All Available Railgates for the Upcoming 2025 Football Season

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