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Friday, December 5, 2025
Annual Holiday Fair
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Annual Holiday Fair!

For 55 years, the Holiday Fair has been a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing the joy of the season to families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts alike. Last year, we made history by combining the Holiday Fair with Kringle Village, creating Greenville’s largest holiday event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Greenville. This year, we are excited to continue our relationship with Holiday Fair 2025, benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville.

Don’t miss the magic! ✨

Show Hours:

Thursday, December 4, 2025 ………….. 10-6
Friday, December 5, 2025………………… 10-7
Saturday, December 6, 2025…………… 10-7
Sunday, December 7, 2025……………… 11-6

Parking ……………………………………………….$10.00

The fun continues with the new Sunday Hours, there’s even more holiday magic to enjoy!

Madrigal Feaste – Presented by Wade Hampton High School Performing Arts
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Wade Hampton High School

Wade Hampton High School Choral Department presents:
Madrigal Feaste 2025

What is a Madrigal Feaste?
We recreate a Renaissance style feast with a catered meal, costumes, singing, and entertainment. Our Royal Court, Jester, and his colleague, Mertonsire, are excited to introduce our special guest, Admiral Anchorbottom, who will regale you with tales of the sea and there are sure to be some shenanigans along the way! It will be a very “punny” evening and will surely put you in the holiday spirit!

Ticket Details:
Tickets will NOT be available at the door and must be purchased by December 1st. We will have two shows with banquet style seating in the WHHS Castle (magically transformed atrium!). Seating will be first come, first served, so we encourage early arrival to enjoy our holiday market. The Town Cryer will begin announcing the guests at 6:45 and escorting them to the banquet hall.

Friday, December 5th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 6th at 7:00 PM
Tickets are $30 and include dinner and entertainment (bad jokes are included for free!).

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Fretwell Holiday Market
Dec 6 all-day
Fretwell

🎄Saturday, DECEMBER 6th @fretwellmarket is having special guest 💚THE GRINCH 💚for keepsake snapshots from 10am-1pm — and of course all of the best in local goods and gifts for holiday shopping!!

Annual Holiday Fair
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Annual Holiday Fair!

For 55 years, the Holiday Fair has been a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing the joy of the season to families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts alike. Last year, we made history by combining the Holiday Fair with Kringle Village, creating Greenville’s largest holiday event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Greenville. This year, we are excited to continue our relationship with Holiday Fair 2025, benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville.

Don’t miss the magic! ✨

Show Hours:

Thursday, December 4, 2025 ………….. 10-6
Friday, December 5, 2025………………… 10-7
Saturday, December 6, 2025…………… 10-7
Sunday, December 7, 2025……………… 11-6

Parking ……………………………………………….$10.00

The fun continues with the new Sunday Hours, there’s even more holiday magic to enjoy!

Christmas at the Farm
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Arran Farm

Christmas at the Farm is an ALL INCLUSIVE Christmas experience, made for the whole family, full of fun holiday activities, all centered around picking out your Christmas tree. Each ticket includes the following: Unlimited Hot Chocolate, Unlimited S’mores, TCMU Arts & Crafts, Escape Artist Escape Room, Photo Booth, Yard Games, “Chalk Talk” Station, Playground Access, Vendor and Food Truck Access, Live Music and so much more! Please join us and come find your perfect Christmas tree, making memories that will last a lifetime!

Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Greer City Park

Our annual 2-Day festival is BACK, Dec 6 & 7, 10AM-2PM in Greer City Park. Get in the holiday spirit and complete your shopping with us and 60+ farmers, maker, and bakers. Your friends and family will be delighted with their high quality, locally handmade items. We have plenty of goods to bring to your holiday parties such as cookies, coffee, dips, and more.
Enjoy your time with us with live music, food court, and kids activities. Come back both days for something different each day. Learn more online at GreerFarmersMarket.com

Uncommon Holiday Market
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm
Battery Park Hall

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come celebrate & shop with us at our 11th annual Holiday Market. We’ll have vintage Christmas, art, plants, jewelry, homemade toys and gifts for those on your list.
The market will be held downtown at the beautiful Battery Park Hall, adjacent to the Haywood Park Hotel, 46 Haywood Street. Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm.
Admission is FREE! Park in metered street parking or in the Harrah’s Cherokee Center or Wall Street Parking Decks. Sunday metered parking is FREE.
Adoptable puppies with Mountain Pet Rescue will be here.
This is an INDOOR market and service dogs only are allowed.
Food & coffee onsite.

Cayce Historical Museum Open House and Christmas Market
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cayce Historical Museum

The Cayce Historical Museum invites everyone to join us for our annual Open House and Christmas Market
All are welcome to visit the Cayce Historical Museum at 1800 12th Street for our annual Open House and Christmas Market. This year’s festivities will include the new Christmas through the centuries lantern tour, local craft vendors, and cider and ginger snaps. The big man will be on hand for present requests as local acoustic musicians play throughout the house. Come see the museum decked out in holiday splendor and stop by the caboose to snap a photo for your Christmas card!

The Cayce Historic Foundation, certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, relies on donations to fund events at the Museum and historic preservation work in Cayce, please consider helping out with a donation!

Sunday, December 7, 2025
Annual Holiday Fair
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Annual Holiday Fair!

For 55 years, the Holiday Fair has been a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing the joy of the season to families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts alike. Last year, we made history by combining the Holiday Fair with Kringle Village, creating Greenville’s largest holiday event in partnership with the Rotary Club of Greenville. This year, we are excited to continue our relationship with Holiday Fair 2025, benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville.

Don’t miss the magic! ✨

Show Hours:

Thursday, December 4, 2025 ………….. 10-6
Friday, December 5, 2025………………… 10-7
Saturday, December 6, 2025…………… 10-7
Sunday, December 7, 2025……………… 11-6

Parking ……………………………………………….$10.00

The fun continues with the new Sunday Hours, there’s even more holiday magic to enjoy!

Christmas at the Farm
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Arran Farm

Christmas at the Farm is an ALL INCLUSIVE Christmas experience, made for the whole family, full of fun holiday activities, all centered around picking out your Christmas tree. Each ticket includes the following: Unlimited Hot Chocolate, Unlimited S’mores, TCMU Arts & Crafts, Escape Artist Escape Room, Photo Booth, Yard Games, “Chalk Talk” Station, Playground Access, Vendor and Food Truck Access, Live Music and so much more! Please join us and come find your perfect Christmas tree, making memories that will last a lifetime!

Greer Farmers Market Christmas Festival
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Greer City Park

Our annual 2-Day festival is BACK, Dec 6 & 7, 10AM-2PM in Greer City Park. Get in the holiday spirit and complete your shopping with us and 60+ farmers, maker, and bakers. Your friends and family will be delighted with their high quality, locally handmade items. We have plenty of goods to bring to your holiday parties such as cookies, coffee, dips, and more.
Enjoy your time with us with live music, food court, and kids activities. Come back both days for something different each day. Learn more online at GreerFarmersMarket.com

Stand Up Comedy with Jessica It’s All Good
Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Comedy Zone

Jessica It’s All Good is a comedian, emcee and DJ that has performed all over Georgia, and throughout the United States. She’s been on stages like The Punchline, Comedy Zone, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club. Jessica is an award winning entertainer, and she recently published a book called, “The Cure For Stage Fright.” Her new book was the #1 Top Release in Women Authors on Amazon during the month of May.

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Holiday Market at Holliday Brewing
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Holliday Brewing - Inside Mosaic Room

Looking for unique gifts? Need to stock up on farm fresh products for your holiday visitors? Visit our Holiday Market inside Holliday Brewing on Sunday Dec 14 from 2pm – 6pm for one stop shopping. Grab a bite and a pint while your there. Cheers to the holidays!

Saturday, January 3, 2026
Open Mic Night
Jan 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Calling all poets and authors! Hosted by the South Carolina Governor’s School, this monthly open mic night is a great way to showcase your latest writing project.

Open to all, sign up at the event for a 5 minute time slot!

Monday, January 5, 2026
Books Over Drinks with Renae Wilson
Jan 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Delve into foodways of the United States, including testimonies from more than 30 Black chefs, restaurateurs, historians and luminaries, as well as 40 historically-rooted recipes.Equal parts historical exploration and cookbook, this rich narrative reveals the rich and indelible contributions of the Black diaspora in shaping the footprint of American cuisine. If you love Kardea Brown and Toni Tipton-Martin, you do not want to miss this Books Over Drinks with Renae Wilson!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
In Conversation with Gilbert Allen
Jan 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Join us for a free poetry reading and conversation with local poet Gil Allen to celebrate his new collection, Stanzas in America! His conversation partner is fellow poet Claire Bateman.

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Books Over Drinks with Rachel Hawkins
Jan 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

The New York Times bestselling author returns with a thrilling new gothic suspense about a Gulf Coast beach motel where hurricane season can be murder. If you love Alice Feeney and Ashley Elston, you do not want to miss Lunch & Lit with Rachel Hawkins!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Literary Bingo
Jan 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

It’s Bookish Game Night at M. Judson! Join us and our friends at the Greenville County Library for a night of Literary Bingo, complete with prizes. Look for this event once a month, for a regular dose of fun.

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Silent Reading Party
Jan 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

Enjoy 3 uninterrupted hours of silent reading in the M. Judson Gallery space.

Your ticket includes snacks, beverages, and most importantly: peace and quiet.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Books Over Drinks with Ashley Elston
Jan 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
J Hudson Booksellers

A tense, feverish thriller about two women’s lives that are forever intertwined when a murder threatens to expose them both. If you love Riley Sagar and Shari Lapena, you do not want to miss this Books Over Drinks with Ashley Elston and special guest Megan Miranda!