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Sunday, March 10, 2024
Switch-A-Roos Childrens Consignment Sale
Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Switch-A-Roos, the Upstate’s largest children’s consignment event, is heading to the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (385 North Church St) this weekend, March 8th-10th. Shop children’s clothing, shoes and accessories, maternity, baby furniture, strollers, indoor/ outdoor toys, and more. Sunday remaining items are half price.

 

Friday, March 15, 2024
M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Land of the Sky Event Venue

At our March Gem Show, over 25 vendors will have everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! We are only a 15-minute drive from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. Food and drink are available daily.

The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents:
The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show

March 15-17, 2024
Gem Show hours:
Friday, March 15: 9 am- 6 pm
Saturday, March 16: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday, March 17: 10 am- 4 pm

We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and you’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, and fossils.

The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

The March 2024 M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show will be the 26th gem show presented by the Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association. Jacquot and Son Mining and crystal potential are sponsors. For show info and vendor spaces, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501.

Saturday, March 16, 2024
M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Land of the Sky Event Venue

At our March Gem Show, over 25 vendors will have everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! We are only a 15-minute drive from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. Food and drink are available daily.

The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association presents:
The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show

March 15-17, 2024
Gem Show hours:
Friday, March 15: 9 am- 6 pm
Saturday, March 16: 9 am- 6 pm
Sunday, March 17: 10 am- 4 pm

We have something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and you’re sure to learn new things and find some great gems, minerals, and fossils.

The M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show happens 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

The March 2024 M.A.G.M.A. Land of the Sky Gem Show will be the 26th gem show presented by the Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association. Jacquot and Son Mining and crystal potential are sponsors. For show info and vendor spaces, contact Richard Jacquot at 828-779-4501.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hughes Main Library

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Open to the Public

Sat, Mar 16 • 10a–3p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A–C

Friends Members Only • Join Today!
Fri, Mar 15 • 2p–5p

Sunday, March 17, 2024
DELICIOUS READS
Mar 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
AC Hotel by Marriott Spartanburg

Join Hub City Writers Project’s annual fundraiser, Delicious Reads, on March 17, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Attendees have the chance to meet 18 authors of recently published books. Attendees will be seated with six other guests, plus an author. They will have seven minutes to chat, ask questions, and learn about the author’s book(s). After seven minutes the authors will rotate to a new table, with author visiting seven tables.

Tickets are $50 for non-members and $45 for members. A limited number of tables are available for $315, perfect for book clubs!

Participating authors: Elizabeth Cox, Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr, Elizabeth Engelhardt, Rea Frey, Anna Gazmarian, Scott Gould, Gregg Hecimovich, Lindsay Lynch, Claire Jiménez, Cecilia Márquez, Jill McCorkle, Andrew C McKevitt, Rhonda McKnight, Ray McManus, Vanessa Miller, W Scott Poole, Selima Sultana, and Susan Beckham Zurenda.

Thursday, March 21, 2024
THIRD THURSDAY MARKET
Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Poe West

Let’s make Thursdays fun again! Join the fun at this market for start-ups to celebrate minority and women-owned businesses and see all that Poe West has to offer!

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Downtown Spartanburg Sertoma Club BBQ + Oyster Roast
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Forevermore Farms

COME JOIN US FOR FUN, LAUGHTER & GOOD FOOD!

Featuring…..LIVE MUSIC BY BACK 9!

MENU: BBQ, shrimp, oysters, beans, slaw, beer, wine, etc.

$75/GUEST or $1000/SPONSOR TABLE
(Sponsor tables are guaranteed seats & will receive VIP treatment)

GET TICKETS AT LINK BELOW!

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Impact! Meyer Center Profit Share Social
Apr 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Foxcroft Wine Co. Greenville

Hosted by Impact! Meyer Center, learn more about the Meyer Center for Special Children, its mission, and how to get involved at this drop-in event where a portion of featured wine selection sales will benefit the Meyer Center for Special Children.

The Meyer Center is a nonprofit specializing in early education and intensive therapy services to empower children with disabilities to reach their maximum potential and Impact! is a group of Greenville community members that support the Meyer Center through fundraising and special event opportunities.

If you can’t make the event, you can still support the nonprofit April 1-7. Throughout the entire week, a portion of featured wine selection sales will benefit the Meyer Center for Special Children.

Saturday, April 6, 2024
24TH ANNUAL ASSAULT ON THE CAROLINAS
Apr 6 @ 8:30 am
East Main Street

The Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest’s annual fundraiser for charity.

Come ride in the Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest’s premier road biking event held every year in the beautiful Cycling Capital of the South!

The 50k ride goes through the river valleys of Scenic Transylvania County and the 100k ride goes through North Carolina and South Carolina mountains and valleys.

All proceeds from this fundraiser support local charities and causes such as: Sharing House, SAFE’s Attic, Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County, Camp Shield, Rotary Education Scholarships & Youth Leadership Programs, and more.

Friday, April 12, 2024
First Look New Community- Enjoy SIP’s Cafe
Apr 12 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 am
Harper Ridge

Come get a FIRST LOOK at Roebuck’s newest community by D.R. Horton. Harper Ridge offers 7 floor plans with homes ranging from $254,900 to $310,000.

1st Annual 2024 Elite Classic Golf Tournament
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Carolina Springs Golf Club

EDD Booster club presents 1st annual 2024 Elite classic golf tournament.

Registration
Individual: $100
Foursome: $400

Registration & Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM
Shotgun Start 9:30 AM

Award ceremony to follow

Contest & raffles

Sponsorship pkgs available to purchase

Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

Green Tie Gala
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

The Greenville Zoo Foundation will hold its third annual Green Tie Gala at Zen in downtown Greenville. Wear your green (if you wish) and attend this exclusive fundraising event to support the Greenville Zoo. Guests will meet ambassador animals as they enjoy cocktails and peruse an exciting array of silent auction items. A seated dinner and live auction will round out an evening of elegance and fun. All proceeds received from the Green Tie Gala will go towards projects essential to improving animal habitats and guest experience.

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Pharmacy Coffee Artists’ Market
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pharmacy Coffee
Join us for our Artists’ Pop-Up monthly series in the Montgomery Building arcade outside our coffeeshop, each second Saturday from 10am-2pm.
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Our next Spring Artists’ Market is this Saturday, April 13th, 10am-2pm! We have 7 new vendors this market, and 5 returning artists. Who are you most excited to shop this month?
🌈 April Market Vendors:
• A Little Something Extra- crochet and macrame @_alittlesomethingextra_
• MrDearybury.com- stationery and stickers @mrdearybury
• At Home Apothecary- herbal remedies, balms, and handcrafted leather goods @theathomeapothecary
• Marianna Jane Designs- custom gift packaging @mariannajanedesigns
• Bradstreet Englert Creative- soaps @bradstreetenglertcreative
• Brownie Boutique- baked goods @the.brownieboutiquellc
• Color My World Glass Art- stained glass
• The Madhouse Charm- charms, gibbets, accessories
• A Crown of Glory- diffusers and candles @acrownofglory62
• So Good Pop Up Shop- permanent jewelry @sogoodpopup
• N3rd_bird!- digital art and pins
• Wobbly Bear Studio- upcycled textiles and stickers
#spartanburgdowntownculture
Shop 10-15 local makers and creative small businesses: paintings and graphic design, jewelry and home decor, woodcraft, metal- and leather-working, soaps and candles, succulents and florals, ceramics and textiles, photography, vintage resale, funky finds, and more.
Email [email protected] with your business name and details if interested in joining our vendors’ outreach list for future markets.
#pharmacycoffee864 #spartanburgdowntownculture
Spring Artisan Market
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Reinvintage Warehouse

Join us for our Annual Spring Artisan Market at Reinvintage Warehouse. IN addition to our resident artists and curators we will have additional tent vendors for the day as well as food trucks and demonstrations!
Make plans to join us and bring your friends for a great time!

Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Black Market Tuesday
Apr 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
McClellan’s at Monarch Cafe’

Hey there! We’ve got some exciting news to share that’s tailor-made for movers and shakers like you. Black Market Tuesday is making its triumphant return with Season 2, and trust us, it’s going to be an absolute game-changer! 🌟

🗓️ Get ready to mark your calendars for April 16th, 2024, because that’s when the series kicks off, and from there, it’s every third Tuesday that promises to be a whirlwind of innovation and opportunity. 🌪️ But here’s the catch: we’re talking limited spots for vendors, and we know you don’t want to miss out on this prime chance to showcase the incredible services your business has to offer.

🛍️ Picture this: a vibrant marketplace buzzing with excitement, filled to the brim with enthusiastic attendees eager to connect with businesses just like yours. Now, imagine being at the forefront of it all, making meaningful connections and leaving a lasting impression on everyone you meet. Sounds pretty incredible, right?

💼 So, here’s the scoop: vendors, the time to act is NOW. Snag your spot before they’re all gone, and let’s make sure your business shines bright at Black Market Tuesday. And attendees, don’t wait a moment longer – register through the link provided and get ready to immerse yourselves in an unforgettable experience of networking, discovery, and community. 🎊

 

NEW VENDERS WELCOMED https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-market-tuesday-season-2-registration-874493863687

$50.00

Thursday, April 18, 2024
THIRD THURSDAY MARKET
Apr 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Poe West

Let’s make Thursdays fun again! Join the fun at this market for start-ups to celebrate minority and women-owned businesses and see all that Poe West has to offer!

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Anderson Makers Market
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rocky River
We’d like to invite you to join us at the 5th semi-annual Anderson Makers Market on April 20th at Rocky River! The event will feature over 100+ of the Upstate’s best vendors in a variety of categories including art, crafts, home decor, clothing, accessories, farm goods, vintage items, bath & beauty, woodworking, and more.
Along with an outstanding selection of vendors, local food trucks, beverage carts, live music, and Greenville’s own, Alpaca Southern, will be on-site to offer shoppers even more entertainment throughout the event!

For more information, please visit: https://www.truesouthernevents.com/spring-makers-market.
Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trailblazer Park

Join us on April 20th at Trailblazer Park for a reunion unlike any other!

Come enjoy delicious BBQ bites from some amazing local and guest pitmasters and chefs, live music, unlimited beverages, artisan market, great company and experience the joy of coming together as a community for an incredible cause – IDefine.

Over 30 pitmasters and chefs will be joining together as teams to cook over 15 different BBQ dishes! Each one of our amazing menu items created by our talented chefs will be ALL-INCLUSIVE, so you can eat and enjoy all day long!

ONE ticket price gets you FOUR hours of all the BBQ you can enjoy AND unlimited beverages!