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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Hump Day Yappy Hour
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm
FR8yard

The doggos are taking over the Yard! Dog parents, dog-friendly business owners, dog-based non-profits–basically dog enthusiasts of every stripe–are descending on FR8yard every 1st and 3rd Wednesday this Spring for live music, awesome eats & drinks, and more! We’ll issue you a $5 PUP BUCK just for bringing out your four-legged-friends … and proceeds from our special Pooch Hooch Cocktails, courtesy of Tito’s, will be benefitting the Spartanburg Humane Society. Did we mention free dog treats??? So, come join us for our Hump Day Yappy Hours and don’t forget to bring yourย furย babies!

Saturday, June 8, 2024
Adventure Day
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 5:00 pm
Safe Haven & Educational Adventures

Adventure Day is around the corner- June 8th!!
Bring your family & tell your friends about this exciting fun day! You get to see our facility, meet all the animals, play games, enjoy some food & more!!
FREE to enter.
$5 to pet the animals that can safely be pet. Tickets sold 6 for $5 for food and activities.
All raised funds goes directly to the care of our rescued animals. We hope to see you here, June 8th!
Our exact address will be posted on our website the day before the event for your traveling needs. https://rescueexotics.org/adventure-day

Adventure Day
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 5:00 pm
Safe Haven & Educational Adventures

June 8th, 2024
10am-5pm

Come join us for Adventure Day it will be a wild family fun time!! We are only open to the public a couple times a year, you wonโ€™t want to miss out. Come meet the animals, see our facility updates & make life long memories!

By joining us you will be helping the animals โ€”they rely on your support!

๐Ÿ’ Meet the animals
๐Ÿ’ raffles
๐Ÿ’ games
๐Ÿ’ food
๐Ÿ’ music
& much more!

Bring your family and tell your friends, it’s going to be wild time!

FREE to enter.
$5 wrist bands to pet animals that are able to be pet.

Take 183 to Easley
Turn on Thomas mill rd by the Spinx
Follow the signs to Safe Haven & Educational Adventures, Inc.

(Our sanctuary is located at a private residence, for privacy we put the signs out the night before the event and we post the address only on our website the day before the event.)

www.rescueexotics.org

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Juneteenth Celebration Weekend
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm โ€“ 8:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

This unique educational event will celebrate the African-American experience since the end of slavery in 1865. Expect a weekend full of food, fellowship, the opportunity to learn via inspirational performances, and much more!

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend Flyer, red, green, and yellow text with dates and times of events

Friday, June 14, 2024
Juneteenth GVL Royal Gala
Jun 14 @ 5:30 pm โ€“ 10:30 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Centerย for an unforgettable evening of elegance and celebration at the JuneteenthGVL Royal Gala, taking place at the prestigious Greenville Convention Center on June 14, 2024. This glamorous event is a highlight of our Juneteenth celebrations, commemorating the rich history and enduring legacy of African American freedom and culture.

Saturday, June 15, 2024
Juneteenth Celebration
Jun 15 @ 12:00 pm โ€“ 6:00 pm
Commerce Park

In coordination with local businesses, churches, and non-profits, the City of Fountain Inn is excited to host the Juneteenth Soul Food Festival and celebrate Freedom. With local vendors, artists, and food trucks this is one of Fountain Inn’s largest festivals.
This event is home to the best food, live music, and spoken word performers in the Upstate.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
JUNETEENTH-Greenville
Jun 19 all-day
Unity Park

Join us at the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park for a special Juneteenth celebration featuring inspiring speakers, poetry, music and more!

Juneteenth is in partnership with the Urban league of the Upstate, the Greenville section of National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

JUNETEENTH ESSAY CONTEST

The Juneteenth Essay Contest presented by the Greenville County Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Two winners will receive a $500 scholarship that will be announced during the Juneteenth at Unity Park event.ย 2024 Essay Contestย Guidelines

Glenis Redmond at Juneteenth celebration

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

Young Entrepreneurs from Village Launch will be showcasing their creations inside the Prisma Health Welcome Center.
National Park Fee Free Days: Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 19 all-day
Carl Sandburg Home

National Park Fee Free Days

Please check operating status at this park and others before traveling as holidays and local weather or safety conditions can affect hours of operation.

Come experience the national parks! On six days in 2024, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance feeโ€“free dates in 2024:

Greenville Juneteenth Festival
Jun 19 @ 9:30 am โ€“ 12:00 pm
Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail from Falls Park to Unity Park

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail from Falls Park to Unity Park

We are honored to host our 3rd annualย Juneteenth at Unity Park presented by TD SYNNEXโ€™s BRG, Beacon in partnership withย Urban League of the Upstate, The Greenville County Section of National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

9:30 AM: Swamp Rabbit Trail from Falls Park to Unity Park
The Greenville community is invited to join us beginning with a walking parade on the Swamp Rabbit Trail from Falls Park to Unity Park. The parade will kick-off with remarks from Dr. Gail Wilson Awan with the Urban League of the Upstate and a poetry reading by local poet, Moody Black, and will conclude at Unity Park with a dance performance by Vaughn Newman.

10:30 AM: Discussion Panel inside the Prisma Health Welcome Center
Following the parade, guests will be invited inside the Prisma Health Welcome Center for a program featuring national and regional speakers discussing Martin Luther King Jr.โ€™s book,ย Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?ย Additional performances throughout the program will include local musicians, Loretta Holloway “South Carolinaโ€™s Official First Lady of Song”ย and Sincere, and a theatrical performance by South Carolina Governorโ€™s School for the Arts and Humanities alumni.

Noon: Food and local resource organizations
To round out the celebration, McCoyโ€™s BBQ and Sassy’s Shaved Ice, along with local resource organizations, will be set up in Mary Duckett Plaza for all to enjoy lunch and community.

Hump Day Yappy Hour
Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm
FR8yard

The doggos are taking over the Yard! Dog parents, dog-friendly business owners, dog-based non-profits–basically dog enthusiasts of every stripe–are descending on FR8yard every 1st and 3rd Wednesday this Spring for live music, awesome eats & drinks, and more! We’ll issue you a $5 PUP BUCK just for bringing out your four-legged-friends … and proceeds from our special Pooch Hooch Cocktails, courtesy of Tito’s, will be benefitting the Spartanburg Humane Society. Did we mention free dog treats??? So, come join us for our Hump Day Yappy Hours and don’t forget to bring yourย furย babies!

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Mauldin Inaugural Juneteenth Cultural Celebration
Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm โ€“ 6:00 pm
Mauldin Cultural Center

This is a free, family-friendly event. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to enjoy live performances and music on the amphitheater stage. Vendors will be on site serving food and beverage.

The City of Mauldin will host its first annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration on June 22, 2024!

This event is being planned in coordination with a fantastic group of community members and staff and will feature live performances, a DJ, spoken word, kids activities, market vendorsย and more! Plus, take a trip throughย Mauldin’s Black Historical Journeyย and learn more about the changemakers in our own community.

Friday, June 28, 2024
Celebrate the 4th of July and Woodruffโ€™s 150th Anniversary
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm
McKinney Park
Whoโ€™s excited for this Friday? Come out to McKinney Park for a night to remember! Celebrate the 4th of July and Woodruffโ€™s 150th Anniversary on June 28th at 7pm! There will be a Time Capsule Ceremony, a live concert by The Vinyl Junkies, and a FIREWORK SHOW! There are food trucks, face painting, and more! This is a free entry event you donโ€™t want to miss! See you there! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽธ
Also, check out face painting with Over the Moon Face and Body Art, LLC!๐ŸŽจ
864 Mobile Cigars will be there too!
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Fourth of July Celebration + Fireworks Show
Jun 29 all-day
Big Water Marina & Campground

The best event of the summer is BACK ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Join us on Lake Hartwell on 6/29 for our annual Fourth of July Celebration featuring the BIGGEST + BEST fireworks show on the lake!

FOOD TRUCKS:
๐Ÿฅœ BLVD Concessions
๐Ÿ” Sonny’s Grill
๐Ÿง Pelican’s Snoballs
๐Ÿข Shish Kebabs
๐Ÿ— Choc’s BBQ
๐Ÿฆ€ Landshark Seafood SC
๐Ÿฆ The Cone Truck

Line Up:
๐ŸŽค Jason Trueluck โ€“ 11 AM-2 PM
๐ŸŽค Gary Speck โ€“ 2:30-5:30 PM
๐ŸŽค Aden Webb & the Palmetto Whiskeys โ€“ 6-9 PM
๐Ÿ’ฅ Fireworks show starting around 9 PM ๐Ÿ’ฅ

FREE FOR VISITORS BY BOAT โ€ข PAID PARKING ON DAY OF EVENT

Fountain Inn Fireworks Spectacular
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm โ€“ 10:00 pm
Commerce Park

Fireworks, Food Trucks, and live music. There is no better way to celebrate than right here in Fountain Inn! The Fountain Inn Fireworks Spectacular is full of great food and fun for the whole family. Come listen to great music, eat from delicious food trucks, and enjoy Independence Day with a fireworks show!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Asheville Tourists vs. Greenville Drive Independence Day Fireworks
Jul 3 @ 6:35 pm
McCormick Field

Independence Day Fireworks

Thursday, July 4, 2024
Red, White + Boom
Jul 4 @ 5:30 pm โ€“ 10:00 pm
Barnet Park

2024 RED, WHITE & BOOM PRESENTED BY SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Spartanburg’s favorite way to celebrate Independence Day!

Barnet Park is the perfect setting for Spartanburg’s Independence Day celebration. On July 4, come hungry and enjoy great food and spectacular fireworks!

Note: Parking willย notย be available in the First Baptist Church parking lot this year. Parking garages will be open with plenty of free parking.ย Learn more about our parking options throughout downtown on our Downtown Parking page.

  • When: Thursday, July 4, 5:30 to 10 pm. The Fireworks display will begin around 9:30 pm.
  • Admission: Free admission!
Monday, July 22, 2024
Dog Awareยฎ Safety Class
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am โ€“ 10:45 am
Hughes Main Library
โ€ข Story Room

Practice safety techniques on a life-sized stuffed dog and meet a real therapy dog. Ages 3-7.

Saturday, August 31, 2024
Labor Day Tailgate Party
Aug 31 @ 11:00 am
Big Water Marina & Campground

Kick-off football season + Labor Day weekend with the best tailgate party on Lake Hartwell on Aug 31st โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹๐Ÿˆ

Come watch the top games of the day on a 12′ LED screen + enjoy food trucks, drinks specials, vendors and more! Game day kicks off at 12 PM with the Tigers vs the Bulldogs โ€“ come rep your team, bring your tailgate gear (chairs/games), and start tailgate season with a bang ๐Ÿงกโค๏ธ

๐ŸŒฎ Fresco Luna Pop-Up Taco Shop
๐Ÿง Sunset Shaved Iced
๐Ÿค J.R. Cash’s at Big Water Marina
๐ŸŽต Live music with Jonathan Ingram @ ~7 PM

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/ldw-tailgate-party-2024

Paid parking inside the gate โ€ข free parking outside of the gate โ€ข free shuttle at all parking

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Labor Day at Craft Axe Throwing
Sep 4 @ 4:00 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

**Join Us for a Labor Day Celebration at Craft Axe Throwing!**

๐Ÿ“… **Date:** Monday, September 4th, 2024
๐Ÿ•“ **Time:** 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ **Location:** Craft Axe Throwing

Celebrate Labor Day with an exciting evening of axe throwing, fun, and festivities! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, Craft Axe Throwing is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the holiday. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers for a unique and thrilling experience.

We look forward to seeing you there!

**Craft Axe Throwing Team**

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Fair Pay Soirรฉe
Sep 18 @ 6:30 pm โ€“ 9:30 pm
M. Judson Bookstore

We invite you to join our “Fair Pay Soirรฉe” on Sept 18 at M. Judson Bookstore from 6:30-9:30pm to celebrate International Equal Pay Day! This event will include a cocktail hour, a discussion on pay equity, and live music. For tickets, head to https://www.scwren.org/events/fair-pay-soiree/

Let’s work together to close the gender pay gap and create a more equitable future for all!