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Saturday, April 27, 2019
Fire on the Mountain Blacksmithing Festival
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Annual festival celebrating the work of the artist blacksmith, featuring demonstrations, hands-on activities, vendors, exhibitions, competitions and more! Admission is free and all are welcome. 2019 Master Blacksmith John Rais, featured demonstrators Rachel Kedinger, Eric Velleca, and Seth Gould.

https://www.facebook.com/events/992604394270978/

Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Upcountry History Museum

*FREE EVENT* It’s that time of year again! Come out to the Heritage Green on Saturday, April 27, for a morning of FREE activities and games. . This festival is geared towards our youngest learners and is filled with age appropriate activities for kids 1-5 years old.

Each Heritage Green organization will have a booth on the lawn with opportunities for families to experience what their museum or entity provides to our community every day.

Heritage Green includes Upcountry History Museum, Greenville County Library System (Hughes Main Library), Greenville Theatre, Greenville County Museum of Art, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and Carolina Music Museum!

Kids’ Fest at Heritage is presented by Primrose School of Greenville and supported by Greenville First Steps and Palmetto Basics.

More details coming soon!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2170944876299559/

Greer Goes Global: An International Festival
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
City Park

Celebrate the cultures of the Upstate with Greer’s 6th Annual International Festival at Greer City Park. International Featured Country Tents, Entertainment, Sports, Crafts, and Food fill the park during the 5 hour event.

Would you be interested in showing off the culture and talents of your country? Message us for more details!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are not permitted.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, activity or public meeting of the City of Greer should contact 864-968-7008 as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/292567718276045/

Peter Rabbit Festival
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
South Carolina Botanical Garden

Join us for the Second Annual Peter Rabbit Festival! There will be live animals, games, storytelling, food and much more. This family-friendly event is free to the public but donations are encouraged and appreciated. For additional information, email Sue Watts at [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/375245366571308/

Sunday, April 28, 2019
Mountains to Main Street Festival Oconee Man Challenge
Apr 28 all-day
South Cove County Park

The triathlon portion of the festival is getting a new name to reflect its new course, said Jeremey Davis, owner of SetUp Events and the race’s director. The OconeeMan Triathlon will be held entirely around South Cove County Park in Seneca, S.C. and will include a 70.3 mile half triathlon as well as a sprint triathlon. It will be held on April 28.

OconeeMan
Apr 28 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
South Cove County Park

A Half Iron Distance and Sprint Distance Triathlon event.

Formerly the Mountains to Main Street Triathlon, OconeeMan will take place completely within and around South Cove County Park in Seneca, SC. This move will eliminate the point to point nature of the event and give reason to add a sprint distance to the mix. The Half Marathon & 5K normally held as part of the Mountains to Main Street Festival will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

https://www.facebook.com/events/498361523966824/

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Camille Thurman and Darrell Green Trio with Wynton Marsalis
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Jazz Garden Tent at Romare Bearden Park

Watch and listen as Camille Thurman joins forces with The Darrell Green Trio and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis to kick off the 2019 Charlotte Jazz Festival with an unforgettable night of entertainment in The Jazz Garden Tent at Romare Bearden Park!

Acclaimed by Downbeat Magazine as a “rising star” singer with “soulful inflection and remarkable, Fitzgerald-esque scat prowess” and hailed by All About Jazz as a “first class saxophonist that blows the proverbial roof of the place”, Camille Thurman has been amazing audiences throughout the world with her impeccable sound, remarkable vocal virtuosity and captivating artistry. Many have praised her vocal abilities to the likeness of Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter. Her lush, rich & warm sound on the tenor saxophone has led others to compare her to tenor greats Joe Henderson and Dexter Gordon.

Over a career that has spanned more than two decades Oakland, California native Darrell Green has become a master drummer and prolific sideman, sharing stages with leading jazz artists; from Blue Note vibraphonist Stefon Harris to saxophonist Red Holloway. Though jazz is his primary focus, Green is conversant in every genre from straight-ahead jazz to Latin and West African music.

For an up-close-and-personal experience, choose cabaret table seating.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1994037517559139/

Thursday, May 2, 2019
2019 Spring Festival, “On the Square”
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – May 4 @ 11:00 pm
City of Abbeville

Abbeville is where you want to be during the first weekend in May. Since its kickoff in 1981, the Spring Festival has drawn thousands to our charming town! The Festival features craft vendors, live music, food vendors, amusement rides for the young and “young at heart”, an antique car show, and more!

General admission is FREE! Which means FUN for the entire family!

Wristband Tickets for rides can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-abbeville-17863224357

New this year is Merchant Day! Come visit all of our amazing Downtown Merchants on Thursday May 2nd to kick off the Festival. Many merchants will have special deals and offers. Downtown Abbeville Merchants Association

Musical and Entertainment Lineup:

Westwood Chorus: Thursday 5pm-5:30pm
Natural Finish: Thursday 5:30pm-7pm
FIYA: Thursday 7pm-7:30pm
Thomas Fountain Band: Thursday 8pm-10:30pm

Adrienne Nicole: Friday 5pm-6:30pm
Wendy’s Dance Academy: 6:45pm-7:30pm
Finesse Band: Friday 8pm-11pm

Live Broadcast from the Southern Fried Morning Show!
Saturday 11AM-1PM
Swingin’ Medallions: Saturday 12pm-2pm
Rick Michael Band: Saturday 3pm-6pm
Unified Lights and The Leftoversl: Saturday 7pm-8:30pm
Stone Echo: Saturday 9pm-11pm

Craft Schedule

Friday, May 3rd – 1:00pm until 9:00pm
Saturday, May 4th – 10:00am until 9:00pm

Food Schedule

Thursday, May 2nd – 4:00pm until10pm
Friday, May 3rd – 1:00pm until 9:00pm
Saturday, May 4th – 10:00am until 9:00pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/287859905193357/

Friday, May 3, 2019
30th Annual Asheville Herb Festival 2019
May 3 @ 8:30 am – May 5 @ 3:00 pm
Asheville Herb Festival

Friday & Saturday 8:30-5:30 and Sunday 10-3pm.
30 years at the WNC Farmer’s Market and it’s going to be a big celebration! Free workshops, free advice, local food and tons of fresh herbal plants, fruit trees, soil, hardware for your gardening and herbal products for your garden inspirations! Pet and kid friendly. THREE DAYS ONLY!

https://www.facebook.com/events/353214972130450/

State Line Music Festival
May 3 @ 3:00 pm – May 5 @ 12:00 am
Shady Side Dragway

Shadyside Dragway’s second annual music event, brought to you by Bob Webb-Homestar, Maco, and Servo South! An alternative music festival lasting Friday May 3rd through Saturday May 4th, 2019. We feature bands such as Dirty Grass Soul, Sunny Ledfurd, and many more!
Camping Friday and Saturday night is included in the cost of your ticket! For more information visit www.statelinemusicfestival.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/519443805223143/

35th Annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Fest
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

With a rich history of providing family fun for all ages, the annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Fest promises to be better than ever this year, the 35th anniversary of the event! This year’s event will feature the best of the old and add exciting new activities with the goal of being the Upstate’s favorite family festival. The two-day event features live music on the CBL State Savings Bank Main Stage and the Community Stage, Mitsubishi Anne Helton Creation Station, KidsZone, Greer CPW Restaurant Row, and more than150 vendors throughout the festival!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2052161314904695/?event_time_id=2052161318238028

Decorate The Space: Documentary Festival
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Birds Fly South Ale Project

Join us for our second Decorate the Space event of the year!

Our pop-up theater is back in the Aviary with a series of short documentaries with a focus on culture and location.

Projects:
The Woodfin by Katie Damien
Strange Kid by Beth Fletcher
From Parts Unknown by Michael T. Workman
More TBA

If you are interested in submitting a project please email [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/2026818980961394/

Saturday, May 4, 2019
DTD Car Wash & Bake Sale
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Advance Auto Parts

Come get your car washed and your tummy filled with delicious treats! The Dorman Theatre Department will sponsor a car wash and bake sale at the following locations:
Saturday, May 4 at the Advance Auto near Academy
Saturday, May 11 at the Advance Auto near Fudds
All proceeds will go toward funding our trip to the International Thespian Festival!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2558360234205238/?event_time_id=2558360240871904

35th Annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Fest
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

With a rich history of providing family fun for all ages, the annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Fest promises to be better than ever this year, the 35th anniversary of the event! This year’s event will feature the best of the old and add exciting new activities with the goal of being the Upstate’s favorite family festival. The two-day event features live music on the CBL State Savings Bank Main Stage and the Community Stage, Mitsubishi Anne Helton Creation Station, KidsZone, Greer CPW Restaurant Row, and more than150 vendors throughout the festival!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2052161314904695/

35th Annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Fest
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce

With a rich history of providing family fun for all ages, the annual Pelham Medical Center Greer Family Fest promises to be better than ever this year, the 35th anniversary of the event! This year’s event will feature the best of the old and add exciting new activities with the goal of being the Upstate’s favorite family festival. The two-day event features live music on the CBL State Savings Bank Main Stage and the Community Stage, Mitsubishi Anne Helton Creation Station, KidsZone, Greer CPW Restaurant Row, and more than150 vendors throughout the festival!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2052161314904695/?event_time_id=2052161321571361

Appalachian Arts & Culture Festival
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Holly Springs Center

Join us at Holly Springs Center (120 Holly Springs School Rd Pickens, SC 29671) on May 4th 10am – 3pm for an Appalachian Arts and Culture Festival! There will be music, food, entertainment, local vendors, demonstrations, and much more!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2281823605388575/

Spartanburg Earth Day Festival
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Spartanburg Earth Day Festival

The Spartanburg Earth Day Festival (SEDF) builds community, celebrates the many gifts we receive from Earth, and inspires our citizens to care for our planet. SEDF seeks to include Spartanburg County’s diverse population, engaging all people in appreciation of and concern for our environment and natural resources. Our intent is to educate our community about the fragileness of our planet, the interdependency of people and resources in preserving viable, life-sustaining eco-systems, and to enhance awareness of the role each individual can play in protecting and sustaining our planet. The festival itself is striving to become a zero-waste event with broad community appeal and participation. We accomplish these goals through education, the arts, and hands-on experiences.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2174387865955352/

Spartanburg Earth Day Festival
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Our Choose Tap team will serve free, chilled tap for the fourth year at the upcoming Spartanburg Earth Day Festival. The first 200 visitors to our booth will receive a BPA-free reusable bottle.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2226973484296832/

2019 Strawberry Festival
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Slater Hall Community Center

Come Join Us for the 2019 Strawberry Festival. There will be entertainment, Art & Craft Vendors, Food vendors, and of course, STRAWBERRIES!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2018348531535960/

Loaded Up & Truckin’ | Food Truck Festival
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bullhded Peanut Co.

We will be onsite at Oskar Blues Brwery Brevard , NC | slingin’ our Craft Boiled Peanuts w/seasonal sides. Peanut Profiles and pairings to be posted the week of the event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/230165227917353/