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Saturday, December 14, 2024
HauntFest Christmassacre
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Nightmare Dungeon

Enjoy live music, vendors, spooks, interactive activities, and other themed entertainment with an opportunity to go through Nightmare Dungeon’s Christmas haunt!
Welcome to HauntFest, where we summon the spirit of horror and Halloween all year round! We are SUPER excited to be kicking off our first South Carolina event, HauntFest Christmassacre. Perfect for oddity lovers and Halloween + Christmas enthusiasts, this fiendish affair beckons dark spirits, midnight wanderers, witchy souls, and the eternally restless. It’s a dead man’s party!

Established in May 2023, HauntFest has risen as a leading horror festival business, captivating audiences with its spine-chilling spectacles and atmosphere. From bewitching entertainment to macabre vendors and haunted attractions, HauntFest offers an unparalleled immersion into the realm of terror. Experience spooktacular live performances, encounter creatures both mythical and monstrous, and traverse unhallowed grounds where every corner hides a new fun and exciting horror. Unlike other Halloween conventions, HauntFest prides itself in highlighting the arts and music through a weekend celebration, where patrons can wear their monster skins and join in on the dead man’s party. HauntFest invites you to embrace the darkness that lurks within, but beware: once you enter, there’s no turning back…

HauntFest – Christmassacre

WHEN: Friday December 13th – Sunday December 15th, 2PM – 12 AM

WHERE: Nightmare Dungeon Haunted Attraction (645 Old Anderson Rd, Greenville, SC 29611)

Join us for HauntFest’s first Friday the 13th and Christmas festival at the haunted attraction, Nightmare Dungeon! Enjoy live music, vendors, spooks, interactive activities, and other themed entertainment with an opportunity to go through Nightmare Dungeon’s Christmas haunt. Bring close-toed shoes, as the ground may be uneven in some areas.

TICKETS (Starting at $20) : https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=13826

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.hauntfest.net/south-carolina

*COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED*

We are so excited to bring HauntFest to South Carolina and we hope to see you there!

Sunday, December 15, 2024
HauntFest
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Nightmare Dungeon

Enjoy live music, vendors, spooks, interactive activities, and other themed entertainment with an opportunity to go through Nightmare Dungeon’s Christmas haunt!
Welcome to HauntFest, where we summon the spirit of horror and Halloween all year round! We are SUPER excited to be kicking off our first South Carolina event, HauntFest Christmassacre. Perfect for oddity lovers and Halloween + Christmas enthusiasts, this fiendish affair beckons dark spirits, midnight wanderers, witchy souls, and the eternally restless. It’s a dead man’s party!

Established in May 2023, HauntFest has risen as a leading horror festival business, captivating audiences with its spine-chilling spectacles and atmosphere. From bewitching entertainment to macabre vendors and haunted attractions, HauntFest offers an unparalleled immersion into the realm of terror. Experience spooktacular live performances, encounter creatures both mythical and monstrous, and traverse unhallowed grounds where every corner hides a new fun and exciting horror. Unlike other Halloween conventions, HauntFest prides itself in highlighting the arts and music through a weekend celebration, where patrons can wear their monster skins and join in on the dead man’s party. HauntFest invites you to embrace the darkness that lurks within, but beware: once you enter, there’s no turning back…

HauntFest – Christmassacre

WHEN: Friday December 13th – Sunday December 15th, 2PM – 12 AM

WHERE: Nightmare Dungeon Haunted Attraction (645 Old Anderson Rd, Greenville, SC 29611)

Join us for HauntFest’s first Friday the 13th and Christmas festival at the haunted attraction, Nightmare Dungeon! Enjoy live music, vendors, spooks, interactive activities, and other themed entertainment with an opportunity to go through Nightmare Dungeon’s Christmas haunt. Bring close-toed shoes, as the ground may be uneven in some areas.

TICKETS (Starting at $20) : https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=13826

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.hauntfest.net/south-carolina

*COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED*

We are so excited to bring HauntFest to South Carolina and we hope to see you there!

HauntFest Christmassacre
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Nightmare Dungeon

Enjoy live music, vendors, spooks, interactive activities, and other themed entertainment with an opportunity to go through Nightmare Dungeon’s Christmas haunt!
Welcome to HauntFest, where we summon the spirit of horror and Halloween all year round! We are SUPER excited to be kicking off our first South Carolina event, HauntFest Christmassacre. Perfect for oddity lovers and Halloween + Christmas enthusiasts, this fiendish affair beckons dark spirits, midnight wanderers, witchy souls, and the eternally restless. It’s a dead man’s party!

Established in May 2023, HauntFest has risen as a leading horror festival business, captivating audiences with its spine-chilling spectacles and atmosphere. From bewitching entertainment to macabre vendors and haunted attractions, HauntFest offers an unparalleled immersion into the realm of terror. Experience spooktacular live performances, encounter creatures both mythical and monstrous, and traverse unhallowed grounds where every corner hides a new fun and exciting horror. Unlike other Halloween conventions, HauntFest prides itself in highlighting the arts and music through a weekend celebration, where patrons can wear their monster skins and join in on the dead man’s party. HauntFest invites you to embrace the darkness that lurks within, but beware: once you enter, there’s no turning back…

HauntFest – Christmassacre

WHEN: Friday December 13th – Sunday December 15th, 2PM – 12 AM

WHERE: Nightmare Dungeon Haunted Attraction (645 Old Anderson Rd, Greenville, SC 29611)

Join us for HauntFest’s first Friday the 13th and Christmas festival at the haunted attraction, Nightmare Dungeon! Enjoy live music, vendors, spooks, interactive activities, and other themed entertainment with an opportunity to go through Nightmare Dungeon’s Christmas haunt. Bring close-toed shoes, as the ground may be uneven in some areas.

TICKETS (Starting at $20) : https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=13826

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.hauntfest.net/south-carolina

*COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED*

We are so excited to bring HauntFest to South Carolina and we hope to see you there!

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Spartanburg Comic Con
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds

11000 square feet of comics, toys, video games, Pokémon cards, tumblers, artists, and MORE!

Sunday, February 2, 2025
*Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo
Feb 2 all-day
Battery Park Hall

Celebrating its seventh year running in 2025, the *Assembly Required Designer Toy Expo returns to Asheville, and it’s bigger than ever! With a record 50+ artists descending upon Downtown Asheville in February from 21 states including Colorado, South Dakota, Texas, Rhode Island, as well as Canada. As the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors from across the North America, *Assembly Required honors this melting pot of artistic expression, inspired by pop culture and street art.

Saturday, February 1, 2025: 11a-5p
Sunday, February 2, 2025: 11a-4p

More information can be found at www.assembly-required.net

Parental discretion is advised.

Sunday, March 23, 2025
“How to Save a Milestone”
Mar 23 all-day
Radio Room Greenville

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the historic Milestone Club, the “CBGB of the South,” and its impact on music culture. How to Save a Milestone documents the fight to save this legendary venue, where icons like Nirvana, R.E.M., and the Violent Femmes began their careers.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with the film screening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by a short Q&A with Milestone alums, and a short performance by the incredible ANDY THE DOORBUM. This is a seated event, providing time to socialize, reminisce, and discuss the importance of supporting independent music venues.

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Spring Market
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am
Chesnee First Baptist Church

Spring fundraising event to support church missions. Y’all come out & shop!

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Craft Fair, Farmers Market and Pet Adoption event @ Holliday Brewing
Apr 26 @ 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Holliday Brewing

Come to Holliday Brewing’s first Craft Fair, Farmer’s Market and Pet Adoption event on Saturday April 26th in Inman SC. Shop for candles, spices, local honey, gourmet pet treats, human treats, body care items, and other local artisan offerings. Spartanburg Humane Society with be there for a pet adoption event. When you’re done shopping, enjoy our pet friendly patio while listening to music and enjoying great food and drinks.

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Mother’s Day Sale at Garden Party
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Garden Party

Join us on Saturday, May 10th, from 1-5 pm for a multi-artist pop-up and shopping event, just in time for Mother’s Day! Garden Party, Ross Pottery, and Melissa Weiss Pottery will host Knook Ceramics, Maggie Boyd Ceramics, Kreh Mellick, Good Goodies, Of June, Crocodile Wine, and Camille Cogswell Baked Goods at Garden Party’s shop in West Asheville. Don’t miss this incredible gathering of artists and shops as we celebrate springtime and all the mothers in our lives!

Friday, June 6, 2025
Hometown Harvest Market
Jun 6 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Anchored Oak Adventure Farm

🌾 Hometown Harvest Market at Anchored Oak Farm
1st & 3rd Fridays | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Starting June 6th
📍 Anchored Oak Adventure Farm, 5693 Locust Hill Rd, Travelers Rest, SC
Join us for Hometown Harvest, a charming evening market series at Anchored Oak Adventure Farm—where community, craftsmanship, and countryside come together!
This family-friendly market features a curated lineup of local artisans, makers, growers, and producers, alongside a rotating featured food truck, and plenty of space to relax and explore. Guests can shop handmade goods, visit our petting farm, enjoy a picnic at one of our tables, and soak in the simple joys of a Friday evening on the farm.
Whether you’re looking for unique local gifts, fresh finds, or just a fun way to wind down the week with your family, Hometown Harvest offers a little something for everyone.
✨ What You’ll Find:
Handmade crafts & homegrown goods
Food truck
Petting farm & animals to meet
Picnic areas & family space to play
A down-home, feel-good atmosphere
Come out, connect with neighbors, support small businesses, and celebrate the best of local living—right here at the farm.
INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR: Free for the 2025 inaugural season! Email [email protected]

Friday, June 20, 2025
Hometown Harvest Market
Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Anchored Oak Adventure Farm

🌾 Hometown Harvest Market at Anchored Oak Farm
1st & 3rd Fridays | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Starting June 6th
📍 Anchored Oak Adventure Farm, 5693 Locust Hill Rd, Travelers Rest, SC
Join us for Hometown Harvest, a charming evening market series at Anchored Oak Adventure Farm—where community, craftsmanship, and countryside come together!
This family-friendly market features a curated lineup of local artisans, makers, growers, and producers, alongside a rotating featured food truck, and plenty of space to relax and explore. Guests can shop handmade goods, visit our petting farm, enjoy a picnic at one of our tables, and soak in the simple joys of a Friday evening on the farm.
Whether you’re looking for unique local gifts, fresh finds, or just a fun way to wind down the week with your family, Hometown Harvest offers a little something for everyone.
✨ What You’ll Find:
Handmade crafts & homegrown goods
Food truck
Petting farm & animals to meet
Picnic areas & family space to play
A down-home, feel-good atmosphere
Come out, connect with neighbors, support small businesses, and celebrate the best of local living—right here at the farm.
INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR: Free for the 2025 inaugural season! Email [email protected]

Friday, August 1, 2025
Hometown Harvest Market
Aug 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Anchored Oak Adventure Farm

🌾 Hometown Harvest Market at Anchored Oak Farm
1st & 3rd Fridays | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Starting June 6th
📍 Anchored Oak Adventure Farm, 5693 Locust Hill Rd, Travelers Rest, SC
Join us for Hometown Harvest, a charming evening market series at Anchored Oak Adventure Farm—where community, craftsmanship, and countryside come together!
This family-friendly market features a curated lineup of local artisans, makers, growers, and producers, alongside a rotating featured food truck, and plenty of space to relax and explore. Guests can shop handmade goods, visit our petting farm, enjoy a picnic at one of our tables, and soak in the simple joys of a Friday evening on the farm.
Whether you’re looking for unique local gifts, fresh finds, or just a fun way to wind down the week with your family, Hometown Harvest offers a little something for everyone.
✨ What You’ll Find:
Handmade crafts & homegrown goods
Food truck
Petting farm & animals to meet
Picnic areas & family space to play
A down-home, feel-good atmosphere
Come out, connect with neighbors, support small businesses, and celebrate the best of local living—right here at the farm.
INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR: Free for the 2025 inaugural season! Email [email protected]

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Children’s Entrepreneur Market
Aug 2 all-day
Wee Trade Children's Consignment Sale at the Ag Center

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, creativity, and inspiration at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market — where young minds turn big ideas into real-life businesses!

We are partnering with the Wee Trade Children’s Consignment Sale. Come support young entrepreneurs (ages 5–17) as they showcase their talents, sell their handmade products, and learn the ropes of business firsthand. Then check out the Wee Trade Children’s Consignment Sale, the region’s largest selection of quality consigned goods at amazing prices!

📣 Interested in participating?
Young entrepreneurs can register at: https://kidsmarkets.com/
Follow us on Facebook @ChildrenEntrepreneursNorthCarolina for updates, sneak peeks, and more!
✨ Why You’ll Love It:
💡 Educational & Inspiring – Kids learn valuable skills in leadership, creativity, money management, and marketing.
🎨 Hands-On Fun –Family-Friendly Fun
🛍️ One-of-a-Kind Shopping – Support the next generation of business leaders and take home unique, kid-made treasures.
🛡️ Safe & Supervised – A welcoming, secure environment for kids and families.

Friday, August 15, 2025
Hometown Harvest Market
Aug 15 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Anchored Oak Adventure Farm

🌾 Hometown Harvest Market at Anchored Oak Farm
1st & 3rd Fridays | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Starting June 6th
📍 Anchored Oak Adventure Farm, 5693 Locust Hill Rd, Travelers Rest, SC
Join us for Hometown Harvest, a charming evening market series at Anchored Oak Adventure Farm—where community, craftsmanship, and countryside come together!
This family-friendly market features a curated lineup of local artisans, makers, growers, and producers, alongside a rotating featured food truck, and plenty of space to relax and explore. Guests can shop handmade goods, visit our petting farm, enjoy a picnic at one of our tables, and soak in the simple joys of a Friday evening on the farm.
Whether you’re looking for unique local gifts, fresh finds, or just a fun way to wind down the week with your family, Hometown Harvest offers a little something for everyone.
✨ What You’ll Find:
Handmade crafts & homegrown goods
Food truck
Petting farm & animals to meet
Picnic areas & family space to play
A down-home, feel-good atmosphere
Come out, connect with neighbors, support small businesses, and celebrate the best of local living—right here at the farm.
INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR: Free for the 2025 inaugural season! Email [email protected]

Sunday, August 17, 2025
SC Arms Association Gun Show
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the SC Arms Association Gun Show on August 16-17, 2025.

Show dates: August 16-17th

Show times: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

Ticket information: ADULTS: $10.00 | MILITARY: $8.00 * Must Show Military ID 12 Yrs & Under: Free when accompanied by an adult. * No admittance 30 minutes prior to closing.

Parking: : $10 cashless, we accept all credit/debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay. Located off Exposition Drive.

Sunday, September 21, 2025
🍂 Gather GVL Presents: Fall Pop-Up Market 🎃
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gather GVL

Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Pop-Up Market!
Enjoy an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, and local pop-up vendors offering unique products and handmade goods.

🍁 What to Expect:
✔️ Live Music
✔️ Great Local Eats
✔️ Seasonal Vendors & Artisans
✔️ Family-Friendly Atmosphere
✔️ Fall Vibes All Around

📍 Location: Gather GVL, Greenville, SC
🎟️ Free to attend — all are welcome!

Support local, eat well, and kick off fall with your community!

Thursday, October 2, 2025
2025 Moonlight Movies: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
Oct 2 all-day
Falls Park

Come early to grab a good seat and play trivia with us before the show. Movies begin at sundown. A local food truck as well as Poppington’s Popcorn will be on site. Feel free to bring your own picnic and enjoy a cozy night under the stars!

Moonlight Movies takes place at the bottom of Falls Park. Follow the path from Main Street (531 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).

Wristbands must be purchased on site for $1 if you plan on bringing alcohol.

As an important reminder for all, please leave all pets at home, do not bring glass cups or bottles and no smoking on-site.

Please visit the City of Greenville website for additional information and up-to-date cancellation notices.

Oct. 2 – Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Oct. 16 – Clue

Oct. 23 – Golden Eye

Oct. 30 – Double feature: Monster House and Poltergeist

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective
Oct 5 all-day
Peace Center

Program

Miklós Rózsa: Parade of the Charioteers from Ben Hur
Max Steiner: Suite from Casablanca
Elmer Bernstein: Music from The Magnificent Seven
Bernard Herrmann: Psycho – A Short Suite for String Orchestra
John Williams:
Shark Theme from Jaws
Adventures on Earth from E.T.
Duel of the Fates from Star Wars: Phantom Menace Suite (Episode I)
Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Alan Silvestri: Music from Back to the Future 
John Barry: Music from Dances with Wolves
Alan Menken: Music from Beauty and the Beast
Michael Giacchino: Music from Star Trek: Into Darkness

Step into the glamour of Hollywood and celebrate the opening of the GSO’s “American Season” with Opening Night: Hollywood Retrospective! Music Director Lee Mills takes the stage with iconic music from legendary films, including Ben HurCasablancaStar WarsBeauty and the Beast, and more. Enhanced by the rich voices of the Clemson University Singers, this red-carpet event promises an unforgettable evening of cinematic splendor, community pride, and timeless music. Join us at Peace Concert Hall and let the magic of the movies come alive!

Saturday, October 11, 2025
South Carolina Home Show
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the South Carolina Home Show. At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. The South Carolina Home Show features a wide selection of home improvement professionals in a fun, interactive environment. After meeting with and comparing our expert exhibitors, we know you’ll be inspired and motivated to start planning with confidence. More importantly, we want you to be excited for all the fantastic possibilities that come with your project!

Show Details:

October 11, 2025: 10 am – 8 pm

October 12, 2025: 10 am – 5 pm

Event will be held in Woodside Conference Center.

Advance registration is required.

Market Grill Concessions available.

Get your free passes today or $10 at the door. https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/Free-Pass

Interested in Exhibiting?  https://www.schomeshows-gv.com/info-for-exhibitors

Sunday, October 12, 2025
SC Arms Association Gun Show
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the SC Arms Association Gun Show on October 11-12, 2025.

Show dates: Oct 11-12

Show times: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM

Ticket information: ADULTS: $10.00 | MILITARY: $8.00 * Must Show Military ID 12 Yrs & Under: Free when accompanied by an adult. * No admittance 30 minutes prior to closing.

Parking: $10 cashless, we accept all credit/debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay. Located off Exposition Drive.