Events Calendar

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

Unwind from the week with great music in a beautiful setting! Concerts start at 7 p.m. in the Garden Amphitheater. Admission is free, and concessions from Palmetto’s Smokehouse and Oyster Bar are available for purchase starting at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 3 Foxfire Revival ~ Foxfire Revival is a four-piece folk outfit with an Appalachian stringband feel that brings a variety of sounds from traditional instruments such as harmonica, banjo, mandolin, and cello. Motivated by the spirit of the Foxfire series of North Georgia, the Athens-based band was born in 2016 out of a weekly gathering of friends seeking to revive certain old-fashioned crafts from times gone by. Together these friends – Austin Hall, Jordan Burbage, David Henry, and Brock Beisel – seek to celebrate and share with others their collective love for adventure, a good story, and Appalachian culture through the music they create. Foxfire Revival takes cues from the likes of Mipso, Nickel Creek, The Avett Brothers, and Gregory Alan Isakov.

https://www.facebook.com/events/347741666084502/

Questions will cover random trivia including, but not limited to books, wine, & art. Previous categories have covered musical instruments, cereal, & common bonds just to name a few. The winning team will receive their bar tab (including food) paid up to $50! You can have teams up to 6.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2121901651435064/

Spartanburg One is holding its 6th Annual Color Us ONE Color and Fun Run on May 4, 2019, in the beautiful city of Landrum, S.C. The student councils from Chapman and Landrum High Schools have organized this event as a service project to the community and as part of our district-wide focus on health and wellness. We encourage you to bring a friend and come out to enjoy a nice run, music, dancing, recognition of the 2019 Boeing Grant winners and, of course, a color throwing party!

Participants will be divided by the following categories:
Serious Runners (5K)
Run for Fun (5K)
One Mile Fun Run

https://www.facebook.com/events/2075260056105540/

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/

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

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/

Dust off your sombrero and head to Tipsy Taco- ALL THREE LOCATIONS for a WEEKEND LONG Cinco de Mayo Party. There will be non-stop live music, parking lot fiestas (Augusta & Pelham), $2 Tecate, $4 Mexican drafts, specialty margaritas, tequila tastings and more giveaways than you can shake a piñata stick at.

Live Music Schedule, Sunday, May 5th
Augusta (15 Conestee Ave. Greenville, SC)
Trey Francis

Pelham Rd (215 Pelham Rd. Greenville, SC)
Jamie Wright Duo

Simpsonville (702 Fairview Rd. Simpsonville, SC)
Piedmont Boys Duo

https://www.facebook.com/events/594596901035776/

Mezcal is proud to host its second annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. This year’s fiesta will be held in downtown Spartanburg, SC on Morgan on May 4th, 2019 from noon to 10pm.

Once again, we look forward to sharing with our Hub City some of Mexico’s traditions. Including, of course, an authentic Mexican cuisine for a full experience of Cinco de Mayo. Local academy performers, orchestras, and bands are just a few of the events that Mezcal is eager to share.

Mezcal is more than excited to be hosting this fiesta once again that will transport each and every one of its guests to a mini Mexico full of music, food, dance, and endless smiles.

During the first annual Cinco de Mayo Festival in 2018, Mezcal Taberna Mexicana hosted approximately 6,000 guests. We hope to overwhelm lasts years attendance and overall experience in a fiesta you won’t want to miss.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2795400900484919/

Come out and join us for our 1st Annual “Ride for the Future Poker Run & Music Jam”. All bikes, associations, hot rods, and car clubs welcome.

Registration begins @ 12:00 – Harley Davidson of Asheville
Kick Stands up @ 2:00
Stops include: Wunderlich America, Guidon Brewing Co., Lemonade stand sponsored by Girl Scouts
Final stop @ The Greenhouse Moto Cafe – Mills River
Music starts @ 4:00 – Howie Johnson, Eric Congdon Ellen Trnka, Craig Woody, Mark McDaniels, Michael Barnes, Harlan Johnson, Bill Mattocks & Anthony Griffin!

$10 to ride, $5 each additional hand
$500 in cash prizes
50/50 raffle

For information or early registration contact Beth @ 828-243-4267 or [email protected].

All proceeds go to support Helping Hand Developmental Center – a school for special needs children and their typical peers. HH4kids.org

GoldLlevel Sponsors:
Hendersonville Pediatrics, PA – Serving Brevard, Hendersonville & Rosman

Silver Level Sponsors:
Wunderlich America – Complete your BMW

Bronze Level Sponsors:
Alex Tilly

In Kind Sponsors / Donors:
Harley Davidson of Asheville
Guidon Brewing Company
Lulus Consignment – Furniture, Decor, Shoes, Clothing, Children’s
The Greenhouse Moto Cafe
Kelly Chelena – Fine Art
R&P Cycle Supply
Fire House Subs
Chick-Fil-A
Amy Bracken
Oskar Blues
Hot Dog World

https://www.facebook.com/events/419998062096006/

Ya’ll have been asking!!! We are teaming up with Moonshiners and throwing down. Beer will be sold , bugs will be right and music will be going. This is a family friendly event.
Fountain Inns own Joey Banks will make his guitar sing starting at 1:00 until 4:00
Kids hot dog plates and also BBQ plates will be sold for those not eating crawfish. Moonshiners Salvation Garage will be selling beer and wine.
DJ Derek Thompson will keep the Louisiana vibe going from 4pm until 8pm.
With a ticket for crawfish you will receive one of 2 wristbands depending on weight purchased.
Also anyone over 21 will need to show valid ID to obtain a wristband for alcohol via Moonshiners.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FOLKS TO BRING A LAWN CHAIR AND A SMILE. This will be a great time.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1153734048161244/

The Foothills Philharmonic Orchestra concludes its 2018-19 season at the Riverside Baptist 1249 S. Suber Rd Greer, SC 29650, Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 3:00pm and 7:30 p.m. with the Sensory Friendly Concert for special needs children (3:00pm) and the Annual Pops Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo (7:30pm). Events for the Sensory Friendly Concert will begin at 1pm, culminating in the concert at 3:00pm. All of Foothills’ concerts are free and general admission to the public. Refreshments will be provided following the performance at our reception where people can meet and greet the performers.
Both programs include popular music favorites from movies, classical music, and television shows. In addition, we will be holding an instrument petting zoo open for all children at both concerts. At this event, children of all ages will be able to try out the different instruments of the orchestra as we work to encourage the next generation to pursue music studies on an orchestral instrument. For the Sensory Friendly Concert, multiple organizations will be present to offer assistance for families of special needs children, along with special activities for the children to enjoy.

Back for its 4th year…RJ Rockers will be hosting the annual Pints for Pups charity event. This year the event will be to benefit the Spartanburg Humane Society, specifically the Guardian Angel Fund. This program allows the Spartanburg Humane Society to provide medical treatment for otherwise adoptable animals who arrive either sick or injured as a result of being mistreated, neglected, or abused. The proceeds raised will be to help cover the cost of treatment to remove financial obstacles to allow these animals to be adopted.

As always we will have live music, great food, and vendors. Bring your crowd-friendly furry friends for a fun afternoon supporting a great cause.

Buy your $10 tickets here: https://pintsforpupsspartanburg2019.eventbrite.com

Note: Online ticket sales are only available through Friday, May 3rd. Tickets increase to $12 at the door.

https://www.facebook.com/events/373888406529757/

Come watch the Kentucky Derby on the biggest TV in Spartanburg and be sure to stick around for one of the most exciting live music events of the spring!

ABOUT THE VEGABONDS

With a sound reminiscent of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers mixed with the grit and twang of the Allman Brothers Band, The Vegabonds deliver a sensational performance, with powerhouse guitar riffs and impactful songwriting, night after night. Their hard work and unbridled talents have not gone unnoticed; the group has opened for such notable acts as Lynyrd Skynyrd and the late Gregg Allman and delivered rousing performances at festivals like Peach Festival, Sweetwater 420, Magnolia Fest, Sunfest and Taste of Randolph.

In addition to countless dates throughout the Southeast, the band has toured Europe three times, played multiple dates in Canada and have visited every corner of the US.

A group of five musicians with myriad influences between them, The Vegabonds are fronted by lead vocalist and songwriter Daniel Allen, with Richard Forehand (lead guitar/vocals), Paul Bruens (bass), Beau Cooper (keys/vocals), and Bryan Harris (drums) rounding out the quintet.

MORE ON FR8yard

https://fr8yard.com/

Located in Spartanburg, SC, at 125 E Main St., FR8yard is a dog & family-friendly, open-air biergarten & restaurant. With its chef-inspired food menu and an ever-changing selection of beer and other refreshing beverages, FR8yard is arguably the only concept of its kind in the Southeast. Complete
with a 20 ft jumbotron for major sporting events, live streaming, and the occasional family movie night, FR8yard is a must-see. In addition, the downtown Spartanburg venue showcases local and regional live music acts on its stage.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1164060673771059/

In Anderson, S.C., Palmetto Distillery and True Southern events is teaming with the Cancer Association of Anderson to host the second annual Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer festival, on May 3-5 to raise money for families battling cancer. The event takes place at the Rocky River Plantation. Highlights include a moon glow created by more than a dozen different balloons, balloon flights (tethered and full), food trucks, live music by The Combo Kings, beer, a kids zone and a Kentucky Derby party. Other attractions include the Special Forces Association team jump into the event from the sky; a Doggie Derby where costumed pets compete for prizes; live music; and a Remembrance Flight balloon release honoring cancer victims and more! The actual live music time with The Combo Kings has not yet be finalized.

https://www.facebook.com/events/665233373910252/

Join us on Saturday, May 4 from 7-11 p.m. for ice-cold Rockers brews and live music with Cravin’ Melon and Darby Wilcox!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2393761464191426/

What a night this will be! Mac Arnold is a legend in Greenville and along with Max Hightower and Austin Brashier the place will be hopping! With just 50 seats, this is an opportunity to pretty much have a private concert with some great musicians. Prepaid reservations available. $10/person drink minimum.

https://www.facebook.com/events/599831193825638/

Welcome to the inaugural rare beer gathering, Altered States, presented by The Eighth State Brewing Company, Crafted, The Beer Store and The Whale GVL :: A Craft Beer Collective. The token based festival will take place at The Eighth State on May 5th and will feature 30+ out of state breweries rarely seen in SC. The event will also be host to several pop-ups including Husk Restaurant, live art from Karl Zurfluh and other featured artists, fashion & clothing from Off Beat Kidd and Tarah Belle Designs, and music from DJ Mash Weds. VIP entry is at 12 noon with General Admission from 1pm-6pm while beer supplies last.

A $4 ID check and event glass will be required to participate and will be available for purchase on-site the day of. The event will run on tokens with 1 token equaling one 4oz sample pour for $4. Total number of tokens will be limited. VIP presale will grant you 12 tokens, event sample glass, one hour early entry, and access to a VIP tent with hors d’oeuvres for $45 (a $60 value, only 100 available).

Featured breweries are, Abomination | Akademia | Amor Artis | Ancillary Fermentation | Blackberry Farm | Bolero Snort | Botanist & Barrel | Captain Lawrence | Carolina Baurnhaus | Common House | Edmunds Oast | Freethought | DSSOLVR | Flying Machine | Flying Machine | Good Word | Green Bench | Hoof Hearted | Kings | Legal Remedy | Little Cottage | Mindful | Nocturnal | Ology | Omnipollo | Perfect Plain | Precarious | Resident Culture | Salud | Torched Hop | Von Seitz Theoretic Ales | Westbrook | Wiseman | Wooden Robot | More TBA

https://www.facebook.com/events/387768868442447/

We have a fantastic group of local vendors perfect for shopping for Mother’s Day. A food truck will be serving some great Mexican food to celebrate CInco De Mayo. Come share lunch or take a plate home for supper. There will be live music, a classic car & truck show. We will be painting a new quilt for the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2355292388023687/

2019 version of the original Oconee craft brew festival. We have been doing this for 7 years and it gets stronger every year!! We are proud to have our great musical acts and our fantastic brewery friends bringing their great products forward!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1177894489040010/