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Saturday, April 13, 2024
History Up High Festival
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Walnut Grove Plantation

Did you know some of our Founding Fathers were involved in the history of hot air balloons? Or that kites have been popular for nearly 3,000 years?

Don’t miss our History Up High Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival to learn and experience more!

Tickets: Adults- $12, Children (3-17)- $10

Includes access to kite flying zones, balloon watching, live music, activities & vendors, tours of the Manor House, Kitchen Cabin and Rocky Springs Academy. Plus additional historic buildings, herb garden, family cemetery, nature trail and picnic pavilion.

Tethered hot air balloon rides will be offered on-site for $20, weather permitting

DO BRING your chairs or blankets!

Please leave coolers and alcohol at home.

Raindate on 4/14/24

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Teens Meet: Furry Friends
Apr 16 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Middle Tyger Library

Meet adoptable animals from the Spartanburg Humane Society to pet and love. For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Friday, April 19, 2024
“Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story” Film Premiere
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm
CU-ICAR Campus

Discover the remarkable story of Ralph Teetor who, despite being blind, revolutionized the automotive industry with multiple inventions, including cruise control. Featuring the iconic voices of Mike Rowe and Jeff Daniels, this exclusive screening is being held before the documentary’s national release later this year.

Dinner + A Movie: HOLES
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

I’m Tired of Diggin These Holes… So lets eat them!

“Dinner And A Movie delivers an immersive culinary experience by bringing beloved movies and food together for an amzing experience.”

Sploosh Crostini

Crostini with Spiced Peaches and Home Made Ricotta Cheese over Grilled Italian Bread

Texas Nachos

Corn Tortilla, Texas beef bbq, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño, jack cheese pico de gallo

Camp Green Lake Green Salad

Cactus Pad, Radish, tomato, red onion in a prickly pear, lime vinaigrette

Grilled Onions & Flank Steak

with grilled Squash, peppers, deep red wine demi glace

Holes

Cinnamon donut holes with Peaches and Custard

Tryon International Film Festival SC Shorts Showcase
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 | 6 PM – 9 PM

6 – 7 PM | Heavy hors d’oeuvres + cash bar
7 – 9 PM | SC Shorts Showcase from TRIFF23

Chapman Cultural Center Theatre | 200 E St John St | Spartanburg, SC

$25

*Afterparty at Cyclops Brewing | 197 E St John St | Spartanburg, SC

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Sweetwater 420 Fest 2024
Apr 20 all-day
Pullman Yards

Sweetwater 420 Fest 2024

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Saturday, April 20
Sunday, April 21
Date To Be Announced
Beck
Slightly Stoopid
Larkin Poe
Hayes Carll
The Band of Heathens
houndmouth
Cory Wong
Big Gigantic
Little Stranger
Bombargo
Gov’t Mule
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Global International Festival
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greer City Park
Greer Goes Global: Greer International Festival
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Greer City Park

Get ready to go around the world in a day, enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of multiple cultures at Greer City Park and Greer City Hall. The Greer Goes Global International Festival brings a sampling of the many cultures that make up the Greater Greer Community and Upstate South Carolina.

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!

Mauldin Blues + Jazz Festival
Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Mauldin Cultural Center  

Join us for a weekend of Blues & Jazz! Sink your teeth into the tastiest food around, wash it down with cold beer and wine, and groove to some live blues and jazz bands!

LINEUP

2:00 – 3:15 | Kylie Odetta Trio
3:45 – 5:00 | Greenville Jazz Collective Big Band
5:30 – 7:00 | Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues
7:30 – 9:00 | John Németh

 

VOLUNTEER
Volunteer with us at the Blues & Jazz Festival! We are looking to fill multiple positions for different times. Volunteers will receive a free festival shirt and meal. Sign up below!

    

Sunday, April 21, 2024
Sweetwater 420 Fest 2024
Apr 21 all-day
Pullman Yards

Sweetwater 420 Fest 2024

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Saturday, April 20
Sunday, April 21
Date To Be Announced
Beck
Slightly Stoopid
Larkin Poe
Hayes Carll
The Band of Heathens
houndmouth
Cory Wong
Big Gigantic
Little Stranger
Bombargo
Gov’t Mule
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Friday, April 26, 2024
Spring Fling
Apr 26 all-day
Downtown Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG’S FAVORITE STREET FESTIVAL

When spring arrives in Spartanburg, it can only mean one thing – it’s time for a fling!

The festival features four stages filled with non-stop entertainment and numerous zones and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

The kickoff to Spring Fling occurs with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium cycling race on Friday, April 26th.

There’s definitely something for everyone at Spring Fling!

Spring Fling 2024 Flyer describing activities at event

2024 Dates

  • Friday, April 26 from 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Saturday, April 27 from 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday, April 28 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Spring Fling
Apr 27 all-day
Downtown Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG’S FAVORITE STREET FESTIVAL

When spring arrives in Spartanburg, it can only mean one thing – it’s time for a fling!

The festival features four stages filled with non-stop entertainment and numerous zones and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

The kickoff to Spring Fling occurs with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium cycling race on Friday, April 26th.

There’s definitely something for everyone at Spring Fling!

Spring Fling 2024 Flyer describing activities at event

2024 Dates

  • Friday, April 26 from 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Saturday, April 27 from 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday, April 28 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Vintage Market Pop Up
Apr 27 all-day
Vintage Market of Greenville Pop Up

Join us for our semi-annual Pop Up Vintage Market! We have over 40 vintage vendors out in the field next to the store sharing their Greenville memorabilia, furniture, signage and more! There will be food trucks, music and a lot of fun rain or shine!

Sunday, April 28, 2024
Spring Fling
Apr 28 all-day
Downtown Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG’S FAVORITE STREET FESTIVAL

When spring arrives in Spartanburg, it can only mean one thing – it’s time for a fling!

The festival features four stages filled with non-stop entertainment and numerous zones and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

The kickoff to Spring Fling occurs with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium cycling race on Friday, April 26th.

There’s definitely something for everyone at Spring Fling!

Spring Fling 2024 Flyer describing activities at event

2024 Dates

  • Friday, April 26 from 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Saturday, April 27 from 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday, April 28 from 12 pm to 6 pm
RiverFest
Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
RiverFest

Get ready for the ultimate riverside party at RiverFest 2024, where music, food, and fun come together for an unforgettable experience!

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
May 4 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Experience the magic of a galaxy far, far away at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents “Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert.” Enjoy the iconic film with a live performance by GSO of John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score. Feel the force as the orchestra delivers an unforgettable family-friendly event.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 16 at 10:00 am and can be purchased online at BSWArena.com. Don’t miss this chance to be part of Star Wars like never before. May the force be with you!

Link: https://www.bonsecoursarena.com/events/detail/starwars-greenvilesymphonyorchestra-greenville

Sunday, May 5, 2024
Four Winters, A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance + Bravery in WWII
May 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Camelot Cinemas

We will screen the movie Four Winters, A Story Of Jewish Partisan Resistance And Bravery In WWII, a film by Julia Mintz, in recognition of Yom Hashoah, Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day. We are partnering with the Greenville Jewish Federation. Dr. Diane Vecchio will give a brief introduction. PG-13

“All I owned was my camera, a leopard coat, and a grenade in case of capture…the pillow was the rifle, the walls were the trees and the sky was the roof,” says partisan Faye Schulman. Over 25,000 Jewish partisans fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of WWII’s Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Belarus. Against extraordinary odds, they escaped Nazi slaughter, transforming from young innocents to courageous resistance fighters. Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, these last surviving partisans tell their stories of resistance in FOUR WINTERS, revealing a stunning narrative of heroism and resilience.

Friday, May 10, 2024
20th annual Artisphere festival
May 10 all-day
Greenville, SC

CELEBRATING THE ARTS

ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY

Now in its 20th year,  Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.

5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS

PERFORMANCES BY STAGE

Saturday, May 11, 2024
20th annual Artisphere festival
May 11 all-day
Greenville, SC

CELEBRATING THE ARTS

ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY

Now in its 20th year,  Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.

5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS

PERFORMANCES BY STAGE