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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 14 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mom’s throw FREE at Craft Axe Throwing
May 14 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing

Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.

Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 15 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Mom’s throw FREE at Craft Axe Throwing
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Craft Axe Throwing

Embark on a thrilling adventure this Mother’s Day at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

From May 12th to 15th we’re rolling out the red carpet for moms with an unbeatable offer: moms throw completely FREE! It’s our way of honoring and celebrating the incredible moms out there. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter competition and the satisfying thud of axes hitting the bullseye.

Get mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day one to remember at Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg!

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 16 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Friday, May 17, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 17 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 18 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 19 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Monday, May 20, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 20 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 21 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 22 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 23 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Friday, May 24, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor Adventures
May 24 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Arts Jam: Art Vendors + Music, Dance, and Poetry Show
May 25 @ 12:00 pm
The Artistry Gallery

Music, poetry, art, and dance collide for Carolina Muse: Arts Jam, a celebration of our multimedia literary & arts magazine’s published creators based in the Carolinas.

This intimate, immersive arts event features local musicians, dancers, writers, and visual artists all in one show. Shop art pieces & crafts made by local artists and enjoy performances & readings from talented creators of several styles & genres. We’re excited to build community with fellow artists & arts-lovers of several creative mediums.

– Music & dance performances
– Poetry readings
– Art & crafts for sale
– Raffle tickets!

📆 Saturday, May 25, 2024
🕰️ 1pm-4pm (art sale starts at 12pm)
📍 The Artistry Gallery, GVL, SC
💵 $15

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Juneteenth Celebration Weekend
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 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 – 10:30 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Join us at the Greenville Convention Center 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 – 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. 2024 Essay Contest 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 fee–free dates in 2024:

Greenville Juneteenth Festival
Jun 19 @ 9:30 am – 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 annual Juneteenth at Unity Park presented by TD SYNNEX’s BRG, Beacon in partnership with 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.’s book, Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? Additional performances throughout the program will include local musicians, Loretta Holloway “South Carolina’s Official First Lady of Song” and Sincere, and a theatrical performance by South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities alumni.

Noon: Food and local resource organizations
To round out the celebration, McCoy’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.