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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
Yoga in the Garden
Jun 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve

Yoga in the Garden with Kristin Shook
Saturdays at 10:30 am
April 6 – June 22
Hatcher Garden Activities Deck

Please register each week for Yoga in the Garden.
Suggested donation is $15 and can be paid online or in person.
All donations keep Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve a beautiful, peaceful place for all to enjoy.

Yoga + Beer
Jun 15 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Join Jimmy & Carrie Caldwell for a relaxing yoga flow at New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, SC! Afterward, stick around for beer and lunch.

$5 for the class instructors

BYO Mat for the class

Grab your friends and get your flow on with Yoga & Beer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

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.

PM Yoga
Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Headquarters Library

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.

Thursday, June 20, 2024
AM YOGA
Jun 20 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Headquarters Library

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Yoga in the Garden
Jun 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve

Yoga in the Garden with Kristin Shook
Saturdays at 10:30 am
April 6 – June 22
Hatcher Garden Activities Deck

Please register each week for Yoga in the Garden.
Suggested donation is $15 and can be paid online or in person.
All donations keep Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve a beautiful, peaceful place for all to enjoy.

Yoga + Beer
Jun 22 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Join Jimmy & Carrie Caldwell for a relaxing yoga flow at New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, SC! Afterward, stick around for beer and lunch.

$5 for the class instructors

BYO Mat for the class

Grab your friends and get your flow on with Yoga & Beer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Mauldin Inaugural Juneteenth Cultural Celebration
Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mauldin Cultural Center

This is a free, family-friendly event. Bring your lawn chair and blankets to enjoy live performances and music on the amphitheater stage. Vendors will be on site serving food and beverage.

The City of Mauldin will host its first annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration on June 22, 2024!

This event is being planned in coordination with a fantastic group of community members and staff and will feature live performances, a DJ, spoken word, kids activities, market vendors and more! Plus, take a trip through Mauldin’s Black Historical Journey and learn more about the changemakers in our own community.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
PM Yoga
Jun 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Headquarters Library

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.

Thursday, June 27, 2024
AM YOGA
Jun 27 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Headquarters Library

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.

AM Yoga
Jun 27 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Headquarters Library, Spartanburg
Friday, June 28, 2024
Celebrate the 4th of July and Woodruff’s 150th Anniversary
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm
McKinney Park
Who’s excited for this Friday? Come out to McKinney Park for a night to remember! Celebrate the 4th of July and Woodruff’s 150th Anniversary on June 28th at 7pm! There will be a Time Capsule Ceremony, a live concert by The Vinyl Junkies, and a FIREWORK SHOW! There are food trucks, face painting, and more! This is a free entry event you don’t want to miss! See you there! 🇺🇸🎶🎆🎤🎇🎸
Also, check out face painting with Over the Moon Face and Body Art, LLC!🎨
864 Mobile Cigars will be there too!
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Fourth of July Celebration + Fireworks Show
Jun 29 all-day
Big Water Marina & Campground

The best event of the summer is BACK 🇺🇸 Join us on Lake Hartwell on 6/29 for our annual Fourth of July Celebration featuring the BIGGEST + BEST fireworks show on the lake!

FOOD TRUCKS:
🥜 BLVD Concessions
🍔 Sonny’s Grill
🍧 Pelican’s Snoballs
🍢 Shish Kebabs
🍗 Choc’s BBQ
🦀 Landshark Seafood SC
🍦 The Cone Truck

Line Up:
🎤 Jason Trueluck – 11 AM-2 PM
🎤 Gary Speck – 2:30-5:30 PM
🎤 Aden Webb & the Palmetto Whiskeys – 6-9 PM
💥 Fireworks show starting around 9 PM 💥

FREE FOR VISITORS BY BOAT • PAID PARKING ON DAY OF EVENT

Yoga + Beer
Jun 29 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
New Groove Artisan Brewery

Join Jimmy & Carrie Caldwell for a relaxing yoga flow at New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs, SC! Afterward, stick around for beer and lunch.

$5 for the class instructors

BYO Mat for the class

Grab your friends and get your flow on with Yoga & Beer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!

Fountain Inn Fireworks Spectacular
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Commerce Park

Fireworks, Food Trucks, and live music. There is no better way to celebrate than right here in Fountain Inn! The Fountain Inn Fireworks Spectacular is full of great food and fun for the whole family. Come listen to great music, eat from delicious food trucks, and enjoy Independence Day with a fireworks show!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
PM Yoga
Jul 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Headquarters Library

Yoga is back at Headquarters! We have new instructors but the same low $2 fee for our fitness classes. This one’s suitable for all ages and abilities. You’re welcome to bring your mat with you, but if you don’t have one, a limited supply of community mats are available.