Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
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This year’s sensational summer season features an exciting, in-depth performance schedule spanning 5 weeks from July 9 through August 8. Highlights include Beethoven@251 “Festival Within a Festival,” the acclaimed BMC Presents series, performances by Brevard Music Center’s Janiec Opera Company, esteemed Artist Faculty, and more!
The Black Pride Festival is an in-person all-inclusive event, spearheaded by marginalized community members as an opportunity for fellowship and celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, engaging speakers, a variety of vendors, and unforgettable performances.
General admission is FREE.
VIP Tickets must be purchased in groups of 2 or 4. Enjoy premiere tent seating near stage, complimentary food, drink, one complimentary alcoholic beverage, and free swag.
2021 Festival Headliner is none other than Trinity K Bone’t star of“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, premiering Season 6”, premiering June 24, 2021.
Per CDC recommendations, the City encourages those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine to wear a mask.
2021 Black Pride initiatives are:
#TRANS LIVES MATTER
#HISPANIC PRIDE
What’s a FunFest? It’s a vegan event for the community where you’ll have fun!
We will have sessions for this event. Purchase your ticket and arrive during that time frame, but stay for as long as you wish. Vendors will have enough food and products for the whole day. This will help with social distancing and crowd control at the event.
We will have live music, vendors, food trucks, and a family fun zone.
Save the date because you will not want to miss this inaugural event hosted by Triangle Vegfest/Vegfest Expos, a 501C3 Nonprofit.
Tickets will be $10/person.
Student, Military, and Seniors will be $5/person
Children and Seniors over 65 are FREE
Special VIP package to include a special goodie bag, early admission, and a shirt will be $25/person with a limited quantity available. We are going to have a special live Zoom call with Dr. Michael Greger on September 23 @ 7pm EDT, as part of the VIP.
Vendor opportunities available, go to vegfestexpos.com and click the vendor link and fill out the form
Get ready to laugh, cry and flat out have a great time at this festival of non-stop live history and fun for the whole family. Daily live shows and more are performed in costume by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters. It’s all outdoors, and the shows are FREE!
Step back in time and meet these brilliant American game changers – hear their stories – ask them how their world changed. Create a new nation with BEN FRANKLIN. Turn darkness into light with THOMAS EDISON. Spark the Electrical Revolution with NIKOLA TESLA. Set the stage for cell phones & Wi-Fi with Hollywood’s HEDY LAMARR. And like ROSA PARKS demand your Civil Rights.
There’s nothing like experiencing history in a beautiful outdoor setting. Daily outdoor shows, daytime and evening, in Upstate South Carolina at the Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheater. Additional outdoor shows in North Carolina at the Warren Wilson College Morris Pavilion and the Transylvania County Library Amphitheater.
There will be great story-telling, lots to laugh about, and deep secrets revealed. You’ll laugh – you’ll cry – you’ll have lots of questions. And they’ll be answered. Bring your stories. Share your experiences. Get inspired. Because you’re a part of the show. It’s not just history – it’s personal.
For schedule and more information: HistoryComesAlive.org
GREATER GREENVILLE (Free)
Friday 9/3
7:00p Ben Franklin, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Saturday 9/4
10:00a Rosa Parks, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
7:00p Thomas Edison, Maudlin Outdoor Amphitheater
Sunday 9/5
7:00p Nikola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Monday 9/6
10:00a Thomas Edison, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
7:00p Rosa Parks, Mauldin Amphitheater
Tuesday 9/7
10:00a Nikola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Rosa Parks Discussion led by performer Becky Stone, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Hedy Lamarr, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Wednesday 9/8
10:00a Ben Franklin, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Nicola Tesla Discussion led by performer Ian Ruskin, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Thomas Edison, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Thursday 9/9
10:00a Hedy Lamarr, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Ben Franklin Discussion led by performer Larry Bounds, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Nicola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Friday 9/10
10:00a Thomas Edison, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Hedy Lamarr Discussion led by performer Judith Kalaora, Upcountry History Museum 7:00p Rosa Parks, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Saturday 9/11
10:00a Nikola Tesla, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
2:00p Thomas Edison Discussion led by performer Hank Fincken, Upcountry History Museum
7:00p Ben Franklin, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Sunday 9/12
7:00p Hedy Lamarr, Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Asheville Area NC (Free – Registration required) Warren Wilson College Morris Pavilion
Saturday 9/11 2:00p – 5pm Rosa Parks and Hedy Lamarr and great country music
Brevard, NC (Free) Transylvania County Library, Outdoor Amphitheater
Tuesday 9/7 12:00 noon Ben Franklin
Wednesday 9/8 12:00 noon Hedy Lamarr
Thursday 9/9 12:00 noon Thomas Edison
Friday 9/10 12:00 noon Nikola Tesla
Greer Fun presents Greer Oktoberfest.
Food, drink, dance, music. Come celebrate with us! September 18, 2021 – Noon – 9pm
For Details & Vendor Application visit
http://greeroktoberfest.com/
Come kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with us at our annual festival fundraiser! We will be showcasing the vibrant culture of Latin America!
About This Event
Come out & celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us while at the same time supporting our nonprofit organization, AHAM, whose mission is to promote higher education among high school students of Hispanic descent through educational scholarships in the Upstate of SC.
FREE for children 12 and under. Food, Music, Folkloric Dances, Arts, Activities for Children, & much more! 10+ countries will be represented. Come taste delicious authentic Latin American food while supporting a great cause! We are a 100% volunteer nonprofit organization. Your ticket costs will go directly to support our mission.
Sponsors include Michelin, Greenville Technical College, Allen C. Ladd, Attorney at Law, America’s Properties at KW, Dar y Mar Co.
Guest Appreciation Festival is our annual celebrating bringing together guests, visitors, paddlers, and staff for a weekend festival of incredible sales, whitewater, outdoor fun, and gratitude!
Snag the best in outdoor gear and apparel at stunningly low prices from our new and used gear sale with names including The North Face, Chaco, Dagger Kayaks, KEEN and more. Boaters can take advantage of free shuttles for the Cascades and Upper Nantahala recreational releases. Shop crafts and handmade goods from regional and local vendors. Join in on the fun with our family-friendly riverside games and activities including giant Jenga, face painting, and more! Dance the night away to live music on the banks of the Nantahala River. Enjoy a weekend of fun and community in the Nantahala Gorge!
Experience The Time of Your Life at the 12th annual Dirty Dancing Festival in Lake Lure, NC!
Whether you have been coming for years, or always wanted to see what the hype is all about, we have a chance for you to WIN a weekend getaway to the namesake film’s backdrop where It’s all Crazy for Swayze.
Join us for singalongs, watermelon carrying, Lift Scenes, lots and lots of dancing, and much more on September 24-25, 2021. Proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and festival organizers, The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge.
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Show-stopping Dance Performances
Live Music by The Soul Psychedelique OrchestraThe return of Hot Lake Lure Nights dance lessons A Message from PanCAN Nighttime Lakeside Screening of Dirty Dancing |
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Guest Appreciation Festival is our annual celebrating bringing together guests, visitors, paddlers, and staff for a weekend festival of incredible sales, whitewater, outdoor fun, and gratitude!
Snag the best in outdoor gear and apparel at stunningly low prices from our new and used gear sale with names including The North Face, Chaco, Dagger Kayaks, KEEN and more. Boaters can take advantage of free shuttles for the Cascades and Upper Nantahala recreational releases. Shop crafts and handmade goods from regional and local vendors. Join in on the fun with our family-friendly riverside games and activities including giant Jenga, face painting, and more! Dance the night away to live music on the banks of the Nantahala River. Enjoy a weekend of fun and community in the Nantahala Gorge!
Experience The Time of Your Life at the 12th annual Dirty Dancing Festival in Lake Lure, NC!
Whether you have been coming for years, or always wanted to see what the hype is all about, we have a chance for you to WIN a weekend getaway to the namesake film’s backdrop where It’s all Crazy for Swayze.
Join us for singalongs, watermelon carrying, Lift Scenes, lots and lots of dancing, and much more on September 24-25, 2021. Proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and festival organizers, The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge.
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Professional Dance Lessons to the Original
Movie Soundtrack Film-Inspired Dance Performances by the Asheville Ballet Top-notch Live Music by DJ Michael Sprouse, Envision, and ACE Party Band. Watermelon Races for PanCAN Selfie Portraits with scenes from Dirty Dancing filmed here in Lake Lure A Car Show featuring the 1957 Chevy Bel Air “Swayze” look-alike car A variety of Movie-inspired Games The Lake Lift Competition And much more! |
Guten Tag! Join us for our 4th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend, September 24-26, 2021! Wear your leiderhosen and dirndl, or simply a tasty pretzel necklace – and be ready for stein hoisting and other interactive games throughout the weekend! Our Oktoberfest lager and other seasonal brews will be on tap, with commemorative mugs available for purchase. The Fireforge Kitchen is open all weekend with toasted pretzels and festy fare.
While we’ll be pumpin’ polka music throughout the biergarden, we’ll also have live music Friday and Saturday evening, plus Sunday afternoon. Our current schedule is:
-Friday, 9/24: Foothills Oompah Band (6-9 p.m.)
-Saturday, 9/25: The Wobblers (5-8 p.m.)
-Sunday, 9/26: Mountain Top Polka Band (2-5 p.m.)
This is a non-smoking and non-vaping event. We recommend pets stay at home for their safety and the safety of other guests. More details will be shared closer to the festival weekend!
Guest Appreciation Festival is our annual celebrating bringing together guests, visitors, paddlers, and staff for a weekend festival of incredible sales, whitewater, outdoor fun, and gratitude!
Snag the best in outdoor gear and apparel at stunningly low prices from our new and used gear sale with names including The North Face, Chaco, Dagger Kayaks, KEEN and more. Boaters can take advantage of free shuttles for the Cascades and Upper Nantahala recreational releases. Shop crafts and handmade goods from regional and local vendors. Join in on the fun with our family-friendly riverside games and activities including giant Jenga, face painting, and more! Dance the night away to live music on the banks of the Nantahala River. Enjoy a weekend of fun and community in the Nantahala Gorge!
We will be requiring all attendees including volunteers, vendors, and staff to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination OR a negative test.
We will be requiring all attendees including volunteers, vendors, and staff to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination OR a negative test.
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the inaugural Greer Arts & Eats Festival in downtown Greer and Greer City Park. This family-oriented event presented by Pelham Medical Center, features crafts from local artisans, interactive children’s activities, and live demonstrations. Come hungry and eat at participating food vendors and quench your thirst at craft beer stations. Enjoy live music on the main stage in Greer City Park and at multiple locations throughout the festival. Fly like a superhero down the streets of Greer and join us for our very 1st Greer Super 5K/1M Fun Run! We hope this year’s event will highlight the best of the past while adding exciting new elements to the Upstate’s favorite festival.
This family-oriented event presented by Pelham Medical Center, features crafts from local artisans, interactive children’s activities, and live demonstrations. Come hungry and eat at participating food vendors and quench your thirst at craft beer stations. Enjoy live music on the main stage in Greer City Park and at multiple locations throughout the festival. Fly like a superhero down the streets of Greer and join us for our very 1st Greer Super 5K/1M Fun Run! We hope this year’s event will highlight the best of the past while adding exciting new elements to the Upstate’s favorite festival.
The festival runs Friday, October 1, 2021 (5 pm-10 pm) and Saturday, October 2, 2021 (10 am- 10 pm – Artists Booths open until 5 pm on Saturday). A full list of food and craft vendors, as well as the complete entertainment lineup and schedule of Pelham Medical Center health screenings will be available soon, check back soon as this page is updated often!
We will be requiring all attendees including volunteers, vendors, and staff to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination OR a negative test.
Join us for the 38th Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival in downtown Fountain Inn!
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Holiday gifts, gourmet foods, unique items, kids rides, food vendors, and more!
Coat and Canned food drive benefiting area food banks.
Live musical performance by Mac Arnold! 3pm-5pm at Commerce Park!
Classic Car show registration from 10am-12pm, entrance on Main Street at 418.
Fun for the whole family! Free to attend! Shop early for Christmas!
The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the inaugural Greer Arts & Eats Festival in downtown Greer and Greer City Park. This family-oriented event presented by Pelham Medical Center, features crafts from local artisans, interactive children’s activities, and live demonstrations. Come hungry and eat at participating food vendors and quench your thirst at craft beer stations. Enjoy live music on the main stage in Greer City Park and at multiple locations throughout the festival. Fly like a superhero down the streets of Greer and join us for our very 1st Greer Super 5K/1M Fun Run! We hope this year’s event will highlight the best of the past while adding exciting new elements to the Upstate’s favorite festival.