Events Calendar
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A new Spartanburg tradition continues!
Modeled after another great celebration, the Spartanburg Greek Festival, SpartOberfest is a family friendly festival with four main areas.
Eat, drink and be merry in our Festhalle that has seating for just 400! You will enjoy live music and other entertainment.
Our Außenküche Outdoor Grill will serve up some great German foods including fest pretzels and apple strudel!
If shopping is your pleasure, then check out the Christmas Market featuring local small businesses, artisans and craftsmen.
In the Kids Zone, children will wear themselves out on four different inflatable rides. We will also have face painting, a balloon artist, paint ball and more for the children of all ages to enjoy!
Jammed pack with things to do, Welcome to South Cobb will elate the senses with sights, sounds, and irresistible aromas along the Chattahoochee River. Local and national performances, popular food trucks and vendors, custom-crafted beverages, fun, and games, will make Welcome to South Cobb an experience like no other on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Featuring national recording artists and other talents from 11 AM to 9 PM. 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM – Local artists, food trucks and vendors, merchandise, children’s area, food demonstrations. (Purchase General Admission, Food & Beverage, VIP Chattahoochee Landing, and VIP Observation Deck tickets). 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Opening and National Recording Artists (Purchase National Stage Seating Tickets). Purchase Food & Beverage tickets and use them for food and drinks at the event.
The Upper South Carolina State Fair is back Sept. 1 – 11 with tons of family fun Se motorcycle stunt show, monkeys riding dogs, Wolves of the World Show, our demolition derby and so much more. Plus spectacular amusement rides, delicious fair food and lots of fun!
Annual Greek Festival-Food dancing, Greek band, church tours, shopping
Annual Greek Festival-Food dancing, Greek band, church tours, shopping
Annual Greek Festival-Food dancing, Greek band, church tours, shopping
Guten Tag! Enjoy Oktoberfest Weekend at Fireforge, September 23-25, 2022! Wear your leiderhosen and dirndl, or simply a tasty pretzel necklace – and be ready for stein hoisting throughout the weekend!
Fireforge’s 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.
Live Music Schedule:
-Friday, 9/23: Foothills Oompah Band (6-9 p.m.)
-Saturday, 9/24: Tuba Gin (5-8 p.m.)
-Sunday, 9/25: Mountain Top Polka Band (2-5 p.m.)
This is a non-smoking and non-vaping event. It’s recommended that pets stay at home for their safety and the safety of other guests.
Join Fireforge for a not to be missed Oktoberfest experience with live music by the Foothills Oompah Band Friday September 23rd. The Foothills Oompah Band’s is a German Festival Band. They love to involve their audiences with sing-a-longs, Chicken Dancing, and yodeling. Founded in 1996, this is their 26th year performing together.
Guten Tag! Enjoy Oktoberfest Weekend at Fireforge, September 23-25, 2022! Wear your leiderhosen and dirndl, or simply a tasty pretzel necklace – and be ready for stein hoisting throughout the weekend!
Fireforge’s 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.
Live Music Schedule:
-Friday, 9/23: Foothills Oompah Band (6-9 p.m.)
-Saturday, 9/24: Tuba Gin (5-8 p.m.)
-Sunday, 9/25: Mountain Top Polka Band (2-5 p.m.)
This is a non-smoking and non-vaping event. It’s recommended that pets stay at home for their safety and the safety of other guests.
A crowd favorite! Mountain Top Polka Band is back at FireForge’s Sunday after Oktoberfest.
Food – Beer – Music – Great Atmosphere
Playing in festivals and Oktoberfest parties in NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, KY, and TX – this band will get your feet moving and satisfy anyone’s musical taste. You don’t have to speak German to enjoy the party! Ein Prosit Der Gemütlichkeit!
Guten Tag! Enjoy Oktoberfest Weekend at Fireforge, September 23-25, 2022! Wear your leiderhosen and dirndl, or simply a tasty pretzel necklace – and be ready for stein hoisting throughout the weekend!
Fireforge’s 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.
Live Music Schedule:
-Friday, 9/23: Foothills Oompah Band (6-9 p.m.)
-Saturday, 9/24: Tuba Gin (5-8 p.m.)
-Sunday, 9/25: Mountain Top Polka Band (2-5 p.m.)
This is a non-smoking and non-vaping event. It’s recommended that pets stay at home for their safety and the safety of other guests.
The Greer Arts and Eats Festival is a FREE to attend family-oriented event featuring items from local artisans, food and drink from the Upstate, interactive children’s activities and live music in the park.
The festival will be held in downtown Greer and feature 60+ local vendors. The food court will include many diverse options such as smoked southern BBQ, gourmet mac and cheese, vegan chili, indulgent desserts and craft beers for those 21 and older.
There is a free Kids Creation Station happening on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., which will offer free arts and crafts for children of all ages.
More information about vendors, music lineup, and other information can be found at www.greerartsandeats.com
Event Details
Event Details
Join us for the 39th Annual Aunt Het Fall Festival in downtown Fountain Inn!
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Holiday gifts, gourmet foods, unique items, kids rides, axe throwing, food vendors, and more!
Coat and Canned food drive benefiting area food banks.
Classic Car show registration from 9am-12pm, entrance on Main Street at 418.
Fun for the whole family! Free to attend! Shop early for Christmas!
A free festival in downtown Spartanburg, the Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System will feature live music by local musicians, performing acts/artists, tasty food trucks, local arts and crafters at a makers market, an interactive kids zone with activities for all ages, and so much more!
Attendees are welcome to bring their own kites but a limited number of kites will be available for purchase at the festival. Proceeds help support the mission of Chapman Cultural Center!
The Spartanburg Kite Club will be in attendance with their members and friends including international kite flyers who visit from Europe, Asia, Canada, and across the United States to join in on the kite flying fun!
About Spartanburg Soaring!
In spring 2014, Chapman Cultural Center launched a community-wide initiative called Spartanburg Soaring! to encourage creativity, promote healthy outdoor activity, and to build civic pride. Using kites as a common theme, Spartanburg Soaring! engaged cultural curiosity and promoted active play through activities and events all across the city. The kite festival takes place in and around the Chapman Cultural Center each year when hundreds of colorful kites fill the skies above Spartanburg.
Learn more about what to expect this year and how you can participate below!
Kids Zone
organized by YMCA Spartanburg
There’s fun for the whole family during the Kite Festival – including the kids activity area. In past years we’ve had Spartanburg’s Play Mobile truck, face painters, drum circles, and more!
This year’s Kids Zone will feature activities and programming hosted by YMCA Spartanburg including:
The City of Spartanburg’s Let’s Play Mobile
Field Day Games
Makers Market sponsored by Duke Energy
One of Spartanburg’s great assets is its artists. The Makers Market will be set up where regional artisans will sell their wares – keeping 100% of their profits – so you can keep a piece of local culture even after you fly away. Everything will be affordable and locally handcrafted.
Participating vendors:
3daughter Design
Aybar Artistry
Beautifully Simple Soap LLC
Carolina Flair Designs
Falls Creek Glassworks & Moonflower Mercantile
Forget Me Not Flower Farm
House of Arts by Jess
Human Heart Soap Co
Janey Lewis Art
Loopable’s Design
Mary Verrandeaux, fine artist
Mission Pens
Pauley’s Pillows Plus
Robin’s Just Desserts LLC
Steve’s A Little Off
Sweetsmith Specialty Baked Goods
Teller Rae Candle Co
The River Goat
Whispered June
Whistle Pig Art
Young’s Backyard BBQ
Sue’s Enchanted Forest
Dip’t Cookies
EmiStudio
Melissa’s Southern Bowtique
Granny Jan’s Homemade Fudge
Sweet Eats
Pinnacle Hospitality Zone
Another reason to stop by Spartanburg Soaring! is all of the amazing food vendors who will be attending the festival!
In between kite flying, fuel up with delicious eats from your favorite Upstate food trucks!
Rolito’s Tacos
Salads by Ms. Deb
The Dray Bar + Grill
Cool Hawgs BBQ
The Drink Machine
Hub City Scoops
Carolina Gourmet Snowballs
The Buttered Kernel
Community Organizations
What makes Spartanburg Soaring! so great? It’s the collaborative nature of the festival! This year we have plenty of community organizations stopping by the festival to make sure there is something everyone can enjoy! This year’s organizations will be announced soon.
Jump Start Vision
Spartanburg Humane Society with Pet Adoption Opportunities!
Girl Scouts
Tyger River Foundation
Birth Matters + Hello Family
Spartanburg Science Center
Mental Fitness
Are you a local nonprofit interested in attending? Please contact [email protected]
Music & Performances
Spartanburg Soaring! will have musicians and performers at various locations throughout the festival. From dance acts to your favorite local musicians, there’s something everyone can enjoy!
Are you a performer or Musician interested in participating in this year’s festival?
Contact Lucy Southwell, Outreach Coordinator – [email protected] | 864-596-2399
Volunteer!
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our festival a great experience!
Sign up for a shift here!
We look forward to you joining us October 21-23, 2022 for a Walhalla Oktoberfest celebration better than ever!
Oktoberfest is a wonderful fall celebration of Walhalla’s German heritage with something fun for everyone! Each year, thousands of people come to Walhalla to experience Oktoberfest!
Listen to the Little German Band while munching on a bratwurst with kraut. Enjoy a refreshing mug of cold German beer. Reunite with old friends. Join the dance floor for the always fun “chicken dance”. Explore our amazing arts & crafts with vendors from all over the Southeast. And don’t forget an apple dumpling for dessert!
The kids will love our carnival rides and games as well as a delicious funnel cake!
There’s truly something for everyone at the Walhalla Oktoberfest!
Parking
Ample parking is available at the festival along with shuttle service provided by Clemson Area Transit (CAT). Pick-up and Drop-off locations include Main Street, Walhalla Middle School, and the Walhalla City Parking on South Catherine Street. Shuttle service begins at festival opening and ends at midnight on Friday & Saturday as well as 5 pm on Sunday.
We look forward to you joining us October 21-23, 2022 for a Walhalla Oktoberfest celebration better than ever!
Oktoberfest is a wonderful fall celebration of Walhalla’s German heritage with something fun for everyone! Each year, thousands of people come to Walhalla to experience Oktoberfest!
Listen to the Little German Band while munching on a bratwurst with kraut. Enjoy a refreshing mug of cold German beer. Reunite with old friends. Join the dance floor for the always fun “chicken dance”. Explore our amazing arts & crafts with vendors from all over the Southeast. And don’t forget an apple dumpling for dessert!
The kids will love our carnival rides and games as well as a delicious funnel cake!
There’s truly something for everyone at the Walhalla Oktoberfest!
Parking
Ample parking is available at the festival along with shuttle service provided by Clemson Area Transit (CAT). Pick-up and Drop-off locations include Main Street, Walhalla Middle School, and the Walhalla City Parking on South Catherine Street. Shuttle service begins at festival opening and ends at midnight on Friday & Saturday as well as 5 pm on Sunday.
The iMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival is designed to showcase PreK-12 education and career pathways in Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEAM) through fun, hands-on learning for families from across Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda Counties. The festival will be a highly visible street festival that engages companies, schools, and nonprofits in providing exciting, interactive STEAM learning exhibits for PreK-12 students and their families. The purpose of the festival is to ignite the interest of students in STEAM learning and career pathways. This exciting event will take place on October 22, 2022 from 10 am – 2 pm in Uptown Greenwood from the Arts Center, along Oregon Avenue, to the Farmers’ Market. It will feature hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and family-oriented STEAM entertainment. The iMAGINE STEAM Festival is an initiative of the Upstate SC STEM Collaborative managed by South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science (SCCMS) at Clemson University.