Events Calendar
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The 52nd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center December 1 – 3, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts in one place. Exhibitors include approximately 350 crafters and commercial vendors in this three-day, award-winning fair that gives shoppers a chance to support small businesses this holiday season.
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 9 – 11. The event will be held at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home.
Agility is a competitive team sport comprised of a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 9 – 11. The event will be held at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home.
Agility is a competitive team sport comprised of a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 9 – 11. The event will be held at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home.
Agility is a competitive team sport comprised of a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses
Bring a furry friend or a friend that is furry!
The Upstate Race Series, Go-Green Events, and Brewery 85 present the annual Hair of the Dog 2 Mile Run! This race will start and finish at Brewery 85 and run an EXTREMELY fast 1 Mile section before looping around confluence center and heading back up to the finish for an ice cold beverage to ring in the new year and cure any resolution hangovers that many of us have!
What is the Hair of the Dog? “Hair of the dog”, short for “hair of the dog that bit you”, is a colloquial expression in the English language predominantly used to refer to alcohol that is consumed with the aim of lessening the effects of a hangover. Well here at our Hair of the Dog 2 mile race we are going to challenge those of you with a furry friend to a friendly and furry race. Maybe you drank too much last night or maybe your dog is hung over from all the leftover New Year tasty treats! Well come and shake it out and bring in the new year with all of our furry friends.
Upstate Race Series – Upcoming Events HERE
Join us for one of our 30 events throughout the year. With something for everyone we have races that extend throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. From Lake Hartwell through the Foothill Mountain Range. Locations that cover all of the State Park systems into the Streets of Anderson, Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Spartanburg. We have events that offer opportunity to every level of runner looking to take on their next challenge!
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Packet Pickup: Will begin 1 hour prior to your race start time inside the event center inside the Brewery
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Food: Meal Tickets for our Brew and Bite stand will be available during registration and in the Meal Ticket Registration Tab. These are PRE-ORDER ONLY! Burgers, Hotdogs, Chips, and a full array of condiments will be available
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Hydration Station: is located inside the Brewery (no aid stations on course)
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Race Day Registration: will be open until the race starts via phone or computer.
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Overall Awards for overall will be given out at the conclusion of the event
- Top 3 Male & Female and Top Dog (Male & Female)
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Age group winners will be recognized and announced 1 hour after the event
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Our events Are
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Dog Friendly
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Walker Friendly
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Stroller Friendly
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Course Map: HERE
Captain Harley Sefcik presents Margo, a Goldendoodle therapy dog. Learn how Margo was trained and how she serves the department and the community. K9 therapy dogs like Margo help officers engage with youth and interact with individuals who have special needs and those who have experienced trauma. Therapy dogs also make police officers more approachable and their presence more comforting during critical incidents.
Hammer Claw Blues Pickin’. Tight playing for lazy hands!
“I’ve been playing seriously for 4 years. I just enjoy getting out there
and playing for people, whether it is at an open mic, house party, or paid
gig. If your foot isn’t moving I’m not doing my job.”
About the event:
Join our Off the Clock Friday at Fretwell! Each Friday, we’ll have a local
artist perform live music at our outdoor venue.
With delicious snacks and drinks (we now have beers on tap!), and lawn
games on our kid and dog-friendly green space, it’s fun for all ages!
About Fretwell:
Fretwell is Spartanburg’s newest gathering spot, located just a few steps
off the Mary Black Rail Trail. Whether you’re here to rest from the Trail,
have a beer or coffee with friends, or listen to live music with your
family, we’ll have a spot for you.
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 9 – 11. The event will be held at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home. Agility is a competitive team sport comprised of a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses. Agility rules focus on safety for the dog.
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 9 – 11. The event will be held at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home. Agility is a competitive team sport comprised of a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses. Agility rules focus on safety for the dog.
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 9 – 11. The event will be held at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home. Agility is a competitive team sport comprised of a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses. Agility rules focus on safety for the dog.
Dog Safety Saturday
Join us for a PAW-some day at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate! From 10-noon, six pups will be stationed throughout every floor of the museum to educate guests on how to safely and respectfully interact with therapy dogs. This event is free for TCMU members. Advanced tickets recommended.
Dr, Greenville, SC 29609), Spartanburg Petco (1931 E Main St. Suite D, Spartanburg, SC 29307) AND the Woodruff Petco (1140 Woodruff Rd Ste 401, Greenville, SC 29607)
: Saturday, April 1
: 11 AM – 2 PM
: Cherrydale Petco (3270 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29609): Spartanburg Petco (1931 E Main St. Suite D, Spartanburg, SC 29307): Woodruff Petco (1140 Woodruff Rd Ste 401, Greenville, SC 29607)
Bark your calendars for the last Doggie-Date-Night of the season! Thanks to our friends at Noble Dog Hotel, Saturday, April 1st you can bring your four legged pooch to the Swamp Rabbits Game for a fun night of hockey!
Join us for a PAW-some day at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate! From 10-noon, six pups will be stationed throughout every floor of the museum. Our furry friends will also help lead Story Time at 10:30 and 11:30, located in the Dream Theater. This event is free for TCMU members. Advanced tickets recommended.
The Mutts are back on Main Street!
Join us Saturday, April 29th at 8:30 AM for the Papa Johns Mutt Strut presented by Heartgard, Nexgard, Frontline Gold, benefiting the Greenville Humane Society! Participants will enjoy a 2-mile walk/run through beautiful Downtown Greenville. Following immediately after, the Mutt Market festival and after pawty will take place on South Main Street!
The streets will be lined with entertainment including live music, free pizza from Papa Johns, caricature artists, face painters and sponsor tents with plenty of awesome giveaways! Participants over the age of 6 will also receive
Race Registration Fees
Registration Closes Friday, 4/28/22, at 6:30PM
There will be no walk-up registration the morning of the event.
Register between January 9, 2023 and January 31, 2023: $30/person
Register between February 1, 2023 and February 28, 2023: $35/person
Register between March 1, 2023 and April 28, 2023: $40/person
Teams (4 person minimum): Team registration includes a t-shirt and ends April 25th at midnight. There will be no team registrations accepted after this date.
Children: Registration is FREE for children 6 and under. T-shirts are not included but can be purchased for $15 plus tax at the race and online during registration. (Sizes are not guaranteed.) Children between the ages of 7 – 12 are $20/per person with a t-shirt included in the registration price.
Senior Citizens: Adults ages 65 and up are $20/per person with a t-shirt included in the registration price.
a swag bag filled with goodies and a race t-shirt.
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial during the Memorial Day weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 26 – 29, 2023. The event will be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena in Fletcher from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Friday-Sunday and 8:00 am-1:00 pm on Monday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home.
Over 300 purebred dogs, from throughout the southeast, will compete at various levels of difficulty, against each other and the clock. There will be approximately 70 AKC-registered breeds competing.
Agility is a competitive team sport that involves a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses. Agility rules focus on safety for the dog. The sport of agility combines control, training and drive into a challenging game for both the handler and the dog. Agility training heightens the bond between dog and handler and provides fun exercise for both. Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the USA.
The FAST (Fifteen and Send Time) class will be offered Friday through Sunday. The FAST class is an additional test of strategy, accuracy, speed, timing and distance handling, to demonstrate a dog’s athletic ability. The distance challenge must be completed correctly for a qualifying run; it can be attempted anytime during the run.
Time 2 Beat (T2B) will be offered each day. Each dog has the chance to set the “Time to Beat” for each jump height. This class is the most interactive class with the most accurate and fastest dog setting the pace. Dogs from the novice, open and excellent classes compete against each other on the same course.
AKC’s exciting Premier classes will be offered all four days. Premier courses are designed to challenge dogs and their handlers at an increased skill and speed level. The courses are set above the Master class with varied approach angles, spacing and discrimination obstacles.
The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884 and is the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization devoted to the study, breeding, exhibiting and advancement of purebred dogs.
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial during the Memorial Day weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 26 – 29, 2023. The event will be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena in Fletcher from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Friday-Sunday and 8:00 am-1:00 pm on Monday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home.
Over 300 purebred dogs, from throughout the southeast, will compete at various levels of difficulty, against each other and the clock. There will be approximately 70 AKC-registered breeds competing.
Agility is a competitive team sport that involves a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses. Agility rules focus on safety for the dog. The sport of agility combines control, training and drive into a challenging game for both the handler and the dog. Agility training heightens the bond between dog and handler and provides fun exercise for both. Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the USA.
The FAST (Fifteen and Send Time) class will be offered Friday through Sunday. The FAST class is an additional test of strategy, accuracy, speed, timing and distance handling, to demonstrate a dog’s athletic ability. The distance challenge must be completed correctly for a qualifying run; it can be attempted anytime during the run.
Time 2 Beat (T2B) will be offered each day. Each dog has the chance to set the “Time to Beat” for each jump height. This class is the most interactive class with the most accurate and fastest dog setting the pace. Dogs from the novice, open and excellent classes compete against each other on the same course.
AKC’s exciting Premier classes will be offered all four days. Premier courses are designed to challenge dogs and their handlers at an increased skill and speed level. The courses are set above the Master class with varied approach angles, spacing and discrimination obstacles.
The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884 and is the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization devoted to the study, breeding, exhibiting and advancement of purebred dogs.
The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial during the Memorial Day weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 26 – 29, 2023. The event will be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena in Fletcher from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Friday-Sunday and 8:00 am-1:00 pm on Monday. Spectators are welcome to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dog comfortably at home.
Over 300 purebred dogs, from throughout the southeast, will compete at various levels of difficulty, against each other and the clock. There will be approximately 70 AKC-registered breeds competing.
Agility is a competitive team sport that involves a handler and his or her dog. The object of agility is for the handler to navigate the dog through a timed obstacle course without the dog making a mistake. The agility course is comprised of jumps; weave poles, tunnels and climbing apparatuses. Agility rules focus on safety for the dog. The sport of agility combines control, training and drive into a challenging game for both the handler and the dog. Agility training heightens the bond between dog and handler and provides fun exercise for both. Agility is one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the USA.
The FAST (Fifteen and Send Time) class will be offered Friday through Sunday. The FAST class is an additional test of strategy, accuracy, speed, timing and distance handling, to demonstrate a dog’s athletic ability. The distance challenge must be completed correctly for a qualifying run; it can be attempted anytime during the run.
Time 2 Beat (T2B) will be offered each day. Each dog has the chance to set the “Time to Beat” for each jump height. This class is the most interactive class with the most accurate and fastest dog setting the pace. Dogs from the novice, open and excellent classes compete against each other on the same course.
AKC’s exciting Premier classes will be offered all four days. Premier courses are designed to challenge dogs and their handlers at an increased skill and speed level. The courses are set above the Master class with varied approach angles, spacing and discrimination obstacles.
The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884 and is the nation’s leading not-for-profit organization devoted to the study, breeding, exhibiting and advancement of purebred dogs.