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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Greer Farmers Market Fundraiser
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Cartwright Food Hall

Celebrate the release of our first ever Annual Report for our 2023 Year. Event will be held upstairs in the Cartwright Food Hall and will be festive for the Mardi Gras season. We will have a short presentation of our highlights and successes from the year and our goals for 2024.

Included in your ticket…

-Hearty samplings of Anonymous Burgers + Hendrix Chicken and waffles + White Wine & butter Beignets

-Tasting table with GFM vendor products

-First Drink from Trade Street Taproom (cash bar beer & wine open after)

Plus a night of live music with Wasted Wine!

Friday, February 23, 2024
19th Annual Oyster Roast
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Junto Coffee

Friday, February 23, 2024 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Junto Coffee 232 Mill Street Taylors, SC 29687

Our Annual Oyster Roast is held in combination with Leadership Greer and benefits the current class project. Be sure to join us for all you can eat oysters, low country boil, and BBQ.
Take advantage of our early bird special! Tickets at $55.00 until February 1st.

Mobile Meals 18th Annual Land Cruise
Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

The Land Cruise is a fundraiser that transforms the venue into a theme destination and welcomes more than 500 guests. Each year the menu represents the theme with this year being a Taste of Tuscany. For the 3rd year local News 7 anchor Gordon Dill will emcee our event. The Land Cruise Live Auction items range from trips, vacation homes, artwork and lawn equipment. The Silent Auction includes more than 100 items. This event is one local fundraiser you don’t want to miss!

Saturday, February 24, 2024
An Evening in the Enchanted Forest Fundraiser
Feb 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Magnolia Grand
Hope Center for Children will host “An Evening in the Enchanted Forest.” The fundraiser will combine a fantasy theme with unique entertainment.
Guests will enjoy a magical night in a forest filled with twinkling lights, whimsical characters, and aerialists performing among the trees. The event will feature a chef-prepared dinner, dancing, interactive cocktail-making, raffle items, and a silent auction. Attire is black-tie or costume optional. Guests must be 21 or older.
The Winter Gala is set to raise $250,000 to support the programs and services provided by Hope Center for Children.
Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased online at hopecfc.org/winter-gala
“We are thrilled to invite the community to join us for this unique and delightful evening that will make a difference in the lives of the many children and families we serve,” said Vernon Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of Hope Center.
Hope Center for Children offers a range of community-based initiatives that focus on child abuse prevention, as well as residential programs that provide a safe, home-like environment for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
The organization also offers help to homeless teens and teens aging out of the foster care system and transitioning into independent living. Last year, the organization served 5,800 families and children throughout the Upstate.
For more information about the event, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Phyliss Skuba, Event Planner, at 864-583-7688 ext. 102, [email protected].
Hope Center encourages supporters, friends, family, and colleagues to attend and promote the Winter Gala by sharing event information on social media and word of mouth.
Friday, March 8, 2024
An Evening of Jazz, Fundraiser Concert
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Velo Fellow

Fundraising concert supporting the mission of Greenville Jazz Collective. $60 ticket includes table seating and appetizers. Tickets sold at the door only if not already sold out.

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate- 2nd Annual Run for Kids’ Sake 5K + 1 Miler
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Lake Conestee Nature Park

Our first fundraising event of the year will be the 2nd Annual Run For Kids’ Sake on Saturday, March 9th, beginning at 9 AM. Through sponsorships, donations, and event registrations, funds will be raised for mentoring relationships for underserved children right here in our community. Tickets are non refundable. Event will continue in rain or shine.

The 5K run will take participants through a scenic route within Lake Conestee Nature Park, in Greenville, SC. The route may include well-maintained trails, boardwalks, and possibly some challenging yet rewarding terrains. The 1-mile fun run takes a more leisurely path within the park, ensuring a family-friendly atmosphere. This shorter route allows children, beginners, and those looking for a more relaxed experience to join in the festivities. Purchase your tickets: runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/RunforKidsSake runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/RunforKidsSake

Spaygetti and No Balls Ball
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Country Club of Spartnaburg

Join us for a night of delectable desserts, live music, exquisite food, and of course good company to raise money for spay or neuter surgery for our animals.

 

Saturday, March 16, 2024
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hughes Main Library

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Open to the Public

Sat, Mar 16 • 10a–3p
Hughes Main Library, Meeting Rooms A–C

Friends Members Only • Join Today!
Fri, Mar 15 • 2p–5p

Sunday, March 17, 2024
DELICIOUS READS
Mar 17 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
AC Hotel by Marriott Spartanburg

Join Hub City Writers Project’s annual fundraiser, Delicious Reads, on March 17, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Attendees have the chance to meet 18 authors of recently published books. Attendees will be seated with six other guests, plus an author. They will have seven minutes to chat, ask questions, and learn about the author’s book(s). After seven minutes the authors will rotate to a new table, with author visiting seven tables.

Tickets are $50 for non-members and $45 for members. A limited number of tables are available for $315, perfect for book clubs!

Participating authors: Elizabeth Cox, Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr, Elizabeth Engelhardt, Rea Frey, Anna Gazmarian, Scott Gould, Gregg Hecimovich, Lindsay Lynch, Claire Jiménez, Cecilia Márquez, Jill McCorkle, Andrew C McKevitt, Rhonda McKnight, Ray McManus, Vanessa Miller, W Scott Poole, Selima Sultana, and Susan Beckham Zurenda.

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Downtown Spartanburg Sertoma Club BBQ + Oyster Roast
Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Forevermore Farms

COME JOIN US FOR FUN, LAUGHTER & GOOD FOOD!

Featuring…..LIVE MUSIC BY BACK 9!

MENU: BBQ, shrimp, oysters, beans, slaw, beer, wine, etc.

$75/GUEST or $1000/SPONSOR TABLE
(Sponsor tables are guaranteed seats & will receive VIP treatment)

GET TICKETS AT LINK BELOW!

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Impact! Meyer Center Profit Share Social
Apr 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Foxcroft Wine Co. Greenville

Hosted by Impact! Meyer Center, learn more about the Meyer Center for Special Children, its mission, and how to get involved at this drop-in event where a portion of featured wine selection sales will benefit the Meyer Center for Special Children.

The Meyer Center is a nonprofit specializing in early education and intensive therapy services to empower children with disabilities to reach their maximum potential and Impact! is a group of Greenville community members that support the Meyer Center through fundraising and special event opportunities.

If you can’t make the event, you can still support the nonprofit April 1-7. Throughout the entire week, a portion of featured wine selection sales will benefit the Meyer Center for Special Children.

Saturday, April 6, 2024
24TH ANNUAL ASSAULT ON THE CAROLINAS
Apr 6 @ 8:30 am
East Main Street

The Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest’s annual fundraiser for charity.

Come ride in the Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest’s premier road biking event held every year in the beautiful Cycling Capital of the South!

The 50k ride goes through the river valleys of Scenic Transylvania County and the 100k ride goes through North Carolina and South Carolina mountains and valleys.

All proceeds from this fundraiser support local charities and causes such as: Sharing House, SAFE’s Attic, Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County, Camp Shield, Rotary Education Scholarships & Youth Leadership Programs, and more.

Friday, April 12, 2024
1st Annual 2024 Elite Classic Golf Tournament
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Carolina Springs Golf Club

EDD Booster club presents 1st annual 2024 Elite classic golf tournament.

Registration
Individual: $100
Foursome: $400

Registration & Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM
Shotgun Start 9:30 AM

Award ceremony to follow

Contest & raffles

Sponsorship pkgs available to purchase

Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

Green Tie Gala
Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Greenville Zoo

The Greenville Zoo Foundation will hold its third annual Green Tie Gala at Zen in downtown Greenville. Wear your green (if you wish) and attend this exclusive fundraising event to support the Greenville Zoo. Guests will meet ambassador animals as they enjoy cocktails and peruse an exciting array of silent auction items. A seated dinner and live auction will round out an evening of elegance and fun. All proceeds received from the Green Tie Gala will go towards projects essential to improving animal habitats and guest experience.

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Hub City Hog Fest
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm
Downtown Spartanburg

The 2024 Hub City Hog Fest, a barbecue contest to benefit Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, will take place on April 12th and 13th. The City of Spartanburg will block off several roads downtown around Morgan Square to accommodate the dozens of cook teams that will compete in this annual BBQ competition.

On Friday, April 12th, entrance into the event from noon to 5 p.m. is FREE. After 5 p.m., wristbands must be purchased for $5 each. On Saturday, April 13th, from noon to 9 p.m., $5 wristbands must be purchased. Children 10 and under are admitted free. There will be chicken wing samples from the competition teams available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday evening. The samples of the competition teams’ barbecue and ribs are ONLY AVAILABLE from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Vendors will be on site selling BBQ all weekend. Hog Bucks must be used to purchase food from vendors and to sample BBQ from competition teams (while supplies last).

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Southern Roots: A BBQ Reunion
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trailblazer Park

Join us on April 20th at Trailblazer Park for a reunion unlike any other!

Come enjoy delicious BBQ bites from some amazing local and guest pitmasters and chefs, live music, unlimited beverages, artisan market, great company and experience the joy of coming together as a community for an incredible cause – IDefine.

Over 30 pitmasters and chefs will be joining together as teams to cook over 15 different BBQ dishes! Each one of our amazing menu items created by our talented chefs will be ALL-INCLUSIVE, so you can eat and enjoy all day long!

ONE ticket price gets you FOUR hours of all the BBQ you can enjoy AND unlimited beverages!

Sunday, April 21, 2024
Strides for GAPS
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Conestee Park Pavilion

The event features a 0.4-mile-walk around Conestee Park, food, music, local vendors who serve the community, and activities for children. Strides for GAPS is the organization’s largest fundraiser providing the Upstate community the opportunity to celebrate people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) while raising vital funds to further the GAPS mission.

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Great Blue Gathering Fundraiser and Silent Auction
Apr 27 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Conestee Nature Preserve
Join us for our third annual Great Blue Gathering Fundraiser and Silent Auction! An evening of food, drink, music and fun, supporting Conestee Nature Preserve.
The setting couldn’t be more idyllic for our signature annual event at the Preserve. Join us for a pleasant spring evening wandering our scenic meadow and enjoying local food, local drinks, local music, and offerings from local artisans. As evening begins to fall, you’ll partake in a thoughtfully curated dinner and peruse a silent auction offering dozens of experiences, original artwork and other unique items. Finally, following dinner you’ll sit around a warm fire enjoying drinks and dessert, as the sounds of spring come to life!
And, on top of that, ALL proceeds benefit Conestee Nature Preserve’s mission to provide important opportunities for meaningful connection, discovery, and education in nature.
In all, your ticket to “GBG” includes:
Full dinner in the meadow with multiple entrée options (including vegetarian).
Open beer and wine bar.
Samples and experiences from a dozen local vendors.
Live music by Andrew Crocker!
Fireside drinks and dessert.
Access to silent auction items and experiences.
This year’s auction includes incredible vacation homes in Colorado and Costa Rica, local experiences like Jocassee boating, spa treatments, and a trip to Charleston + numerous original artworks from local artists!
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Kids Classic Clarence Edwards Golf Tournament Benefitting the Meyer Center for Special Children
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am
Green Valley Country Club

Participants in the Kids Classic play 27 holes of golf consisting of Better Ball, Captain’s Choice, and Modified-Alternate Shot at one of six premium courses, as well as enjoy lunch on the course and a post tournament awards ceremony and dinner at Greenville Country Club. Locations include the Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Cliffs Valley, Green Valley Country Club, Greenville Country Club Riverside, Smithfield’s Country Club, and the Walker Course at Clemson University.

Funds raised from the annual tournament go towards continuing the vision of Dr. Meyer and supporting the nonprofit’s mission of providing education and intensive therapy services to empower children with disabilities to reach their maximum potential.

To register and learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit:
www.meyercenter.org/kids-classic