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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Funday Festivals
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Conestee Park

Come celebrate the Upstate’s culture at the FREE 1st Annual Funday Festival 2024! Join us at Conestee Park, Sunday October 13th from 11am-7pm for a Comm”Unity” event. A full day of live music, dancers, vendors, kids activities, food trucks, pet friendly events, games, community initiatives, surprises, announcements and more! Our Platinum Stage will be hosting some of the hottest acts local and out-of-state, as well as other acts to be announced. We will also have a Halloween Costume contest and Trunk-N-Treat for the kid in everyone.

Halloweekend at Big Water Marina
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
Big Water Marina & Campground

Let’s get spooky 👻🦇🎃

Join us for a wholeee weekend of fun, frights, and all things Halloween – Oct. 11-13th! We’ve got a full line-up planned including:
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Haunted Trail
• Trunk-or-Treat
• Contests + Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Vendors

Timeline:
Friday, Oct. 11th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 5-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 7-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Saturday, Oct. 12th
• ALL DAY: Games 🎯
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• Flo’s Cafè – Mobile Coffee Bar ☕️
• 10 AM-8 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
• 5-7 PM – Trunk-or-Treat 🍭
• 7 PM – Costume Contest 🧛
• 8 PM – Best Campsite 🏆
• 6-9 PM – Smores 🍫
• 7-9 PM – Haunted Trail 👻

Sunday, Oct. 13th
• Wild Teals Sweet Treats ✨
• 10 AM-2 PM – Inflatable obstacle course 🎪
TBD Golf Cart Parade + Pumpkin Carving Contest
$5 parking • FREE parking outside of the gate

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Music Bingo
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Music Bingo
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Music Bingo
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Music Bingo
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Music Bingo
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
TATT Chat
Nov 14 @ 3:00 pm
online w/ Ten at the Top

TATT Chat

Join us every other week to hear from business and community leaders from across the Upstate!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Music Bingo
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Music Bingo
Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Music Bingo
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Music Bingo
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
TATT Chat
Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm
online w/ Ten at the Top

TATT Chat

Join us every other week to hear from business and community leaders from across the Upstate!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Music Bingo
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Best of Spartanburg 2022 Winner for Best Bingo!
Quarterly Tournaments AND Weekly Prizes for Music Bingo Winners!
It’s the most fun you’ll have on a Tuesday with Jen and New Groove.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Yu-Gi-Oh Regional Qualifier- Rage of the Abyss
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

Players can either register in person or pre-register online. Pre-Registration closes when on-site Registration opens.

Pre-Registration closes at 8:00 AM the morning of the event, or if the event reaches the pre-registration cap
Pre-Registration requires a decklist to be submitted on our website by 8:00 AM
Pre-Registration requires each player to check in on site by 9:30AM
Failure to check in or to submit a deck list will result in your removal from the event.
Deck Lists cannot be changed once submitted.

Refunds will not be issued for event registration.

Event Schedule:

  • Regional Qualifier
    Registration: 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM. Failure to register by 9:45 AM will result in a loss for Round 1
    Event Start: 10:00 AM• Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2008 or later)
    ~12:00 PM – Swiss Rounds
  • Win-A-Mat Tournaments 
    • Structure Deck Tournaments
    • Speed Duel – Constructed
    • Duel Links
    • Time Wizard
    These events are ongoing and will begin as soon as they fill
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Makers Marketplace Business Inspo & Expo
Feb 2 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

- Makers Marketplace Business Inspo & Expo

Join us for a journey of learning, growth, and inspiration at our two day event full of like-minded creatives excited to turn their artistic endeavors into a successful business venture. Mingle with fellow crafters in a relaxed atmosphere designed to foster new ideas and collaborations. Let this be the transformative experience that propels your crafting passion into a flourishing business venture. Join us on February 1 – 2, 2025 at the Greenville Convention Center. Let the entrepreneur within you soar and craft your success story!

Meeting in: 202ABC

Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/meqyrtTuBdinrByA6

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SC Future Business Leaders of America
Feb 5 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

Join the brightest young minds at the SC Future Business Leaders of America 2025 Conference at the Greenville Convention Center! High school and college students from across South Carolina will connect, compete, and prepare for success in the business world.

The event features engaging workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and competitions that build leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship skills. From presenting bold ideas to networking with professionals and celebrating achievements, this conference is your launchpad to future opportunities!

Sunday, February 16, 2025
Q1 2025 Surpreme Darkness – Yu Gi-Oh Regional Competition
Feb 16 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

SUDA Logo EN - Q1 2025 Surpreme Darkness - Yu Gi-Oh Regional Competition

Collect cards before their official release at the Supreme Darkness (SUDA) Premiere! Event. Every Duelist who purchases a minimum of 5 packs will receive a Field Center Card* and be entered into a drawing to win exclusive prizes including a Game Mat* and an Ultra Rare Card*!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Fly in the Ointment: Nonstate Actors and Their Roles in US Foreign Policy
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Greenville Water Community Room

Join World Affairs Council Upstate’s Beyond the Headlines Speaker Series for an engaging discussion with Dr. Sixta Rinehart, Political Science professor at Palmetto College. This thought-provoking event will explore how terrorist organizations like ISIS, al-Qaeda, and regional militant groups impact U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Russia and Israel.

Dr. Rinehart will examine how these nonstate actors complicate American counterterrorism efforts, influence geopolitical alliances, and shape diplomatic priorities—especially regarding Russia’s involvement in Syria and Israel’s security concerns. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deeper insight into the complex global security challenges policymakers face today.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Global Connections: Navigating the Visa Process Pathways for Employees
Feb 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Old Europe Coffee and Desserts Bridgeway Station

European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) & Upstate International (UI)

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with EACC, bringing you even more engaging speakers and exciting networking opportunities. About four times a year, we’ll host informal after-work gatherings at Old Europe Coffee at Bridge Way Station in Mauldin. These relaxed events will feature experts discussing current topics, all while you enjoy a coffee or wine.

The goal is to bring together the expat community—who often live in separate environments—and locals, fostering connections between international and American attendees. Whether you’re looking to learn a new language, find new friends or clients, or just have fun, there’s something for everyone.

These events are open to all, providing a fantastic chance to meet new people and exchange ideas. As a member, you can bring up to two guests at the member price. And if you bring two new faces, your entry and a glass of wine are on us!

*Membership Price: $10 (Please Email Tracie Frese ([email protected]), UI’s Executive Director, for UI’s Member Discount Code)

Non-Member Price: $20

We’re also inviting members to become speakers at future “Global Connections” events. First up, Ogletree will discuss the important and timely topic of the visa environment for both employers and employees. If you’re interested in speaking at a future event, feel free to share your ideas with us!

We look forward to seeing you there!