Events Calendar
Explore family friendly events, theatres, galleries, concerts, nightlife, things to do, and more in the Greenville, SC and Upstate areas.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Fireforge’s 2023 Oktoberfest Weekend is September 22-24! Wear your leiderhosen and dirndl, or don a tasty pretzel necklace – and be ready for stein hoisting and live polka 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. Stay tuned for more details!
Live Music Schedule:
🥨 Friday, 9/22: Foothills Oompah Band (6-9 p.m.)
🥨 Saturday, 9/23: Randomonium (5-8 p.m.)
🥨 Sunday, 9/24: Foothills Oompah 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.
The Simpsonville Farmers Market is an open-air market held on in-season Saturdays in the heart of downtown Simpsonville. Our vendors are local farmers and artisans, and unlike others in the area we plan and run our own market each year. We feature an array of products from the expected seasonal fruits and vegetables, to eggs and artisan cheeses, locally roasted coffee, eggs and meat, health and beauty care, and much more. What was a small affair in 2010 has now grown into a celebrated market known locally for its high quality and variety.
There is a lot to choose from, so make sure you bring your reusable shopping bags!
Innovation is a contact sport
On September 23, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, a dynamic group of thought leaders is meeting at the InnoVenture Futures Festival to explore creating the future for ourselves, our organizations, and our region.
It’s a Festival, so we’ll connect over inspiring presentations, delicious food, and great music. We’ll explore combining our passions with our professions in the Jazz of Sales, Excelling at an Olympic Level, and the Dance of Bioengineering. Big organizations will present their innovation priority needs which are business development and job opportunities for others.
A networking lunch and a long networking break with an interesting technology demonstration will provide time for great connections to make attending the Festival worthwhile. We’ll end the evening with live music and beverages on Noma Square outside the Hyatt.
We’ll help optimize your networking by distributing free to those registered to attend the inaugural Carolina Crescent Smart Manufacturing Report documenting the needs and capabilities of 50+ manufacturers, logistics organizations, technology providers, colleges and universities, and economic and workforce development agencies.
We’ll set the foundation for a multi-day 2024 Festival of Festivals on the Canvas of Greenville with multiple events by numerous organizations tapping into our global relationships to “Bring the World to the Carolina Crescent.”
Your insights are valuable to us. We appreciate you joining us as we explore together how to predict our future by creating it.
Agenda
11:30
Registration and Networking
12:00
Networking Lunch & Music by John Sterling
12:45
Welcome & Introduction
12:50
Designing the 2024 Festival of Festivals on the Canvas of Greenville – VisitGreenvilleSC and InnoVenture
1:00
A Vision, a Purpose, and Someone to Lead
Smart Ecosystems – Brent Westmoreland, IT Director – Strategy, CyberSecurity, Innovation, BMW Information Technology Research Center
1:15
The Jazz of Sales – John Sterling, serial entrepreneur and Sales Mentor and Owner of theNoob School
1:30
Excelling at an Olympic Level – Dr. John Blackburn, USA Track and Field Hall of Fame Official and manufacturing expert
1:45
Carolina Crescent Consortium Introduction – John Warner, InnoVenture
1:50
Define What’s Essential
Smart Manufacturing Innovation Priorities
– ZF Group
– Robert Bosch
– Sonoco
– KEMET
– Arthrex
– BorgWarner
– CoLinx
– GSP Airport
3:10
Networking Break and Musical Performance
3:50
Developing our workforce: Greenville Tech, Florence Darlington Tech, Community Works, REEM, Greenville Workforce Dev Bd
4:10
Retaining College Graduates: CU-ICAR, Clemson Bioengineering, Upstate SC Alliance, GADC, Anderson Economic Development
4:30
Creating Your Future in the Age of AI
The Future of Smart Healthcare
– Dr. Bruce Gao, South Carolina SmartState Endowed Chair in Biofabrication Engineering
4:45
The Dance of Bioengineering
– Dr. Delphine Dean, Chair of the Clemson Department of Bioengineering
5:00
Enormous Opportunities in an AI-Powered World
– Jack Neil, MD and Founder/CEO of HANK.ai
5:15
AI Design of the 2024 Futures Festival
5:30
Closing Remarks
A festival to gather together as a community, celebrate the harvest season, celebrate our religious diversity, and for anyone just curious about what Paganism is.
There will be workshops, lectures, kids activities, drumming, music, and many vendor booths to shop at.
Our mission is to produce an event for the purpose of education, networking, and coming together in harmony. So, we can strive to dispel any erroneous misconceptions of Paganism.
The Simpsonville Farmers Market is an open-air market held on in-season Saturdays in the heart of downtown Simpsonville. Our vendors are local farmers and artisans, and unlike others in the area we plan and run our own market each year. We feature an array of products from the expected seasonal fruits and vegetables, to eggs and artisan cheeses, locally roasted coffee, eggs and meat, health and beauty care, and much more. What was a small affair in 2010 has now grown into a celebrated market known locally for its high quality and variety.
There is a lot to choose from, so make sure you bring your reusable shopping bags!
Come join us for this incredible event, Food, music, entertainment, activities, rides, face painters, 10 ft scarecrow, Vendors, much more.
AHAM, united for education for 25 years, proudly presents the Hispanic Heritage Festival. Don’t miss this amazing celebration of culture and community at the iconic Fluor Field at the West End on October 1 from 12 to 6 pm.
AHAM is a non-profit organization in the Upstate of SC whose mission is to increase the rate of Hispanic youth entering higher education through training, social management, the promotion of culture and the provision of scholarships in the South Carolina Upstate.
🎊 Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, experience captivating performances, indulge in delicious cuisine, and embrace the rich traditions that define Hispanic heritage. 🌎
Discover the beauty of our diverse community and celebrate the achievements, art, music, and flavors that make Hispanic culture so special. 🎶
AHAM, unidos por la educación durante 25 años, presenta con orgullo el Festival de la Herencia Hispana. No te pierdas esta increíble celebración de cultura y comunidad en el icónico Fluor Field el 1 de octubre, de 12 a 18 horas.
🎊 Sumérgete en la vibrante atmósfera, disfruta de actuaciones cautivadoras, saborea deliciosa gastronomía y abraza las ricas tradiciones que definen la herencia hispana. 🌎
Descubre la belleza de nuestra diversa comunidad y celebra los logros, el arte, la música y los sabores que hacen que la cultura hispana sea tan especial. 🎶
AHAM, united for education for 25 years, proudly presents the Hispanic Heritage Festival. Don’t miss this amazing celebration of culture and community at the iconic Fluor Field at the West End on October 1 from 12 to 6 pm.
🎊 Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, experience captivating performances, indulge in delicious cuisine, and embrace the rich traditions that define Hispanic heritage. 🌎
Discover the beauty of our diverse community and celebrate the achievements, art, music, and flavors that make Hispanic culture so special. 🎶
AHAM, unidos por la educación durante 25 años, presenta con orgullo el Festival de la Herencia Hispana. No te pierdas esta increíble celebración de cultura y comunidad en el icónico Fluor Field el 1 de octubre, de 12 a 18 horas.
🎊 Sumérgete en la vibrante atmósfera, disfruta de actuaciones cautivadoras, saborea deliciosa gastronomía y abraza las ricas tradiciones que definen la herencia hispana. 🌎
Descubre la belleza de nuestra diversa comunidad y celebra los logros, el arte, la música y los sabores que hacen que la cultura hispana sea tan especial. 🎶
The Simpsonville Farmers Market is an open-air market held on in-season Saturdays in the heart of downtown Simpsonville. Our vendors are local farmers and artisans, and unlike others in the area we plan and run our own market each year. We feature an array of products from the expected seasonal fruits and vegetables, to eggs and artisan cheeses, locally roasted coffee, eggs and meat, health and beauty care, and much more. What was a small affair in 2010 has now grown into a celebrated market known locally for its high quality and variety.
There is a lot to choose from, so make sure you bring your reusable shopping bags!
Greenville Wine Festivals is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for the Fall Wine Festival set to take place Saturday, October 7 from 1-5 p.m. at Fluor Field at West End (945 S Main St., Greenville, SC 29601).
This 21+ event will feature more than 50 wines as well as mimosas, seltzers and beer. All beverage tastings are included in the ticket price (along with the souvenir acrylic wine glass guests will use to taste throughout the day) and food will be available for purchase. Live entertainment from Soulution and DJ Chill Will will keep attendees dancing throughout the afternoon.
Tickets are now on sale for $50, will increase to $55 after September 28 and will be $65 the day of the event (if available). The first 500 tickets sold online will be only $40, so don’t delay! There is also a new VIP ticket option available providing access to an exclusive VIP area in the stadium’s Champions Club with VIP restrooms, complimentary food and premium wine options. Only a limited number of VIP tickets are available starting at $109 and increasing to $115 after September 28 (VIP tickets will not be available for purchase the day of the event). Be one of the first 100 VIP tickets sold to pay only $99!
To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/44c4jc6f and follow @greenvillewinefestivals on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
WNC Fall Harvest Days – Engine and Tractor Show
Antique Tractors, Hit n’ Miss Engines, Crafters, Antiques, Toys, Parts,
Tractor Pull, Food and More
Featuring: International Harvester Brands
Included in Admission:
Kids’ Corner
Tractor Pull 1964 or older – under Covered Area on Saturday 10:00am
GATE 1 opens Friday and Saturday 8am to 5pm Rain or Shine
Adult Admission $8 / Children 12 and under Free with paid Adult
Sponsorship Opportunities and Vendor Space Available
Phone: 828-435-0413 / Email: [email protected]
WNC Agriculture Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
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
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 like:
Makers Market
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.
Are you a maker or artist interested in attending? Apply here!
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.
Are you a local nonprofit interested in attending? Apply here!
Food Trucks
It wouldn’t be a festival without delicious, local food! This year’s food trucks will be announced soon.
Are you a food truck interested in attending? Apply here!
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!
Volunteer!
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our festival a great experience! Contact Lauren Prestino-Friedrich if you are interested in being involved.
Welcome to the Greenville Craft Beer Festival Presented by Foothills Property Group! The GCBF is returning for it’s 10th year on October 21, 2023 at Fluor Field. We invite you to come check out why this festival is considered THE UPSTATE’S PREMIER CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL!
We provide an amazing setting for all fellow beer lovers, featuring numerous specially selected local, regional, and national breweries. We have something for everybody’s palate. The GCBF will provide a representative from every brewery in attendance so that you may have a more personalized experience with each and every tasting. We are extremely grateful and excited to be back for our 9th year, and hope to see you at the event. This event is expected to sell out yet again, so get your tickets early. There will be music, food, and most especially great beer for all!
Downtown parking is free on the weekends. You’ll find ample parking in the Dunbar Street and Magnolia Street Parking Garages as well as a large surface lot on Broad Street. All are a 3 – 5 minute walk to the festival location at 175 W Broad Street.
Rotary Club of Greenville, in partnership with the Greenville Drive, announce the return of Upstate South Carolina’s biggest and best holiday festival, Kringle Holiday Village. Held December 8-10 at Fluor Field in downtown Greenville, Kringle Holiday Village will offer more activities food, entertainment, and access than ever before!
– District 356 Holiday Market – NEW!
– Visits with Santa
– Kids Activities
– Holiday Vendors
– Live music and entertainment
– German Biergarten
– Silent Auction
– Brunch with Santa
– and more!
Proceeds from the event benefit Rotary Charities, a philanthropic arm of Rotary Club of Greenville. https://greenvillerotary.org/charities/
Details and tickets available at kringleholidayvillage.com.