Food & Drink
Looking for food and beer festivals in Greenville, SC? Or maybe just a trivia event at a local bar? Look no further as we have your complete guide to all food and drink events.
While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.
The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.
Tours include:
• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides
Locations we visit:
• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ
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!
Bridgeway Farmers Market
Bridging Local Community & Agriculture Together
Local Produce & Artisanal Goods: Explore booths overflowing with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables handmade crafts artisan cheeses and more all sourced from local growers and creators.
At Bridgeway Farmers Market we’re more than just a place to shop; we’re a vibrant community gathering designed to bring people together in celebration of the rich agricultural heritage of our region. Nestled in the heart of South Carolina our market is a unique evening destination where families foodies and friends can connect and enjoy the best of local culture.
Chopped in the Burg is a fundraiser where local chefs compete to create a dish using locally sourced ingredients in a race against the clock. Our Seed to Table program, which teaches agricultural and nutrition education to Spartanburg youth from grades K-5, is supported by this fundraiser. We provide hands-on education at the school gardens we build and maintain to teach children about sustainable agriculture and empower them to make healthy food choices.
While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.
The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.
Tours include:
• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides
Locations we visit:
• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ
Join us for a sizzling celebration of flavor, fun, and fundraising at the annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off! This exciting event brings together local chefs, grilling enthusiasts, and community members in a friendly competition to create the ultimate burger, all while supporting children battling cancer.
This is our 9th year for the annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off and our biggest yet! With 17 teams prepared to show us what they’ve got, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Come hungry and prepared to try all the teams’ delicious sliders so YOU can help choose the BEST burger in Spartanburg!
Presale tickets will be available on ChildrensCancerPartners.org starting on April 1.
Remember: all proceeds benefit children battling cancer and their families in our community through Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas!
Follow us on Facebook @CribbsBurgerCookOff and Instagram: @BurgerCookOff
WHEN:
Saturday, May 4, 2024
12:00 pm – until the burgers sell out (~5 pm)
WHERE:
The Corner of W Main Street and Daniel Morgan Ave.
Downtown Spartanburg
Local Produce & Artisanal Goods: Explore booths overflowing with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, artisan cheeses, and more, all sourced from local growers and creators.
At Bridgeway Farmers Market, we’re more than just a place to shop; we’re a vibrant community gathering, designed to bring people together in celebration of the rich agricultural heritage of our region. Nestled in the heart of South Carolina, our market is a unique evening destination where families, foodies, and friends can connect and enjoy the best of local culture.
Join us for Empower Hour, a one-hour program and facility tour where you will experience firsthand the YWCA’s work to bridge gaps in earning power, education, health & wellness and access to childcare.
Empower Hours take place twice a month on the first and third Tuesday at 11:30 am.
Lunch is served as part of our Empower Hour, so reservations are required.
To make a reservation: contact Elizabeth Alvandi, Advancement Assistant, at (828) 254-7206 ext. 103 or [email protected].
Join the South Carolina Wildlife Federation at Hotel Domestique’s Restaurant 17 in Travelers Rest near Greenville for a six-course conservation dinner featuring dishes inspired by imperiled bird species created by Chef Haydn Shaak, a 2022 South Carolina Chef Ambassador. This year’s featured species include the Eastern meadowlark, the little blue heron, the Eastern screech owl, the brown-headed nuthatch, the red-winged blackbird, and of course, the roseate spoonbill, whose conservation story inspired this dinner series. As each course is served, SCWF Industry Habitat Manager Jay Keck will share information about each species and the conservation efforts needed to help them thrive.
This convivial evening will not disappoint! Purchase your tickets early to ensure you can join us for this deliciously informative conservation dinner. All funds raised will benefit conservation and education programs of SCWF.
Gather with your community for a FREE tasty meal, lessons on healthy eating and information on Double Up Food Bucks (a new program through SNAP)! Community Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7:30 pm. FREE childcare provided.
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat online.
For more information, contact Leah Berger-Singer, Preventive Health Coordinator at (828) 254-7206 ext. 212 or [email protected].
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate for the 4th Annual Feast For Kids’ Sake. Dray Bar & Grill in Spartanburg is hosting a Chef’s Dinner & Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 9th, at 6:30 PM, to raise funds for creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for underserved children and youth right here in our community.
Other activities include a silent auction and door prizes.
Pamper Mom with our ‘Mother’s Day Made Easy’ package. Create lasting memories as you celebrate Mother’s Day in style with an elegant Tea Party featuring local live music, delectable hors d’oeuvres and artisanal activities. Sip and savor complimentary sparkling wine upon arrival and enjoy blissful overnight accommodations. Revel in late checkout until 1pm and start each day with a scrumptious breakfast. Book now for an effortless and enchanting getaway for the cherished mom in your life.
Terms & Conditions: Subject to availability and blackout dates. Taxes not included. Does not apply to group or conventions and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Mother’s Day Activations:
Overall:
Gift Basket Giveaway (Friday – Saturday, winner announced Sunday)
Free Golf for Mom with paying player (guests & locals)
Free Yoga & Dance Classes for Moms
Friday May 10:
Audio History Tour
Friday Night Seafood Buffet at Blue Ridge Dining Room
Saturday May 11:
Audio History Tour
Mother’s Day Tea Party
2-4pm │ Seely Pavilion │ Package Holders & Event Brite Tickets │ Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with an elegant Tea Party featuring local live music, delectable hors d’oeuvres and artisanal activities.
Sunday May 12:
Audio History Tour
The Morning Table Buffet at Blue Ridge Dining Room
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Blue Ridge Dining Room
You’re invited to Ask2BSure’s Huddle Up for Health: Tackling Meningitis
Join GSK and the Johnson Family in honor of Keegan Johnson for a community-filled evening, including football-inspired activities and an educational panel moderated by football legend Greg Olsen.* (Doors open at 5:15pm ET)
Please RSVP here: https://www.spartanburgymca.org/programs/22000405/gsk-meningitis-b-tribute-event/#division_22001273
*Greg is a paid GSK spokesperson.
More About the Event:
We’re gathering the local Spartanburg community to increase awareness around meningitis B, an uncommon but serious illness that took the life of a local high school football player, Keegan Johnson, four years ago.
While anyone can get meningitis, those 16 to 23 years of age are at increased risk.
The event will help to educate parents to talk to their teens doctor about how to help prevent meningitis.
Parents, bring your families along for an evening of education, remembrance, fun and food.
About Ask2BSure:
Ask2BSure is GSK’s public health campaign that raises awareness of meningitis B and meningitis vaccination. For additional information, please visit Ask2BSure.com
While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.
The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.
Tours include:
• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides
Locations we visit:
• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ
Passengers will enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride in our First Class cars with a private attendant and plush, well-appointed dining seating. A narrator will accompany the ride to present each pour to guests and share knowledge and history of the wines selected. Passengers on this specialty car will enjoy an exclusive sampling of cheeses and a surf and turf meal prepared fresh. We have carefully selected our wine samples to accompany the meal. All passengers will receive a GSMR souvenir stemless wine glass, four samples of selected wine, and a dessert that’s perfect for the season! Uncorked is offered on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion, departing on select dates. See schedule for departures. Tickets for this specialty experience starts at $169 per person (Adults 21+ only). Due to the exclusivity of this specialty car, tickets will be selling fast, so make sure to reserve your seat today!
On Your Plate
- Starters
- Enjoy a sampling of Cheddar, Pepper Jack & Swiss
- First Course
- Fresh Baby Spinach topped with Chef’s choice of dressing.
- Vegetarian option: Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette.
- Main Course
- Surf n’ Turf seasonally prepared at Chefs’ discretion accompanied by a selection of vegetables and roasted potatoes.
- Vegetarian option: Quinoa and grilled Tofu with seasonal vegetables and a sweet chili sauce.
- Dessert
- Chef choice
Dray Catering and Events is hosting a lavish Mother’s Day Brunch! Let mom relax and enjoy Carved Prime Rib, Farm Fresh Omelets, Made to Order… or graze our Breakfast or Lunch Buffets… and of course finish it off with delicious desserts.
Fresh Juice Station and Cash Bar Available as well!
Passengers will enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride in our First Class cars with a private attendant and plush, well-appointed dining seating. A narrator will accompany the ride to present each pour to guests and share knowledge and history of the wines selected. Passengers on this specialty car will enjoy an exclusive sampling of cheeses and a surf and turf meal prepared fresh. We have carefully selected our wine samples to accompany the meal. All passengers will receive a GSMR souvenir stemless wine glass, four samples of selected wine, and a dessert that’s perfect for the season! Uncorked is offered on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion, departing on select dates. See schedule for departures. Tickets for this specialty experience starts at $169 per person (Adults 21+ only). Due to the exclusivity of this specialty car, tickets will be selling fast, so make sure to reserve your seat today!
On Your Plate
- Starters
- Enjoy a sampling of Cheddar, Pepper Jack & Swiss
- First Course
- Fresh Baby Spinach topped with Chef’s choice of dressing.
- Vegetarian option: Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette.
- Main Course
- Surf n’ Turf seasonally prepared at Chefs’ discretion accompanied by a selection of vegetables and roasted potatoes.
- Vegetarian option: Quinoa and grilled Tofu with seasonal vegetables and a sweet chili sauce.
- Dessert
- Chef choice
Ten at the Top and the Upstate Mobility Alliance are excited to host the fourth annual Blues, Brews and BBQ outdoor networking extravaganza at the Greenville Downtown Airport Runway Cafe Hangar & Tarmac on May 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Come meet TATT partners and enjoy Upstate BBQ, tasty beverages, and live music from Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues.
If you are a current TATT funding partner, you should have received a link to redeem your complimentary tickets. For additional questions, please contact Justine Allen at [email protected] .
PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE: Please be advised that by participating in Ten at the Top’s events, you are automatically authorizing Ten at the Top (hereinafter “TATT”) and its employees, agents or assigns to use your photograph, company’s brand or other likeness for purposes related to the mission of the TATT, including but not limited to: publicity, marketing, websites, other electronic forms of media, and promotion of both the TATT investor program and the Upstate South Carolina region.
The Greenville Zoo invites zoo-goers to tap into the wild at our 14th annual Brew in the Zoo. This event, set for Friday, May 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., will provide attendees with the opportunity to sample an assortment of beer, lite fare, all while exploring the zoo after hours. Early admission and general admission ticket holders will receive a special souvenir shot glass, unlimited beer sampling, free food and Pepsi products. Designated drivers will receive free food and Pepsi products.
While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.
The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.
Tours include:
• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides
Locations we visit:
• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ