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Festivals & Events in Upcountry South Carolina

Funnel Cakes and Ferris Wheels. Wine tasting and live jazz. And everything in between. That’s what you’ll find in the Upcountry. We like to celebrate and we usually close down some streets to do it. Come join us as we celebrate with food, music and good times.

Looking through the Lens: a photographic history of Greenville

Monday, January 28 - 9:00 AM until Sunday, June 2 - 9:30 AM

Explore Greenville through a century of photographs. See how it has gone from a small town with dirt roads and horse-drawn carriages to the vibrant, bustling city it is today. Notable people, businesses, and events are chronicled through historic...

The Hunt for Treasure!

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Saturday, February 16 - 9:00 AM until Sunday, June 2 - 9:30 PM

The Children's Museum of the Upstate will host NRG! Exhibits "The Hunt for Treasure!" from February 16th through June 2nd, 2013.  This traveling exhibit explores the intrigue and excitement of treasure hunting. On display ...

Downtown Alive! Greenville

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Thursday, May 2 - 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM
Also Happening On: May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th, May 23rd, May 30th

Downtown comes alive every Thursday evening with an outdoor street party featuring live musical entertainment with varied sounds including rock, blues, funk and cover bands.

Music on Main-Spartanburg

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Thursday, May 2 - 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Also Happening On: May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th, May 23rd, May 30th

Music on Main is Downtown Spartanburg's favorite after-work social gathering. The once a week concert is held each Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Downtown Spartanburg.

Jazz on the Alley

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Thursday, May 2 - 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM
Also Happening On: May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th, May 23rd, May 30th

 Jazz on the Alley is hosted by the City of Seneca and features live music on historic Ram Cat Alley.  It runs every Thursday 6:30-9pm from April through October.  It is a family-friendly event and is free of charge.  Bring...

Spartanburg Downtown Criterium Bicycle Race

Friday, May 3 - 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM

The Downtown Criterium is a closed-circuit, multi-lap cycling race. It will be a featured event in Spartanburg’s largest annual festival, Spring Fling.

Jazz on the Square-Spartanburg

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Friday, May 3 - 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Also Happening On: May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th, May 24th, May 31st

Concerts are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the fountain in Morgan Square. A different group is featured every Friday in April and May and again in September and October. Fans can bring a blanket or chair and listen to some of the...

Main Street Fridays--Greenville

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Friday, May 3 - 5:30 PM until 9:30 PM
Also Happening On: May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th, May 24th, May 31st

Wind up the work week listening and dancing to the best in music entertainment performed by local, regional and national talent.

Spring Fling Spartanburg

Friday, May 3 - 6:00 PM until Sunday, May 5 - 7:00 PM

Thousands of people converge on Downtown Spartanburg for a weekend of fun.This Spartanburg tradition offers something for everyone.

Greer Family Fest

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Friday, May 3 - 6:00 PM until Saturday, May 4 - 10:00 PM

With a rich history of providing family fun for all ages, the annual Village Hospital Greer Family Fest promises to be better than ever this year.

History Comes Alive

Saturday, May 4 - 10:00 AM until Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 PM

History will come alive once again at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site the weekend of May 4th and 5th 2013 as the park presents the Musgrove Mill Revolutionary Encampment Weekend. This living history event will demonstrate what life was...

Annual Strawberry Festival

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Saturday, May 4 - 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Beautiful scenery, great food, friendly people, classic bluegrass and fun for all ages! Musical performances by the Young Appalachian Musicians and the West End String Band, www.westendstringband.com. Childrens activities and inflatables!

2nd Annual Liberty Spring Festival and Cruz-In

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Saturday, May 4 - 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM

The City of Liberty and Liberty Festivals & Events are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Liberty Spring Festival and Cruz-In and the kick-off of the Music Series in the Park on Saturday, May 4th. We are very excited to announce that The...

Music in the Park

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Saturday, May 4 - 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Also Happening On: May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th

Join us for this live music series on May 4, 11, 18, 25 from 7-10 PM in Sarlin Park downtown. Bring a chair and join us!  

2nd Annual Men's High Heel Race

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Sunday, May 5 - 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM

Ford's Oyster House is thrilled to present the 2nd Annual Men's High Heel Race sponsored by Cypress Internal Medicine to benefit JDRF Greater Western...

Chattooga Belle Farm Cinco de Mayo Farm-to-Table Dinner

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Sunday, May 5 - 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM

We welcome you to join us on Sunday, May 5 for our Spring Farm-to-Table dinner with a twist! It just so happens to be Cinco de Mayo too! The event promises to be a festive dining experience with 270 degree views of the breathtaking Blue...

Blue Man Group

Tuesday, May 7 - 7:30 PM until Sunday, May 12 - 9:00 PM

Experience the phenomenon. Blue Man Group will thrill Greenville with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. The New York Times heralds the show as, one of...

Artisphere

Friday, May 10 - 5:00 PM until Sunday, May 12 - 9:30 PM

"Artisphere provides an ideal opportunity for highlighting Greenville's outstanding community of visual and performing artists" said Alan Ethridge, Metropolitan Arts Council Executive Director.  Carefully selected through a...

Blue Ridge Fest

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Friday, May 10 - 6:00 PM until 10:30 PM

The Friday evening event features a classic car cruise-in with hundreds of cars on display and some of the best musical entertainment around. Legendary rock-n-roll stars will make the annual Blue Ridge Fest a memorable experience. ...

Space Day at Roper Mountain Science Center

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Saturday, May 11 - 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Spend a fun-filled day at Roper Mountain Science Center exploring the wonders of space! Space Day features many activities that help us appreciate the vision of our space pioneers, including guest speaker Tony Rice, a Solar System Ambassador with...

Joe Nall Memorial Fly-In

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Saturday, May 11 until Saturday, May 18

Join us for the most exciting event in aero modeling - the Joe Nall Memorial Fly-in. In addition to the traditional flight line, the lake flying and highly-acclaimed 3D flight line, there will be a site for helicopter flying.

Music on the Mountain

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Saturday, May 11 - 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM
Location: Table Rock Lodge

Enjoy traditional Blue Grass music as local musicians gather at the historic Table Rock lodge for a jam session.  Musicians are invited to bring their instrument to participate. The jam sessions are free of charge, and...

Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys

Thursday, May 16 - 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM

Los Lobos are a multi-Grammy Award-winning American Chicano rock band from East Los Angeles, California. Their music is influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, folk R&B, blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music. The band was established...

Greenville Greek Festival

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Thursday, May 16 - 9:00 PM until Sunday, May 19 - 9:30 PM

For four fun-filled days, Greenville becomes “Greekville” as the magic of Greece comes to town. This “Glendi” or party will begin on Thursday, May 16th with authentic Greek food served in the Church’s Hellenic Center...

Doug Stone Concert

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Friday, May 17 - 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM

Get into Gaffney to hear Doug Stone live at the Gaffney Cabin from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 17! Bring a lawn chair, and enjoy the show. Admission is free.

Old Field Pottery Show and Sale

Saturday, May 18

May 18 is the day of the 11th annual Potters on Gaffney’s Old Field Pottery Show and Sale.  The Pottery Show was one of the first annual events planned by the Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. to raise funds to open a...

Clemson Festival of Arts

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Saturday, May 18 - 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

"Come Dabble in the Arts"- an experiential art festival will provide a venue for visitors and community memebers to come and experience interactive art in a Clemson Streetfest atmosphere. Come and enjoy artists demonstrations,...

Armed Forces Day Celebration

Saturday, May 18 - 11:30 AM until 3:00 PM

Come join the friends of the Pickens County Museum as “Music in the Mountains 2013” continues with the Hagood Mill hosting a special “Armed Forces Day” concert on Saturday,...

Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell

Monday, May 20 - 7:00 AM until 9:30 PM

The Assault on Mt. Mitchell has gained a reputation for being one of the most challenging bike rides in the country.

An Evening with Crosby, Stills, and Nash

Tuesday, May 21 - 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM

This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trio has rocked stages across the world for more than four decades since their first ever concert at the Woodstock festival. Their music became a cornerstone of rock n roll with their self-titled 1969 debut LP, one of...

Get Out More Tour

Wednesday, May 22 - 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Location: Mast General Store

The pages of Backpacker Magazine come to life when the Get Out More Team visits the Mast General Store in Downtown Greenville on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6 p.m.  This interactive mobile media and education outreach program is designed to...

Plum Hollow Alternative Blue Grass Festival

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Thursday, May 23 until Saturday, May 25

This Festival is dedicated to the innovations made by creative artists breaking new ground with an old music.

Upstate Shakespeare Festival

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Thursday, May 23 - 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Also Happening On: May 23-26th

The Upstate Shakespeare Festival presents free productions of classic plays. These imaginative stagings exhibit the best of regional talent in productions that entertain the entire family.

Friday Night Fights Criterium

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Friday, May 24 - 6:30 AM until 9:00 PM

Get into Gaffney for thrilling bicycle races through the historic downtown on Friday evenings - May 24, 31 and June 21.

Aloft 2013

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Friday, May 24 - 3:00 PM until Monday, May 27 - 9:00 PM

Formerly known as Freedom Weekend Aloft, the Simpsonville Balloon Festival now features a zipline, helicopter rides, model airplane races, stand-up paddle boarding, craft beer, wine tastings, and upgraded entertainment in addition to the...

Greater Greenville Scottish Games and Highland Festival

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Friday, May 24 - 6:00 PM until Sunday, May 26 - 9:00 PM

Massive celebration of all things Scottish. This year we have a huge Joint Military Salute for our Armed Forces plus our Scottish allies serving in Her Majesty's Armed Forces. Great Scot! Parade and Ceilidh Street Party...

SC Rangers weapons firing demonstrations

Saturday, May 25 - 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM

Musket and rifle firing demonstrations by the SC Rangers, 11:30, 12:30, 2:30, and 3:30.

Seneca Fest

Saturday, May 25 - 6:30 PM until 10:00 PM

The 7th annual Seneca Fest will be held May 23th 6:30-9pm, May 24th 3pm to 10pm, May 25th 10am to 10pm Location: Downtown Seneca, Norton Tompson Park and Gignilliat Field Contact for More Info:   Riley Johnson,...

Upstate Shakespeare Festival

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Thursday, May 30 - 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Also Happening On: May 30-31st

The Upstate Shakespeare Festival presents free productions of classic plays. These imaginative stagings exhibit the best of regional talent in productions that entertain the entire family.

Steven Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell

Thursday, May 30 - 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM

Performing selections from their new album Love Has Come for You, releasing on April 23, 2013, these new musical partners combine Martins expressive five-string banjo work with Brickells heart-tugging vocals and detail-rich lyrics. Joining this dynamic...

Friday Night Fights Criterium

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Friday, May 31 - 6:30 AM until 9:00 PM

Get into Gaffney for thrilling bicycle races through the historic downtown on Friday evenings - May 31 and June 21.

Blue Grass Music and Square Dancing

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Friday, May 31 - 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: Oconee State Park

Grab your partner and two-step to Oconee State Park's barn for a night of fun, music and square dancing. No experience necessary to have a grand ole time. Bluegrass music is performed by the Dixie Bluegrass Boys, led by Georgia Music Hall of...