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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.

Jasper Johns exhibit

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Wednesday, January 18 - 9:00 PM until Sunday, April 15 - 9:30 PM

A selection from the Museum's extensive collection of works by Jasper Johns, the internationally-acclaimed artist who is also a South Carolinian. Imagery from every phase of Johns' career is both challenging and inspirational. ...

Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience

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Wednesday, February 29 until Friday, April 13

Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience, a traveling exhibition for libraries, was organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, New York, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office,...

Easy Bend IPRA World Championship Rodeo

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Friday, March 2 - 8:00 PM until Saturday, March 3 - 8:00 PM

International Pro Rodeo Association World Championship Rodeo will include cowboys and cowgirls competing for world championship points and top prize money.  Featured acts will include Austin Stewart - Trick Roper Extraordinaire does...

Carolina Youth Symphony Winter Concert

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Sunday, March 4 - 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM

The Carolina Youth Symphony performs Sunday, March 4th at 4:00pm in the Peace Concert Hall. This concert will feature the winners of the 25th annual CYS/TD Bank Concerto Competition. Eleanor Mayes, Piano Competition winner will perform Piano...

3rd Annual Greenville Blues Festival

Sunday, March 4 - 6:00 PM until 12:00 PM

With Special Guests Klass Band, Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Clarence Carter, Latimore, and Theodis Ealey

Equine March Madness

Saturday, March 10 - 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM

Horse Show

New Artist Reception

Saturday, March 10 - 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM

Reception for New Artist Patty Wright of Boiling Springs.  Patty's medium is Photography. It's a great chance to meet the artist while checking out all the great things in the gallery like pottery, glass, handmade dolls,...

Professional Bull Riding: Pro Tour Division

Saturday, March 10 - 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM

The Touring Pro Division features established veterans and newcomers competing against some of the most famous bucking bulls in the world. The TPD gives riders the opportunity to compete in PBR-sanctioned events while earning money to qualify for the...

ASAC Horse Show

Thursday, March 15 until Saturday, March 17

  25th annual ASAC Horse Show featuring American Saddlebred, Hackney Ponies and Road Horses.

Oconee Bell Wildflower Walk

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Thursday, March 15 - 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM

DID YOU KNOW that Devils Fork State Park is one of the few places you can see the Oconee Bell, a rare wildflower, blooming? The Oconee Bells bloom each year from mid-March to mid-April. An Oconee Bell Wildflower Walk with a park naturalist will be...

Retail Therapy

Thursday, March 15 - 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM

Downtown shops stay open late offering special sales, drawings for prizes, food and drinks as a horse drawn carriage transports shoppers around Morgan Square.

Irishfest

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Saturday, March 17 - 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Get into Gaffney and join us as we celebrate our Irish heritage with dance, music & children's activities. A Celtic Trio from Converse College will display their talents with a harp, violin and a vocalist (from Ireland).  We...

Jasmine Jubilee AQHA Horse show

Friday, March 23 - 1:00 AM until Sunday, March 25 - 1:00 AM

AQHA Horse Show

Living History Weekend

Saturday, March 24 - 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Also Happening On: Mar 24-25th

The American Colonial Civilian Interpreters will demonstrate typical 18th century activities, such as cooking turkey, fish, and bread over a fire. Fees: FREE!

International Earth Day

Saturday, March 24 - 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Event: International Earth Day @ Hollywild Animal Park Date:   Saturday, March 24 th  Time: 10 AM  - 5 PM park open, special program  10 AM –...

WCAHA Arabian Horse Show

Friday, March 30 - 1:00 AM until Sunday, April 1 - 1:00 AM

Arabian and Half Arabians competing in Costume, Halter, Sport Horse, Dressage and Under Saddle. Friday - Sport Horse Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. - showing until completion Admission:  Free...

South Carolina State Juniors Disc Golf Championship

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Saturday, March 31 - 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM

Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park will be the site of the 2012 Disc Golf State Championships for youth. This tournament is open to youth 19 and under of all levels. A $10 entry fee includes lunch, disc, and t-shirt. Come out and play even if you have never...

Spring Encampment with Backcounty Militia

Saturday, March 31 - 9:00 AM until Sunday, April 1 - 5:00 PM

Join the Backcountry Militia as they kick off the season with their first encampment. Various Demonstrations including weapons. Fees: Free

Native American Day

Saturday, March 31 - 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM

Learn about the culture and lifestyle of Native Americans before and after European contact through demonstrations of traditional American Indian skills such as pottery, bow making, flint knapping, and more.

Gaffney Celebrates the Art of Writing

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Saturday, March 31 - 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM

Meet, greet and hear Dr. Fred Bassett, who taught at Limestone College for twenty-one years. Dr Bassett will return to Gaffney to read from his first novel, South Wind Rising, and his fourth book of poetry, The Old Stoic Faces the Mirror. Gaffney...

Royal Comedy Tour

Saturday, March 31 - 8:00 PM until 12:00 PM

The Royal Comedy Tour continues its outstanding run as one of the funniest comedy tours ever. Now in its third year, the tour has sustained its laughter strongly due to the comedy innovations of its leading lady Sommore and a revolving cast of the...