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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.

First Friday

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Friday, June 1 - 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM

Don't miss this opportunity for special evening shopping.  Stores in Downtown Anderson will be open until 8pm on June 1 just for you. Light Refreshments will be offered. Participating merchants include: Art & Frame at Bay 3,...

The TD Saturday Market

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Saturday, June 2 - 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Also Happening On: Jun 2nd, Jun 9th, Jun 16th, Jun 23rd, Jun 30th

Select from the finest in fresh produce and flowers locally grown and delivered to the market each week. While shopping you can grab a bite to eat from participating food vendors and learn new cooking and gardening tips presented by area experts.

Hub City Farmers' Market

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Saturday, June 2 - 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Also Happening On: Jun 2nd, Jun 9th, Jun 16th, Jun 23rd, Jun 30th

Spartanburg's resource for everything fresh: produce and local food...growing - shopping - preparing - enjoying! The Saturday Market offers a variety of produce, plants and prepared goods. In addition, there are a variety of events...

Southern Campaign Living History Weekend

Saturday, June 2 until Sunday, June 3

Participants from the 1st Maryland – Southern Campaign reenacting unit, will present a living history weekend behind the Visitor Center. These reenactors, who portray Maryland Continental Soldiers during the Southern Campaign of the...

WWE RAW Super Show

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Monday, June 4 - 8:00 PM until 12:00 PM

OVER 40 OF YOUR FAVORITE RAW AND SMACKDOWN SUPERSTARS WILL BE IN GREENVILLE

Super Tuesday at the World of Energy

Tuesday, June 5 - 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM

John Fowler “Songs and Stories of the Appalachians” John has over 30 years of national performing experience conducting programs at festivals, schools, colleges, and camps. He is a...

Music by the Lake

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Thursday, June 7 - 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM
Also Happening On: Jun 7th, Jun 14th, Jun 21st, Jun 28th

Join the Lakeside Concert Band to celebrate the Sounds of Summer, Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm.

Creative Tastes of Spartanburg

Saturday, June 9 - 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM

What could be better than getting to taste food from many of Spartanburg’s most popular restaurants all at one-time? You will have your chance  at Creative Tastes of Spartanburg. The event began as a one-time festival, but it...

History Exhibit of Auto Racing

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Tuesday, June 12 - 9:00 AM until Saturday, September 1 - 9:30 AM

The Spartanburg Regional History Museum is currently hosting an extensive exhibit about the history of racecars in Spartanburg. Racing Legends of Spartanburg has hundreds of authentic elements, including old autographed photographs, racing...

The Mighty Moo Festival

Wednesday, June 13 - 9:00 PM until Saturday, June 16 - 9:30 PM

The festival boasts street dances, a golf tournament, beauty pageant, a baseball game, an arts and crafts sale, and a parade.

Shindig at the Cabin

Friday, June 15 - 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM

All Shindig at the Cabin events are free to the public. Please bring a lawn chair and feel welcome to get up and dance during this outdoor musical performance. Food vendors will be nearby. Event held at the historic Michael...

Chautauqua Festival

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Friday, June 15 - 9:00 PM until Saturday, June 23 - 9:30 PM

5 different shows about 5 different characters, performed multiple times at different venues. LaughHW_reverse9 Days + 2 weekends = 25 Events.       ALL are Free, Fun and Family-friendly. Come to...

Children's Colonial Day

Saturday, June 16 - 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Come experience life as an 18th Century kid. Kids will have the opportunity to step back in time by dressing in 18th Century Clothing, play Colonial games, make cornhusk dolls, roll cartridges and much more. Fees: Free

SC Rangers Demo

Saturday, June 16

The SC Rangers will present musket and/or rifle firing demonstrations at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, and 2:30 on June 16. The Rangers portray colonists from the Revolutionary War era.

Chattooga River Festival

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Friday, June 22 - 9:00 AM until Sunday, June 24 - 9:30 AM

The inaugural Chattooga River Festival will be held on June 22 – 24, 2012 and is being organized by a broad coalition of groups from both Georgia and South Carolina. It will include events...

Movie Under the Stars

Friday, June 22 - 9:00 PM until 10:30 PM

The FREE outdoor, movie experience.  We're showing a blockbuster family movie on a giant, 43' outdoor movie screen.  Come by boat, bring your lawn chair or spread a blanket out on our Lake Keowee peninsula. The...

Lady Antebellum- Own the World Tour

Saturday, June 23 - 7:00 PM until 12:00 PM

Multi-Platinum group Lady Antebellum announced today that their OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR will roll into Greenville, SC at the Bi-Lo Center on Saturday, June 23. The tour, sponsored by GAC, will feature Darius Rucker and special guest Thompson...

2012 Paddle Fest

Thursday, June 28 - 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Location: Lake Blalock

Spartanburg Water will be hosting the First Annual Paddle Fest to be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Lake Blalock Park from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Paddle Fest will be an annual event held to connect the community...

3rd Annual Friday Night Fights Criterium

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Friday, June 29 - 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM

Register online or on site to join the thrilling bicycle races through historic downtown Gaffney, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy watching this exciting sports event.

Fourth of July Encampment

Saturday, June 30 - 9:00 AM until Sunday, July 1 - 5:00 PM

Backcountry Militia will be encamped this weekend demonstrating a variety of skills from the 18th Century. Fees: Free

Freedom Blast

Saturday, June 30 - 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM

Whether you're in the mood for great music, traditional picnic games, a massive play area filled with inflatables, a salute to the U.S. Armed Forces, or a huge fireworks extravaganza, simply head to Greer City Park for the Greer Memorial...