Greenville Events and Festivals


Fall for Greenville (pictured above) is a major festival held on the first or second weekend in October. This festival features local cuisine, live performances on several stages, and the Greenville Cycling Classic bicycle race.

Euro Auto Fest is an annual car show and gathering of exotic and desirable sports cars at BMW Manufacturing's Zentrum and surrounding grounds. Come see the classic Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati, MGB, and all your favorite European favorites.

Greek Festival is a major street festival that is held in May by members of the Greek Orthodox Church that offer Greek food and cultural activities.

Arts in the Park is a major arts festival that takes place in Reedy Falls Park near downtown Greenville.

Reedy River Run a 10K race that is held in late February or early March.

thru March - Appalachian FIlm Festival Seeks Entries - The third annual Appalachian Film Festival is seeking contest entries. Winners will be high-lighted during the April 27 to 29 festival in Huntington W.Va. Deadline is March 4. For more info or an application form, visit www.appyfilmfest.com

January - Torzhestva, Anderson’s Russian Cultural Celebration - Enjoy Russian art, Stove Top Stories, and short plays by Chekhov. Visit www.visitanderson.com for more info.

Spartanburg Wedding Festival - Over 100 exhibits, door prizes, show discounts and more! 1st 600 brides through the door can register for three different Grand prize couples getaways to the Carribean. Runway fashion show by eight of the areas most elegant bridal shops and trendiest formalwear shops. Visit the Couture Weddings Display at the show. Register at the show for free tuxedoes for your wedding party, compliments of Savvi Formalwear. Register at the show for three different $300 gift certificates towards your wedding gown. Compliments of Southern Bride, Dimitra Designs and Carolina Traditions. Tickets are $8.00. Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. 10:00am-3:00pm.

February - One Act Play Festival - 8PM every night at North Greenville College. Plays include "Riders to the Sea", "The Monkey's Paw", "The Valiant", and "The Happy Journey". Call 864.977.2081 for more info.

February - Brass Festival - Stratton Hall - 5:00 pm, Bob Jones University. The University Brass Department presents works featuring music for tuba-euphonium choir and trombone choir. Fore more information, visit www.bju.edu.

February - Palmetto Expo Wedding Festival - Over 100 exhibits, door prizes, show discounts and more! 1st 600 brides through the door can register for three different Grand prize couples getaways to the Carribean. Runway fashion show by eight of the areas most elegant bridal shops and trendiest formalwear shops. Visit the Couture Weddings Display at the show. Register at the show for free tuxedoes for your wedding party, compliments of Savvi Formalwear. Register at the show for three different $300 gift certificates towards your wedding gown. Compliments of Southern Bride, Dimitra Designs and Carolina Traditions. Tickets are $8.00 at the door. 10:00-3:00pm. Palmetto Expo Wedding Festival, 864-271-0188.

March - Annual Comedy Classic Weekend - It’s a weekend of a thousand laughs, as John Boy and Billy host two nights of unparalleled comedy. Join the fun as they introduce you to six of the country’s hottest comedy talents. Your sides will ache after these hysterics! Visit www.groveparkinn.com for more info.

March - William Walker Shape Note Singing - South Caroline State Singing in memory of William "Singing Billy" Walker. Singing School Lesson by Hugh McCraw, 9 a.m. Singing begins at 10 a.m. The Sacred Harp, 1991 Revision/Christian Harmoney. Lunch in the Burwell Building dining hall. Closing song at Walker's gravesite nearby. Burwell Building, Wofford. 9AM. Tthurmondgt@wofford.edu for more info.

April - The UNCA Jazz Festival with Jazz Great Duffy Jackson - Annual Invitational Jazz Festival featuring high school jazz ensembles performing for clinicians throughout the day. The UNCA Jazz Lab Band will perform at 5pm with this year's guest artist. Admission $5. 5:00 p.m. Lipinsky Hall Auditorium, UNCA. Contact Patrick Hill at 828/251-6432.

April - Terrier Play Day! - The annual Terrier Play Day is an event open to agencies in Spartanburg that serve children in various ways and with whom Wofford faculty, staff, and students work throughout the year. Join us in this celebration of youth and service on the lawn of Main Building, Wofford College Campus, as we serve up food, rides, creative booths, face painting and more! 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

May - Lake Eden Arts Festival - The first Lake Eden Arts Festival premiered Fall 1996. Since that time, LEAF has become a tradition twice a year, May and October. Embrace world cultures and experience the creativity of the Asheville area! For more information, visit www.theleaf.com.

June - Mighty Moo Festival and Reunion - Each June, for the past 3 decades, Cowpens, South Carolina holds its Mighty Moo Festival & Reunion. During this celebration, former crewmen (and their families) who served onboard the USS Cowpens CVL-25, a World War II aircraft carrier & crewmen from the current USS Cowpens CG-63, an Aegis guided missile cruiser, make their way to our town for a reunion, golf tournament, beauty pageant, carnival rides, main street parade, food vendors, crafts and a huge street dance. Visit http://www.mightymoo.com/ for more info!

October - Piedmont Interstate Fair - Make plans now to be part of fall's biggest event! Over 50,000 people attended the 2005 Fair! For more info, visit www.piedmontinterstatefair.com!

October - Fall For Greenville - Where else can one enjoy dining outdoors on the cuisine of more than 42 restaurants while taking in live musical entertainment (51 acts on five stages) - all right in the heart of downtown Greenville? Here you'll find something to tempt your tastebuds while satisfying your appetite for a good time, too - at FALL FOR GREENVILLE! Visit www.greenvilleevents.com for more info.

October - Annual Pumpkin Festival - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Pumpkintown, South Carolina.Come join us as we carry on the tradition among fallen leaves and a trickling stream. Our annual Pumpkin Festival is in the Oolenoy Valley, one of the most beautiful areas in the Blue Ridge. Spend the day browsing the arts and craft booths, listening to the music, and enjoying the day. Call 864.898.0261 for more info.

October - Lake Eden Arts Festival - The first Lake Eden Arts Festival premiered Fall 1996. Since that time, LEAF has become a tradition twice a year, May and October. Embrace world cultures and experience the creativity of the Asheville area! For more information, visit www.theleaf.com.