Spartanburg Events Calendar
Find Spartanburg events and things to do, including concerts, art walks, sporting events and nightlife entertainment. Be sure to also check out our outdoors guide for the Upstate and a listing of museums and galleries.
Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.
Friday, April
26, 2024
Spring Fling
RiverFest
SPARTANBURG’S FAVORITE STREET FESTIVAL
When spring arrives in Spartanburg, it can only mean one thing – it’s time for a fling!
The festival features four stages filled with non-stop entertainment and numerous zones and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The kickoff to Spring Fling occurs with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium cycling race on Friday, April 26th.
There’s definitely something for everyone at Spring Fling!
2024 Dates
- Friday, April 26 from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Saturday, April 27 from 11 am to 9 pm
- Sunday, April 28 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Get ready for the ultimate riverside party at RiverFest 2024, where music, food, and fun come together for an unforgettable experience!
Saturday, April
27, 2024
Spring Fling
Vintage Market Pop Up
SPARTANBURG’S FAVORITE STREET FESTIVAL
When spring arrives in Spartanburg, it can only mean one thing – it’s time for a fling!
The festival features four stages filled with non-stop entertainment and numerous zones and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The kickoff to Spring Fling occurs with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium cycling race on Friday, April 26th.
There’s definitely something for everyone at Spring Fling!
2024 Dates
- Friday, April 26 from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Saturday, April 27 from 11 am to 9 pm
- Sunday, April 28 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Join us for our semi-annual Pop Up Vintage Market! We have over 40 vintage vendors out in the field next to the store sharing their Greenville memorabilia, furniture, signage and more! There will be food trucks, music and a lot of fun rain or shine!
Sunday, April
28, 2024
Spring Fling
SPARTANBURG’S FAVORITE STREET FESTIVAL
When spring arrives in Spartanburg, it can only mean one thing – it’s time for a fling!
The festival features four stages filled with non-stop entertainment and numerous zones and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The kickoff to Spring Fling occurs with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium cycling race on Friday, April 26th.
There’s definitely something for everyone at Spring Fling!
2024 Dates
- Friday, April 26 from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Saturday, April 27 from 11 am to 9 pm
- Sunday, April 28 from 12 pm to 6 pm
Friday, May
10, 2024
20th annual Artisphere festival
Artisphere 20th Anniversary
Now in its 20th year, Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS
PERFORMANCES BY STAGE
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Every year Artisphere breaks its own attendance record. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
Saturday, May
11, 2024
20th annual Artisphere festival
Artisphere 20th Anniversary
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Now in its 20th year, Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS
PERFORMANCES BY STAGE
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Every year Artisphere breaks its own attendance record. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
Sunday, May
12, 2024
20th annual Artisphere festival
Artisphere 20th Anniversary
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Now in its 20th year, Artisphere continues to break its own attendance record, with an estimated 92.5 thousand visitors in 2023. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
5 STAGES OF SHOWSTOPPERS
PERFORMANCES BY STAGE
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
ENGAGING, INSPIRING, AND ENRICHING OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY
Every year Artisphere breaks its own attendance record. With consistent growth in attendance, we continue to bring arts, culture, and a unique experience to the Upstate year after year.
Saturday, May
18, 2024
Holliday BrewFest – Craft Beer Festival
2024 Saluda Arts Festival and Call for Artists
Join us for a day filled with live music, great food and sample a variety of delicious craft beers from 25+ breweries including Bells, Birdsong, Cigar City, Legal Remedy, Liability, New Belgium, Oscar Blues, and many others. Whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for anyone who appreciates a cold brew on a Holliday. Cheers!
The 19th Annual Saluda Arts Festival will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic downtown Saluda. The festival has issued a Call for Artists – application fee for the non-juried event is $110 and applications are due by March 1. Apply at https://form.jotform.com/233453926770159 or visit saluda.com.
Friday, June
7, 2024
Greenville Jazz Fest
Main Street from Broad Street to Falls Park Drive
Located in the heart of downtown Greenville along Main Street from Broad Street to Falls Park Drive, the Greenville Jazz Fest will feature music and food to inspire festival visitors to learn and love jazz music.
FREE ADMISSION
TICKETS: This event is free admission and no tickets are required for entrance. Food and beverage sales will be available for purchase with taste tickets.
Saturday, June
8, 2024
Greenville Jazz Fest
Greenville Mimosa Festival
Main Street from Broad Street to Falls Park Drive
Located in the heart of downtown Greenville along Main Street from Broad Street to Falls Park Drive, the Greenville Jazz Fest will feature music and food to inspire festival visitors to learn and love jazz music.
FREE ADMISSION
TICKETS: This event is free admission and no tickets are required for entrance. Food and beverage sales will be available for purchase with taste tickets.
Greenville Wine Festivals will host the first annual Greenville Mimosa Festival on Saturday, June 8 at Fluor Field at West End from 1-5 p.m.
This 21+ event will feature mimosas, brunch punch, beer and wine. All beverage tastings are included in the ticket price, and food will be available for purchase. Guests can enjoy live music from Soulution and DJ Chill Will for no additional cost.
The first 500 tickets sold online will be only $40, so don’t delay! Standard tickets are available for $50 through May 22. The ticket price will increase to $55 starting May 23. If available, guests can purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event for $65. Each ticket includes a souvenir acrylic wine glass.
To purchase tickets, head to bit.ly/4aSSnDe and follow @greenvillewinefestivals on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
Friday, June
14, 2024
47th Annual Mighty Moo Festival
The Mighty Moo Festival and Reunion is held each Father’s Day weekend in June.
Over the past 47 years, this event has provided a reunion opportunity for crew members of the USS Cowpens CVL25 who served in WWII and those from the USS Cowpens CG63, which is currently serving in our US Navy’s fleet. Each year the veterans and their families return to our town to celebrate their history and service to our country. Today, the festival is a four-day event that boasts a variety of fun-filled events and patriotic support!
Join us as we celebrate our history, and honor the veterans of not only our two USS Cowpens vessels but all veterans of the United States military.
THURSDAY
6:00 PM
USS Cowpens Crewman vs. D3 Youth Sports (at Red Moore Field)
FRIDAY
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
GOLF TOURNAMENT – at the “Golf Creek Golf Club”
Check In begins at 8:30 AM, Shotgun start at 9:30 AM (Lunch will be provided)
Proceeds will benefit District Three BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK and District Three Athletics
For more information:
Travis Linder 864-706-1165
Derrick Foster 864-809-0659
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and American Legion Post #125
5:00 – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
(Wristband – $ 25.00)
(Individual Tickets are $1.00 each)
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – Dirty Grass Soul – Country, Bluegrass, and Southern Rock & Roll
Whether it is the hint of bluegrass, outlaw country, or rock & roll you hear in each song,
their sound is uniquely Dirty Grass Soul.
Be sure to visit www.DGSoul.com and follow or “like”
Dirty Grass Soul on Facebook.
Saturday Events:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ARTS & CRAFTS – Located on Brown Street
(beside Veterans Park)
9:30 AM
CHILDREN’S PARADE: Assemble at Greenway Dr. & Ending corner of Foster Street
Ages up to 12 years old; strollers, big wheels, tricycles, wagons, and bikes.
**ATTENTION PARENTS: please be at Foster Street to pick up your child immediately after this event!**
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and
American Legion Post #125
10:00 AM
MIGHTY MOO PARADE
(For more information call Teresa Carter at 864-463-3201 ext#2)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
There are two times-frames – Check with ticket booth
(Wrist Band – $25 each period)
There are two-time frames – check with ticket booth
(Individual tickets – $1.00 each)
11:30 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES – MAIN STAGE VETERANS PARK
- Master of Ceremonies – Amie Smith
- VETERANS WALK OF HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE –
*Veterans from all branches of service are invited to participate in our WALK OF HONOR. Please gather at the Event Stage immediately after the Parade. - Welcome by Mayor Hamrick
- Singing of National Anthem – Heather Chadwick
- Special Introductions – Dignitaries
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
GOSPEL SINGING
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – HOT AS A PEPPER PARTY BAND – Hot As A Pepper is not your run-of-the-mill cover band. Hot As A Pepper brings high energy, fun, funky and upbeat music to your event. A variety of genres and generations are covered including some originals. One thing for sure – you get what you pay for!
They deliver professional attitude, audio lighting and a show to match!
9:30 PM
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Saturday, June
15, 2024
47th Annual Mighty Moo Festival
The Mighty Moo Festival and Reunion is held each Father’s Day weekend in June.
Over the past 47 years, this event has provided a reunion opportunity for crew members of the USS Cowpens CVL25 who served in WWII and those from the USS Cowpens CG63, which is currently serving in our US Navy’s fleet. Each year the veterans and their families return to our town to celebrate their history and service to our country. Today, the festival is a four-day event that boasts a variety of fun-filled events and patriotic support!
Join us as we celebrate our history, and honor the veterans of not only our two USS Cowpens vessels but all veterans of the United States military.
THURSDAY
6:00 PM
USS Cowpens Crewman vs. D3 Youth Sports (at Red Moore Field)
FRIDAY
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
GOLF TOURNAMENT – at the “Golf Creek Golf Club”
Check In begins at 8:30 AM, Shotgun start at 9:30 AM (Lunch will be provided)
Proceeds will benefit District Three BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK and District Three Athletics
For more information:
Travis Linder 864-706-1165
Derrick Foster 864-809-0659
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and American Legion Post #125
5:00 – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
(Wristband – $ 25.00)
(Individual Tickets are $1.00 each)
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – Dirty Grass Soul – Country, Bluegrass, and Southern Rock & Roll
Whether it is the hint of bluegrass, outlaw country, or rock & roll you hear in each song,
their sound is uniquely Dirty Grass Soul.
Be sure to visit www.DGSoul.com and follow or “like”
Dirty Grass Soul on Facebook.
Saturday Events:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ARTS & CRAFTS – Located on Brown Street
(beside Veterans Park)
9:30 AM
CHILDREN’S PARADE: Assemble at Greenway Dr. & Ending corner of Foster Street
Ages up to 12 years old; strollers, big wheels, tricycles, wagons, and bikes.
**ATTENTION PARENTS: please be at Foster Street to pick up your child immediately after this event!**
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cowpens Historical Depot and Museum
Opened courtesy of Cowpens Historical Committee and
American Legion Post #125
10:00 AM
MIGHTY MOO PARADE
(For more information call Teresa Carter at 864-463-3201 ext#2)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
CARNIVAL RIDES at the Depot
There are two times-frames – Check with ticket booth
(Wrist Band – $25 each period)
There are two-time frames – check with ticket booth
(Individual tickets – $1.00 each)
11:30 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES – MAIN STAGE VETERANS PARK
- Master of Ceremonies – Amie Smith
- VETERANS WALK OF HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE –
*Veterans from all branches of service are invited to participate in our WALK OF HONOR. Please gather at the Event Stage immediately after the Parade. - Welcome by Mayor Hamrick
- Singing of National Anthem – Heather Chadwick
- Special Introductions – Dignitaries
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
GOSPEL SINGING
8:00 – 11:30 PM
STREET DANCE
Featuring – HOT AS A PEPPER PARTY BAND – Hot As A Pepper is not your run-of-the-mill cover band. Hot As A Pepper brings high energy, fun, funky and upbeat music to your event. A variety of genres and generations are covered including some originals. One thing for sure – you get what you pay for!
They deliver professional attitude, audio lighting and a show to match!
9:30 PM
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Friday, June
21, 2024
2024 Augusta Toy and Comic Convention fea. JoeFest
2024 Augusta Toy and Comic Convention featuring JoeFest returns for a 7th year! Over 230 vendors with collectible toys and comic books! Meet celebrities, artists, and popular content creators! Anime too! All under one 20,000 square feet at the downtown Augusta Convention Center!
Friday, June 21, 2024 , 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, June 23, 2024, 11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, June
22, 2024
Sparkle City R+B Fest
The Sparkle City R&B Fest is proudly presented by I AM DJ RO and 94.7 THE LINK, bringing together top talent and passionate music lovers for a one-of-a-kind celebration. As the first and biggest R&B music festival to hit the Carolina’s, this event promises to leave a lasting impression on the local music scene and beyond. With a stellar lineup of R&B & Hip Hop royalty, including Next, Ying Yang Twins, Nivea, Bobby V, SAMMIE, Crime Mob, Gina Thompson, Sunshine Anderson, Chubb Rock, Alexander O’Neal & Cherrelle, DJ Anthony B., DJ Ro, DJ Hova, & more. This diverse lineup guarantees an unforgettable musical experience for Music Lovers.