This Sunday – it’s time to shine the spotlight on dad. Whether they were helping us with our sixth-grade math homework, or changing the oil in our car, our fathers provided for us + influenced us in their own paternal ways. So, how do we say thanks?
Start with a hug – to remind them that their children are the ultimate gift, after all. But, if you’re after something extra + a bit more personalized, we’ve unearthed a selection of local gems to gift the strapping father figure in your life.
Peruse the list below to find the perfect present to thank the man who made both dad jokes + dad bod a trend.
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🇺🇲 The All-American
For the dad who loves Sunday football or going out to the ballpark, pick out some retro sports apparel from The Vault or new tailgating gear from University Shoppe. Another option? Treat him to a family outing with tickets to the Greenville Drive, Greenville Triumph, or Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
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🥩 The Iron Chef
For the father who can season the perfect steak, grill the best burgers, even frost the most tempting cake – or for the dad who just loves to eat. The Cook’s Station offers all the kitchen gadgets, gizmos + gear your at-home chef could need. Plate 108 offers cooking classes and cooking demos, and Greenville Culinary Tours give dad a sampling of Greenville’s restaurant scene.
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🥃 The ‘Spirited’ Dad
For the dad who loves a glass of beer, bourbon, or wine to kick-off the weekend. Pick up a growler of dad’s favorite brew from Greenville Beer Exchange or a few cans from 13 Stripes Brewery (they’re also running a Father’s Day Yeti cooler giveaway). If you’re downtown, bring dad to Dark Corner Distillery for a tasting. Or, try Jerky and Vine on S. Main St. for beer + jerky combos. The Brewery Experience is another easy win – book a guided tour of local breweries like Thomas Creek, Birds Fly South, Quest Brewery + Brewery 85.
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🎸 The Rock Star
For the dad who loves to instill his musical wisdom – grab a record from Horizon Records or Pharmacy Records. “I dig your groovy tunes, man.” – April Ludgate.
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🏕 The Adventurer
If trips to the lake, camping, hiking, or simply spending time outdoors are your father’s go-to activities this category was made for him. Stop by Half-Moon Outfitters for an ENO hammock or a new pair of hiking boots. Paisley & Paper is offering ICEMULE coolers, just what he needs for his next day trip. Lever Gear offers a Toolcard Pro with Money Clip – 40 tools in a 1.5mm thin card tool, perfect for a dad on-the-go. And Magnolia Scents by Design has Riptide, Stampede, and Timber candles (so dad can smell the outdoors – without leaving the comfort of his recliner).
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👔 The Dapper Dad
For the dad who likes to take credit for your good looks. The Blessed Beard offers Greenville based, all-natural products – perfect for the dad who’s experimenting with a mustache or goatee. Crafted Box puts everything together for you, their Father’s Day Box includes pomade, a candle, and a letter-pressed card. For the fashionable father, pick out some handcrafted bow ties from A Dapper Sandlapper.
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💪 The Hardworking Dad
For, well, all dads – because raising us is hard work. Grab a bag of locally roasted coffee from Ninja Warrior Coffee Roasters or Unlocked Coffee Roasters to have on hand for those late-night diaper changes or homework sessions. For the hardworking dad who needs a change of scenery, try a $25 day pass to Endeavor (he’ll enjoy free coffee, high-speed Wifi + a comfortable workspace.)
From the stay-at-home, to the nine-to-five, to the dads who made us take sample SAT exams to earn our practice hours for Driver’s Ed. – (we won’t name names, but they know who they are) – we want to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all.
