The Indie Craft Parade returns to Timmons Arena in 2022.
You don’t have to look far in Greenville to find tons of creative makers — now imagine the talent that’s scattered throughout the South. This weekend, 100+ artisans from all over the region will come together in one place at the Indie Craft Parade this weekend.
The must-know:
📍: Timmons Arena at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy.
📆: Fri., Sept. 9 from 6-9 p.m. + Sat., Sept. 10 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
🎟️: $25 for the Friday “First Dibs” party (keep reading for more details), $8 for Saturday general admission in advance, and $10 at the door — kids 16 and under are free on Saturday but need their own ticket on Friday
🚗:On-site parking is available + parking attendants will direct attendees to the nearest available spots.
❓: Check out the festival FAQS if you have more questions.
The First Dibs Party:
The First Dibs Partypresented by Spoonflower is Fri., Sept. 9 from 6-9 p.m.
Your $25 ticket includes:
Early access to the makers’ booths
Complimentary drinks from 13 Stripes Brewery + ice cream from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Giveaways
Free crafts
A free photobooth
Music spun by a vinyl DJ
Scrolling through Etsy is all good and well, but this is your chance to explore local + regional small shops up-close. Click the button below for who you can’t miss at this year’s Indie Craft Parade.
Beauty Week | Thurs., Sept. 8-Sat., Sept. 10 | Times vary | Haywood Mall | Free entry | For the first time since 2019, enjoy special promotions from beauty retailers throughout the mall. 💄
Jokes Out Loud | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | Comedy Zone Greenville, 221 N. Main St. | $10 | Catch local comedy acts or take the mic for yourself at this open mic event. 🎤
Friday
“Something Rotten!” | Fri., Sept. 9-Sun., Sept. 25 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St. | $40 | This show takes the audience back in time to the Renaissance, where everything is new. 🎭
Slater-Marietta Farmers Market | Fri., Sept. 9 | 4-7 p.m. | Jimi Turner Field, 210 Baker Cir., Marietta | Free entry | Grab local produce + gather with fellow community members at this market on the second and fourth Friday of each month. 🥕
Saturday
9/11 Memorial Stairclimb | Sat., Sept. 10 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $25 to climb, free to observe | This annual Memorial Stairclimb honors and remembers those who died on September 11th — all proceeds go to National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF).
Apple Fest by Easley Farmer’s Market | Sat., Sep. 10 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Easley Farmer’s Market, Old Market Square, Easley | Free entry | Listen to live music, shop local vendors, make kids’ crafts, and check out the apple pie contest. 🍎
Sunday
Farewell to Summer | Sun., Sep. 11 | 12-4 p.m. | Gather GVL | Free entry | Bring the kids to jump on the bounce house, shop with local vendors + enjoy your favorite Gather chews and brews to say hello to fall.
Monday
Blues, Brews, & BBQ | Mon., Sep. 12 | 4-7 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | $30 | Ten at the Top hosts this outdoor networking event with food, drinks, and local live music.
Plan Ahead
Fireforge Brewery’s Oktoberfest | Fri., Sept. 23-Sun., Sept. 25 | Regular taproom hours: 12-10 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St. | Free | A three-day celebration with German + fall inspired house-brewed craft beer, live polka music, festy fare, stein-hoisting competitions, and more.*
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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$13.5 million. That’s how much Greenville County Council approved to reopen Prisma Health North Greenville Hospital’s emergency department. It also approved $2 million for relocating the county’s emergency operations to McAlister Square. 🏥 (Greenville Journal)
Traffic
Haywood Roadwill be closed from Halton Road to the new Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail extension starting at 9 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 9. Crews will work while you sleep to set the new pedestrian bridge and will reopen Haywood Road Sat., Sept. 10 at 7 a.m. 🚧
Opening
Berry Hill Blends, an acai bowl shop located at 215 Pelham Rd., Ste. B106 (by the Tipsy Taco) is now open. Grab your smoothie bowl + fresh fruit fix Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. + Sat.-Sun. from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 🫐
LTO Burger & Bites (formerly LTO Burger Bar and located at 2541 N. Pleasantburg Dr.) is openingFri., Sept. 9. Stop by for its grand re-opening lunch at 11:30 a.m. to try the new concept, enter to win prizes + pick up some swag. 🍔
Local vegan bakerybasta. (coming to 1256 Pendleton St., Unit B1) is openingThurs., Sept. 22 in the Village of West Greenville. If you can’t wait that long for your vegan desserts, stop by basta.'s booth at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market on Sat., Sept. 17. 🥮
Drink
Want a taste of basta. paired with local brews? Bakery and Brews, featuring a flight of Pangaea Brewing beers and four basta. desserts — specially made for each of the beer’s flavor profiles — has been rescheduled for Fri., Sept. 30. 🍺
Festival
Are you ready to pop the question to your someone special? Greenville Country Music Fest is giving a couple the chance to propose on the Bud Light Main Stage. Share your love story for a chance to win. 💍
Cause
Friends of the Reedy Riverfall cleanup event is Sat., Sept. 17. Help remove trash + unwanted debris from four sites from 9-11:30 a.m. followed by an after party at Southernside Brewing Co. Register by Sun., Sept. 11.
Active
The City of Greer Recreation department has opened registration for fall skateboarding lessons. Classes (including Beginner, Level 2, and Level 3) are available to kids ages 5-14 and all will be held at Victor Park in downtown Greer (108 S. Line St.). 🛹
Job
The YMCA of Greenville is hiring for several positions, including Afterschool Counselors + Bus Drivers. Its diverse staff is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected + secure children, adults, families, and communities. Learn more and apply.*
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THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Danielle.
Editor’s pick: The Indie Craft Parade will have an “emerging artists” section located up on the stage featuring makers who have recently started their businesses, are new to the craft fair scene, are recent grads or retirees, or are launching a new product line. It’s probably the section I’m the most excited about. Pro tip: Scroll to the very bottom of this page to see who will be there.
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