Getting there

Open hours and seasons

Fees and reservations

Camping and fires

• a permit for backcountry camping
• or a reservation for Longleaf Campground or Bluff Campground

What to bring

• Commerce Connect | Tuesday, July 11 | 5:30 p.m. | Commerce Club, 55 Beattie Pl., Floor 17, Greenville | Free for members, $10 for non-members | Learn about the resources available to local entrepreneurs with guest panelists from NEXT, SC Launch, and the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
• Live Music: Charlie Sleeth | Tuesday, July 11 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Piano Lounge at Westin Poinsett, 120 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Listen to live piano and singing while enjoying dinner and a drink.

• Wednesday Game Night: Rock, Paper, Scissors | Wednesday, July 12 | 4-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 Riverplace, Ste. B, Greenville | Price of purchase | Each time you order, you’ll play a game of rock, paper, scissors with the bartender — win the round and get a prize.

• Second Thursdays Open Art Studio | Thursday, July 13 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Simpsonville Arts Center, 110 Academy St., Simpsonville | Free | Grab a friend or family member to work on an art project of your choice in the Make and Believe Artists Studio, scope out the art work on display, and visit with the other studio artists.

1. From July 1-31, save $50 on the Biltmore Annual Pass.
2. Experience all the seasons with year-round access to Biltmore House, the historic gardens and grounds, and Antler Hill Village & Winery.
3. Get free admission for kids 16 and under, plus discounted admission for family and friends.
4. Indulge with exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, tours, activities, overnight stays + wine purchased online and at estate shops.
5. Score significant savings on Pass renewal.

• South Carolina New Play Festival announced its lineup of Broadway stars, including 19 credits and a Tony nominee. The show biz veterans will join local acts for two new plays, two new musicals, and a variety show Thursday, August 10-Sunday, August 13.

• The American Heart Association awarded Bon Secours with the Gold Plus Stroke Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes national excellence in the treatment of stroke patients with a focus on lives saved and disabilities reduced.

• Think you know barbecue? The South Carolina Barbecue Association is coming to Greenville this Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to train new judges. Registration for the one-day seminar is $50 plus membership dues, and includes a catered lunch. (Greenville Journal)

• Tickets are on sale for the eighth-annual Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off on Saturday, July 29. Local chefs will compete to make the best tomato sandwich, and your ticket gets you a taste of each entry and a vote for the Big Tomato champion. Proceeds benefit the Travelers Rest Farmers Market.

• As of this week, TikTok will be inaccessible on Clemson’s campus network. The decision follows a similar restriction limiting the ability of state employees to access the app on government devices. (WYFF4)

• Summer lunch idea: Fresh blueberries add color and flavor to these healthy, easy-to-make (and super tasty) blueberry chicken salad wraps, perfect for lunch on-the-go.*

• $510,455. This is the amount the Metropolitan Arts Council awarded local artists and arts organizations via grants in 2022. Learn more about MAC’s impact in our community.*

• Proactive MD is on a mission to provide unparalleled primary care services. With four Health Centers throughout the Upstate, employers can experience the unbeatable benefits of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Learn more.*

• It’s Amazon Prime Day. Browse deals including up to 75% off Amazon devices, 60% off Gap apparel, and 40% off appliances from Ninja, Keurig, and Breville.*