The must-know

The First Dibs Party

• 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 photo booth
• Music spun by a vinyl DJ

The vendors

• Pass It On Soccer Clinic | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | Triumph Stadium, 900 Woodside Ave., Greenville | Free | Soccer players ages 8-15 can learn from the Greenville Triumph players and coaching staff.
• Progressive Music Bingo | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Double Stamp Brewery, 819 Laurens Rd., Greenville | Free entry | In addition to winning a nightly prize, winners of each music bingo round will be entered into a drawing to win big prizes at the end of the month.

• Food Drive | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | Free | Fill police cruisers with items that support the Greenville Humane Society and Greenville Animal Care.
• Lunchbox Learning | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 12-1 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $9-$12 | Karen Stokes of the SC Historical Society discusses General Sherman’s infamous march to the sea through GA and SC.

• Complete Happy Hour | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Complete Weddings + Events, 600 Laurens Rd., Ste. C, Greenville | Free | Engaged couples can enjoy light bites and drinks as they get to know local wedding vendors.
• Blue Ridge Mountain Paint Night | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Quaker Steak & Lube, 10 Chrome Dr., Greenville | $40 | Paint the Blue Ridge Mountains with step-by-step instruction from Anita of AD Artist Studio.

• Relax in one of the “Top resort spas in the US” (think: therapeutic waterfalls + eucalyptus-infused steam rooms)
• Hike along the resort’s historic Sunset Trail while taking in the fresh mountain air
• Dine at the resort’s impressive restaurants featuring locally-sourced ingredients + award-winning wine

• The next time you drive on I-85 North you’ll notice a shift in traffic with the ramp to Pelham Road across a new section of the bridge. In the next month, contractors will widen the pavement to eventually place all northbound traffic on the second stage of the new bridge. (WYFF 4)

• Jordon Development Company will develop two historic properties near County Square — the former Manigault House event space + the former Law Office of Theo Mitchell. Owner James Jordon hasn’t announced what’s coming but says he plans to honor the former businesses by incorporating their names into the projects. (WYFF 4)

• Daydrinkers Coffee Shop will open for business Saturday, Aug. 26 at 2903 Old Buncome Rd. (next to Velo Valets and Makers Collective). Stop by for a sip Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Bank of America Fall for Greenville landed on Southern Living’s list of “10 events in the South to add to your calendar” calling it “the ultimate way to get the highlights of Greenville’s amazing food scene.” Keep scrolling for more details on this year’s festival.

• Greenville artist Traci Wright Martin’s work will be included in the Lunar Codex’s Polaris Collection capsule launch to the moon in late 2024. The collection features work of 30,000+ artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers from 158 countries, which is totally out of this world. (Greenville Journal)

• Roper Mountain Science Center’s Summer Adventure may be over, but that means Afternoon Explorations is back. Explore what will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. starting Thursday, Sept. 14.

• Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is offering $20 off round trip flights on Avelo Airlines now through Sunday, Dec. 31 with code GVL20. Plus, Avelo now offers low fares and nonstop flights from GSP International Airport to New Haven, CT.* Don’t let this deal fly by. Snag tickets and save.*

• The heat is on to save lives. Did you know? One blood donation can help up to three people. Blood centers usually struggle to collect enough blood products during the summer months. Bonus: Blood donors receive at least $50 in rewards in August (drives + dates may vary). Donate.*

• 37 returning vendors
• 10 new vendors
• 14 food trucks and trailers

• 55% of responding readers are excited to shop at Whole Foods Market downtown.
• 15% of responding readers are ready to dine at Agave Bandidos.
• 10% of responding readers said you’ll be working on your swing at Fairway Social.
• 10% of responding readers said you’re ready to reserve a table at The Perch Kitchen + Bar.
• 10% of responding readers said a lane at Pins Mechanical Co. is calling your name.