Here’s when you should hit the road to see fall foliage
The overlook at Caesars Head is an easy walk to a great view. | Photo by Upstate Outdoor Adventurer
It’s September, which means it’s time to unpack the flannel, pick some apples, and rewatch “Gilmore Girls” on Netflix. Plus, leaf it to us to help you plan the perfect time to peep the fall foliage.
We’ll be breaking it down by elevation (with trees at the top changing color first).
For reference: Greenville’s elevation is ~1,000 ft.
Mid-to-late October is when the fall foliage creeps closer to the Upstate and the road trips to the NC mountains get shorter. Think: Pisgah National Forest + Looking Glass Falls (both ~1.5 hours from Greenville).
Six & Twenty Clash of the Cocktails Competition | Monday, Sept. 4 | 2-6 p.m. | Six and Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $50 | Cheer on your favorite local bartenders as they battle it out for the top prize.
Family Feud | Monday, Sept. 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Co., 115 Welborn St., Greenville | Free entry | The top five answers are on the board, beers are on tap, and pizza’s in the oven for this free-to-play game night.
YMCA of Greenville’s Strong Kids Triathlon | Monday, Sept. 4 | 8-10:30 a.m. | Prisma Health Family YMCA, 550 Brookwood Point Pl., Simpsonville | $20-$30 | This inaugural event is the only USAT sanctioned Junior Triathlon in 2023 and welcomes athletes of all experience levels.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
BMW Charity Pro-Am Women’s Golf Networking| Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 4-6 p.m. | 3’s Greenville, 61 Villa Rd., Greenville | $25 | Sip on a drink as you network with other Greenville women before working on putting with a 3’s instructor.
Tuesday in Town Farmers Market| Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer | Free | It’s Apple Cookoff week featuring seasonal treats at the market.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
The Doobie Brothers| Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | $35-$149 | “Listen to the Music” of this American rock band.
Learn the Shag | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment, 822 Congaree Rd., Greenville | $0-$10 | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.
Thursday, Sept. 7
Monty Python’s “Spamalot” | Thursday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $38-$40 | The 2005 Tony Award-winning Best Musical “Spamalot” tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they go on a quest to find the Holy Grail.
HOTWORX Grand Opening| Thursday, Sept. 7 | 3-7 p.m. | HOTWORX, 1010 Laurens Rd., Greenville | Free entry | This ribbon cutting celebration will feature raffles, local vendors, and the YUM BAI food truck.
Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America. City offices are closed today, Greenlink is not running, and trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day this week.
Opening
Carmella’s Café & Dessert Bar will open its Camperdown location at 355 S. Main St. at the end of October. Get ready to indulge in cannoli cake, Italian sandwiches, and espresso martinis + get a sneak peek by visiting its original Charleston location if you find yourself in the Lowcountry.
Coming Soon
Speaking of new things in Camperdown, The Cocktail Company is now hiring all positions (read: managers, bartenders, servers, and bussers). The “high-end” cocktail bar will focus on “top-shelf bourbon,” craft cocktails, beer + wine, and charcuterie boards.
Closed
Mug & Muffin Cafe, which has been serving breakfast and lunch for 25 years at 2222 Augusta St., has closed its doors. The owners left a sign on the door saying they’ve struggled to find steady labor for years. “We will miss all of you and wish you all the best in the future,” they wrote.
Biz
6AM City, GVLtoday’s parent company founded and headquartered right here in Greenville, was selected to present at the Venture Atlanta Conference next month. It will be recognized as one of the most investable companies in the Southeast, selected out of 550+ applications.
Plan Ahead
Get ready for Moon Milk, Five Forks. Summer Moon Coffee will open its second location at 2201 Woodruff Rd., Ste. A on Saturday, Sept. 30. If you can’t wait that long for oak-roasted coffee, visit its first location at 409 Mills Ave., Ste. 200.
List
Greenville landed on Men’s Journal’s list of the “9 Best Small Towns in America for Every Type of Traveler.” The publication named our city the “Best for Good Eats” and declared it “the next big food city.” Read the full feature.
Concert
Get ready to rock, GVL. Head to the City of West Columbia (a ~1 hr 30 minute drive) for the first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4-8 p.m. See the lineup.*
Number
10. That’s how many $500 grants Greenville Federal Credit Union planned to award to local teachers this summer. Then, they received 448 applications, a 474% increase over last year. So, they doubled the number of grant recipients, awarding $10,000 to deserving local teachers. Meet the winners.*
Eat
It might be PSL season, but it’s still summer for a few more weeks — and you don’t need an ice cream maker to make this sweet and tangy summertime treat. Pro tip: Use local blueberries for the most flavor.*
Community
Calling all makers and vendors: The 2023 Camperdown Plaza Holiday Market is happening Sunday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and they’re looking for local vendors to participate in our event. Get the details + apply.*
I know how excited I’ve been for Carmella’s to announce its opening, but I predict my friend Kayla is going to be first in line. You may know her as @InterlacedVibes on Instagram, one of Greenville’s talented foodies. She recently posted about this new espresso martini machine at Larkin’s. Apparently, it can make six drinks in the time a bartender can make one. I’m adding it to my list of things to check out.
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