Furman’s Lakeside Concert Band + Greenville Chorale team up for this annual patriotic concert with a professional fireworks display for the finale. Bonus: On Thursday, July 4, there won’t be fireworks at Music by the Lake, but there will be a live speed painter accompanying the Lakeside Concert Band.
Gear up for Greer’s Independence Day celebration from 6 to 10:30 p.m. featuring a kids zone, food + beer, live music, a military tribute, a rib eating contest, and fireworks.
The city of Fountain Inn will host a Fourth of July celebration from 6 p.m. until dark with live music, food trucks, a kids zone, and fireworks. Pro tip: Visit the new Mill at Fountain Inn while you’re there.
This fest — formerly known as Celebrate Simpsonville — will include fireworks + a performance by Smash Mouth at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park.
Head to Unity Park for an evening of live music, food trucks, and fireworks. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic dinner starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m.
Enjoy a pregame street party on District 356 as well as special military programming, then watch the Drive take the field in their stars and stripes jerseys. The evening will end with a fireworks display. Buy tickets.
A. Spending the day on the water
B. Tuning into the hot dog-eating contest
C. Grilling out with friends and family
D. Ending the day with fireworks
E. Other
52nd Annual St. James Attic Sale | Friday, June 14-Saturday, June 15 | Times vary | St. James Episcopal Church Parish Life Center, 301 Piney Mountain Rd., Greenville | $0-$5 | Shop furniture, books, housewares, rugs, toys, baby clothes, and sports equipmentat this long-running event.
Forgefest!| Friday, June 14-Sunday, June 16 | Times vary | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | $5-$25 | Celebrate Fireforge’s sixth anniversary with this inaugural three-day music festival.
“Assassins”| Friday, June 14-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville | $40-$60 | Spend an evening with famous assassins in this dark + comedic musical.
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | Friday, June 14 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $9-$14 | Get up close and personal with Ed’s Dino Gang as the Jurassic era comes to Fluor Field, and stick around for post-game fireworks.*
Saturday, June 15
Trailside Fitness | Saturday, June 15 | 8:30 + 9:15 a.m. | Prisma Green in Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a free half-hour fitness class on Prisma Green.
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | Saturday, June 15 | 7 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $9-$15 | Enjoy free family fun at Saturdays on the District starting at 5 p.m., with inflatable games, face painting, magic, Clare’s Creamery, Hip Burger, and more.*
Sunday, June 16
Sing it Loud, Sing it Proud! Yoga and a Mimosa with Kimmie | Sunday, June 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Community Tap Travelers Rest, 321 S. Main St., Ste. B, Travelers Rest | $20 | Dance and sing to show tunes at this weekend flow session + finish with a mimosa (included with your ticket).
Dad Joke Off| Sunday, June 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free entry | If your dad has the best (worst) jokes, put it to the test at this contest for the ultimate dad jokes of all dad jokes.
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | Sunday, June 16 | 3 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $9-$20 | Because there’s no better place to celebrate Dear Old Dad than at the ballpark.*
Ditch the men’s dress pants: the Dealmakers will replace your wardrobe
Elevate your everyday with pants that suit any occasion. | Photo by Public Rec
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Speedway Business & Technology Park, an industrial development that will be on 115 acres behind the former Greenville-Pickens Speedway site, is coming soon. Real estate developers RealtyLink announced a $100 million investment for more than one million sqft of industrial space. (Upstate Business Journal)
Closing
Tetrad Brewing Co. — currently located at 603 E. Stone Ave. — is moving into a new, bigger space (with more parking and a full kitchen) and will be temporarily closing after Saturday, June 22. Until then, enjoy 25% off beers on tap, four-packs to go, and merch. Read the brewery’s full update.
Coming Soon
Speaking of new kitchens, The Community Tap’s North Main location added one and will soon serve food four days a week. The taproom says it will continue to host food trucks, but due to health code requirements, pets will no longer be allowed inside.
Announced
Woodside Bistro is temporarily closed until further notice for for maintenance and improvements. The restaurant teased “amazing transformations” that will “create an even better atmosphere.”
Seasonal
Alligator feedings are back at the Greenville Zoo for summer. Watch Big Al enjoy his lunch every Wednesday + Saturday at 2:15 p.m. See you later there, alligator.
Sports
The countdown to puck drop is on. Season tickets are on sale now for the Swamp Rabbits’ 2024-2025 season, starting at $20 per game.
Eat
Rise and shine. Other Lands is serving breakfast seven days a week. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., grab overnight oats, mini quiches, and breakfast sandwiches with your coffee order.
Open
Sushi & Pho — a new Japanese and Vietnamese fusion restaurant — is now open near the Harris Teeter by Eastside High School. Explore the menu featuring classic and specialty rolls, pho, and build-your-own poke.
Try This
If you’re tired of working within the confines of your home or aren’t a fan of noisy coffee shops, check out Endeavor’s new Study Hall Pass. Prices start at $10 for students (with a valid ID) and $12 for professionals. Bulk discounts available. Learn more.*
Real Estate
We can’t stop drooling over Arden Woods — Greenville’s newest luxury lifestyle community. Featuring pickleball courts, a community clubhouse, and a Junior Olympic Pool (with dueling water spouts, of course), this new neighborhood offers stylish single-family homes starting in the low $200s. See the full gallery.*
Stat
According to Duke University, 1 in 5 homes have indoor mold spores that are transmitted from the crawl space. Schedule a free inspection with Crawlspace Medic to ensure your crawl space (and home) are safe and healthy for years to come.*
Wellness
Imagine caffeine-free energy with no jitters, no crash, and no impact on sleep — plus reduced hunger and cravings. Explore MTE energy drink + get 22% off with code MI22.*
History
Exploring Greenville’s past
A new history series explores Greenville’s past
Dec.'s lecture will explore the turn of the 20th Century. | Photo by Greenville Co. Historical Society
Let’s take a trip back in time. The Greenville County Historical Society’s new series features monthly lectures from local historians and experts diving into unique topics from our city’s past.
The talks will take place at First Presbyterian Church, located at 200 W. Washington St., on the third Thursday of each month. It’s $15 to attend, unless you are a member of the Greenville County Historical Society (memberships start at $45) or First Presbyterian Church.
Here’s what you can expect for the first lectures this summer:
June 20 | Artifacts from 19th Century Greenville | This lecture features dozens of pieces of Greenville history for you to see and hold.
July 18 | The Earliest Roads of Greenville | Take a look at how the first land grant boundaries became some of today’s city streets.
August 15 | Unionism in Greenville County | This lecture will explore the life of Benjamin F. Perry — Greenville’s most prominent Unionist — to give insight into political and community life in early Greenville.
Do you have a bourbon lover in your life? Gift this Box Of Bourbon from Adams Apple Co. for National Bourbon day. The set includes a marinade and grilling sauce, made ready for a barbecue.
I have a bonus Fourth of July event for you: The kids bike parade on Saturday, July 6. It is one of my favorite Fourth of July events each year. Deck out your bikes and trikes in red, white, and blue at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market.
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