Holy shitake, this is going to be good. | Photo by Jack Robert Photography for Pangaea Brewing
There’s a new festival in town. The inaugural Mushroom Festival is taking over Pangaea Brewing from Thursday, Nov. 21 to Saturday, Nov. 23.
The brewery is teaming up with Cap and Petal, a local mushroom and flower farm, to host the weekend filled with all things fungi.
Here’s what you can expect day-by-day:
Thursday, Nov. 21
Myco-brews mushroom beer launch
Mushroom pizza specials
Mushroom farming lecture
Friday, Nov. 22
Don’t miss Mushrooms Gone Wild, a chef showdown featuring six local chefs competing for best mushroom dish. Sip on three different Myco-brews and mushroom tea as you listen to live music and judge bites from:
Fall on the Farm: Afternoon Explorations | 1:30-5 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center | $7+ | Make apple cider, grind corn to feed the chickens, dip candles, and enjoy more fall fun.
“One Direction” Friday Night Karaoke | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground | Free entry | As the “Night Changes,” take the stage to sing your favorite One Direction hits.
Adidas Employee Store Open House | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Adidas Employee Store | Free entry | For a limited time, adidas is giving insider access to its Employee Store. Score up to 50% off adidas gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season.*
Saturday, Nov. 16
Zoom Through the Zoo | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Greenville Zoo | $10+ | Run a 5K with the animals cheering you on as you loop through the Greenville Zoo.
Plantsgiving: Plant Swap | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sun and Soil Plant Parlor | Free entry | Mingle with fellow plant lovers, make new friends, and take home new plants.
El Vago Mexican Kitchen, which opened a location in Columbia earlier this year, will bring its concept to the Velo Fellow space in the West End in March 2025. We told you earlier this week that Velo Fellow will close next month.
Number
$5 million. That’s how much medical technology company Samaritan Biologics will invest in a manufacturing facility at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research campus (CU-ICAR). The company’s founder says it chose Greenville because it has “evolved into a region fueled by research, business, and workforce that is a catalyst for innovation.”
Announced
Linkin Park is bringing its “From Zero World Tour” to Bon Secours Wellness Arena on May 8. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 21.
Shop
Save the dates to shop 25+ different makers at the Indie Craft Parade mini markets on Saturday, Dec. 7 + Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Makers Co. shop. Plus, don’t forget the special market at Trailblazer Park on Saturday, Nov. 23 featuring artists from Western NC.
Seasonal
Speaking of holiday markets, the inaugural Village Christmas Market kicks off Nov. 28 in the Village of West Greenville and runs through Christmas Eve. Expect fresh Christmas trees, local vendors, holiday-related bites, and live music. If you want to get involved, they’re still looking for vendors. (Greenville Journal)
Asked
The new Spinx Market + Eatery needs your help naming its mascot. The giant dog can be found painted on the wall near the bathrooms + on various merchandise items on the market’s branding. Drop your suggestion in the comments. Not that we’re trying to sway your votes, but here at GVLtoday, we’re fans of Stewie or Stew in honor of Spinx founder Stewart Spinks.
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Correction
Let’s get to the root of debris. Yesterday, we told you the last round of debris clean up will take place on Monday, Dec. 9. We actually meant that the last round of clean up will begin on Monday, Dec. 9 but will take several weeks to complete. You do still need to have your debris out for pick up by Dec. 9.
Bryan Beal, founder of the Innovative Hospitality and Development Group (IHDG), toured an old mill in Fountain Inn over three years ago. Now, he’s operating a brewery on the site + will open a food hall today.
Located at the corner of Ellison and Wall Streets, just steps from Fountain Inn’s Main Street., the old flour mill — which is on the National Register of Historic Places — houses three tin-clad wood structures. They’ve been restored with an emphasis on preserving the site’s history + repurposing original materials in the process.
The Mill at Fountain Inn will open three new food concepts at 11 a.m. today. Get ready to indulge in:
The best early Black Friday deals added this week to Nordstrom. We’re seeing: athletic leggings, SKIMS bodysuits, ballet flats, cashmere gloves, and kitten heels.
This lineup for the mushroom showdown features many of my favorite chefs in Greenville. I’m especially excited for the competition between husband and wife chef duo Ryan and Gianna Smutzki. They are both fierce competitors, and I am thankful to reap the benefits when I taste their mushroom-y dishes.
