Shop the festival + enjoy nearby Judson Mill amenities. | Photo by Indie Craft Parade
Lucky you. You just found GVLtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place throughout Greenville each month.
Festivals
History Comes Alive Festival | Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 15 | Various locations | Free | Immerse yourself in history during these talks from figures portrayed by actors in this interactive theater experience.
Pridefest | Saturday, June 7 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hampton Station | Free entry | Enjoy food trucks, a kids costume contest, an inflatable obstacle course, a dunk tank, and a silent disco at this family-friendly event.
Soccer it to us. | Photo by Greenville Triumph
Sports
BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX | Monday, June 2-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $20+ | Head to the course as amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses.
Greenville Triumph vs. Miami FC | Saturday, June 28 | 7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium | $25+ | Celebrate Greenville’s first Cup match versus a Championship club with a flag giveaway to the first 500 fans.
Be the Broker: What do you want to see at Hampton Station?
Something’s brewing... literally. | Photo by GVLtoday
A new brewery is coming to Hampton Station in the former Birds Fly South space. (Many of you think it will be 13 Stripes or Tetrad, and we’ll keep you posted on what’s brewing.)
Here’s what else you want to see in the available storefronts:
66% want more local food + beverage tenants
15% want more shopping + local retail
11% want more entertainment options for the family
8% want something else
Here were some of your other ideas for the open spaces:
Summer Adventure | Friday, May 30-Saturday, July 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Roper Mountain Science Center | $15 | Get up close and personal with butterflies, explore the Environmental Science building, and pet a stingray in the Marine Lab.
Greenville Jazz Fest | Friday, May 30-Saturday, May 31 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free entry | Listen to the soulful sounds of 15+ jazz artists and bands at this two-day festival.
Greenville Drive vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Celebrate 20 years of Drive baseball and its local impact during Flashback Friday, featuring fireworks.*
Saturday, May 31
“Don Quixote” | Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Peace Center | $25+ | International Ballet presents the original romantic comedy with music performed by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.
Greenville Drive vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Come early for Saturdays on the District + stay for video game favorites, retro arcade games, and trivia during Video Game Night.*
Sunday, June 1
ParTee on Trade | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Downtown Greer | Free entry | Kick off BMW Charity Pro-Am festivities as you listen to live music from Hot as a Pepper, shop local vendors, and enjoy food, drinks, a car show, and a kids’ zone.
Upstate Shakespeare Festival’s “King Lear” | Sunday, June 1-Sunday, June 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Falls Park | Free | Enjoy a picnic in the park as you enjoy Shakespeare under the stars.
Greenville Drive vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws | 3:05 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Stick around after the game to cheer on the little ones during Kids Run the Bases, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC.*
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Greenville Jazz Fest is going ticket-less. Use any major card, or grab a free wristband to load with cash for easy tap-to-pay access at all vendors. Wristbands are available near Graham Plaza + Falls Park Drive and are valid all weekend. Pro tip: Bookmark our guide to make the most of the festival.
Development
Plans for a downtown conference center are moving forward after three proposals were submitted to a Request for Information by the City of Greenville last month. City leaders are reviewing the proposals, and the private developer would cover the project’s cost with a chance to negotiate financial assistance from the city. (Upstate Business Journal)
Civic
Listen up, golf cart owners. A new law went into effect on Thursday, May 22, changing some guidelines. See the new rules. (WYFF 4)
Biz
Reedy Rides — at the corner of McBee and Richardson Streets — is looking for a new space after Grace Church unveiled plans to transform its current location into a youth ministries center. The bike shops lease runs through November 2026, and Grace plans to honor it. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Eat
Paris Mountain Supper Club — featuring a tasting menu with five courses, beverage pairings, and rotating themes — is taking over Chicora Alley in Travelers Rest on Mondays. For now, there are 40-60 seats available, but the goal is to create a full restaurant that will always have a pre-set tasting menu. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Trending
644,000. That’s how many Instagram Reels have been made using a teaser of local musician Kylie Odetta’s new song “Under the Sun.” Odetta says she has five new songs coming soon, and we have a feeling they’ll be the soundtrack of our summer.
Sports
“He just makes these huge strides, just getting his feet under him.” That’s what Carolina Panthers Head Coach Dave Canales said about former Clemson Tiger Hunter Renfrow this week. Renfrow signed with the Panthers one day after the 2025 draft after missing the 2024 season due to a health condition. (WBTV)
Craving crispy kimchi pancakes or sweet potato cheeseballs? A two-hour drive lands you in Gwinnett County, GA — aka the “Seoul of the South” — home to a tasty lineup of Korean barbecue joints, cafes, and bakeries. Explore local restaurants + earn prizes for trying them.*
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Civic
The new tort reform + liquor liability law
The legislative session began in January. | Photo by COLAtoday
Sets new safety and insurance rules for businesses serving alcohol
How the law addresses liquor liability
Businesses must still carry $1 million in liability insurance, but this new law outlines ways businesses serving alcohol after 5 p.m. can lower the insurance amount.
Stop alcohol sales at midnight (save $250,000)
Provide alcohol service training to employees (save $100,000)
Keep alcohol sales under 40% of total sales (save $100,000)
Use digital ID checks from 12 to 4 a.m. (save $100,000)
Be a nonprofit or host a licensed special event (save $500,000)
A great find in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Get up to 60% off dresses, shoes, tees, and beauty before the sale ends this weekend. Here’s what we’re eyeing:
The inaugural event was in 1982. | Photo by the Greenville News via newspapers.com
I love a good Flashback Friday, and as we start thinking about Fourth of July plans, I’m personally thinking about Freedom Weekend Aloft, the iconic hot air balloon festival.
Were you at the very first iteration of this when it took off in 1982 with a crowd of 100,000? Were you heartbroken when organizers filed for bankruptcy in 2014? I want to hear from you(and see your photos).
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