Duke’s Mayo is calling and I must tomat-go. | Photo by GVLtoday
Fireworks, floats, fresh tomatoes, and folk-rock — July in Greenville is coming in hot. Whether you’re chasing the perfect spot for Fourth of July fireworks, filling your calendar with concerts, or craving a tomato sandwich worthy of a trophy, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the month.
Eat
Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off | 9-11:30 a.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | $27 | Local chefs compete to win the trophy and make the best tomato sandwich.
Theatre
“Life of Pi” | Tuesday, July 8-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Peace Center | $55+ | Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, this Broadway show tells the story of Pi Patel, a young man stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck.
Concerts
Chris Stapleton | Wednesday, July 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | $214+ | This new date for the sold-out show is finally here.
Salsa at Sunset | 6:15-10 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza | Free | Enjoy live Latin music and free dance lessons under the stars.
Band of Horses | 8 p.m. | Peace Center | $39+ | Spend your Friday night with this American rock band.
Saturday, June 28
Fourth Anniversary Festival | 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing | Free entry | Enjoy a pilates class with beermosas to follow, build-your-own bouquets, a dunk tank, dino races, $5 pints, scavenger hunts, and a community mural.
Greenville Triumph vs. Miami FC | 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.
Sunday, June 29
La Dolce Vita: A Celebration of Italian Food & Wine | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Community Tap North Main | Price of purchase | Enjoy Italian-inspired bites from local chefs as you sip wines that transport you to Italy.
Monday, June 30
Color + Create Mondays | 2-4 p.m. | Gather GVL | Price of purchase | Color or craft while you eat and drink from your favorite vendor — supplies provided.
Tuesday, July 1
Open Bluegrass + Acoustic Jam | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer | Free entry | Anyone with an acoustic instrument is welcome to join the jam, or you can grab a craft brew and listen.
Wednesday, July 2
Learn the Shag | 6-10 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment | $0+ | 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, July 3
Clemson MBA Fireworks | 6-10 p.m. | Unity Park | Free | Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening of patriotic fun, picnic vibes, and a spectacular show.
Typically ranging from 2% to 5% of your home’s purchase price, closing costs — which are not included in your down payment — pay for third-party services like the lender application, appraisal, and inspection, among other common fees.
Pro tip: When you apply for a mortgage loan with Greenville Federal Credit Union, they can calculate your estimated closing costs.
No. 6. That’s where Greenville landed on Food & Wine’s list of “The Top Small US Cities for Food and Drink.” The publication name dropped Bobby’s BBQ, Topsoil, and Fork and Plough for their farm-forward menus. “Greenville has firmly established itself as a rising destination for curious eaters,” it lauded.
Coming Soon
Enclave Laurens, a mixed-use project located at Laurens Road and Pleasantburg Drive, could break ground this year. Phase one includes 245 apartments, retail space, and a new connection to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. In total, plans for the 13-acre site feature ~400 units, a boutique hotel, and views of downtown + the Blue Ridge. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Civic
Work on stormwater and sewer upgrades along Rhett Street in the West End continues, replacing 100-year-old infrastructure + improving accessibility, parking, and safety. Starting Monday, June 30, crews will use a low-intensity, low-vibration blasting method to remove granite rock that has delayed the project. Read the full update. (Greenville Journal)
Number
48. That’s how many luxury townhomes are proposed as part of the County Square redevelopment. If approved, developers hope to break ground later this year on the three-story homes, which will feature rooftop decks and start at $1 million and above. (Upstate Business Journal)
Development
Greenville County is working to transfer the 4.6-acre old baseball field in the Woodside community — along with a nearby vacant parcel — to the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, which plans to turn the land into affordable housing. They hope to incorporate the existing stands and dugouts into the plans. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Open
Feed & Seed at Judson Mill reopened its market. Next time you shop, you’ll notice a smaller selection than before, but it still features a variety of local produce, products from local makers, and grab-and-go meals. Shop Wednesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Festival
Keep your eyes shrimp peeled. Shrimp Fest returns soon, and the date will be announced on its Instagram.
Featured Deal
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$44 billion. That’s the economic impact SC Ports generates in the Upstate alone. With one in nine SC jobs tied to the ports and a statewide impact of $87 billion each year, high-paying jobs and investments are growing across the state. See how SC Ports is shaping South Carolina’s success.*
Featured Deal
Athleta’s Semi-Annual Sale is on. Take up to 70% off bestsellers, workout staples, and everyday favorites built to move with you. Hurry — the sale ends Sunday, June 29.*
Sports
Sports
Be the Drive’s 6 millionth fan and win big
Presented by Greenville Drive
One fan will win a home run of prizes + all attendees can enjoy the celebration. | Photos provided by the Greenville Drive
The Upstate is buzzing with excitement as the Greenville Drive prepares to welcome its 6 millionth fan.
To celebrate this milestone, the Drive is giving this lucky person:
The park has fully reopened with summer activities in full swing, including hiking, cooling off in designated swimming areas, and enjoying bluegrass during “Music on the Mountain” the second Saturday of each month from 2 to 6 p.m.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
That’s the most popular Southern phrase our readers use to politely complain about the heat, and we’re guessing it’s been said more than a couple of times during this heatwave.
We asked for your other go-to complaints, and here were a few of our favorites:
“It’s so hot, our lawn is crispy.”
“It’s too hot to fish.”
“Nothing but a screen door between this heat and hell.”
It’s so hot, the sky is on fire. Did any of you see the fireball in the sky around noon yesterday? I’ve been following the developments as WYFF 4 shares new photos and videos.
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