Greenville Vegan Chef Challenge | Thursday, July 3-Thursday, July 31 | Times vary | Various locations | Price of purchase | Try new vegan dishes at select restaurants and vote for your favorites online all month long.
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.
Greenville Drive vs. Asheville Tourists | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Celebrate the Fourth at the Drive’s annual Independence Day Celebration + Military Appreciation Night.*
Music by the Lake | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Furman University | Free | The Furman Department of Music’s long-running lakeside concert series “Sounds of Summer” features the 100th Army Band on the eve of the Fourth of July.
July 4th Weekend | Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6 | Times vary | Gather GVL | Free entry | Listen to live music, watch fireworks, and enjoy pop-up festivities through the weekend.
Saturday, July 5
Kids Bike Parade | 10 a.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free | Deck out your bike in red, white, and blue for a ride around the farmers market lawn.
5th of July | 2-10 p.m. | BridgeWay Station, Simpsonville | Free entry | Keep the party going past the Fourth with fireworks, live music, line dancing, superheroes, and more family fun.
Randomonium’s Ten Year Anniversary Party | 8-10 p.m. | Doc’s Tavern | $13 | This fan-favorite party band is celebrating a decade of bringing people together through music.
Funding from the SC Education Lottery helped Sam, Rhett, and Jessie reach their higher education goals. | Photos by James Quantz Jr. Photography
Every time you play the SC Education Lottery, you help fund scholarships for Palmetto State students like Sam Haile, Rhett Bissell, and Jessie Eichman.
All three of these college grads received the lottery-funded, merit-based LIFE scholarship and went on to work in the natural resources field. Read: They’re improving SC’s environment.
Broadway’s next smash hit could debut at this year’s SC New Play Festival from Thursday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 10, and free tickets drop this Sunday, July 7, at 9 a.m. Explore the full lineup.
Community
If you’re wondering where to park for tonight’s fireworks at Unity Park, the City of Greenville recommends parking downtown and taking the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. They even timed walking, skating, and biking from River Street to Unity Park.
Coming Soon
Southern Weaving Food Hall will open in Easley on Friday, July 18. Housed in a converted mill near the Doodle Trail, the hall will feature six food stalls — from fried chicken to noodles — plus a full-service oyster bar, a 700-seat venue with a 40-ft outdoor stage, and a family-friendly green space. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Festival
A bushel of fun is coming to Swamp Rabbit for Peach Fest on Friday, July 11. Expect kids’ crafts and face painting, Honest Scoop ice cream, plus local brews + eats from the We Got the Beets food truck. Stock up on local peaches, score specials, and enter to win a peachy prize basket.
Award
The Mill at Fountain Inn — once the Ellison Flour Mill — just earned a 2025 SC Historic Preservation Award for transforming the long-vacant 1940s mill into a lively community hub with a brewery, food hall, event space, and green space.
Seasonal
Boots, denim, and a little boot scootin’ boogie are taking over Camperdown Plaza for a free line dancing night on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. with Viva Dance Fitness and Coastal Cowgirl Line Dancing. All levels welcome.
Outdoors
Ready to hit the trail? Join the SC7 expedition team on Tuesday, July 8, at 9 a.m. for a scenic four-mile hike through Jones Gap State Park. After the hike, stick around for a live electrofishing demo to see how experts study + protect local waterways. More details this way.*
Eat
This 10-minute summer lunch layers rotisserie chicken, crisp apple, and creamy brie in a pita. Serve it warm or chilled — either way, it’s peak picnic fare.*
Older Adults
Your fifties + beyond is a great time to build wealth. Beyond basics like bulk shopping and retirement accounts, here are 14 financial benefits seniors are entitled to (but often forget to claim).*
Finance
Even “1883" couldn’t script a gold run like this: An ounce of gold is expected to cost $4,000 in 2026. Diversify your portfolio with a gold IRA — no pickaxe required.†*
Shop
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Correction
Oops, we turned the page too far. The Front Paige Media Book Fair Tour at New Realm Brewing is actually happening Saturday, Sept. 6 — not Nov. 29. Same nostalgic book fair vibes, just sooner. Mark your calendars and grab your vendor spot.
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.
What’s your most memorable moment with the Greenville Drive?
“I watched my daughter + granddaughter run the bases together.” | Photo by Bobby T.
As the Greenville Drive searches for its six millionth fan (find out how it could be you), we asked for your favorite Drive stories:
“My 99-year-old father-in-law threw the first pitch. He is now 102 years old — a World War II Prisoner of War.” — John B.
“Sitting in the stands with my now husband, a fly ball came our way, and he saved me. I didn’t have enough sense to duck, and he caught the ball bare-handed directly in front of my face.” — Carrie T.
“Taking my grandkids trick or treating, and the breast cancer walk.” — Jackie V.
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