Shop the festival + enjoy nearby Judson Mill amenities. | Photo by Indie Craft Parade
Many of them are this weekend. We’re resharing our Plan Ahead so you don’t miss it.
Sippin’ in Simpsonville | Friday, Sept. 12 | 6-10 p.m. | Downtown Simpsonville | $30+ | Enjoy 25+ wine samples, live music, and downtown charm.
Indie Craft Parade | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Times vary | Judson Mill | $5+ | Celebrate creativity at Indie Craft Parade — a family-friendly market featuring high-quality handmade goods in a charming historic mill setting.
GVL Fit Fest | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fluor Field | $0+ | From a 5K to classes from Upstate gyms and studios, there’s something to make everyone sweat at this inaugural festival.
ShrimpFest 2025 | 6-10 p.m. | The Factory | $45+ | You’ll feel like Bubba in “Forrest Gump” enjoying shrimp prepared in different ways.
2025 Hispanic Heritage Festival | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 12-6 p.m. | Fluor Field | $0+ | Celebrate the vibrant cultures of 17 Hispanic countries with food, music, dance, and family fun, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month.
euphoria Food, Wine, and Music Festival | Wednesday, Sept. 17-Sunday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Varies by Event | $0+ | Celebrate 20 years of unforgettable flavors, music, and community at this four-day food, wine, and music festival, packed with tastings, chef dinners, live performances, and more.
“Come From Away” | Thursday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Centre Stage | $37+
Friday, Sept. 12
Goodwill Announces Grand Opening of rePLAY Sports Store | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Goodwill - Travelers Rest , Travelers Rest | Free | Shop a wide range of affordable sports gear at the grand opening of rePLAY, Goodwill’s first-ever thrift sports store.*
MasterChef All-Stars Live! | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, Greenville | $38.50+ | Catch your favorite chefs in action as they whip up jaw-dropping culinary creations right before your eyes.*
Carlos Phillips delivered remarks at our opening reception. | Photo by GVLtoday
“I want it to feel like we’re shoving 10 pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag.”
That’s how Greenville Chamber CEO Carlos Phillips described just how much we’re going to accomplish over the next three days of our Intercommunity Leadership Visit.
In case you missed it, this week, I’m reporting live — well, as live as a daily newsletter can be — from Boise, ID. I’ve tagged along with 80 Greenville leaders across sectors to spark ideas, build connections, and inspire the future of our city.
Uki Bowlz is bringing its smoothie bowls, toasts, and coffee creations to Five Forks. The North Main shop announced its expansion. “We couldn’t be more grateful for all the love and support that made this possible,” the owners said.
Announced
After nearly six years, Methodical Coffee is pressing pause on its hot food program at The Commons, with the last day being earlier this week. Beloved items like the Providence breakfast sandwich and avocado toast are retiring, but Methodical says its focus will shift to expanding its bakery program with new savory options.
Plan Ahead
A new lineup of shows just dropped at Bon Secours Wellness Arena: WWE SmackDown (Nov. 7), Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Dec. 12), Bailey Zimmerman (Feb. 26), Harlem Globetrotters (March 27), and Monster Jam (April 25–April 26). Mark your calendars and search the site for ticket details.
Festival
We’re not gherkin — the Piedmont Pickle Fest is back Oct. 19 at Carolina Bauernhaus. Expect pickle tastings, live music, pickleball, a best-dressed contest, and even a pickle-packing challenge. It will be a dill-icious day of briny fun.
Kids
Conestee Preserve will host a family open house on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Nature Playscape. Kids can enjoy a reading of The Leaf Thief, make leaf-print art, and learn why leaves change color. It’s free to attend — just show up with an adult.
Feel Good
There was double the joy at Prisma Health Patewood when sisters Jordyn Boley and Jessica Kelly delivered baby girls just 17 minutes apart last Friday. The pair, only 13 months apart, joked that it turned into a “race to deliver first.” (WYFF 4)
Concert
Tip your cap to the end of summer. LOCASH is playing at the Green Valley Country Club on Friday, Sept. 19, from 5:30-10 p.m. Tickets include drinks, local BBQ, and a portion of sales will benefit local charities. Use code GVCCsquirrel25 for a discount.*
Featured Job
Do you have a knack for building relationships or organizing volunteers? The Alzheimer’s Association is hiring a manager for the South Carolina Chapter’s Ride to End Alzheimer’s event. You might just be the perfect fit.*
Plan Ahead
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Fun Fact
Your wait is almost over. Our GVLtoday’s Best competition opens up for nominations on Sept. 15. Hang tight, while soon enough you’ll get the opportunity to tell us who deserves a place at the top in each of our localized categories.
In honor of Sept. 11, the community came together last weekend to climb 2,200 steps at Fluor Field in remembrance of all who lost their lives 24 years ago.
Clemson University will host its third annual stair climb at Memorial Stadium this morning, starting at 8:45 a.m.
Pumpkin spice lattes are back — and so is our quest for the perfect fall boots. Here are our top five picks of the season:
👢 These knee high boots strike the perfect balance between function and style with an anti-slip rubber outsole and chic buckle detailing.
👢 Free People’s Western booties feature a sophisticated two-inch heel, patent leather, and appliqué details for under $70.
👢 Spot us wearing these vanilla-hued suede pointed toe ankle booties to date nights and dinner parties all season long.
👢 These timeless Chelsea ankle boots are a steal for under $50. Oh, and they’re top-rated on Amazon.
👢 Sporty meets sleek in Eurosoft’s ultra-comfortable side zip boots complete with a padded footbed + round toe design.
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.
On Tuesday, we shared updates from the Soby’s kitchen, including a renowned chef taking over the program and some of the farm-fresh bites we tried. Don’t worry — fan favorites like the shrimp and grits aren’t going anywhere.
The story of what happened in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001 — and the week that followed — is a powerful reminder of community and humanity in the aftermath of tragedy. Greenvillians Caroline and Phillip Dennis were on one of the flights diverted to the small island, where they stayed in a school and with a local family for a week. They shared their story with the Greenville Journal in a must-read article.
They’ll also talk about their experience on this day 24 years ago at Centre Stage’s opening of “Come From Away,” the musical based on the events of that week. If you can’t make it, they’ll speak again at closing night on Sept. 28.
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