Are you a local business owner? It’s time to brag on yourself. We want you to nominate your biz for Today’s Best. If you’re feeling extra generous, nominate your fellow movers and shakers. Nominations are due Friday, October 3, and voting begins Monday, October 20.
Plan Ahead
85+ ways to fall for Greenville this October
This year’s Fall for Greenville is ticketless — so bring a card for payment. | Photo by GVLtoday
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — October is busy, and this is our biggest Plan Ahead yet.
Festivals
Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry | From the beloved brat-eating contest to the epic beer stein-holding contest, you don’t want to miss this annual festival with beats and eats.
Bank of America Fall for Greenville | Thursday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free entry | This fan-favorite fall festival features 60 restaurants with 300+ menu items, seven stages with 80+ bands, and 50+ beer taps and wine vendors.
Hampton-Pinckney PorchFest | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1-6 p.m. | Hampton-Pinckney Historic Neighborhood | Free entry | Enjoy a free, family-friendly afternoon of music and community showcasing 24 musical performances on 12 historic porches in the Hampton-Pinckney neighborhood.
Meet Burnsville, NC: Your ultimate fall destination
Presented by Explore Burnsville
Burnsville has everything you need for a perfect fall weekend, from pumpkin picking to shopping small businesses to sipping seasonal local brews. | Photos by Explore Burnsville
Burnsville, NC has a cozy fall itinerary for every kind of trip:
Romantic weekends | Slow down together with a secluded + unplugged mountain stay.
Family-friendly getaways | Favorite fall activities, outdoor expeditions, retro toy shops, and a brand new Kid Mountain playground offer fun for all ages + cherished family memories.
Historic adventures | Burnsville has a rich history — did you know the American flag on the moon was made in Yancey County?
Let’s glow — prices start at $35. | Video by Kidding Around Greenville
Open
Color Me Greenville is now open on Liberty Lane (near Radio Room). The creative studio lets you splatter paint on canvas, throw glow-in-the-dark paint on walls, design custom shoes, or even decorate cakes.
Development
A 5.4-acre site across from Hampton Station could soon hold 62 new townhomes. DRB Homes says the three-bedroom builds will be 1,500–1,700 sqft with garages, green space, and gathering spots. The project is awaiting subdivision approval from the City of Greenville, with construction expected to take about two and a half years. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Coming Soon
The Creperia is expanding with a second location on Highway 101 (near the Barnyard Flea Market). Opening in a few months, the spot will serve up the same crêpes and specialty coffees you love — like the trendy Dubai chocolate items.
More like plant ahead. The Village will host a free plant share event this Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a plant to the Oxford Plaza and leave with a new one for your home or garden.
Greenvillian
Greenville’s The Good Game Company is proving that board games are still kicking in the digital world. Founded in 2019 by Dave Yearick — co-creator of the game Tribond — the family-run business sells ~20 titles, from party favorite Fuzzy Logic to outdoor game Djubi, in stores like Target, Kohl’s, and Barnes & Noble. (Upstate Business Journal)
Finance
Tired of missing credit card payments? You can now schedule them straight from your checking or savings account (think: set it and forget it). This new feature is available in the Greenville Federal Credit Union online and mobile banking platforms.*
Number
2. That’s how many weekends are left to see “Gutenberg! The Musical!” at The Warehouse Theatre. Written by the Tony-nominated team behind “Beetlejuice,” it’s a madcap comedy that manages to be sweet, featuring two performers, platonic love, and trucker hats. See showtimes + snag tickets.*
Giveaway
We’re partnering with CarolinaBUY to give one lucky winner a $200 gift card. Tell us if you’d ride in an automated podcar — and share where you’d like to see them in Greenville. Enter to win now through Thursday, Oct. 9 at midnight.*
Tackling debt is crucial for many Americans in 2025. This trending card — “worth its weight in gold,” according to experts — offers 0% intro APR on balance transfers into 2027. (Read: Nearly two years of interest-free payments.)Learn more + apply.*
Watch
Psst … you shouldn’t be paying for multiple streaming services. Save money and watch all your favorite blockbusters when you bundle Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. Plans start at $16.99.*
Category
Cause
How AFL is giving back — and how you can, too
Presented by AFL
In September 2022, AFL associates volunteered more than 1,586 hours to support various community organizations. | Photo provided by AFL
Every September, AFL employees around the world take part in UNITE, the company’s annual volunteer program. From serving meals and painting to organizing events, they give back to local kids and families while helping fight food insecurity.
In the Upstate, they partner with organizations like:
Photo frames for those wedding/vacation/grandkid photos you’ve been meaning to hang. Americanflat is having a sale on its stock of photo frames, exclusive for Prime members:
🖼️ Get a set of 10 frames for under $20 and build an instant gallery wall.
💌 Frame the person closest to your heart with 25% off a heart mat insert frame.
🎓 Finally hang your diplomas in your Zoom background with a diploma frame set for under $12.
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.
Speaking of being a Certified Tourism Ambassador — did you know being one can earn you unique opportunities to see our community behind the scenes? I recently went on a tour of the Duke’s Mayo factory with some of my fellow CTAs. More to come on that adventure soon.
