Looking for something fun but an event that is also for a good cause? Sunday, June 26th there will be a fundraiser to help towards the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible van for 3 year old Emma. The event will be held at the Red Dutch Barn in Greer, SC. Just 14 miles from downtown Greenville… Read more »
Americana Folk Festival at Hagood Mill
The Hagood Mill Historic Site will be hosting the Americana Folk Festival on Saturday, June 18th! No matter if it is a sunshiny day or if the rain clouds are out, this event will go on from 10am to 4pm. The Americana Folk Festival is a celebration of American folk music, which is essentially music… Read more »
The Chautaugua Society Presents the History Comes Alive Festival
We’re continuing our mission of helping long-time residents and new homeowners in our greater Upstate SC area learn & enjoy all our area has to offer with a new Festival this summer. The Chautaugua Society once again brings history to life! Step back in time and get to know more about the magician Harry Houdini’s… Read more »
Memorial Day Weekend Events in Western North Carolina
Memorial Day is fast approaching and to celebrate the summer season, why not get outdoors and try something new? Western North Carolina has several beautiful mountain towns, bustling with new arts scenes. Farmer markets, outdoor music, and art popups are starting to start up again in time for Summer, highlighting this region of the Appalachian’s… Read more »
Upstate Shakespeare Festival!
With the warming weather, everyone is wanting to hop outside and enjoy the bright sunshine. We are sharing our favorite fun and unique things to do while being outside in the Upstate and Western North Carolina, and today we have a perfect activity that blends the Arts scene of Greenville with our gorgeous outside landscape…. Read more »
Help the Monarch Butterfly Population!
Were you aware that monarch butterflies are dwindling in population? According to the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF), the population of brilliant orange-hued butterflies have seen a decline of 97% across the past 2 decades. The drastic drop in population numbers has local Upstate researchers concerned, and looking into ways our area residents can help… Read more »
Now Open – Keowee Outdoors in Seneca
Just in time for Summer, a new shop has opened in Seneca, providing locals with everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors of our beautiful Upstate region. Keowee Outdoors (keoweeoutdoorssc.com) is loaded with fishing clothing and accessories (such as AFTCO clothing and SMITH sunglasses), a wide variety of tackle gear and bait, niche rod… Read more »
Asheville – a Chocolate Lover’s Paradise
Looking for something “sweet” to do? How about taking a chocolate tour? Yes, Asheville, North Carolina is a chocolate lover’s paradise! Not only are there numerous wonderful restaurants with their own delicious desserts but there are several local chocolate shops worth visiting! Chocolate Fetish The Chocolate Fetish uses locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and… Read more »
BMW Zentrum
Here’s a perfect outing for the European car lover of the family, or car-obsessed child – the BMW Zentrum, a visitor’s center for our very own BMW plant! Located in Greer, the center showcases the car manufacturer’s past, present, and future innovations. This is the only BMW museum in North America and yes, it is… Read more »
“The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons” Exhibition in Greenville
You still have time to enjoy some childhood favorite characters from Warner Brothers animation at the Upcountry History Museum! Until May 29th, this Greenville museum will host the international traveling exhibition “The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons”. This display gives visitors a behind the scenes, or in this case “behind the cels”, look at the… Read more »
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