Spartanburg is home to a variety of festivals and events. Depending on when you visit, you may catch our streets and parks filled with even more life and activities than normal. Not here on a festival weekend? Meet us in Morgan Square for seasonal open-air dining, live music and more.
EVENTS CALENDAR
SPECIAL SERIES'
SPARTANBURG ARTWALK – THIRD THURSDAYS
Participating museums and galleries are open from 5 – 8pm. Light refreshments are usually served.
The small business-focused market will be a recurring event on Mill Street in Inman throughout the spring. Local vendors will be set up and children’s activities will be open.
MUSIC ON MAIN – THURSDAYS, APRIL-JULY
Downtown Spartanburg’s longtime music series returns to Morgan Square starting in April. Music on Main happens every Thursday from 5:30-8:30 PM through July.
FLASHBACK FRIDAYS – FRIDAYS, APRIL-MAY
This new Downtown Spartanburg music series will feature music from the last five decades in a wide range of genres on Morgan Square from 5:30-8:30 PM every Friday in April & May.
THURSDAYS ON THE BLOCK – STARTING IN MAY
New to growing Downtown Woodruff, Thursdays on the Block will feature live musical performances, showcase local businesses and restaurants and have family-friendly activities lining Main Street.
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SPRING FLING
This three-day extravaganza features multiple stages, marketplaces, food, rides, and other family-friendly entertainment. There’s even a professional criterium bike race tearing through the heart of downtown.
HUB CITY HOG FEST
Bring your biggest appetite for this delightfully delicious barbecue festival full of food, drinks, and live music.
SPARTANBURG SOARING
Join kite enthusiasts, young and old, at this annual festival featuring local food trucks, a makers market and live music.
SPARKLE CITY RHYTHM AND RIBS FESTIVAL
Enjoy all the BBQ, brisket and classic summer treats you can eat, then relax on the lawn for live music.
RED, WHITE & BOOM
Barnet Park is the place to be for 4th of July festivities. Indulge in burgers & hot dogs, sing along to live music, and revel in the spectacular fireworks show.
MELTING POT MUSIC FESTIVAL
This eclectic event offers all-day fun with stages for live music, artist demonstrations, and an “Instrument Petting Zoo.”
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Explore world cultures through food, music, dance, folk art, hands-on activities and an incredibly diverse Parade of Nations.
UPSTATE PRIDE SC
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a vibrant festival and march during Upstate Pride Week.
HUB CITY BREW FEST
Taste dozens of brews from across the Carolinas, and meet the brewers behind the beer.
DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS
Get into the spirit with carolers dressed in Victorian garb, festive Christmas music, living window displays & horse-drawn carriage rides.
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