Greenville, South Carolina, is not only a den of attractions but also has festivals that will inspire, entertain, educate, and give visitors a chance to interact with the local communities. Through the festivals, you discover a whole new world of practices and traditions, some of which may be completely new to you. However, with so many festivals lined up throughout the year, it pays to have a head start on the most popular ones because these are the ones guaranteed to come with the greatest satisfaction. So plan your visit to Greenville and check out some amazing Vrbo vacation rentals if you’re wondering where to stay. Then scroll down to find what we would recommend as the top festivals in Greenville, South Carolina.
1. Artisphere
Artisphere is a Greenville festival featuring hundreds of artists who show up to sell various pieces of arts and to interact with local communities. It is also the time when various art schools showcase their talents, and they have a platform for young artists to start getting exposure for their works. As usual, the festival will not be short of local food, beer, and other activities to keep visitors engaged.
Artisphere
Address: B, 101 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States
Website: Artisphere
Takes Place: May
2. Euro Auto Festival [Last event in 2019]
Euro Auto Festival has been around for more than two decades now, and it is arguably one of the most important auto festivals on the East Coast. It is known to exhibit more than 400 European cars from the entire country. The venue for the event is Preserve at Verde, a place that is not only spacious enough for such a festival but also enjoys a beautiful backdrop. With admission costing only 15 USD, you have no reason to miss this event if you are passionate about European cars.
Euro Auto Festival
Address: 670 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607, United States
Website: Euro Auto Festival
Takes Place: October
Price: 15 USD
3. Greenville Greek Festival
Posted by Greenville Greek Festival on Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Greenville Greek Festival is a hugely popular event that takes place at the Greek Orthodox Church in Greenville. It is an event that showcases various aspects of the Greek way of life. Heavily featured during the festival are homemade Greek cuisine, with specialties such as gyro, Greek lemonade, Greek pizza, and baklava. Every night of the three-day celebration features a myriad of Greek performances, including songs and dances suitable for all ages. And during the day, while you interact with the vendors and soak in the culture, you will also be entertained by live music.
Greenville Greek Festival
Address: 406 North Academy St, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Website: Greenville Greek Festival
Takes Place: May
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4. Greenville Chautauqua Festival
Greenville Chautauqua Festival is a nationally recognized event celebrating the rich history and heritage of the United States. The festival highlights events, stories, personalities, inventions, and anything that might have had a significant impact on the molding of the United States into the great nation it is today. Participants will learn a lot, laugh, and even cry as they soak in the stories and the secrets of their homeland. Like most festivals of such caliber, Greenville Chautauqua Festival also features a myriad of live shows to further entertain, educate, and engage the attendees.
Greenville Chautauqua Festival
Address: 11 Rock Side Ct, Greenville, SC 29615, United States
Website: Greenville Chautauqua Festival
Takes Place: Usually held in June
5. Indie Craft Parade
Indie Craft Parade is a weekend of fun, with artsy items on sale ranging from cute penny cards to jewelry and unique clothing items. The festival aims to showcase the incredible talent and creative prowess possessed by the local community, as well as other artists in the southern region.
Indie Craft Parade
Address: 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC
Website: Indie Craft Parade
Takes Place: September
6. Euphoria Greenville
Euphoria Greenville is a weekend festival showcasing the region’s culinary diversity. It is presented by local restaurants and other players in the food and drink industry. Among other activities, the event includes exclusive wine seminars, as well as cooking demos to showcase the preparation of some of the region’s most cherished cuisines. Needless to say, the festival also features lots of live music.
Euphoria Greenville
Address: 135 S Main St #300, Greenville, SC 29601, United States
Website: Euphoria Greenville
Takes Place: September
7. Greenville Country Music Fest
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Greenville Country Music Fest is one of the top country music events, and anyone who loves this genre of music must not miss it. The venue is on the strategic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains - right in the heart of South Carolina’s Upcountry. The event features nothing but eclectic performances by some of the hottest country names in the country. Come and meet your favorite artists, including both the old guard and the millennials trying to make a name in this great industry.
Greenville Country Music Fest
Address: West End Events at Fluor Field, 935 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
Website: Greenville Country Music Fest
Takes Place: Usually held in September
8. Euphoria Food and Wine Festival
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Euphoria Food, Wine, and Music Festival is a highly anticipated, four-day event designed to highlight the culinary diversity of Greenville and South Carolina at large. It encompasses exclusive tasting events, wine seminars, cooking demos, multi-course dinners, intimate musical experiences, and lots of live music concerts. Expect to encounter a variety of domestic and international wines, top singers and artists, and regional award-winning chefs, among other big shots in the food and entertainment industry.
Euphoria Food and Wine Festival
Address: Greenville, SC
Website: Euphoria Food and Wine Festival
Takes Place: September
9. Pumpkintown Fall Festival [Last event in 2019]
Pumpkintown Fall Festival is an annual event held at Oolenoy Community House in Pumpkintown. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the seasonal food that is aplenty in the region. However, during the festival, other events are also incorporated, with the notable ones being the sale of handcrafted items, various pumpkin-inspired foods, kids’ activities, and lots of live music.
Pumpkintown Fall Festival
Address: Oolenoy Community Building, 5301 Dacusville Hwy, Pickens, SC 29671
Takes Place: October
10. Fall for Greenville
Fall for Greenville is a yearly favorite for most of South Carolina’s residents. It is the largest, free admission food and music festival in the southeast and a major crowd puller in Greenville. It normally attracts over 45 restaurants who come to showcase about 250 menu items featuring tempting ingredients and mouthwatering aromas that best describe the culinary prowess of Greenville. Also included in this three-day fiesta is free, live entertainment performed on seven different stages.
Fall for Greenville
Address: 206 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States
Website: Fall for Greenville
Takes Place: October
11. Artoberfest [Last event in 2019]
Artoberfest is another cool festival worth attending if love food and drinks and you are also philanthropic. The festival usually kicks off with a party that features lots of fun activities, as well as a fundraiser to raise money for the kids at Shriners Hospitals. The kickoff party is then followed by art displays by some of the region’s leading artists, lots of food from some of the top local vendors, and plenty of live music.
Artoberfest
Address: Greenville, South Carolina
Takes Place: October
12. Greenville Craft Beer Festival
Greenville Craft Beer Festival is for showcasing Greenville’s passion and creativity when it comes to making craft beers. This is a must-attend festival for every beer lover, given that it features specially selected national, regional, and local breweries. Irrespective of your beer preferences, you will find something that will charm your palette. In addition to having unlimited samples of various brews, this festival is also a great chance to learn more about the craft and also discover new craft beer brands you may not be aware of.
Greenville Craft Beer Festival
Address: Fluor Field, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Takes Place: November
13. The NESS Fest [Last event in 2019]
Posted by The NESS Fest on Wednesday, 2 October 2019
The NESS Fest is a two-day health and fitness festival for anyone who cares about living healthy and improving their quality of life. It is not a fitness boot camp, but an event to highlight the benefits of healthy living through a series of workouts, fitness programs, and games that appeal to everyone irrespective of their current state of fitness. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or you are just starting on your fitness journey, this festival has something for you.
The NESS Fest
Address: The NESS Fest, 216 Industrial Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
Website: The NESS Fest
Takes Place: October
Price: from 25 USD
14. Greenville Taco and Tequila Crawl
Greenville Taco and Tequila Crawl is another event not to be missed, especially by foodies who love tacos and tequila. It is a unique opportunity to stroll through the streets of Greenville, sampling various types of tacos, discovering new bars, and relishing margaritas and tequila specials while you enjoy the cool tunes in the background.
Greenville Taco and Tequilla Crawl
Address: Greenville, South Carolina
Website:: Greenville Taco and Tequilla Crawl
Takes Place: April
15. Greenville Hot Air Balloon Festival [Last event in 2019]
If there is one family festival where every member of the family will leave tired, happy, and satisfied, then it has to be Greenville Hot Air Balloon Festival. The meat and potatoes of the event is the morning and evening balloon rides - both are tethered. Apart from the rides, there are plenty of vendors, local musicians, cooking demos, pop-up art galleries, and lots of food and alcohol.
Greenville Hot Air Balloon Festival
Address: Greenville, South Carolina
Takes Place: November
16. Turkish Food Fest
Get to experience a piece of Turkey at this one-day festival in Greenville. The event showcases the incredibly rich Mediterranean and Central Asian cuisines presented through a variety of unique plates. Indulge in some of the region’s tastiest kebabs, salads, desserts, pastries, and vegetarian dishes. All the foods showcased are homemade, fresh, and healthy. In addition to the great food, the festival will also feature lots of unique handmade gifts and souvenirs, demos of calligraphy and tile painting, and of course, live music and performances featuring melodious Middle Eastern music.
Turkish Food Fest
Address: Greenville Technical College (Barton Campus) 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, South Carolina 29607
Takes Place: October
17. Oktoberfest in Greenville
The venue of Oktoberfest in Greenville is NOMA Square at Hyatt Regency. For four days in October, the place converts into a Bavarian Biergarten. If you fancy German food and drink, and you would like to have a taste closer to home, then this is a festival you have to attend. Expect lots of live German entertainment at night. This celebration will also feature an envious selection of top German beer brands.
Oktoberfest in Greenville
Address: 220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, United States
Takes Place: October
Enjoy the food, drinks, and live performances at these top Greenville festivals
With all the festivals above, you should have more than enough options for entertainment when in Greenville. They provide a good way to engage with the locals by sharing their food, drink, songs, and dances, and learning more about the things they hold dear to their hearts. Refer to our recommendations for the top festivals in Greenville, South Carolina, and choose the ones you feel will bring you the greatest delight.
Check out some kid-friendly restaurants and farm-to-table restaurants in Greenville as well for excellent dining scenes.
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