Events for 2013

Red White and Boom!

Art Walk - Every 3rd Thursday

Art Walk returns every third Thursday of the month in 2013
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Visitors may stroll using a self-guided map provided at each gallery.
All venues are free and open to the public.
For more information call (864) 585-3335 or visit www.carolinagalleryart.com



Galleries on the tour include

  • Wet Paint Syndrome at Hillcrest Specialty Row
  • The Artists' Guild Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center
  • Spartanburg Art Museum at Chapman Cultural Center
  • Gallery 155 at 155 East Broad Street
  • 151 West Main Street and
  • West Main Artists Cooperative at 578 West Main Street
  • The Showrooom at HUB-BUB at 149 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue
  • Carri Bass Photography at 100 E. Main St.
  • Refuel Wine Bar and Retail at 129 N. Spring St.

Retail Therapy -Third Thursday - Spring / Fall

Third Thursday of the Month-
Spring(March & April)
Fall(September & October)
Downtown Shops
Evening Hours

Enjoy "after hours" shopping in many of the Downtown shops and boutiques - some offering special discounts and fun surprises!

Jazz on the Square - Every Friday

Fridays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
April thru May, September thru October
Morgan Square

Start the weekend early with your friends and coworkers in the heart of downtown. The square fills quickly with the sounds of jazz created by area musicians. This event provides a casual, intimate, park-like setting that winds up early enough for you to take in dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants.

Music on Main - Every Thursday

Thursdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
April thru August
Denny's Plaza

Experience an eclectic array of live music which includes a weekly lineup that varies from country to reggae. The beautiful, outdoor setting offers a relaxing, yet, festive atmosphere for an evening out while you listen to live music, dance or just enjoy quality time with friends.

Downtown Classic Criterium

Friday, May 3rd, 2013
Downtown Main Street

Come see cyclists from all over the nation and the world compete in the Downtown Classic Criterium, an officially-sanctioned, half-mile bicycle course unique for its cobblestone start/finish line, open-air plaza center and dangerous sharp right turns.

Spring Fling Weekend 2013

May 3rd - May 5th
Admission is FREE to the festival.

One of the Upstate’s largest outdoor street festivals, Spartanburg Spring Fling is always the first weekend in May.

Red, White, & Boom Celebration

Thursday, July 4th, 2013
5pm to 10pm
Barnet Park

Carolina Panthers Training Camp

Dates and Times To Be Announced
Wofford College

The Carolina Panthers Training Camp enables fans to enjoy NFL football up close and personal. All practice sessions are free and open twice daily to the public. Each practice session lasts between 90 minutes and two hours.

The annual Spartanburg Downtown Association Fall Fashion Show

Friday, October 4, 2013
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch included with ticket.
Location: The Showroom
149 Daniel Morgan Avenue
Tickets sold in participating shops downtown.

See the latest fall fashions from the shops and boutiques in downtown Spartanburg.

26th annual Spartanburg International Festival

Saturday, October 5th, 2013 - 11am to 7pm
Barnet Park

Experience flavorful cuisines from around the world, participate in arts and crafts and shop in the Gypsy Market while visiting downtown Spartanburg. This annual, international festival hosts over 30 nations.

   For a listing of all community events see www.visitspartanburg.com