Events for 2012

Red White and Boom!

Art Walk - Every 3rd Thursday

Art Walk returns every third Thursday of the month in 2012
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
  • Carolina Gallery at 145 West Main Street
  • MYST at 154 West Main Street
  • 151 West Main Street and
  • West Main Artists Cooperative at 578 West Main Street
  • The Showrooom at HUB-BUB 149 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue

Retail Therapy -Third Thursday - Spring / Fall

Third Thursday of the Month - Spring(March & April) and 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 4th, 2012
More info
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 2012

May 4th - May 6th
Friday, May 4th - 6pm to 10pm
Saturday, May 5th - 11am to 9pm
Sunday, May 6th - 1pm to 7pm
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.

Hub City Farmer's Market

Saturday Market - May thru November, every Saturday 8:00am - Noon
Magnolia Street Train Station

Wednesday Market - June through September, 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
Daniel Morgan Square

Begin your Saturday with a healthy start by visiting the Hub City Farmers' Market. Purchase fresh produce and beautiful cut flowers from local farmers. Listen to live music while you shop and expand your skills by learning a new cooking technique at the weekly cooking class.
www.hubcityfm.org

Red, White, & Boom Celebration

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
5pm to 10pm
Barnet Park

Celebrate Independence Day a little early with an annual event organized by Spartanburg Community College. Come enjoy the most dazzling fireworks display in Spartanburg.

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 Creative Taste of Spartanburg

June, 2012
Main Street, Downtown Spartanburg
Visit www.spartanburgcreativeenergy.com for details.

Come and sample a variety of creative foods and wines during Spartanburg's Creative Food and Wine Festival. Held in the heart of downtown, the festival is a signature event of the Creative Energy Campaign and is open to the public.

26th annual Spartanburg International Festival

Saturday, October 6th, 2012 - 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.

South Carolina State H.O.G Rally

Once again we will gather at the Spartanburg Marriott & Barnet Park in beautiful downtown Spartanburg, SC For the 2012 State Rally.

Wofford College Homecoming

Morgan Square

Enjoy Wofford's downtown street party and high-energy pep rally with live entertainment and refreshments. This signature alumni event is open to all Wofford friends.

Veteran's Day Parade

Morgan Square

Parade begins at Carver Jr. High School and ends at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium/p>


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