Spartanburg Events – Fun Things to Do in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Skating on the Square
Spartanburg's open-air ice rink is in the heart of the city on Morgan Square

Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Workshops in various aspects of theater production, theater performances - CHANGED TO VIRTUAL

Love Notes: Music From The Heart
Classical music concert by the Spartanburg Philharmonic with a program dedicated to the highs and lows of human emotions

The Planets: From War To Peace In Seven Movements
The Spartanburg Philharmonic takes you on a fantastic tour of the heavens as only music can transport you with the power of the full orchestra

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage
Rhonda Vincent and The Rage are the most decorated band in bluegrass - hosted by the Spartanburg Philharmonic

The Return Of John Williams
From the Star Wars Symphony to E.T. Adventures from Earth, the Spartanburg Philharmonic celebrates the music of John Williams

The Assaults Cycling Event
Select from 74.2 mile or 102.7 mile self-paced rides, cycle from Spartanburg into NC - benefits Freewheelers of Spartanburg

Plum Hollow Festival
Live bands playing New Grass, Grunge Grass, Jazz Grass, Bluegrass Rock & Roll, camping, all-night pickin'

Sparkle City Rhythm and Ribs Festival
Championship BBQ, live music, plus other food vendors - hosted by Spartanburg Southside Lions Club to benefi local charities

Spartanburg Chautauqua Festival
5-day festival of live history with shows performed in costume by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters

SpartOberfest
2-day event with German food, concerts, live entertainment, Christmas Market - benefits three non-profit organizations

Amazing Road Rally
A scavenger hunt in a car followed by dinner - benefits the Charles Lea Center

Harvest Day Festival
Artists, crafts people, special store-wide and sidewalk sales, food vendors, children's activities, and entertainment

Holiday Lights Safari
Drive-thru the park decorated with more than 300,000 lights plus deer forest and nativity with live animals - money raised will be for the care of the park's animals

Holiday Lights Safari
Drive-thru the park decorated with more than 300,000 lights plus deer forest and nativity with live animals - money raised will be for the care of the park's animals

Hub City Hog Fest
Teams compete in different types of bbq cooking plus live music - benefits Mobile Meals of Spartanburg

Landrum Quilt Show
150+ quilts on display, boutique with handmade items and quilts for sale, vendors, raffles - hosted by Landrum Quilters

Mighty Moo Festival
3-day event includes carnival rides, concerts, beauty pageant, sporting events, 5K, parade, fireworks

Moonshiners Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Live bands, camping, all-night pickin'

OddBall
Alien Chic themed with entertainment, food, signature cocktails, live music, art auction, 21+ event - benefits the Spartanburg Art Museum

Olde South Timeline Ball
Civil War era - formal dinner and dancing in period attire, bazaar, silent auction benefits Cavalry Home for Children

Piedmont Interstate Fair
Midway rides and games, farm animals, live entertainment, contests

Rainbow Ball
A fundraising masquerade ball with live entertainment - benefits the Uplift Outreach Center

Skating on the Square
Spartanburg's open-air ice rink is in the heart of the city on Morgan Square

Skating on the Square
Spartanburg's open-air ice rink is in the heart of the city on Morgan Square

Spartanburg Earth Day Festival
Exhibitors, vendors, children's activities, live entertainment, and short informational films

Spartanburg Greek Festival
Shopping bazaar, live music, traditional dancers, children's play area, church tours, and lots of Greek food

Spartanburg International Festival
Explore world cultures through food, music, dance, folk art, and more

Spartanburg Soaring!
Professional kite flyers, live music, food trucks, art market, kids encouraged to bring their own kites or get one at the festival

Spring Fling
3-day event with live entertainment, Family Fun Zone, and a wide variety of food and market vendors

Tailgate Trot
Tailgating party with gameday grub and school-themed spirits, games, auction, live band at halftime - benefits Hope Center for Children

Tinis and Tapas: A Night at the Oscars
Movie-themed 'tinis tasting stations, live music, tapas style food, silent auction, beer, wine - benefits Hope Center for Children