Area Events/Attractions

South Carolina Festival of Flowers (June)

Visitors travel for miles to experience the South Carolina Festival of Flowers, one of the Southeast Tourism’s “Top 20” events. Each year in June, the Greenwood area hosts several weeks of festivities including private garden tours, a juried arts and crafts show, tennis and golf tournaments, an antique car show, flower and horticultural shows, concerts, dances and more. Over 15,000 varieties of flowers are on public display at The Park Seed Company’s trial gardens. Come celebrate the beauty of Greenwood area!

For more information call
864-223-8431

visit www.scfestivalofflowers.org

Lifeways of The Cherokee Indians And Colonial Settlers (April)Each year in April, hundreds of visitors and residents take part in a celebration of living history . This unique program features an authentic encampment of interpreters who portray soldiers and women of the middle 1700’s and demonstrate such activities as 18th century medicine and surgery, writing techniques, trading with Indians, court martial, dill and firing, campfire cooking and more. Get ready to step back in time before the days of the American Revolution. Free of charge.
Revolutionary War Days (April)

See history come to life as we celebrate the siege of Ninety Six. Participants in period attire depict military and camp life activities of 200 years ago. Come observe 18th century skills like bayonet demonstrations and tomahawk throwing. You’ll rediscover the spirit of the American Revolution! Free of charge. Annual Autumn Candlelight Tour (October)

This is one of the most popular annual programs. On a selected evening, guided tours are given along the mile long historic trail which is illuminated by candle and torch light. Along the way, costumed volunteers portraying residents and soldiers tell of the times peace and war. The haunting sounds of musket fire and drums in the darkness will help you relive the Ninety Six of long ago. It’s an unusual program that you’ll want to see.

Call 864-543-4068 for more information or visit www.nps.gov/nisi

If you love delicious fried catfish or catfish stew you shouldn’t miss the annual Catfish “Feastival” in Ware Shoals. This fun filled day in May includes an arts and crafts fair, a rodeo, a pet show, a beauty pageant, a fun run, a street dance and more! There’s something for everyone!

For More Information Call 864-456-7772

Each year Piedmont TechnicalCollege hosts an exciting day of festivities for the whole family. This Independence Day celebration attracts more than 20,000 residents and visitors with free activities including country and beach music, a dog show, games for the kids, carnival rides and the area’s most spectacular fireworks extravaganza. Join the fun at the Piedmont Tech campus!

For More Information Call 864-941-8324

Experience a fun-filled weekend in Uptown Greenwood! Come enjoy the Cultural Discovery Zone, sponsored by The Self Family Foundation. You’ll see demonstrations in traditional folk arts & crafts including basket making, quilting, stained glass and wood carving as well as an arts & crafts show. There’s a woodworking exhibit by The Council of the Lakeland’s Area Woodworkers (CLAW) at the Arts Council Gallery. And, you’ll enjoy a variety of music and dancing including “Tex-Mex”, bluegrass, beach music and blues at venues all around the Square. For the kids, there’s amusement rides, games and the Kids Discovery Zone. And, the family can enjoy storytelling at the Greenwood County Library and The Museum. Don’t miss the “Taster’s Choice” sampling at the Carolina Hash and Southern Barbecue Cook-Off. “Hash Masters” compete in the “Professional” and “Backyard” categories and prizes are awarded to the team with the most votes for best hash and barbecue dishes. The Blues “Cruise” features talented blues musicians all weekend long. There’s outdoor concerts, as well as performances at local restaurant and clubs.

For more information visit www.festivalofdiscovery.com

Spend this fun-filled day with your friends and family at the Hodges Town Square! You’ll enjoy talented county, folk and bluegrass bands, an arts and crafts exhibit, a street dance, games, rides and contests.

For More Information Call 864-374-3311 or 864-374-7413

Greenwood County is promoting a healthy community by hosting a huge celebration — and you are invited! Come join thousands of your fellow Greenwood neighbors for a day of CommUnity and family fun! This is one event you and your family do not want to miss.There is plenty for all to see and do including:
• Rides
• Prizes
• Games, Mascots and special guests
• Make and Take projects
• Food
• Interactive Displays• Games
• FREE Health Screenings
• FREE Cholesterol Screenings
• Information Booths
• Live Entertainment and Music
• Give aways

The Family and Spiritual Corner is an important aspect in celebrating Greenwood County as a happy family. Activities are fun for the entire family. Area churches are on hand to provide inspiration and guidance. Parenting Avenue is brought back by popular demand and will again be located in Uptown Greenwood on historic Waller Avenue.

• Parent and Child Activities (Sponsored by Success by 6 and First Steps)
• Intergenerational Games
• Making fun snacks
• Safety information for homes
• Parenting Information
• Information on church ministries
• Hispanic Cultural Celebration
• Music and Puppets
• Bookmobile

The Economic Corner (located in Uptown Greenwood between Rugs of Distinction and Thayers) showcases groups that provide information about home ownership, personal finances, employment, and educational opportunities.

• Interactive Informational Booths
• Money Management Information
• Credit Counseling Information
• Buddy Bear
• Giveaways
• Insurance Information
• Federal Reserve Bank Video
• Games for Kids

The HealthCare Corner (located from Uptown Family Practice to Magnolia Ave.) celebrates Wellness by focusing on all aspects of physical, mental, and emotional
health.

This Corner features:
• Health Promotion Information
• Cholesterol Screenings (FREE) Sponsored by Pfizer, Inc.
• Blood Pressure Screenings
• Vision/Hearing Screenings
• Nutritional Analysis
• Fitness Evaluations
• Massage Demonstrations
• Breast Screenings (11:30-2:30)
• Children’s Games, Balloons, etc

The Community Corner (located from the Corner of the Textile Building to Rugs of Distinction) strives to bring Greenwood County together by showcasing opportunities for involvement.

This Corner features:
• Educational Skills Information
• Puppet Shows
• Patrol Cars, Fire Trucks, EMS Units
• National Guard
• Air Force Model Fighter Plane
• Games for Kids
• Senior Sports Classic Demonstrations
• Recycling Videos and Information
• Be sure not to miss the information on services for seniors

For more information call
864-223-8431

Greenwood is one of the many South Carolina towns featured on the Discovery Route of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. The route, which begins in Charleston and continues upstate to Pendleton and Walhalla, features a progressive exploration through the northern and western part of South Carolina. Greenwood is featured in Region 2 of the Corridor, which also includes the neighboring McCormick, Edgefield and Abbeville. The Visitor’s Center for Greenwood County is located at the Greenwood Business and Community Center on 110 Phoenix Street in Greenwood.

For More Information Call 864-223-8431

Uptown, the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina, has a rich and colorful history, and an exciting and promising future.Visitors to the Uptown area will notice its uniquely charming mixture of old and new architecture. Hailed as the widest Main Street in the world, Uptown pleases the eye with open spaces and lovely scenic landscaping. Uptown’s unique and attractive arcade and green awnings further distinguish and enhance the wonderfully pleasing “experience” of Uptown Greenwood.

For more information visit http://www.uptowngreenwood.com

Founded in 1868 by George W. Park, the Park Seed Company is located directly off Hwy 254 in Greenwood County. Since its beginning, Park Seed Company’s main objective has been to bring joy, through gardening, to the lives of gardeners. Helping gardeners grow…since 1868, the family owed Park Seed Company has been an integral part of the Greenwood area and is proud to be leading a company whose gardening products add to the quality of life. For over 133 years, The Park Seed Company has been developing, growing and selling the finest annuals, perennials, vegetables, shrubs and trees for the home gardener. Once a year, they open their world-famous Trial Grounds to the public, displaying several thousand varieties from classic favorites to the newest hybrids, including the prestigious All American Selections in lovely landscape settings.

Call 864-223-8555 for more information or call the wholesale division at 800-845-3366. Visit www.parkseed.comor www.waysidegardens.com

Located about 10 minutes from Uptown Greenwood, Emerald Farms is home to 75 acres of beautiful rolling pastures dotted with large sheltering oaks and forest land. Open to visitors, the Emerald Farm is a wonderful experience for the entire family. The farm’s owners Paul and Kathryn Zahn, give visitors a hands-on educational tour through the goat farm, herb garden and hand-made soap factory where all natural Saanen goat milk soap andbody products are made. And, visitors are welcomed to try their hand at milking the goats! You can stop by the natural food store for a snack and shop at the Train and Hobby Shop. Home to the Efarm Model Railroad Club enthusiasts enjoy model building at the Train and Hobby Shop model room. Fun for children of all ages. They’ll enjoy petting the goats, a very special train ride around the farm and feeding the fish at the pond.

For more information call 864-223-2247 or visit www.emeraldfarm.com .

The Greenwood Civic Center has a seating capacity of 4,800 and accommodates a wide variety of activities including fairs, concerts, circuses, graduations, banquets, dances, meetings and other special community events. The Civic Center has hosted concerts by talented performers such as The Jefferson Starship, Huey Lewis and the News, T. Graham Brown, Barbara Mandrell, The Judds, Alabama, Merle Haggard and Ricky Van Shelton.

For more information on scheduled upcoming events call 864-942-8606