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Spartanburg is home to a variety of festivals and events. Depending on when you visit, you can catch our streets and parks filled with live music and culinary experiences.
Featured Events
Spring Shenanigans on the Square
A St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted in the heart of Downtown Spartanburg – Morgan Square – complete with live music, food vendors, family-friendly activities, and more.
Spring Hub City Hog Fest
Bring your biggest appetite for this delightfully delicious barbecue festival full of food, drinks, and live music.
Spring The CRIT
The Crit is a world-class, multi-lap cycling race bringing elite riders and thousands of fans to Spartanburg for a night of speed and celebration. Proceeds support PAL’s mission to build a healthy…
Spring Cribb's Burger Cookoff
Join us May 2, 2026, at W. Main & Daniel Morgan for the Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off—one of the Upstate’s top food events. Enjoy a high-energy, family-friendly competition supporting local children…
Summer Music on Main
Music on Main, Spartanburg’s free, summer concert series, is held every Thursday from April to July, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Pull up a lawn chair and enjoy a plethora of genres from local and regional…
Summer Sparkle City Rhythm And Ribs Festival
Enjoy all the BBQ, brisket and classic summer treats you can eat, then relax on the lawn for live music.
Summer Spartanburg Juneteenth
Spartanburg’s annual Juneteenth celebrations commemorate the end of slavery in 1865 and the numerous contributions Black residents have made to Spartanburg over the years, and in the present day.
Summer Red, White & Boom
Fifth Third Park is the place to be for 4th of July festivities. Indulge in burgers & hot dogs, sing along to live music, and revel in the spectacular fireworks show.
Fall International Festival
Spartanburg’s International Festival showcases the art, culture, food, and more of over 75 countries with a featured nation earning extra features each year. One of the area’s most-popular events…
Winter Dickens Of A Christmas
Spartanburg’s annual Victorian-era Christmas event, Dickens of a Christmas, will take over Downtown Spartanburg. The annual holiday extravaganza will surely get any Scrooge in the festive spirit with…
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A Couples' Itinerary: Spend a Romantic Weekend in Spartanburg
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Supporting Spartanburg County's Farms
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The sweet aroma of freshly-picked fruit wafts through the warm, springtime air…
Savor the Summer in Spartanburg
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Unique Stays in Spartanburg
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Made in Spartanburg
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The 'Burg's Best BBQ
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A Spartanburg St. Patrick's Day
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Celebrating Pi Day: Spartanburg Style
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