Travel around the world at this one event!

Spartanburg is genuinely an international city, with citizens from more than 75 countries and more than 100 international businesses. The International Festival is a hub of investment from firms all over the world. In ,1985, the City of Spartanburg staged its first International Festival to honor Spartanburg’s global appeal and diversity.

Today, the festival is one of the most popular in our city, with over 12,000 people traveling to Barnet Park each year to celebrate and learn various cultures through food, music, dancing, folk art, and many other activities.

Festival Information

Tickets are used to purchase all food and beverages. There are four ticket booths along the International Boulevard of Food. Each ticket costs $1. Tickets are non-refundable, so please choose wisely. ATMs are available on the event grounds and accept cash or credit cards. Restrooms will be located around the festival grounds.

Alcoholic Beverages: What’s a German bratwurst without a “bier” to go with it? You can get a German beer right next to the food stall. To purchase an alcoholic beverage, you must be 21 years old or older, provide a valid ID, and purchase a $1 wristband. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased using festival coupons.

EMS Bicycle units will be biking throughout the event area, providing first aid.

Passports: Passports are distributed to children at information booths positioned throughout the festival grounds.

248 East St. John ST,

Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 596-2976

For more information, visit International Festival

A new Spartanburg tradition lives on!

SpartOberfest, modeled after another major celebration, the Spartanburg Greek Festival, is a family-friendly festival with three primary zones. Eat, drink, and have fun in our Festhalle, which seats 400 people! You will be entertained with live music and other activities.

Our Außenküche Outdoor Grill will serve traditional German fares such as fest pretzels and apple strudel! If you enjoy shopping, go to the Christmas Market, which features local small shops, artisans, and craftsmen. Children will tire themselves out on four different inflatable rides in the Kids Zone. We’ll also have face painting, a balloon artist, paintball, and other activities for kids of all ages!

2575 Reidville Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Phone: (864) 576-1164

For more information, visit Spartoberfest

THE 14TH YEAR IN A ROW, THE PIEDMONT INTERSTATE FAIR WINS ANOTHER AWARD!

The Piedmont Interstate Fair received the “Best Display Using a Unique Form or Fair Theme” award at the 2019 GA/SC Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention.

Artists Stephen Long and Jeremy Kemp accepted the assignment to beautify the 73-year-old front gates of the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds just before the 2018 Fair. The finished product was unforgettable. Not only is this a historic mural, but it also has an amazing color show that reflects the feel and look of a county fair! The Piedmont Interstate Fair certainly “put on a fair face” for future fairs!

575 Fairgrounds Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Phone: (864) 582-7042

Opened: 1939

Race lap record: 70.644 mph

For more information, go to Piedmont Interstate Fair

The event will take place from November 3rd through November 12th, 2022. The first weekend will be dominated by stand-up and sketch comedy performances. The second weekend will be dominated by improv comedy acts. Local acts will usually be arranged in the intervals. However, there is some leeway for all types of performers to be planned over the course of the two-week festival.

The submission price is $30 (early bird is only $20), and there is no performance fee to attend or observe acts if accepted. Submissions are being accepted for Improv, Stand-up, Sketch, and Musical Comedy.

The application deadline is September 12th (with the early bird discount ending August 31st). In late September, all accepted performers will be contacted. All chosen performances will be granted free admission to all festival shows and afterparties,, as well as discounts on seminars led by veteran performers.

For more information, go to the 9th Annual New South Comedy Festival

The Spartanburg Greek Festival will take place from September 16 to 18 and will include cuisine, music, dancing, church visits, artisans, and a bookstore. There will be beer and wine available. Wofford College will provide shuttle service.

Location:

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Phone: 864-585-5961

Email: stnickgoc@gmail.com

For more information, go to Spartanburg Greek Festival

The City of Spartanburg will have its annual Red, White, and Boom festival at Barnet Park on Monday, July 4, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This year’s admission fee is $5 per person.
The fantastic Pyrotecnico-produced fireworks show, which will begin at 9:30 p.m., is the main draw for Red, White, and Boom.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted within Barnet Park during the celebration; however, attendees will have plenty of alternatives at the festival, including BBQ, funnel cakes, burgers, hotdogs, Philly cheese steaks,ice cream, and more!

There will be parking available at First Baptist Church. Please keep in mind that there will be no viewing options for the fireworks display from the parking lot.

For more information, go to Red White & Boom