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Whether you’re searching for family-friendly entertainment, a romantic retreat, or a weekend vacation with friends, Spartanburg, SC has it all. If you want to live an active lifestyle, Spartanburg, SC, is a terrific area to live. There’s always something going on that will get your heart rate up and your muscles working, from parks and nature preserves to sports leagues and fitness centers. Here are just a few examples of how you can live an active lifestyle in Spartanburg.

Entertainment Spartanburg SC

Entertainment

Escape Room Adventures & Virtual Reality

1220 John B White Sr Blvd
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 586-5086

 

For more information, visit Escape Room Adventures & Virtual Reality

Craft Axe Throwing- Spartanburg

226 W Main St Suite D
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 727-8277

 

For more information visit Craft Axe Throwing Spartanburg

Big Air Trampoline Park

660 Spartan Blvd #200
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Phone: (864) 580-6462

 

For more information, go to Big Air Trampoline Park

Paradise Lanes & FEC

469 E Blackstock Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Phone: (864) 576-0066

 

For more information, go to Paradise Lanes & FEC

Festivals Spartanburg SC

FESTIVALS

International Festival

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

SpartOberfest

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

Piedmont Interstate Fair

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

9th Annual New South Comedy Festival

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

Spartanburg Greek 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

Red, White & Boom

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

Lakes & Campground Spartanburg SC

LAKES & CAMPGROUNDS

Lake Bowen

Area: 2.398 mi²

Surface elevation: 815′

Shore length: 33 mi

Depth: 41 ft

Inflow source: Pacolet River

Fish: Striped bass, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Spotted bass

Cities: Inman, Chesnee, Boiling Springs

 

For more information, go to Lake Bowen

Lake Blalock

The rivers of the Southern and Northern Palolet are part of the water system.

 

Size: 1,105 acre

 

For more information, go to Lake Blalock

Lake Craig

Lake Tom Moore Craig in Croft State Park is a 150-acre impoundment on Kelsey Creek.

 

Fishing boat rentals are available for $10 for 4 hours or $ 20 for the day.

 

For more information, go to Lake Craig

Cunningham RV Park

600 Campground Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Phone: (864) 576-1973

 

For more information, go to Cunningham RV Park

Pine Ridge Campground

199 Pineridge Campground Rd
Roebuck, SC 29376

Phone: (864) 576-0302

 

For more information, go to Pine Ridge Campground

Camp Sparrow RV Resort

160 Sarratt School Rd
Gaffney, SC 29341

Phone: (864) 489-2022

 

For more information, go to Camp Sparrow RV Resort

Family Fun Spartanburg SC

Family Fun

Hub City Railroad Museum

298 Magnolia St
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Phone: (864) 963-4739

 

For more information, go to Hub City Railroad Museum

The Children's Museum of the Upstate

130 Magnolia St
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 233-7755

 

For more information, go to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate

Spartanburg Science Center

200 E St John St
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 583-2777

 

For more information, go to Spartanburg Science Center

Sparkle City Mini Putt

145 W Broad St
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 596-2000

 

For more information, go to Sparkle City Mini Putt

Spartanburg Art Museum

200 E St John St
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 582-7616

 

For more information, go to Spartanburg Art Museum

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

385 N Church St
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Capacity: 3244

Phone: (864) 582-8107

 

For more information, go to Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Spartanburg Golf

GOLF & TENNIS

The Country Club of Spartanburg

2500 Country Club Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29302

Phone: (864) 583-3661

 

For more information, go to The Country Club of Spartanburg

The Creek Golf Club

640 Keltner Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29302

Phone: (864) 583-0003

 

For more information, go to The Creek Golf Course

Palmetto Hills Golf Club

5451 S Pine St
Spartanburg, SC 29302

Phone: (864) 582-7579

 

For more information, go to Palmetto Hills Golf Club

The Carolina Country Club

2355 Carolina Country Club Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Phone: (864) 583-1246

 

For more information, go to The Carolina Country Club

Farmers Market Spartanburg SC

FARMERS MARKET

Hub City Farmers Market

Located in: Northside Harvest Park

Address: 498 Howard St, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Phone: (864) 585-0905

 

For more information, go to Hub City Farmers Market

Bellews Country Store

240 Garner Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Phone: (864) 585-7726

 

For more information go to Bellews Country Store

Abbott's Farm Outlet

1980 Reidville Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Phone: (864) 576-4606

 

For more information go to Abbott’s Farm Outlet

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News Summary The highly anticipated Glendale Nature Park, a 945-acre space, will open in April, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and community enjoyment. With 3.5 miles of trails, the park...

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