Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for

A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville

Spend spring in Greenville and enjoy these travel-worthy events. | Photo provided by VisitGreenvilleSC

Spring days are on the way, LOU. While we love every season in our city, we do enjoy a springtime getaway. Enter: Greenville, SC. Known for its vibrant art scene, award-winning downtown, scenic outdoors, and eclectic dining, adventure awaits just a quick flight away.

To help you plan your trip, we’ve rounded up six travel-worthy events happening in “Yeah, That Greenville” this spring:

Southern Roots - A BBQ Reunion | April 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | $110-2,500 | Get a taste of the South with BBQ bites from 30+ pitmasters and chefs, and enjoy live music, libations + more while supporting a good cause.
Mac Arnold Blues Festival | April 15 | 12-6 p.m. | City of Fountain Inn, 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn | Free | Listen to the sounds of legendary blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold at the 16th Annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival.
euphoria Spring Fest | April 20-23 | Times vary | Various venues around Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Easley | $45-525 | This upscale event celebrates Greenville’s robust culinary community with exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and multi-course dinners featuring celebrity chefs.
Artisphere | May 12-14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Named the "#3 Best Art Show in the Country” by USA TODAY, this art show features 135 juried visual artists representing 17 different mediums (read: glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, wood, furniture, and more).
Gallabrae: Greenville’s Scottish Games | May 26-May 27 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville and Furman University | Parade: Free; Games: Free (Children 4 + under), $10 (Children 5-12), $20 (Adults) in advance or $25 at the gate | This is a BYOB event —as in, bring your own bagpipes — filled with Scottish festivities that combine spirited competition, Celtic jams, a parade, and more.
BMW Charity Pro-Am | June 5-11| Times vary | Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club | $20-175 | Amateurs, celebrities + professionals rotate between two courses on Thursday and Friday with the twelve lowest-scoring amateur teams and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final amateur round.*

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EVENTS

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Friday, March 10

Mushroom Inoculation Workshop | Friday, Mar. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $50-$60 | Join Horticulturist Patrick Likins to learn about the art and science of growing delicious and nutritious shiitake mushrooms.
Coffee Festival of American Music: The Literary Influence | Friday, Mar. 10 | 11 a.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $25-$51 | The words of essayist, novelist, and civil rights activist James Baldwin are brought to life in the deeply moving demand for justice by the Emmy Award-winning composer Joel Thompson.
Home, Garden + Remodeling Show | Friday, Mar. 10-Sunday, Mar. 12 | Times vary | Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $8-$25 | Peruse the largest gathering of landscaping and interior design companies, remodeling contractors, and outdoor living spaces.
Wild Lights | Friday, March 10-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $17-$20 | See the zoo light up with thousands of handcrafted silk lanterns.

Saturday, March 11

Games on Tap | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 12-5 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Chill out with a frosty pint and a taproom full of board games.
2023 St Patrick’s Parade | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 3 p.m. | Downtown, Broadway and Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Catch the 50th anniversary of this parade hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Sunday, March 12

Movement in the Atrium: Barre3 | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | This low-impact yet high-energy class will leave you feeling balanced in body and empowered from within.

Monday, March 13

Rebuilding Calls From Home: A Flood Relief Fundraiser | Monday, Mar. 13 | 6 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotels, 700 West Main St., Louisville | $30-$1,200 | Join Louisville Public Media and Whitesburg, KY radio station WMMT for a screening of “Calls From Home,” an advance cut of a short documentary film on mass incarceration in Appalachia.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

51º | Cloudy | 1% chance of rain

Trending

The National Women’s Soccer League and UEFA Women’s Champions League club teams and players will soon make their debut in a FIFA game. Starting Wednesday, March 15, the NWSL’s 12 teams — including the NC Courage — will be available on “FIFA 23.”

Sports

Speaking of soccer... Single-game tickets are on sale for Racing Louisville FC’s 2023 home matches. Tickets start at $17 and include early entry plus a $2 beer special. New this year: high school and college students can snag $8 single-game tix by visiting RacingLouFC.com/students. ⚽

Opening

Cold-press juice bar Cherry Pickin’ is slated to open in NuLu Marketplace at the end of April. The shop will help you squeeze the day with juices, a variety of smoothies, plus breakfast and lunch picks — like overnight oats, avocado toast, and nut butters. (WLKY)

Family

The KMAC Museum is offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 11. Family Fun Day was crafted to celebrate teamwork and healthy competition leading up to the biggest basketball tournament of the year. Expect art-making activities, artist demonstrations, tours, and more. 🎨

Cause

This little town is teaching big lessons. Kosair for Kids is unveiling its new “storefront” at Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana’s BizTown today. The simulated town offers hands-on learning experiences in support of the charity’s renewed focus to help children succeed.

Award

Louisville architects Roberto De Leon and Ross Primmer won awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, which honors architects around the country. The recognition — and $10,000 prizes — honored the pros from De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop for projects “characterized by a strong personal direction.” 🏆 (The Courier-Journal)

On This Day

Everyone knows about the Great Flood of 1937, but did you know that on March 8, 1945, Louisville saw its second-biggest deluge? With a peak stage of 42.1 feet, the flood caused millions of dollars in damage and drove 50,000 people from their homes. (Louisville MSD)

Real Estate

House hunting? Then it’s probably time to upgrade your system for browsing new listings (goodbye, huge folder of bookmarks). Coldwell Banker McMahan’s New to Market Notification service can help.*

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DRINK

Mint juleps with a twist

The 20th annual Rose Julep Cocktail Competition takes place on Thursday, March 16. | Photo Courtesy of Bandy Carroll Hellige

Four Louisvillians are going shaker-to-shaker with other Kentucky bartenders at the 20th annual Rose Julep Cocktail Competition at Mellwood Art Center on Thursday, March 16. The contest starts at 5 p.m. and is part of Kentucky Derby Festival’s Festival Unveiled event.

The mixologists are raising a glass to Derby season’s signature cocktail — the mint julep, obviously — by creating their own unique twist using Four Roses Small Batch.

A panel of judges — including our own Senior City Editor Katie — will taste and score the juleps based on aroma, creativity, and more. The public is welcome to judge, too. With a $50 ticket, bourbon lovers can sample all eight recipes and cast their rose julep votes in the People’s Choice category.

LOU bartenders include:

🥃 Em Sego, North of Bourbon
🥃 SC Baker, Bar Expo
🥃 TJ Ghant, NoraeBar
🥃 Colleen McCarthy, Martini Italian Bistro

Who will crush the ice — and the competition?

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Lennie.

Editor’s pick: I have a wicked sweet tooth, and when I left the Aloha State seven years ago, I was disappointed to learn that local ice cream and gelato shops close for winter. I’m not built for cold weather — or limited access to sugary treats — so I’ve been counting down the days until these places open back up.

If you’re like me, you’ll be pleased to hear that within the last week, Gelato Gilberto, Dairy Del, and Dairy Kastle have reopened their doors — and Spotz Gelato will start welcoming customers again this Friday. Now, excuse me while I get myself a scoop or two. 🍨

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about Katie’s climb with Cat Runner.

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