Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
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Spend spring in Greenville and enjoy these travel-worthy events. | Photo provided by VisitGreenvilleSC
Spring days are on the way, NOOGA. 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 ~4 hour drive 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.*
East Lake Montessori Spring Auction | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Flora de Mel, 313 McFarland Ave., Rossville | $50 | Your ticket to this event benefiting a scholarship fund for low-income families includes a cocktail or mocktail made from Flora’s mead, snacks, and giveaways throughout the evening.
Wednesday Night Titans | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Wednesday Jazz will be interrupted for a multimedia Championship Wrestling-fueled extravaganza.
Thursday, March 9
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Learn how to make three St. Patrick’s-themed cocktails and the basic skills needed to replicate the drinks at home or for your next themed party.
Music & Business Speaker Series | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | RISE Creative Community Hub, 2901 Taylor St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | This workshop series is focused on the business of the music industry and will feature a talk by CEO of Powerhouse Management, Kadeem Philips.
Beatles vs. Stones | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 8 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $20-$40 | Which band is the greatest of all time — Beatles or Stones? Two internationally renowned tribute bands will take part in an on-stage, mash-up duel.
Friday, March 10
Pizza & Prosecco: The Chattery’s 9th Anniversary | Friday, Mar. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Celebrate the Chattery’s 9th anniversary with pizza, prosecco, games, and more fun.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
The city of Soddy-Daisy has extended its suspension on the acceptance of new short-term rental applications. Originally slated to end on Thursday, March 30, the suspension for applications not occupied by the owner will now run through May 1. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Community
Know someone making a difference in Chattanooga?Nominate them for United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s Celebrate Awards. Nominations are open to the public through Tuesday, March 21 + winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on May 9.
Cause
Cempa Community Care will have its 28th annual Strides of Marchwalk on Saturday, March 25. The fundraiser — celebrating the progress made in ending the HIV epidemic — will be held in Renaissance Park from 12-2 p.m.
Looking for a memorable activity in the area? Join in the Bricks of Honor campaign on Saturday, March 25 at 11 a.m. and purchase a commemorative brick to support the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. 🧱
UTC
UTC’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host its second annual Fly for Researchers Pitch Competition on Wednesday, April 19. The competition is open for area businesses + entrepreneurial communities for a chance to win up to $20,000 in grant funding. Register online.
Family
The Easter Bunny is hopping his way over to Hamilton Place Mall on Friday, March 10. Check out the full schedule to grab a family portrait with the furry friend. 🐰
Job
The Chattanooga Design Studio is currently hiring an “enthusiastic, charismatic, and detail-oriented” individual for its full-time Urban Designer position. The role will help support the studio’s mission + guide design efforts. Apply online.
Outdoors
Take a hike, NOOGA.Registration is open for TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Hike-a-Thon. This free, month-long competitionstarts Saturday, April 1 and supports the protection of our lands and waters. 🥾 *
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LIFESTYLE
Checking an activity off your Chattanooga bucket list ✔️
ASKED: What Chattanooga activity would you like us to try?
Is indoor rock climbing on your Chattanooga bucket list? Let us know. | Photo by Kelley Lacy via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Is there a unique, adventurous, or special-to-Chattanooga activity you’ve been wanting to try out but haven’t quite gotten around to it?
Maybe you’ve been wanting to go on a tour of Chattanooga via helicopter, take an archery class, or try out an open mic night — no matter the activity, sometimes it can be a little intimidating to try out something new.
That’s why we’re asking our readers to share what local activity they want to try out the most. Click the button below to let us know + we’ll try it out for ourselves and report back.
Editor’s pick: I had such a great time at The Immersion Gallery’s latest event. One of my favorite parts was meeting and chatting with local artist, Ruth Pearl, while she sketched my portrait. Keep up with Immersion Gallery’s page for updates on its next event — you won’t want to miss it.
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