The Commons to host five-year Anniversary celebration
November 14, 2024
Beloved food hall marks five years of culinary excellence and community spirit with commemorative event
The Commons, a popular food hall in Greenville’s Unity Park, is celebrating its five-year anniversary on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from noon to 6 p.m. The event features offerings from both long-standing and new food vendors, live music performances, family-friendly activities, all-day giveaways, and complementary anniversary t-shirts for the first 25 guests.
The celebration will showcase The Commons’ diverse array of eateries, including new tenants LaRue Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream, Indigo Kitchen, MooHogz Craft BBQ, and Kuka Juice, who join original favorites Automatic Taco, GB&D, The Community Tap, and Methodical Coffee.
Several vendors are offering unique items for the event, such as Kuka Juice’s limited edition “Party Punch.” Attendees can also enjoy a sneak peek of incoming tenant Paseo, which will be serving paella on the back patio.
Family-friendly activities include face painting and balloon twisting. The event also features a lineup of five musicians throughout the day:
- 12:30 PM: Taylor Corum
- 1:45 PM: Karen Clardy
- 3:00 PM: Moonshine State
- 4:15 PM: Andrew Wakefield
- 5:30 PM: Darby Wilcox
Since opening in 2019, The Commons has become a central part of Greenville’s Unity Park, bringing together many of the city’s most celebrated food and drink vendors in a space dedicated to community and connection.
Drew Parker, co-founder of The Commons, reflected on the milestone saying, “Five years ago, we envisioned creating a vibrant community hub showcasing Greenville’s culinary talent. Today, The Commons stands as a testament to that vision and our community’s incredible support. We’re proud of what we’ve built together and are excited for the future.”
The celebration follows a recent partnership announcement with Aston, a major retail owner in the Greenville area.
Barnes Connell, Aston Managing Director, commented: “We’re thrilled to be part of this five-year celebration of The Commons. This event perfectly captures the vibrant community spirit that has made The Commons such a beloved destination in Greenville. We look forward to supporting its continued success and growth in the years to come.”
The Commons invites all Greenville residents and visitors to join in the festivities. For more information, visit https://commonsgvl.com.
About The Commons
Located in Unity Park, The Commons is Greenville’s premier food hall, featuring a curated selection of local food and beverage vendors. Since opening five years ago, it has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors, showcasing the best of Greenville’s culinary scene.
About Aston
Aston was founded in 1980 by Steele Dewey to provide attractive, well-managed, shopping centers in communities throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Over its 44-year history, Aston has secured its business by forming mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with all its tenants, partners, and employees. Aston provides the full complement of real estate services, including property management, leasing, development, and capital market services. As a result, the business has a long track record of success and is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities in the Greenville area where it currently owns The Commons, North Hills Shopping Center, Verdae Village, McBee Station, McDaniel Village and Powdersville Plaza.
