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Greenville Drive
By May, the baseball season is in full swing at Fluor Field, the home base for this Class A affiliate for the Boston Red Sox. Come out and root for the home team; the farthest seat is just 13 rows from the field!
April-October.
Upstate Spice of Life Show
Cooking demonstrations by local and celebrity chefs, hands-on entertaining workshops, and a tasting garden are just a few of the enticements at this interactive family cooking show, held at the Carolina First Center.
April 29-30.
Moonlight Movies
Take your lawn chairs and picnic baskets down to the Peace Center Amphitheatre on Wednesday nights in May to watch movie classics on the big screen. The al fresco fun starts at 8pm, Wednesdays in May.
Saturday Market
Don’t miss the first Saturday Market of the season on May 7! Lettuces, strawberries, herbs, beets, radishes and more will herald the spring, along with a host of other fresh goodies. May 7 and every Saturday through October.
Ken-Ducky Duck Derby
If rubber duckies float your boat, be sure to enter your duck in this Reedy River derby. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Greenville, the race will plunge its ducky entrants over the Reedy River Falls, May 7 in Falls Park.
Artisphere: Arts – Culture – Life:
Artisphere was ranked a Top 20 arts festival in the nation by Greg Lawler’s Art Fair Sourcebook 2010!
This top-ranked arts festival of visual and performing arts showcases not only the talents of local artists, but spotlights artists from across the country. May 13-15, downtown Greenville.
Blue Ridge Fest
Held on the grounds of the Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, the festival includes a Beach Night Cruise-In, a twist contest, and a 100-mile motorcycle ride for charity, May 13-14, Main Street, Pickens.
BMW Charity Pro-Am
Thornblade Club, Carolina Country Club and Bright’s Creek Golf Course will host this year’s BMW Pro-Am, the only tournament on the Nationwide Tour where amateurs and celebrities are paired with Nationwide Tour professionals in a four-day better-ball competition.
May 19-22.
Greek Festival
Treat the family to a delicious dinner of Greek delicacies at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Greenville, then take in the dancing demonstrations and browse the wares for sale in the parking lot below the church. May 19-22. 406 N. Academy Street, Greenville.
Upstate Shakespeare Festival
See the Bard’s classics interpreted with modern flair on the outdoor amphitheater in Falls Park. The Upstate Shakespeare Festival Ensemble will perform The Taming of the Shrew on May 26-29, in Falls Park.
Greater Greenville Scottish Games
From bag pipers to Border Collies, you’ll find fun for everyone at the Scottish Games, which were graced by England’s Prince Edward in 2010. Events held in downtown Greenville and at Furman University.
May 27-28.
Freedom Weekend Aloft
This high-flying festival stars a sky full of hot-air balloons. Co-stars include country music concerts, an art show, a car show, and high-flying pooches in the U.S. Disc Dog Freedom Weekend National competition.
May 27-30, at Heritage Park.
USA Cycling Professional Championships
Greenville and its challenging terrain welcome pro cyclists during this national event—a great way to spend Memorial Day weekend.
May 28-30, in downtown Greenville.
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