St. Francis Fall for Greenville Offers A Taste of Greenville October 8 – 10
October 6, 2010
Three-day festival expected to draw over 150,000 to downtown Greenville
GREENVILLE, SC – October 8-10, 2010 – As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, St. Francis Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi returns to downtown Greenville October 8-10. The 29th annual taste of Greenville will feature over 40 different restaurants showcasing almost 200 different menu items, musical entertainment on six stages, culinary demonstrations, restaurant competitions, children’s activities and much more.
According to Fall for Greenville Board President Judy Balsizer, the event has quickly become one of the most popular outdoor festivals in the Southeast, attracting more than 150,000 people over the course of the three-day event. The festival serves as the perfect opportunity for Upstate residents and visitors to discover Greenville’s incredible dining options, said Balsizer. Along with a taste of Greenville, we pack the entire weekend with fun- filled activities for the entire family.
In addition to this year’s restaurant offerings, the festival will feature six different musical entertainment stages. New additions include the Michelin on Main Stage at Falls Park featuring rock, blues and country music and The Brown Street Club Stage, located in the Bank of America Wine Garden, highlighting jazz and blues music. The event has also added two beach bands to the entertainment line-up on The Peace Center Amphitheatre Stage.
Festival goers looking for a challenge can participate in the Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. Other event competitions include the Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Saturday with a public tasting at 3:30 p.m.; restaurant Back of House Race on Saturday at 4 p.m.; Waiter’s Race on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and Bartender’s Mix-Off on Sunday at 3 p.m.
This year, St. Francis Fall for Greenville will also dedicate an entire block to family-friendly activities. St. Francis invites festival-goers to join them at their Feelin’ Good in Greenville area. This bright, open and airy space will provide the perfect opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a variety of entertainment all weekend long. The festival will also feature the Zaxby’s Kid’s Area, which will include rides and activities.
With the high volume of products used at the event, St. Francis Fall for Greenville has made an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. In partnership with Sysco, all participating restaurants will receive donated compostable and recyclable food service supplies. Sysco has been instrumental in our efforts to become more environmentally conscious at this year’s festival, said Balsizer. We are proving that even in small steps, we can continue to reduce our carbon imprint on the environment.
St. Francis Fall for Greenville continues to support the local community, partnering with five local nonprofits. Over the past five years, the festival has donated over $200,000 to local charities.
A complete schedule of events can be found on the festival’s website at www.fallforgreenville.net. Festival attendees are also encouraged to stay connected with this year’s event by becoming a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fallforgreenville and using the hashtag #FFG10 to join in the St. Francis Fall for Greenville conversation over Twitter.
