Concerts, food trucks and bounce houses – the upstate has no shortage of entertainment this Independence Day weekend and Monday.
Most events are free and in many parts of the upstate to reduce travel time to and from the events.
Here’s a rundown of July 4th activities in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Spartanburg counties:
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Suitable for families: Family-friendly events in Greenville and upstate during the Fourth of July weekend
Fireworks on the quarter at Unity Park in Greenville
18:00 – 22:00. The fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m. Fireworks show at the new 60-acre park. “Come early, bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and enjoy a memorable evening as we honor our great country,” the city told the city. your website.
Click here: Full details of the event at Unity Park
Red, White and Blue Picnic at Fluor Field
Sunday at Fluor Field 5-7 pm Greenville Drive Game at Fluor Field and all you can eat buffet from hot dogs to mac and cheese Fireworks show after the game. Tickets start at $25
Greenville Drive: How to get tickets, more details
Red White and Brew 5K
Friday 6:00pm – 8:00pm Brewery 85 at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville Walker, Dog & Stroller Friendly $30 Race Fee + $2.74 Registration Fee
Month: Register here
4th annual celebration of family, fun and fireworks in Hartness
Fridays at the Hartness Community of Greenville Bring your chair or blanket and head to the Hartness Grand LawnFood trucks, music, children’s activities, music by DJJB and more with a fireworks finale
Month: Register for the free event here
Independence Day Celebration at Fountain Inn
Friday 6-9:30pm at Fountain Inn. Free event at 200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn Live performance by Cravin Melon, food trucks, children’s entertainment and fireworks at dusk
Organized by city: Details on their website
Celebrate Simpsonville
Sunday in Simpsonville The Simpsonville celebration will begin at 6pm and doors will open at 5:30pm. Held at the CCNB amphitheater in Heritage Park. Free live music and fireworks show. Concessions and drinks will be available for purchase for adults.
Month: Information and details
USA 5K in Anderson
Saturday in Anderson Raceway at the Anderson County Courthouse. Two race options are available: 5K Run – $25, 8:30am 1 Mile Fun Non-Run, 8am
Month: Sign up for the race here
Annual Freedom Dream Walk/Run in Anderson
Walk or run 1 mile or 5 km on the 4th of July at 7:30 am. Participants: $25 includes event T-shirtGrady’s Great Outdoors, Anderson, SC
Event Facebook page: See here
Anderson Park Party
Hosted by Homeland Park Volunteer Fire Department Saturday BBQ platters, hot dogs, nachos, funnel cakes, shaved ice, boiled peanuts, cotton candy Live DJ, free bouncy houses. New station open to everyone.
Follow: Check out their Facebook page
Fireworks at Lake Hartwell
Saturday at Big Water Marina Celebration begins at 11am, fireworks at 9pm at the Marina Monday at Gignilliat Field, SenecaFireworks at 9:30pm in the City of Seneca
More information: Big Water Marina Facebook Event
A Pickens 4th of July celebration
Monday 6pm to 10pm The Market at the Mill – Free Event Event Includes: Live Music Food Vendors Drink Vendors Kids’ Rides Kids’ Bounce Boxes Fireworks Display
More information here: City of Pickens Facebook
Easley Historic Festival July 4, 2022
Hosted by the City of Easley & Ingles on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the lineup includes free performances by: Edwin McCainAshland CraftJoe LasherKaitlyn BakerCarter LybrandRandomoniumSplit ShotBlake Weinbach Hays adjacentEaston Gowan MusicEasley Community BandEaglewingCarolina Highway BandEaglewingCarolinaFlashBandFlashBandTheCommodoreDFixik Web Band
Community Fireworks Show at Travelers Rest
Saturday at 6pm with Renfrew Church, Grace Church and UpCountry951 Geer Highway at Travelers RestFood Trucks will open at 6pm and fireworks will begin at dusk
More information: Facebook page of the event
Children’s bike parade at Travelers Rest Farmer’s Market
Saturday at Travelers Rest Around the festival lawn at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market at 10am. All parade participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes in red, white and blue. Cash prizes of $50 will be awarded to the most creative and patriotic bikes. All participants will receive a free Common Pops. popsicle sponsored by the Office of the Mayor of Viatgers RestThis event is free and no registration is required
Details: TR Farmer’s Market website
Red, White and Boom in Spartanburg
Hosted annually by the City of Spartanburg Begins at 6pm on Monday with food and music and ends with a fireworks display at 9pm.
More details: What to expect in Red, White and Boom
Star-Spangled Splash on Duncan
It will be held at Shipwreck Cove, 119 S Spencer St. to Duncan Cool off with a swim in the water park and end the night with a fireworks display. Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per person
Watermelon Crawl Festival in Duncan
Held Saturday 6-9pm at the Duncan Event Center, 119 S. Spencer St., DuncanKids Zone ($5), food and entertainment. The fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m
Live music at the Fr8yard in Spartanburg
There will be live music with Angela Easterling, Hot Yoga and Run Fox Run. The Barnet Park firework display can be viewed from the outdoor venue.
Bowen Lake 4th of July Parade
It will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. If you don’t have access to a boat, you can watch the parade at Lake Bowen Landing.
Sarah Sheridan is Anderson’s community reporter. I would appreciate your help telling important stories; Contact her at ssheridan@gannett.com or on Twitter @saralinasher.
