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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have spent years in the Greenville area, The Local 5 Newsletter is your one stop destination to find out what you don’t want to miss this weekend in the Upstate.
Every Thursday, we will highlight our ‘top 5 musts’ that will include everything from restaurants, activities, parks, concerts and festivals that are all right here in beautiful Greenville, SC.
This weekend, pig out at Mauldin’s Annual Cook-Off 2026, where the BBQ is tangy and the drinks are ice-cold. More than 20 cooks will be traveling to the area to show off their culinary skills. Friday night will kick off the weekend with Anything Butt BBQ, featuring classics like sliders, grilled chicken, and desserts that will have your mouth watering. Then, Saturday’s BBQ competition will begin at 11am, and the public can vote for a winner for the People’s Choice Award. Admission is free; menu items can be purchased via tickets (5 tickets are $5). On both days, there will be live music and a Kids Zone, so there’s plenty to do. Yeehaw!
It’s always inspiring to see what others have made with their own hands—to see products created by both talent and hard work. Check out intricate, handmade items at the Indie Craft Parade 2026 at Judson Mill. There will be 100+ makers there, selling items in the following categories: clothing, ceramics, art, food, home goods, jewelry, stationery, and more. Tickets range from $5-65, depending on the day and time, and children are free all day Saturday and Sunday. Find the perfect unique gift for a loved one or find something special to treat yourself at the Indie Craft Parade.
Our Nation will never forget 9/11 or those who gave their lives in service on that notorious day. This weekend, the City of Greenville is holding a Memorial Stair Climb at Flour Field in order to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters and first responders who sacrificed their lives to save others. Participants must register ($30), and funds will benefit local firefighters and the FDNY Counseling Service Unit. The climb will be the equivalent distance of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. All are welcome to remember and reflect on this day.
"Open the gates and seize the day!" The iconic musical, Newsies, is playing at the Youth Center in Fountain Inn September 11th-26th. Based on the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike, it describes a time when, “the streets of New York City echoed with the voices of newsies... Poor orphans and runaways, the newsies were a ragged army without a leader, until one day all that changed." Set to catchy music and electric choreography, watch as the youth of New York rise up against their corrupt bosses and find their voices. Tickets are on sale now, $15 for students and $20 for adults.
This Sunday, come ready to party at the Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. There will be dances, performances, and food, making for an upbeat and vibrant cultural celebration. Tickets are $5 at the door, and children are free. Proceeds will benefit AHAM, a non-profit organization that helps Hispanic youth. This event is from 12pm-6pm, so swing by for a sweet, fun-filled afternoon.
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