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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.

There’s no need to wait for the weekend to have a good time in Greenville, SC; every Thursday night Noma Square is hopping with activity during the Downtown Alive series. Visitors can enjoy live music, starting at 5:50 and 7:20 from the Carolina Foothills Credit Union Stage. Often, individuals take the opportunity to slow dance or swing dance along to the music or pull up a chair and sway to the beat. Local food and beer vendors will be in attendance. This is a free community event, and there are only two Thursdays left for the season (ending on August 28th), so enjoy it while you can!
The last Float-A-Palooza of the Summer is finally here, and they are going out with a bang. Join the End of Summer Bash for a three day festival over Labor Day weekend from 12pm-7pm daily. Just 15 minutes from downtown Greenville, enjoy a live DJ, rental deals, and a snack bar, all at a convenient distance from Saluda Lake. Tickets are only $10 per day or grab a weekend pass for only $25. Explore one of Greenville’s hidden gems, a paradise with scenic views and good vibes.


Seratonic, Greenville’s newest music venue and lounge, has just opened its doors to the public and has an incredible lineup planned for the month of August. Jam out to the Aly Cutter Band for Decades Night (8/22) and Forgotten Hits (8/23). You won’t want to miss this Nashville based rock group. Tickets start at only $10!
In 1998, Dreamworks released an animated masterpiece titled The Prince of Egypt, in which the biblical figure Moses sought to free the Israelite people from Egyptian slavery. Experience this musical in a whole new way during the Mauldin Cultural’s Company’s production this August. With hit songs like “Deliver Us,” “When You Believe,” and “All I Ever Wanted,” it is sure to be an unforgettable night of goosebump raising vocals and instrumentals. Discover a story of faith, freedom, and conviction that will inspire individuals to fight for what’s right. Tickets start at $25 for an unforgettable night!


Carolina Bauernhaus is bringing the lowcounty to the Upstate with their Lowcountry Crab Crack and More event. Enjoy a scrumptious all you can eat seafood buffet for only $60. Be entertained by host Soul-2-Go and a special DJ surprise guest. You won’t want to miss it!