City of Spartanburg Events Office
We are located on the top floor of the SPARTA Passenger Center at 100 North Liberty Street in Downtown Spartanburg.

 

The City of Spartanburg offers a series of successful events and festivals with the goal of providing enjoyable experiences for the citizens of Spartanburg - as well as visitors to our wonderful community. A wide variety of events are planned throughout the year - making Spartanburg a happening place to be.  And all of the events have FREE admission! The Special Events team coordinates the following events:

Music on Main, downtown Spartanburg's favorite after-work social gathering is held every Thursday from 6-9 pm beginning in April and running through August. It is held at Main Street and Denny's Plaza.


Click on the logo to take you to the MOM page.

JOTS is held every Friday in April and May and again in September and October - from 5:30 - 7:30 pm near the fountain on Morgan Square in Downtown Spartanburg.  Bring your blanket or chair and relax to some smooth jazz tunes from some of the best local and regional acts. Beverages are available from Carriage House Wines. Once the concert is over, enjoy dinner at one of the downtown restaurants!
Jazz on the Square returns Friday, September 3, 2010! See you there!

This annual rite of Spring has been running for 32 years and is the largest street festival in the Upstate. Thousands and thousands of people converge on downtown Spartanburg to enjoy great music, food, arts and crafts, kid's rides, a huge family fun zone, corn hole tournament, professional bicycle race, antique car show, and tons of special attractions.  The 2011 event is scheduled for April 29, 30 & May 1.

Red, White, and Boom 2011 will be held on Monday, July 4 at Barnet Park. Enjoy music, food, and of course, a fabulous FIREWORKS SHOW!!! General Admission Tickets are $5 each and children 6 and under are admitted free.

Click on the RW&B logo for more information.

 

Creative Taste of Spartanburg
Thousands of people come to downtown Spartanburg for the annual "taste of Spartanburg" event. This new Labor Day weekend event (it began in 2008) is quickly becoming a local favorite. Enjoy great food from some of Spartanburg's finest restaurants, a wine tasting, live entertainment, and the kid's "Lemonade Stand" where they create their own chef hats, decorate cookies and make edible necklaces.

The 2010 event is scheduled for Saturday, September 4th. 
Click on the logo for more information... 

International Festival

The Spartanburg International Festival is held each year to celebrate Spartanburg's diverse community through food, music, hand-on activities, fun and dance. Festival goers come to Barnet Park for the day and take a trip around the world.

The 2010 festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 2.

Visit www.spartanburginternationalfestival.com for more information.

The Spartanburg International Festival was recently named the BEST EVENT for both NC & SC at the NC/SC Festival and Event Conference in Charlotte, NC. This is a tremendous honor.

Sponsorship Information

Event sponsorship is a critical component of a company and/or organization's marketing plan. If you are interested in learning more about partnering with the City of Spartanburg, download our Event Sponsorship Opportunities Information Here:

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Special Event Permit Information and Application

In addition to coordinating events for the City of Spartanburg, the Special Events Office staff coordinates the Special Event Permit ting process. In general, any Public Event held in a location other than a designated assembly facility requires a Special Event Permit. In most cases, these events would take place outdoors. Some examples of events requiring a permit are concerts, parades, festivals, block parties, tent sales in a parking lot, tent revivals, a private party in your backyard that has amplified music, running events, bicycle races, or walks.

Download the Special Event Permit Information and Application here:

Special Event Permit Information and Application

Download All Special Events Documents Here: