What's happening in Greenville this weekend? (10/15-10/18)

Good afternoon, Greenville.

October’s in full swing: A pumpkin patch ranked by USA Today, live theater and music, a few fall festivals, and a new opening.

Price range: $4-$5 each

Automatic Taco builds its tacos around flavors from well outside the usual playbook, from Nashville hot chicken to Indian butter chicken.

The grilled steak tacos pair tender steak with salsa verde, cotija, peppers, and crema for a well-balanced bite.

A few things to try:

Korean pork belly taco: Kimchi, cashews and teriyaki.

Pork pastor taco: Pineapple, avocado salsa and fresh onion.

Craft cocktails: The lineup includes a mojito and the Winter Wonderland, made with tequila, coconut milk, lime and pomegranate.

See the menu HERE.

One of the area’s oldest family farms recently landed a top-ten pumpkin patch ranking, right as fall festival season hits its stride.

Since 1869: Denver Downs, ranked the #7 pumpkin patch in the country by USA Today, has been owned by the Garrison family since 1869 and sits on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beyond the Patch: The fall festival packs 35-plus family activities, live weekend entertainment, farm animals, crackling bonfires, and plenty of food alongside the pumpkin patch and corn maze.

More details HERE.

🎭 Theatre/Theater: A fast-moving comedy about theatre-making, where timing is everything and nothing goes as planned. Thursday–Sunday, times vary.

👻 Boo in the Zoo: The zoo’s Halloween tradition turns 40 with trick-or-treating, Pumpkinville, Ghost Town and a light tunnel. Full schedule HERE.

🍽️ Michelin-Starred Gran Fondo Dinner: Chef Matthew Accarrino cooks a patio dinner at Hotel Domestique alongside Tour de France veterans to kick off Gran Fondo weekend. 6:30 PM.

🎤 Mark Norman: The Seinfeld-endorsed New Orleans native and Kill Tony regular brings his Mumbo Jumbo Tour to the Comedy Zone, fresh off his Netflix special None Too Pleased. 7 & 9 PM.

🎭 Murder on the Orient Express: Greenville Theatre opens Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic, sorting through a train full of suspects. Friday-Sunday, times vary.

📍 Vintage Pickin’ with the Pedalers Fall Fest: Vintage finds, antiques, handmade goods and sweet treats at The Vintage Market of Greenville. 10 AM.

🍷 6th Annual Fall Festival: City Scape Winery’s fall festival runs Saturday–Sunday with free admission, live music, food, 30+ local vendors daily, and wine by the glass, bottle, or flight.

👨‍👩‍👧 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival: A petting zoo, hay maze, live music, and apple nachos, all benefiting Woodmont High athletics. From 10 AM-8 PM.

🎤 Michael Longfellow: The Phoenix comic and three-season SNL cast member hits the Comedy Zone. He was one of eight picked for Netflix’s inaugural “Introducing…” showcase. 6 & 9 PM.

🎵 October Jazz Brunch at Seratonic: Wheel Sessions founder Kevin Korschgen leads The Wheel Allstars, a collective of the Upstate’s top jazz players, through a high-energy brunch set. 11 AM.

🎵 Travelers Rest Fest: Live music from a lineup of local bands, plus returning vendors and a full afternoon of fall fun in Travelers Rest. 12 PM.

🎵 The Red Clay Strays: The Mobile, Alabama band brings its Grateful Tour to Bon Secours, blending classic country, soul and hard-driving rock ’n’ roll. 6:30 PM.

Smileys on the Roxx | Lola Grace | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Luke Deuce | 10 PM
Radio Room | Spite | 7 PM
Blues Boulevard Jazz | Darrin Jackson | 8 PM
The Mockingbird | T.3 | 7:30 PM

Smileys on the Roxx | Night Owls | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Funknation | 10 PM
Blues Boulevard Jazz | XperienceSoul | 7:30 PM & 10 PM
Gather GVL | Andrew Crocker | 6 PM
Poe Mill Music | Rock Goddess | 8 PM
The Mockingbird | Song Sessions | 7:30 PM
Radio Room | Thrown | 7:30 PM
Seratonic | Chandler & The Reckless Souls | 8 PM

Blues Boulevard Jazz | 5th & York | 7:30 PM & 10 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Jeff Chandler | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Flashpoint | 10 PM
The Mockingbird | Song Sessions | 7:30 PM

Smileys on the Roxx | Lola Grace | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Broken Rekordd | 10 PM

🏈 Sports

Clemson vs Charleston Southern | Memorial Stadium
Saturday | 12 PM

More details HERE.

Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs Atlanta Gladiators | Bon Secours
Friday | 7:05 PM

Get Tickets HERE.

About 1 hour from Greenville

At 3,553 feet, Sassafras Mountain is South Carolina’s highest point, and the observation tower on top sits right on the North Carolina line.

A paved road climbs nearly to the summit, and a short, accessible trail leads from the parking lot to the tower. On clear days, views stretch 30 to 50 miles across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

The drive up U.S. 178 through northern Pickens County is part of the payoff. It’s an easy trip for families, photographers, or anyone wanting big mountain views without a strenuous hike.

Good to know: Gravel parking and restrooms are available beside the lot.

Get more info HERE.

FOR SALE | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,457 SQ FT | $345K

This one-level, three-bedroom home between downtown Greenville and Travelers Rest features a window-wrapped bonus bedroom, a fully fenced backyard, and two workshop sheds.

What we like: The kitchen. Granite counters, a center island, and custom banquette seating make it the heart of the home. The layout makes smart use of less than 1,500 square feet, and the hardwood floors and crown molding give it a classic, polished feel. It’s bright, well maintained, and full of character.

See this home HERE.

Thanks for reading Greenville Insider. See you next Thursday.

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