What's happening in Greenville this weekend? (9/24-9/27)

Good afternoon, Greenville.

Fall is in the air. Cooler temps, festivals and, patio weather make this a weekend to spend outdoors.

Let’s get into it!

Price range: $11-$16

Sum Bar in downtown Greenville takes dim sum, a Chinese weekend brunch tradition, and turns it into a stylish night out.

The menu is built around small, shareable plates with bold textures and flavors, from delicate steamed dumplings to cold Char Siu BBQ Pork marinated in five-spice and honey and finished with microgreens. Order a few dishes and pass them around.

Sum Bar pairs the food with serious craft cocktails. Standouts include the smoky Chai Me a River, made with Mezcal Unión, and the Open Sesame, a mix of coconut-washed Ming River baijiu, rum, toasted sesame, and lime.

See menu HERE.

The Grand Holland Estate is now the Grand Holland Social Club, hosting everything from wine-pairing dinners and afternoon tea service to bourbon-and-cigar evenings, and it's worth a visit to see what's taking shape.

Elegance Without the Pretense: The six-acre historic grounds pair classic Southern charm with modern amenities, creating an exclusive yet welcoming space that feels like a home away from home.

Rotating Chefs at Seven Oaks: The flagship dining room in the historic main house hosts a rotating lineup of top Greenville chefs, each crafting a custom menu that makes every visit feel distinct.

Learn more about gatherings and membership HERE.

🎤 Ms. Renee Live – One Night Only Tour II: HollywoodGenGen, the viral comedian millions know as Ms. Renee, brings the teacher, the funeral home worker, and every character in between to the Comedy Zone. 7 PM.

🎭 Rumors at Centre Stage: Neil Simon's farce turns a wedding anniversary into chaos: an unconscious host, a missing hostess, and guests scrambling to keep the story straight. Thursday-Sunday, times vary.

🍖 Project Host BBQ Cook-Off: Upstate BBQ takes over Fluor Field. Friday’s Anything Butt Contest and live music kick things off, then Saturday cookers serve up samples for guests and judges before 1:30 PM awards. Friday-Saturday, times vary.

🍺 Fireforge's 9th Annual Oktoberfest: House-brewed German-style and fall seasonal beers flow all weekend, with schnitzel, brats, and pretzels to soak it up, live music, and commemorative steins for sale. Friday-Sunday, times vary.

🍂 The Cook's Station Fall Festival: The Cook's Station celebrates fall with seasonal item tastings, live cooking demos, live music, and raffles. 9 AM.

🥙 Turkish Food Festival: Kebabs, homemade breads, baklava, and traditional Turkish coffee take over the grounds outside the Peace Center. 10 AM.

🚂 Railfest: Greer's free family train festival brings trackless train rides, model trains, and train museums, plus face painting, inflatables, and live music. 10 AM.

🎵 Greenville Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem: The season opens at the Peace Center with Mozart's final, unfinished masterpiece, backed by the Clemson University and Furman University Singers. Saturday and Sunday, times vary.

🍺 Hops & Herons: A dozen-plus SC breweries pour 25+ beers and ciders under Conestee's oak canopy, with live music from Angela Easterling and Brandon Turner and food trucks on site. 3:30 PM.

🎭 Our Town: Edward Albee called Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer winner the greatest American play ever written, and Mauldin Theatre stages it on minimal sets. 3 PM.

Smileys on the Roxx | Eric Weiler | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Bobby’s Boyz | 10 PM
Radio Room | Jed Harrelson | 7:30 PM
Blues Boulevard Jazz | Darrin Jackson | 8 PM
Sigal Music Museum | Jazz | 7:30 PM

Smileys on the Roxx | John Ford | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Sweet Gravy | 10 PM
Blues Boulevard Jazz | The Night Affair | 7:30 PM & 10 PM
Gather GVL | Remedy 58 | 6 PM
Noma Square | True Blues | 5:30 PM
The Mockingbird | Chatham Rabbits | 7:30 PM
Radio Room | Noise Pollution | 7:30 PM
Seratonic | Macy Crew | 8 PM

Blues Boulevard Jazz | Jason Jackson | 7:30 PM & 10 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Tippy & The Who Knows Duo | 6:30 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Funknation | 10 PM
Poe Mill Music | Brad Honey | 8 PM
The Mockingbird | Gabrielle Cavassa | 7:30 PM
Doc’s Tavern | Given to Fly | 8 PM

Smileys on the Roxx | Richard Smith | 5 PM
Smileys on the Roxx | Broken Rekordd | 10 PM

🏈 ⚾ Sports

Greenville Triumph vs Union Omaha | GE Vernova Park
Saturday | 7 PM

More details HERE.

Bear Lake Reserve sits on 2,100 acres in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, built around a 500-acre lake carved into the Blue Ridge foothills. The mountain scenery wraps the whole property, and the lake sits at the center of nearly everything there is to do.

Spend the day kayaking, paddleboarding, or boating on the lake, or let the marina team take you out for a slower cruise instead. On land, there are trails to hike, a pool to cool off in, tennis and pickleball courts, and golf. When it's time to eat, Lake Club Dining covers everything from swordfish to burgers, and Bear & Bean handles coffee and quick bites.

This is a place built for chilling out. Vacation home rentals here come with lake or mountain views and a two-night minimum, so plan it as a weekend.

Plan Your Visit HERE.

FOR SALE | 3 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHROOMS | 1,617 SQ FT | $359K

Original brick charm meets modern updates in Sans Souci. The remodeled kitchen has quartz counters, a ribbed tile backsplash, and new stainless appliances. A curved brick staircase leads to a light-filled, multipurpose room with exposed brick and new flooring. Fully rewired in August 2026, with restored hardwoods. Under 10 minutes to downtown Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Paris Mountain.

See this home HERE.

Thanks for reading Greenville Insider. See you next Thursday.

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