Hampton Heights Porchfest returns for third year
The Hampton Heights Historic Neighborhood will host its third annual Porchfest on Sunday, Sept. 27, bringing live music, food and a neighborhood block-party atmosphere to one of downtown Spartanburg’s oldest historic neighborhoods.
The free community event will feature 12 local bands performing across six historic porches along West Hampton Avenue. Attendees can stroll through the neighborhood, enjoy live music and take in the historic homes that make Hampton Heights a distinctive part of Spartanburg.
Food trucks will also be on hand, adding to the festival atmosphere and giving residents and visitors an opportunity to spend the afternoon enjoying music, food and community.Porchfest is designed to showcase local musicians while celebrating the history and character of the Hampton Heights neighborhood.
Hogback Mountain Day Returns to Landrum Sept. 12
Landrum will celebrate its mountain heritage, local arts and crafts and community spirit Sept. 12 during the city’s annual Hogback Mountain Day festival.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along North Trade Avenue in downtown Landrum. The festival will feature local artisans, live music, food trucks, woodcarving, carnival rides, antique tractors and other family-friendly activities. Admission is free.
Visitors can also start their day at the Landrum Farmers Market, which will be open from 8 a.m. to noon. The Mountain Market, featuring local artists and craftspeople, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For additional information about Hogback Mountain Day, visit the City of Landrum’s event page.
Spartanburg student graduates from University of Minnesota Crookston
Jaylin Ferguson of Spartanburg was among the students who completed degree requirements during the summer 2026 semester at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Ferguson earned a degree in management from the Minnesota university. The University of Minnesota Crookston announced its list of Summer 2026 graduates Aug. 19.
Balsam Range, Amanda Cook Band to bring bluegrass to Spartanburg
Bluegrass fans will have an opportunity to enjoy an evening of live music when Balsam Range and the Amanda Cook Band take the stage Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Hall at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
Balsam Range is known for its award-winning musicianship, vocal harmonies and contemporary approach to traditional bluegrass. The Amanda Cook Band will join the group as the special guest, bringing Cook's powerful vocals and traditional bluegrass influences to the Spartanburg performance.
The concert will offer an evening of bluegrass music featuring instrumental picking, vocal harmonies and traditional mountain sounds.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or the SMA box office.
Showtime Legacy Theatre to present world premiere of BACKBONE
Showtime Legacy Theatre will present the world premiere of BACKBONE for two performances Aug. 29-30 at Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg.
The new drama explores family, legacy, ownership and the sacrifices passed from one generation to the next. Set in a Black-owned auto garage in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1995, the play follows a family forced to confront long-buried secrets and generational trauma when a hidden deed resurfaces.
The production also examines the effects of gentrification and the challenges of protecting family property and legacy as communities change.
BACKBONE will be performed for two nights only at Chapman Cultural Center. Visit https://www.showtime productionsgvl.com/ for more information.
Spartanburg Little Theatre now selling individual tickets for 2026-27 season
Spartanburg Little Theatre has announced its 2026-27 season lineup and is now selling individual tickets for its productions.
Individual tickets are available through the Spartanburg Little Theatre website.
The 2026-27 season will feature a new slate of productions at the Spartanburg theater, offering audiences a variety of live theatrical performances throughout the coming season.
Upstate Renaissance Faire returns at new Hollywild location
Step back in time when the Upstate Renaissance Faire opens its gates Sept. 18-20 at its new location, Hollywild Animal Preserve, located at 2325 Hampton Road in Wellford.
The three-day event will transport visitors to a medieval-inspired world featuring sword fighting, jousting, live entertainment, belly dancing and demonstrations by skilled craftspeople.
Attendees can browse a medieval artisan market, watch blacksmiths at work and explore craft demonstrations.
For tickets, schedules and additional information, visit https://www.upstaterenaissancefaire.com/.
