Fireworks, races, concerts: A guide to celebrating 4th of July in the Upstate
Concerts, food trucks and bounce houses— the Upstate has no shortage of entertainment this weekend and Monday for Independence Day.
Most events are free and across many parts of the Upstate to reduce travel time to and from the events.
Here's a span of 4th of July activities in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Spartanburg counties:
July Fourth gas prices:How much will gas cost? When should I get gas for my road trip?
Family friendly:Family-friendly events in Greenville and the Upstate for Fourth of July weekend
Fireworks on the Fourth at Unity Park in Greenville
- 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Fireworks will go off at 9:45 p.m.
- Fireworks show at the new 60-acre park.
- "Come early, bring a blanket and picnic dinner, and enjoy a memorable evening as we honor our great country," the city said on its website.
Click here:Full event details at Unity Park
Red, White, & Blue Picnic at Fluor Field
- Sunday at Fluor Field from 5 - 7 p.m.
- a Greenville Drive game at Fluor Field and the all-you-can-eat buffet from hot dogs to mac & cheese
- Firework show after the game
- Tickets start at $25
Greenville Drive:How to get tickets, more details
Red White and Brew 5K
- Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Brewery 85 at 6 Whitlee Court in Greenville
- Walker, dog and stroller friendly
- $30 Race Fee + $2.74 Sign-up fee
More:Sign up here
4th Annual Family, Fun, & Fireworks Celebration at Hartness
- Friday at Greenville’s Hartness Community
- Bring your lawn chair or blanket and go to the Hartness Grand Lawn
- Food trucks, music, kids activities, music by DJJB and more with a fireworks finale
More:Register for the free event here
Independence Day Celebration in Fountain Inn
- Friday from 6 - 9:30 p.m. in Fountain Inn
- Free event at 200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn
- Live performance by Cravin Melon, food trucks, kids entertainment and fireworks at dusk
Hosted by the city:Details on their website
Celebrate Simpsonville
- Sunday in Simpsonville
- Celebrate Simpsonville will begin at 6 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m.
- Held at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
- Free live music and fireworks show
- Concessions and adult beverages will be available for purchase
More:Info and details
America’s 5K in Anderson
- Saturday in Anderson
- Race at the Anderson County Courthouse
- Two race options are available:
- 5k run -$25, 8:30 a.m.
- 1-mile fun run-free, 8 a.m.
More:Register for the race here
Annual Freedom Dream Walk/Run in Anderson
- 1 Mile or 5k Walk or Run on July 4 at 7:30 a.m.
- Participants-$25 includes event shirt
- Grady’s Great Outdoors, Anderson, South Carolina
Event Facebook page:View here
Party in the Park in Anderson
- Hosted by the Homeland Park Volunteer Fire Department
- Saturday
- BBQ plates, hot dogs, nachos, funnel cakes, shaved ice, boiled peanuts, cotton candy
- Live DJ, free bouncy houses
- New station open for all to visit
Follow along:Check out their Facebook page
Fireworks on Lake Hartwell
- Saturday at Big Water Marina
- Celebration starts at 11 a.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. by the marina
- Monday at Gignilliat Field, Seneca
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. by the city of Seneca
More info:Big Water Marina's Facebook Event
A Pickens 4th of July Celebration
- Monday, 6 - 10 p.m. at The Market at the Mill - Free Event
- The event features:
- Live Music
- Food Vendors
- Drink Vendors
- Kids Rides
- Kids Bounce Houses
- Fireworks Show
More info here:City of Pickens Facebook
Historic Easley 4th of July 2022 Festival
- On Saturday, Sunday and Monday hosted by the City of Easley & Ingles
- Line-up includes free performances by:
- Edwin McCain
- Ashland Craft
- Joe Lasher
- Kaitlyn Baker
- Carter Lybrand
- Randomonium
- Split Shot
- Blake Weinbach
- Adjacent Hays
- Easton Gowan Music
- Easley Community Band
- Eaglewing
- Carolina Highway Band
- Commodore Fox
- Mark Webb Jr
- Dixie Grey Band
- The Flashbacks
Community Fireworks Show in Travelers Rest
- Saturday at 6 p.m. with Renfrew Church, Grace Church, and UpCountry
- 951 Geer Highway in Travelers Rest
- Food Trucks will open at 6 p.m. and fireworks will start at dusk
More info:Event's Facebook page
Kids’ Bike Parade at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market
- Saturday in Travelers Rest
- Around the festival lawn at Travelers Rest Farmers Market at 10 a.m.
- All parade participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes in red, white and blue
- Cash prizes of $50 will be awarded to the Most Creative and Most Patriotic bikes
- All participants will receive a free Common Pops popsicle sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Travelers Rest
- This event is free and no registration is required
Details:TR Farmer's Market Website
Red, White and Boom in Spartanburg
- Hosted annually by the city of Spartanburg
- Begins at 6 p.m. Monday with food and music and will end with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
More details:What to expect at Red, White and Boom
Star-Spangled Splash in Duncan
- Will be held at Shipwreck Cove, 119 S Spencer St. in Duncan. Cool off swimming in the water park and finish the night with a fireworks display
- Runs from 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $15 per person
Watermelon Crawl Festival in Duncan
- Will be held from 6 -9 p.m. Saturday at the Duncan Event Center, 119 S. Spencer St., Duncan
- Kids Zone ($5), food and entertainment. The fireworks start at 9:20 p.m.
Live music at Spartanburg's Fr8yard
- Will have live music featuring Angela Easterling, Hot Yoga and Run Fox Run.
- The Barnet Park fireworks display can be viewed from the open-air venue.
Lake Bowen Fourth of July parade
- Will be held from 2-4 p.m. Monday. If you don't have access to a boat, you can watch the parade at Lake Bowen Landing.
Sarah Sheridan is the community reporter in Anderson. She'd appreciate your help telling important stories; reach her at ssheridan@gannett.com or on Twitter @saralinasher.