Buckle up, foodies. We’re less than 2 months out from euphoria — Greenville’s signature food, wine + music festival featuring chefs from all over the country. For those who are new to the area, euphoria is kind of a big deal (read: you aren’t gonna want to miss out).

Over the course of just four days (🗓️ Sept. 16-19), euphoria hosts 40+ wine, food, and music events across some of our fav GVL venues and restaurants. And with events ranging from a classroom-style how-to on grilling local veggies to a throwback dinner featuring classic dishes and live music, this year, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

There’s a lot on the menu (er, schedule) this year — so we rounded up a few #MustDo events to consider before grabbing your tix:

For the first-timer (or the one who wants a taste of it all):

If you’ve never been to euphoria before, Feast by the Field is a great way to get a little sampling of it all. This year there will feature 20+ chefs, pitmasters, wineries, breweries, and mixologists at Fluor Field both Saturday and Sunday, with both single-day ($90) + two-day ($170) passes available.

For the cocktail enthusiast:

euphoria’s newest signature event, Aged to Perfection ($140), makes its debut on Thurs., Sept. 16 at Larkin’s Sawmill. Spend the night sipping euphoria’s private select Maker’s Mark bourbon blend, with bites from restaurants + food trucks and live music from Kami Ocean & The Rhythm.

For the foodie who also loves music:

Grab tickets to Classic Hits, Saturday's guest chef dinner at Southern Culture Kitchen & Bar. Chef Nikki Compton will host Chef Torrece Gregoire (Hell’s Kitchen season 14 runner up) as the two team up to create iconic dishes inspired by classic hits. Like all euphoria events, your ticket is all-inclusive of food, beverages, and live music. This one will have you on your feet, ready to sing along and dance the night away.

Click the button below to see the full schedule + purchase your all-inclusive tickets online. Oh, and the best part? Tickets support the nonprofit festival, which gives back to local charities — like Mill Village Farms’ Foodshare Greenville program, which provides low-income families with produce boxes, recipe cards, and access to a virtual cooking show. Ⓟ

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Greenville’s White Party | Fri., July 23 | 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Zen, 924 S. Main St. | 30+ | Join in on a night of music, dancing, and fashion (in all white) with all proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Third Anniversary Dance Party | Fri., July 23 | 9-11 p.m. | Savereign, 1256 Pendleton St., Ste. B | Free entry | Celebrate this Village fav’s third anniversary with a dance party with Rögg Collins.

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Greenville Heritage Main Street Friday | Fri., July 23 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry | Get ready to rock on Main Street with Soul Intent on your Friday evening. 🎤

Saturday

Plant Swap | Sat., July 24 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Aligned With Nature, 309 Pelham St., Greer | Free | Bring a plant (or anything plant related) to swap or pick up a new one. 🎍
llyn strong Grand Opening Celebration | Sat., July 24 | 4-8 p.m. | llyn strong fine jewelry, 1322 E. Washington St. | Free | Drop in for bubbles, nibbles, and live music from the Synergy Twins to celebrate the new location + transformation.
Beatlete | Sat., July 24 | 10 a.m. | Urban Wren | $15 | Enjoy a fun, outdoor workout class with a live DJ.
Something to Build On | Sat., July 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Ground Level Gallery, 31 Stevens St. | Free | In this collection of work, Elliot Lovegrove builds on used materials and old ideas, while also asking viewers to further the work through action of their own. 🎨 Ⓟ

Sunday

Hymns and Hops | Sun., July 25 | 5-9 p.m. | 13 Stripes River Lodge, 1307 Old Easley Hwy., Easley | Free entry | A gathering for drink, song, food, and fellowship.
Greenville Drive versus Greensboro Grasshoppers | Sun., July 25 | 3:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End | $9+ | It’s Minor League Baseball’s Major Fun Weekend — don’t miss the Clemson Rally Cats + let your kiddos run the bases after the game. ⚾
Chunky Blanket Workshop | Sun., July 25 | 12-3 p.m. | Wine & Design, 1175 Woods Crossing, Ste. 1B | $75 | Knit your very own chunky, cozy blanket — no experience required.

SEE MORE OF THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS HERE

NEWS NOTES

Weather

92º | Mostly sunny | 20% chance of rain

ComingSoon

LeMans Karting — the largest indoor track on the East Coast — is shutting down their 80,000-sqft facility in Duncan in search of a similar size space in Greenville to be closer to their clientele. 🏎️ (Upstate Business Journal)

Show

“Paper faces on parade...Masquerade!” Mark your calendars because Broadway is coming to Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest. A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Phantom in the Park will be playing in August (for free) and feature both Broadway actors + local talent. 🎟️

DYK

The perfect weekend far, far away (or actually really close by). AFAR recently published a piece on “the perfect weekend getaway” in Greenville. Some of our favorite spots in town made the cut — Hampton Station, Gather GVL, and The Commons. (AFAR)

Development

A resort with shops, restaurants, a casino + golf course could be coming right over the SC border on 500 acres of land in Lavonia, GA. There are a few more steps that would need to happen to make this vision a reality, but the resort would encompass roughly 5 miles of shoreline along Lake Hartwell. 🃏 (WYFF 4)

Drink

Club going up (on the rooftop). Where can you grab a drink with a view in Greenville? Check out this list of rooftop bars from TOWN.🍸 (TOWN Carolina)

Legacy

Dr. Jeffrey Barker — the president of Converse University — passed away after a fatal biking accident in Spartanburg on Wednesday evening. His love for the school brought him out of a planned retirement to serve as Converse’s eleventh president. (WYFF 4)

Biz

In partnership with the City of Greenville, Greenville Local Development Corporation, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Furman University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is launching a new program this fall called GVL STARTS to help aspiring entrepreneurs move from idea to action.

Civic

This past week, future firefighters brought the heat and small business owners brought the goods. Watch the full #GVLthisWeek update. 🎥 Ⓟ

FeaturedJob

We’re hiring. If you know that Saturdays are for the Swamp Rabbit, picnicking in Falls Park is a classic first date, and our ultimate flex is our water, come work with us at GVLtoday, joining our team as an Editor. Key responsibilities include educating Greenville through our daily newsletter and social platforms — learn more and apply.

Celebrate

Happy early birthday to 2 of our teammates: Brand Partnership Representative Anne + Graphic Designer Darrius! Know someone who deserves a shoutout? You can purchase a Celebrate listing + make their morning a little bit brighter. 🎂

Digs

House hunting? Here are several open houses you can tour this weekend with CB Caine. Ⓟ

Deal

Ready to start traveling again, and this time, actually understand the language? Babbel — the no. 1 selling language learning app in the world — is now offering our readers up to 55% off subscriptions to learn a new language in just 3 weeks. 🌏 Ⓟ

📸 @nayatapper

Made ya do it. The Tokyo Olympics are starting today (July 23-Aug. 8) and there are quite a few SC athletes to watch this summer.

Sandi Morris | Track and Field | Greenville, SC
Ali Galyer | Swimming | Greenville, SC (swimming for New Zealand)
Raven Saunders | Track and Field | Charleston, SC
Naya Tapper | Rugby | Beaufort, SC
Clarence (CJ) Cummings, Jr. | Weightlifting | Beaufort, SC
And these 11 Gamecocks

Check out the schedule + plan your Olympic events in advance. And don’t forget the Paralympic Games from Aug. 24-Sept. 5 — here’s the schedule. #ProTip: If you don’t have cable + are looking for ways to stream your favorite events, here’s how.

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