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The Upstate is gearing up for a vibrant Labor Day weekend from August 30 to September 1, featuring a variety of events including Float-a-Palooza, the Upstate Food Truck Festival, and music concerts. Attendees can also enjoy fireworks, sports games, and art exhibits, making this weekend a celebration of community and labor. With activities catering to all tastes, residents and visitors have a plethora of options to participate and enjoy the holiday festivities safely.
Greenville, SC – The Upstate is gearing up for a vibrant Labor Day weekend filled with a diverse array of events celebrating the achievements of American workers. From live music to food festivals and sports activities, residents and visitors alike can participate in various festivities from August 30 to September 1.
One of the major attractions is Float-a-Palooza at Saluda Lake Landing, running from August 30 to September 1. This free event invites participants to enjoy a leisurely float down the Saluda River accompanied by live music and food and drink options. Guests can bring their own floats or rent them on-site for a fun day on the water.
On August 29 and 30, the Greenville Drive will face off against the Bowling Green at Fluor Field. Each game begins at 6:45 p.m., with ticket prices ranging from $30 to $35. Attendees on August 29 can look forward to a fireworks show, celebrating 20 years of Fluor Field, while August 30 will feature inflatable games, face painting, player autographs, and additional live music, with food and drinks available for purchase.
For those seeking adventure, the Weekend River Floats program offers tubing trips from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays, lasting until September 21. The river float, which takes approximately 2.5 hours, starts at $24 for individual tickets, with group rates available starting at $20. This package includes both rentals and shuttle services for convenience.
Food enthusiasts will not want to miss the Upstate Food Truck Festival, which will take place on August 30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Reedy Fork Fairgrounds in Simpsonville. The event will showcase over 25 food truck vendors, live music, and DJs, all with free admission.
Additionally, the community can engage in Paws on the Ave, a dog-friendly fundraiser for the Greenville Humane Society on August 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 20 E. Broad Street, Greenville. Also on the agenda is the Hub City Art Hop at The Art Lounge in Spartanburg, featuring over 40 local artists and vendors from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 30.
The third annual Pawpaw Festival will occur on August 30 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Blue Oak Horticulture LLC in Taylors. This free event will feature pawpaw tastings, educational plant walks, and live bluegrass music for all attendees to enjoy.
Those interested in music festivals might consider attending the EME Fest, featuring a concert with Plies and Big Boogie at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on August 29, with ticket prices ranging from $89 to $200. Jazz fans can catch a performance by Hank Bilal and Rhett Price at Indigo Hall in Spartanburg on August 30, with general admission tickets priced at $71.21 plus tax and VIP access available for $135.23 plus tax.
The 12th annual Dacusville Farm Show will occur on August 30-31 at 3147 Earls Bridge Road in Easley, showcasing live music, a kids’ zone, and demonstrations of farm equipment, all for an entry fee of $10 cash.
Celebrations will continue with Celebrate Anderson on August 31, featuring a free concert by Kool and the Gang at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater. While admission is free, attendees are required to obtain tickets in advance. Another significant event is the Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer festival at the Civic Center Balloon Launch Field in Anderson from August 29 to September 1, offering hot air balloon launches, vendor markets, and kid-friendly zones. Proceeds from this festival will support the Cancer Association of Anderson.
In a bid to enhance traffic safety during the holiday weekend, Alabama authorities will suspend temporary lane closures on interstates from August 29 at noon to September 1 at 11:59 p.m. Motorists are reminded to practice safe driving by obeying speed limits and avoiding distractions, especially during this busy travel period.
With so many activities scheduled, the Upstate offers something for everyone to enjoy this Labor Day weekend, making it a perfect opportunity to celebrate community and leisure time safely.
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- Greenville Online: Labor Day Events
- Greenville Advocate: No Lane Closure
- Greenville Online: Stores on Labor Day
- Kidding Around Greenville: Celebrate Anderson
- Kidding Around Greenville: Labor Day Weekend
- Wikipedia: Labor Day
- Google Search: Labor Day Events 2025
- Google Scholar: Labor Day History
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Labor Day
- Google News: Labor Day Celebrations
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