Activities

Greenwood, SC, is a dynamic city that offers a diverse range of entertainment options to cater to various interests. From recreational activities like roller skating and mini-golf to cultural experiences such as visiting historic sites and art galleries, Greenwood provides a vibrant tapestry of attractions for residents and visitors alike. Festivals celebrating flowers, blues, and barbecue add to the city’s lively atmosphere, making it a destination where fun and exploration go hand in hand. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures, artistic inspiration, or historical insights, Greenwood has something for everyone to enjoy and discover.

Entertainment

Greenwood PREMIERE LUX 10

533 Bypass Highway 72 NW, Greenwood, SC 29649

This movie theater chain offers the latest movies and amenities like reclining seats and reserved seating.

Greenwood Country Club

Address: 607 W Cambridge Ave, Greenwood, SC 29649

Phone: (864) 942-8851

This golf course features a challenging 18-hole layout and scenic views.

Expo 300

2423 Montague Ave Ext, Greenwood, SC 29649. 

Bowling Alley

Website

Greenwood Performing Arts

110 Main St N, Greenwood, SC 29646

Website

FESTIVALS

SC Festival of Discovery

The 23rd Annual South Carolina Festival of Discovery will take place in Greenwood, South Carolina from July 11–13, 2024The festival is sponsored by the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation and is considered the region’s most anticipated event. 

The festival features a “Blues Cruise” that takes participants to various venues in Uptown Greenwood to experience Southern music. 

Other events include:

  • “Big BBQ Bash”
  • The Phantom Regiment Annual Charity BBQ
Hodges OUTDOOR Spring Festival

The Hodges Outdoor Spring Festival will take place on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 4 PM–Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9 PMThe festival is hosted by the Hodges-Cokesbury Fire Department at Greenwood County Station 40, located at 4410 Main Street. The event will feature music, food, and family fun. 

The Earth Into Art Sale 2024

The Earth Into Art Sale 2024 will be held at The Arts Center of Greenwood in Greenwood, South Carolina on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9 AM–2 PM EDTThe event is free and open to the public.

The sale features over 35 artists from local art guilds selling a variety of handmade items, including: Basketry, Pottery, Woodwork, Paintings, Prints. 

The event also includes:

  • Live demonstrations
  • Open artist studios
  • Food truck fare
  • Activities for the whole family 

The Arts Center of Greenwood partners with local art guilds and the Greenwood Area Studio Potters (GASP) to host the annual event.

Spring Craft Show

Located at 1753 Ebenezer Rd, Smyrna, SC 29743, this event will feature more than 50 local vendors and food trucks. 

Catfish Feastival

5 E Main St, Ware Shoals, SC 29692

The Catfish Feastival is a four-day event held annually in Ware Shoals, South Carolina during Memorial Day weekend.

 The 2024 festival will take place from May 23–25 at Katherine Hall.

The festival features free admission, live entertainment, and a variety of food, including fried catfish, catfish stew, and traditional fair food. Some say the catfish is the best, and others praise the food, atmosphere, and carnival. 

The festival began in 1981 to harvest catfish from the shallows during the annual draining of the Riegel Textile Company pool and dam site. 

The festival is family-friendly, with no pets allowed except for service animals. Alcohol may be sold at a designated area, but no other outside alcohol is permitted. The festival also has a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom.

LAKES & CAMPGROUNDS

Lake Greenwood

A beautiful 11,400-acre reservoir on the Saluda River, popular for fishing, boating, swimming, and water sports.

For more information go to Lake Greenwood

Lake Greenwood State Park

Offers camping, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, and a nature trail.

2020 Greenwood Lake Dr, Greenwood, SC 29649, USA

Phone: +1 864-227-2201

Four Seasons Resort & Marina

Private campground with RV sites, tent camping, and various amenities.

10303 Highway 25 N, Greenwood, SC 29649, USA

Phone: +1 864-992-4796

For more information go to Four Seasons Resort & Marina: 

Big Creek RV Park

10328 Hwy 25 N, Greenwood, SC 29649, USA

Phone: +1 864-227-0027

Family-friendly campground with RV sites, tent camping, pool, and fishing access.

For more information visit Big Creeky Park

Reedy Tent Retreat

520 County Line Rd, Waterloo, SC 29384, USA

Phone: +1 843-412-1400

Primitive tent camping on 5 acres with fire pits and picnic tables.

Family Fun

Fun Factory

1405 SC-72, Greenwood, SC 29649

+18642234386

For more information, go to: Fun Factory

Greenwood Museum

106 Main St N, Greenwood, SC 29646

+1 864-229-7093

For more information, go to: Greenwood Museum

Skate Away USA

123 Dixie Dr, Greenwood, SC 29649
+1 864-223-3114

For more information, go to: Skate Away USA

Grace Street Park

112 Merrywood Dr, Greenwood, SC 29649

+1 86 -494-8412

Emerald Farm

409 Emerald Farm Rd, Greenwood, SC 29646

+1 86-422-2247

For more information, go to: Emerald Farm

GOLF & TENNIS

Greenwood Country Club

607 W Cambridge Ave, Greenwood, SC 29649, USA, +1 864-942-8851

Website: Greenwood Country Club

709 Swing About, Greenwood, SC 29649, USA,

+1 864-942-0900


 The Links at Stoney Point on Lake Greenwood

Par Three West Golf Course

22 Salak Rd, Greenwood, SC 29646, USA,

+1 864-223-4482

Par Three West, Greenwood, SC

Gatewood Club and Community

114 Club Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646, USA,

+1 864-223-6450

Gatewood Club & Community – Greenwood SC

FARMERS MARKET

Greenwood County Farmers Market

1612 SC Hwy 72/221 East Greenwood SC, 29653

Phone: +1 864-223-6305

Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (June – Mid-October)

For more information, go to: Greenwood County Farmers Market

Uptown Market

520 Monument St, Greenwood, SC 29649

Phone: +1 864-942-8421

Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Year-round, weather permitting)

For more information, go to: Uptown Market

A vibrant landscape of Greenwood, South Carolina with green areas

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