On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays through October from 12 to 4 p.m. (weather permitting), Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Garden Promenade.
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Saturday, June
26, 2021
Once Upon a Time
Carolina Shine Moonshine Experience
Greenville BBQ Trail Tour
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ZYMRUGY!
2021 Black Pride Festival
UPSC Black Pride Festival 2021
Plant Swap
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Switch-A-Roos Consignment Sale
Guided Trail Walk
Zymurgy
Zymurgy; celebration of all things fermented! RESCHEDULED
Blue Duck Art Tour
Methodical Dessert Bar at the Commons
Wehrloom Mead Dinner
Live Music Saturdays
Nature at Night Hike
Mamma Mia!
Blockbuster Summer: A Mainstage Comedy Revue
“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving hand crafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest tasting moonshine in the Carolinas!
Offered on the Nantahala Gorge excursion, this shine and dine experience begins in a renovated First Class train fleet car, The Carolina Shine. The interior features copper lined walls filled with the history of moonshining in North Carolina. Learn about the proud tradition that the Appalachians established when bootlegging was an acceptable way of life and local home brews were the best in town. Read about Swain County’s very own Major Redmond, the most famous mountain moonshine outlaw of the 19th century.
Once your appetite for knowledge is satisfied, enjoy sample tastings of flavors like Apple Pie, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, and Strawberry moonshine. If the samples are not enough, there will be plenty of Moonshine infused cocktails like Copper Cola or Moonshiner’s Mimosa available for purchase. GSMR is excited to feature multiple craft NC based distilleries to serve our guests only the best! Each jar is handcrafted and authentically infused with real fruit, the way moonshine was meant to be made. Passengers will also enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride with an attendant and a specialty boxed lunch. During the month of October. 9am and 2pm departures. 9am will feature the option of a delicious Sausage & Bacon Quiche or Cheesy Ham Hash Brown Casserole. The 2pm departure will be serving the popular BBQ meal.
| Diesel | $109.00 ($114.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Steam | $119.00 ($126.00 October) | Not Permitted |
| Locomotive | Adult (21+ Only) | Under 21 |
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How to Purchase
You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. Or, you can purchase your tickets the day of in the Bryson City Depot. No matter how you purchase tickets, they’ll be waiting at will call.
While Downtown Greenville’s familiar culinary scene has some great BBQ options, this tour will take you outside of the city center to the places locals know and love. These are the types of joints with smoke stacks sticking out of the rooftops and white smoke billowing out of the chimneys–smoking the meats right on the premises.
The Greenville BBQ Trail tour is your opportunity to try back-to-back tastings of what are considered by many to be among the top BBQ spots in the city.
• Insights into each restaurant’s cooking processes and techniques
• Information about each restaurant’s history and how they got started
• Interesting information about Greenville BBQ history
• A drive through old textile mill villages
• And, of course, a chance to try generous portions of smoked meats and delicious sides
Locations we visit:
• Bucky’s Bar-B-Q
• Henry’s Smokehouse
• Mike & Jeff’s BBQ
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Greer Relief is having its first fundraiser of the year on June 26 and we still need volunteers!
Opportunities are available on Friday, the 25th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to help set up and for several shifts on Saturday, the 26th starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m.
The Black Pride Festival is an in-person all-inclusive event, spearheaded by marginalized community members as an opportunity for fellowship and celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, engaging speakers, a variety of vendors, and unforgettable performances.
General admission is FREE.
VIP Tickets must be purchased in groups of 2 or 4. Enjoy premiere tent seating near stage, complimentary food, drink, one complimentary alcoholic beverage, and free swag.
2021 Festival Headliner is none other than Trinity K Bone’t star of“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, premiering Season 6”, premiering June 24, 2021.
Per CDC recommendations, the City encourages those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine to wear a mask.
2021 Black Pride initiatives are:
#TRANS LIVES MATTER
#HISPANIC PRIDE
Celebration of LGBTQ Community. The event brings awareness of our needs & issues. The event also provides an introduction to the Trans Lives Matter and HIspanic Pride initiatives of Upstate SC Pride.
Monthly swap where you can buy, trade, sell anything plant related! Anything goes! There is no wrong plant or accessory. We will have Sonny’s Grill on Main food truck on site for lunch and Marley Art bus for a plant related paint activity! Come out and support local business and mingle with like minded plant enthusiasts. Can’t wait to see you there!
On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.
Open FREE to the Public
Friday, September 24th … 9am – 6pm
Saturday, September 25th … 9am – 5pm
Sunday, September 26th … 12pm – 5pm (Most items 1/2 off)
Consignor Drop Off
Sunday, September 19th… 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Monday, September 20th … 10am – 6:30pm
Pre-Sale Party Schedule
Volunteer Pre-sale Party
Wednesday, September 22nd … 4pm
Consignor Pre-sale Party
Wednesday, September 22nd … 5:00 pm
Guest Pre-sale Party
Wednesday, September 22nd … 6pm
New Moms & Dads/Grandparents Sale
Wednesday, September 22nd … 6pm
Hit the trails and learn more about the Arboretum’s botanically diverse forest with the return of guided trail walks in 2021! In response to COVID-19, new safety measures have been put in place to protect our guests, members, volunteers and staff: Walks will be limited to 10 people, including the guide, and all participants will be required to wear face coverings for the duration of the walk.
This free hiking program is led by trained volunteer guides who take small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season, topics of discussion may include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history and more.
Guided trail walks depart from the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby every Tuesday and Saturday at 1 p.m. through the month of October. Walks last 1.5- 2.5 hours and are approximately one to two miles in length, and as such are recommended for guests 14 years or older. Walks are held rain or shine, so all participants should dress appropriately for the weather.
Register In Advance
Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. Pre-registered participants must check in at the Baker Information Desk no later than 10 minutes before the scheduled program to keep their spot. Unclaimed spots will be offered to other guests.
Guests may sign up for trail walks in the following ways:
- Pre-register online
- Sign up in-person at the Baker Information Desk.
We’ve got a new fundraiser at Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc. for 2021. If you’re ready to step outside and gather safely for a good cause, consider joining us #hereingreer.
Join us at #Zymurgy for boozy beverages & pickled delights ~ Have fun tasting over 20 beverage samples & relaxing with friends with LIVE music in downtown Greer.
• Purchase your tickets here
• Park at Century 3 (112 S Main St., Greer — Parking lot is off S. Miller St)
• Enjoy!
Come out and join the fun while helping our neighbors in need!
What is Zymurgy?
It’s a celebration of all things fermented! From pickles to beer, kombucha to kimchi, and all funky things in between.
What can I expect?
You can expect tasty beverages in the Beer Garden (think beer, wine, and spirits), pickled treats to taste and buy in the Tasting Market, food trucks, live music, and outdoor games. In other words, you can expect to have an awesome Saturday in Greer!
I’m in. Where and when do I show up?
We are rescheduling because of bad weather. The new date is 6/26/2021
When: April 24th, 2021
Where:
Event:
Tickets: Tasting Garden is $*21 and up ONLY*
Access to the Tasting Market is free and for all ages
The Blue Duck Art Tour is a self-guided art crawl hosted by Downtown Spartanburg merchants. Use a Blue Duck Scooter (or your own two feet) to visit local retailers and discover local artists.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
- Take this self-guided tour during retail hours anytime between June 17-July 15, OR participate during ArtWalk from 5-7 p.m. on Opening Night (June 17) or Closing Night (July 15).
- All stores are within scooting or walking distance. Download the Blue Duck Scooter App, or use your own two feet. New Blue Duck users get 10 minutes free ride time by entering code “ART” when they register.
- Pick up a punch card at your first store, and visit a minimum of four stores to win a free t-shirt and qualify to win one of the pieces of artwork from the show!
WHO’S PARTICIPATING:
Celebrate the weekend with Methodical Coffee at The Commons each Friday and Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m.
Relia’s Lost Kitchen is a series of exclusive pop-up dinner events in honor of NOC founder Aurelia Kennedy and the original restaurant that nourished visitors from all over the globe.
Guests will enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, with each course featuring a curated beverage from Wehrloom Honey and Mead. Dine overlooking Relia’s Garden with the Nantahala River just below.
Tables will be set up to seat four guests at a time and guests are required to book in parties of four to maximize seating availability for this exclusive, socially distanced event. Doors will open at 6PM for the 6:30PM dinner service.
Eat, drink and be merry! Join us this Saturday (and every Saturday) from 7pm to 10pm as we host live local talent! The talent in our beautiful city is incredible, so come out for dinner and live music. Saturday, February 3rd we will have the acoustic sounds of Katie D. Check out our website for a list of all artists that will be playing!
Come observe the Park under a shadow of darkness and watch as it comes alive. Join a Park naturalist as you hike along the Hickory Nut Falls trail, a moderate hike. You never know what nocturnal animals you may hear or see. You will want to bring a headlamp or flashlight, dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.
Space is limited to 15, and advance registration is required.
MAMMA MIA!
The Ultimate Feel-Good Musical
Runs June 4 – 27, 2021
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit. A mother, a daughter, 3 possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget.
Every Friday & Saturday this summer Alchemy presents a scripted and improvised show celebrating our return to life and live theater!
Our Mainstage productions are the top tier of Alchemy Comedy shows. The first half of “Blockbuster Summer” is our love letter to the movie and theater experience with themed scripted sketches and improv comedy games. The second half is a fully improvised movie all inspired by an audience suggestion. This show has a limited run in only June and July so don’t miss it!