The popular Albino Skunk Music Festival’s SpringSkunk returns to Greenville this weekend. The annual festival features dozens of artists, plenty of food, and family friendly activities.
The farm, which is on the grounds of Glynn and Susan Zeigler’s old farm place north of Greer, hosts two yearly music festivals. The SpringSkunk Music Fest takes place the second weekend of April, and the Albino Skunk Music Festival takes place the first weekend in October. Both are often called “SkunkFest” by attendees and artists.
Originally founded as a bluegrass music festival, SkunkFest now features all sorts of mostly acoustic music – including Americana, folk, singer-songwriter, alt. country, acoustic, roots, and bluegrass.
SkunkFest was initially private but is now open to the music-loving public. Local food vendors, craft beers served up by The Community Tap, handmade crafts, and the family friendly activity site are some of the attractions in addition to the the phenomenal music. Primitive tent camping & RV camping area (sorry no hook-ups) are on site within easy walking distance to everything. No shuttles needed from camping areas or the parking lot.
The festival got its name from the sightings of white skunks on the grounds. (Well, mostly white with a dark stripe – they’re not true albinos!) Each fall, there is a ‘theme’ for the fest, featuring original drawings of the Albino Skunk characters promoting all sorts of topical and not-so topical themes. It’s all part of the fun.
Visit albinoskunk.com to purchase tickets and to find out more information on the schedule of events.