Anderson / Lake Hartwell KOA Holiday Events

The last thing you want to see is a mouse. This isn't the case in Greenville, where nine bronze mice have taken up permanent residence along Main Street. Conceived as part of Jim Ryan's high school senior project (back in 2000) and inspired by the children's book Goodnight Moon, the mice were brought to life by local sculptor and illustrator Zan Wells. 

Greenville's bronze mice are spaced out on one side of Main Street or the other, from the Hyatt Regency to the Westin Poinsett. Use these clues to find the mice.  To learn more go to their website.

The Anderson Motor Speedway is located just north of I-85 at exit 27 - approximately 15 miles from the campground. Anderson Motor Speedway is a 3/8 mile paved oval. Wide straightaways and tight, tricky corners are infamous for producing close, competitive short track racing most Friday nights in the quest for the checkered flag. Anderson Motor Speedway roars into action each Friday night throughout the summer. A full lineup of the best driving talent from across the Carolinas and Georgia invade the "Supertrack of the Carolinas" each week in the quest for the checkered flag. Anderson Motor Speedway showcases some of the fiercest competition around. Come check out the Super Trucks.

Check out the Anderson Motor Speedway Schedule

In Seneca - every Thursday from April to October, Ram Cat Alley is closed between 6:30 and 9 pm for Jazz on the Alley, which offers visitors live music and late shopping at the stores on the street. According to town legend, trains carrying produce for Main Street merchants were unloaded onto carts that were then wheeled the two blocks to the shops on Main. So many cats would gather around the carts piled high with meat and fish that one clever wag once quipped: "You couldn't ram another cat into the alley." Main Street was officially renamed Ram Cat Alley in the mid-1990s. Music plays from 7-9pm. April through October. A newly added Happy Hour performance from 5:30-6:30p showcases local talents.

In Greenville - Downtown Alive kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. Check out who's playing here. (March-August)(5:30-8:30pm)

Anderson County Farmers Market - June to November, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am-1pm
402 N Murray Ave, Anderson

Belton Farmers Market - May to October, 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-2pm
Corner of N Main St and Blake Street, Belton

Iva Farmers Market - May to October, Friday & Saturday, 7am-noon
626 E Front St, Iva

Foothills Heritage Market @ Seneca, May to October, Tuesday, 4-5pm, Saturday, 8am-noon
2063 Sandifer Blvd, Seneca

Walhalla Farmers Market, May to October, Saturday, 8:30am-noon
101 E North Broad St, Walhalla

Central Makers Market, May to October, 2nd Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm
Tiger Valley Market, 703 West Main St., Central

Clemson Farmers Market, May to December, Wednesday, 3:30-6:30pm
Patrick Square Village Green, 578 Issaqueena Trail, Clemson

Anderson Christmas Lights, sponsored by the Anderson Lights of Hope (organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes) is celebrated at the Anderson Sports and Recreation Center. It is a 2.5 mile drive with over 400 animated and stationary displays. The Lights of Hope is open nightly from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day. Admission is charged ($15 per car to enter and $30 per bus) and proceeds are given to local charities. 

The Upstate Holiday Light Show is celebrated at District Park (148 Crumpton Lane, Easley 29640), with over 32 million dancing lights that can be driven or walked through. A Santa's free petting zoo has something for everyone with farm animals like goats and donkeys to exotic kangaroos. Feeling adventurous? Take a ride on the pony corral for extra fun (tickets available for purchase onsite).  If you haven't visited recently there are also carnival rides. Safe, fun, and oh-so-merry, the carnival rides are perfect for parents and kids. Ride tickets are available for individual purchase or via ticket bundles for additional savings. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate or snack on delicious holiday treats while you explore our illuminated wonderland. The Upstate Holiday Light Show is open nightly from Thanksgiving through the end of December. Admission is charged ($35/car, $75/passenger vans, $100/busses).Nights of Lights is a magical experience transforming the night sky into a canvas of twinkling lights, colors, and joy. Build a new Christmas tradition with your friends and family here at Nights of Lights. We hope the stunning lights will bring a smile to your face – just as they do ours!? Visit Nights of Lights at CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, located at 861 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Purchase your tickets at the gate entrance or online!

One of the top festivals in our area, this springtime festival is a weekend of quality arts and crafts, antiques, a variety of musical entertainment, historic tours, bike rides, unique shops, and restaurants. Take a break from spring cleaning, go camping and come experience a weekend event unlike any other. Spring Jubilee is so much more than just an ordinary art festival; For nearly 50 years, our organizers have poured their passion and knowledge into this event, with the intention of making it unique and unforgettable year after year. There is something for everyone to enjoy, so plan your trip to Pendleton today.

Over 300 artisans vie for the coveted 100 spaces. Local and regional entertainers fill the air with music. Due to the festival's reputation for consistency and quality, thousands of people pour into historic Pendleton the first weekend in April. As patrons look at unique, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts from around the country, live entertainment fills the air with music, and local food vendors tempt you with smells of delicious foods.

Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday noon - 5pm

For more information, visit Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee.