- Twelve new food vendors will arrive to Fall for Greenville 2023, including food trucks and dessert shops.
- Shuttle and bike taxi sevices are available via Greenville Bike Taxi and Greenlink; County Square Parking Lot is no longer an option; alternative is parking at Greenville High School.
Greenville’s streets will come alive with bands playing popular tunes, tasty treats and beer taps running to quench your thirst this weekend at Fall for Greenville.
The 42nd annual Bank of America Fall for Greenville, presented by Pepsi, takes place along Main Street downtown and runs to Augusta and East North streets.
Beyond the activities, there are new things such as parking, vendors, and more.
Fall for Greenville will have 12 new national writers to judge the Silvery and Sugary Spoon competition presented by Diamonds Direct. The judges determine the best dish from each food vendor in attendance.
The new musical headliners include Texas and Tennessee Country and Americana artists. Also, new shuttle services and alternative parking options are available to help festival attendees get around.
To keep our readers informed, here are changes and new additions at Fall for Greenville.:
It’s game on with music, football at Fall for Greenville
Beats on the Street, presented by Main Event, is the newest addition. Main and Coffee streets will serve as space for dancing and playing yard games.
Friday evening, DJ Sha will host, and DJ Tambition will take the stage.on Saturday.Also, a new event space titled “Activation by Main Event” will include tailgate-inspired yard games, including cornhole, hook-a-duck, football toss and large screen televisions to watch football games.
Beats on the Street hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in Greenville.
Festival to have 60 food vendors,80 musical acts
This year’s festival is the biggest year for food vendors and entertainment acts, said Anna Catherine Miller, sales and marketing manager with the city of Greenville. She said the festival will have more than 60 food vendors, 80 musical acts and 100 wines & beers to purchase.
Newcomers to the food vending scene are Chef 21 Sushi Burger & Korean BBQ, Funnel Delicious, Clayton’s Deli, G-Rod’s Latin Fusion, Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, Keipi Restaurant, Luckei D’s Cafe, Sidewall Pastry Kitchen, Sofrito Restaurant, Spinx Cluck Truck, Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar, and Universal Joint.
Entertainment kicks off Thursday night with concert headliner Madeline Edwards at the CPI Security West End Stage, and husband/wife Americana duo Johnnyswim to serve as the Sunday headliner at the RJ Law Main Stage — both, first-time music guests to the festival.
Parking available at high school, bike taxi, shuttle
As the festival takes place along Main Street, from August Street to East North streets, transportation and parking are always available. Before arriving, festival attendees should be aware that there is no more parking inside the County Square parking lot.
However, in a new partnership with Greenville Bike Taxi, city of Greenville has organized availability for rides to the festival grounds from Greenville High School.
Those who wish to take a shuttle or use Greenville Bike Taxi are encouraged to meet at Greenlink or continue on the shuttle from Greenville High.
Where We Rank:Greenville in Top 5 on Conde Nast list for best small cities in US.
– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and more for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at [email protected], and follow him on Twitter @ajhappened.
