The South Carolina Festival of Discovery is the premier event of the year sponsored by the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation. The event started in 2000, and has become the most highly anticipated event in the region. The festival celebrates the history, culture, food, arts, crafts, music and people that make South Carolina and Greenwood County such an incredible place to live and visit.

The Festival of Discovery’s “Blues Crues” celebrates the unique musical sound of the blues with numerous musical artists performing at Uptown Greenwood restaurants and venues, while the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) BBQ and Hash Cook-Off focuses on the rich tradition of Carolina Barbecue.

2014 proved to be the biggest year yet for the Festival of Discovery as we estimated over 37,000 people in attendance, 89 BBQ teams and over 100 judges participated in the KCBS Barbecue Competition.

Come on out and enjoy plenty of fun for the whole family while celebrating our incredible community!