Greer Arts and Eats 2026 ran Saturday, Oct. 24, on Trade Street after a weather delay from Oct. 3. The 2027 date will be posted here when the Chamber sets it.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the festival’s site, greerartsandeats.com, run by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Greer’s Know Before You Go guide.

Updated Nov. 1: the 2026 festival is past. It ran Saturday, Oct. 24, and the city’s video recap calls it “in the books.” The 2027 date will be added when the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce sets it.

Greer Arts and Eats is the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s one-day street festival in downtown Greer, with artisans, food, a beer garden and live music on Trade Street. The 2026 festival is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It was set for Oct. 3, but the city posted on Sept. 30 that it had been postponed because of the weather forecast, with Oct. 24 as the rain date. The festival’s schedule now shows Oct. 24.

Arts and Eats 2026 at a glance

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Trade, Poinsett, Randall and Victoria streets downtown; for GPS use the Chamber office, 111 Trade St.
  • Cost: free admission; food, drinks and crafts for sale
  • Kids: free Kids Creation Station, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Parking line: Greer Station Association, 864-416-0129
  • Organizer: greerartsandeats.com

What’s there

The Chamber describes it as a family-friendly festival that shows off downtown Greer and supports local businesses. Everything runs 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. unless noted, according to the festival schedule:

  • Artist Alley: handmade goods from local artisans; the schedule lists more than 80 vendors, and the artisan list runs from woodworkers and potters to candle makers, jewelers and painters.
  • Food court: food trucks and dessert vendors, listed on the food vendors page.
  • Beer garden: local and national beers; 21 and older only.
  • Live music on Trade Street. Bring a lawn chair.
  • Kids Creation Station, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: free crafts and activities for children.

Downtown shops and restaurants stay open during the festival, the Chamber’s FAQ says.

Music lineup

From the festival’s music lineup for 2026:

Time Act
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Greer Idol finals
11:30 a.m. Jay Hershey
1 p.m. Randomonium
3:30 p.m. Kenny George Band
6 p.m. Dirty Grass Soul

Getting there, parking and closures

The festival fills Trade, Poinsett, Randall and Victoria streets inside barricades, so those streets are closed to traffic for the day. The Chamber and the city have not published closure times. Coming from I-85, the Chamber says to take Exit 56 for Highway 14 toward Greer and follow it about five miles into downtown. From Wade Hampton Boulevard (U.S. 29) out of Greenville and Taylors, turn right onto Poinsett Street and drive until you reach the festival.

  • Free parking: the city’s public lots and parking garage, shown on the Discover Greer parking map.
  • Parking help: the Greer Station Association’s hotline, 864-416-0129, or greerstation.com.
  • Free shuttles: the Greer Station shuttles run Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on a fixed loop. Stops include the Jason Street Parking Garage, Greer City Hall and the corner of Trade and Victoria streets. There is no shuttle between 2 and 6 p.m. on that schedule.

What to know before you go

  • No pets inside the barricades, under the City of Greer festival ordinance.
  • No coolers, bicycles or skateboards.
  • Bring a lawn chair for the music, the city suggests.
  • Rain: Oct. 24 is already the rain date. Check the festival schedule on the morning of the festival for any change.
  • Volunteers: the Chamber recruits helpers for setup, breakdown, beer sales and runners through a sign-up linked from the city’s guide.
  • Questions: the festival contact page.

When is Arts and Eats each year?

Arts and Eats is an annual fall festival. In 2026 it was first set for Saturday, Oct. 3, and moved to Oct. 24 for the weather. The 2027 date has not been announced. We will add it here when the Chamber posts it.

Related guides: things to do in Greer this month, fall festivals and pumpkin patches near Greer and historic Greer Station.

Frequently asked questions

When is Greer Arts and Eats 2026?

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce postponed the festival from Oct. 3 because of the weather forecast.

Is Greer Arts and Eats free?

Yes. Admission, the concerts and the Kids Creation Station are free; food, drinks and artisan goods are for sale.

Where do I park for Arts and Eats in Greer?

Use the city’s free downtown public lots and the Jason Street parking garage, or the free Greer Station shuttles. The Greer Station Association’s parking line is 864-416-0129.

Can I bring my dog to Arts and Eats?

No. Pets are not allowed inside the festival barricades under the City of Greer festival ordinance, and coolers, bicycles and skateboards are also banned.

Who is playing at Greer Arts and Eats 2026?

The Greer Idol finals open the stage at 10:30 a.m., followed by Jay Hershey at 11:30 a.m., Randomonium at 1 p.m., the Kenny George Band at 3:30 p.m. and Dirty Grass Soul at 6 p.m.