Greer Goes Global is the city's free international festival in Greer City Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2027 date is a Saturday in April still to be set.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the festival’s site, greergoesglobal.com, the City of Greer’s International Festival page and the city’s Greerview for the week of April 27, 2026.

Greer Goes Global is the City of Greer’s free international festival, a day of food, music, dance and crafts from around the world in Greer City Park and at Greer City Hall. The 2026 festival was Saturday, April 25. The 2027 festival is set for a Saturday in April, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the city has not yet announced which one. We will add the date here when it does.

Greer Goes Global at a glance

  • When: a Saturday in April 2027, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (date to be announced). Last held April 25, 2026.
  • Where: Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., and the Greer City Hall parking lot
  • Cost: free
  • Rules: no pets (service animals allowed), no outside food or drinks, rain or shine
  • Organizer: City of Greer events, 864-968-7008, events@cityofgreersc.gov
  • Festival site: greergoesglobal.com

What’s there

The city calls it a celebration of the cultures that make up the Greater Greer community and Upstate South Carolina. According to the festival’s site, it draws more than 7,000 people and has:

  • Pride of Nations: booths from more than 30 countries, with cultural displays and community representatives. Pick up a festival map at the Information Booth, visit the countries and return the completed map for a prize.
  • Parade of Nations: flags and marchers from the participating countries.
  • Live performances: 28 music, dance and cultural performances through the day.
  • International food: more than 20 food vendors and a biergarten. In 2026 the food vendors were set up in the City Hall parking lot.
  • Makers Bazaar: more than 50 artisan and craft vendors.
  • Worldwide Sports: at least five demonstrations of traditional sports and martial arts.
  • Nonprofits: local and regional groups, 21 or more, with resources and information.

The 2026 festival

“Thousands of people packed Greer City Park” for the 2026 festival, the city said in its weekly Greerview. The Parade of Nations carried flags from 22 countries, two of them new to the festival: Turkmenistan and Cape Verde. France, a longtime favorite, won the 2026 Above and Beyond award for the best cultural experience at its booth. The festival’s country list also included Belgium, Cambodia, China, Germany, Haiti, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mali, Mongolia, Senegal, South Korea, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, the U.S. and Vietnam.

Getting there and parking

Greer City Park is at 301 E. Poinsett St., beside City Hall. The festival’s directions page says:

  • From I-85 south: take Exit 56 for Highway 14 toward Greer, drive about 4.5 miles into downtown and turn right onto East Poinsett Street (S.C. 101). The park is 300 yards on the left.
  • From I-85 north: take Exit 60 for Highway 101 toward Greer, drive about 5.5 miles and turn left onto East Poinsett Street. The park is 200 yards on the right.
  • From Greenville on U.S. 29: turn right onto West Poinsett Street, cross Main Street and continue about 300 yards to the park on the left.

Parking is free in the city’s downtown lots and the Jason Street garage, shown on the Discover Greer parking map. The free Greer Station shuttles run Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and stop at the Jason Street Parking Garage and Greer City Hall. The city has not published street closures for the festival, which stays in the park and the City Hall lot.

What to know before you go

From the festival’s What to Expect page:

  • Children under 16 must be with an adult at all times.
  • No pets; service animals are allowed.
  • No outside food or drinks, and no handing out flyers or promotional material.
  • Alcohol only in designated areas, for guests 21 and older with ID.
  • Rain or shine. In severe weather, updates go out on the City of Greer’s official channels.
  • Accessibility: call 864-968-7008 at least 48 hours before the festival for accommodations.

Taking part

Countries apply to join the Pride of Nations through the festival’s site. Vendors and volunteers apply through the city’s applications page.

Related guides: things to do in Greer, free things to do in Greer and parks and trails in Greer.

Frequently asked questions

When is Greer Goes Global 2027?

The festival’s site lists a Saturday in April 2027, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Greer City Park; the exact date has not been announced. The 2026 festival was Saturday, April 25.

Is the Greer International Festival free?

Yes. Greer Goes Global is a free community festival; food, drinks and crafts are sold by vendors.

Can I bring my dog to Greer Goes Global?

No. Pets are not allowed, though service animals are. Outside food and drinks are also not permitted.

How many countries are at the Greer International Festival?

The festival says more than 30 countries are represented. The 2026 Parade of Nations carried flags from 22 countries, including first-timers Turkmenistan and Cape Verde.

Does Greer Goes Global happen in the rain?

Yes. The festival is rain or shine; in severe weather the city posts updates on its official channels.