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Welcome to the Spartanburg Creative Energy Website!
Bold . . . innovative . . cutting-edge . . . not words you usually associate with a City-initiated campaign. A community-wide recognition of a creative renaissance that surrounds us.
With the local support of more than 100 Partner organizations that have joined togeher to harness this energy into a focused campaign that celebrates existing creativity AND encourages continued creativity, especially as it relates to planning and problem-solving—to promote the creative process as one that supports collaborative partnerships and continuous learning.
This website highlights just a few of the many examples of outstanding local creativity in the fields of science, technology, architecture, education and medicine . . . just to name a few.
Creative Taste of Spartanburg began in 2008 as the signature celebration of the City’s eighteen month Creative Energy Campaign. The event was originally planned as a one time festival, but it was so successful and well received by the community, it continues annually on Labor Day Weekend.
Location: Downtown Spartanburg - west of Morgan Square and the Clock Tower on Ezell St., King Street, West Main Street, & Daniel Morgan Avenue. Attendance: Thousands of people come to downtown Spartanburg to for the annual “Taste of Spartanburg” event. Cost: Admission to Creative Taste is FREE to the public. Food, beverages, art, and other items are available for purchase. Restaurants, food/beverage/cooking-related businesses, and non- profit groups selling food are all eligible to participate as vendors at the event. Attractions: Restaurant Row featuring Spartanburg restaurants and chefs; a “Cook’s Corner” featuring all things food, beverages, and gadgets for sale; “Made in Spartanburg” area highlighting local cookbooks, bake sales, produce and more. Also featured is a wine tasting by Carriage House Wines with more than 60 different wines from around the world. The flavor of Art Market features local and regional painters, potters, photographers, jewelry makers and textile artists. A favorite area at Creative Taste is the “Lemonade Stand,” where children can create their own chef hats, decorate cookies and make edible necklaces. Face painting, games and prizes are offered. Live entertainment offers some of the best local talent around. Creative Taste of Spartanburg’s participants are divided into three sections: “Restaurant Row,” “Cook’s Corner,” and “Made in Spartanburg.” Below are the definitions & fee for each category.
Application Deadline: Applications are due August 11th - After this date, applications will still be accepted but the fees will increase. Hopefully this will encourage you to get your application in early! 5:00 pm - Tim Bethea
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