Cycle, Sizzle, & Cinco: A Full Plate of Events in Downtown Spartanburg
By: Sasha Reyes
Special to OneSpartanburg, Inc.
Downtown Spartanburg is the place to be on the weekend of May 2-3, 2025, as we roll out a jam-packed lineup of events for all ages! This exciting weekend brings together everything from high-energy cycling races to delicious food and vibrant cultural celebrations. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, a foodie, or just looking for a good time, there’s something for everyone.
May 2: The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium
Spartanburg’s favorite cycling race and tailgate party returns on May 2, kicking off a major weekend of events in Downtown Spartanburg. The annual CRIT is a closed-circuit, multi-lap bike race twisting and turning through the streets of downtown. This world-class event draws elite cyclists and thousands of fans for the ultimate night of speed and celebration.
Proceeds benefit PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well., a nonprofit dedicated to transforming Spartanburg County into a vibrant, healthy, and connected community.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
- Time: 3:15-9 PM
- Location: Broad & Liberty Streets, Spartanburg, SC
- More Information: Spartanburg Criterium
May 3: 10th Annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off
The very next day, the Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off returns for its 10th anniversary, featuring teams cooking and serving up samples of creative burgers, all in the hopes of becoming a permanent menu item at Cribbs Kitchen.
This sizzling celebration of flavor and food supports Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, with proceeds going directly to children battling cancer.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 12 PM until the burgers run out (typically around 6 PM)
- Location: Main St. & Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg, SC
- Tickets: $10 for 10 tickets in advance; $12 for 10 tickets on the day of the event
- More Information: Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off
May 3: Mezcal’s 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Festival
If burgers aren’t enough, Mezcal is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta festival outside its restaurant on May 3. The event will feature food and drink under a special tent outside on Morgan Square.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 12-10 PM
- Location: Morgan Square, Spartanburg, SC
- More Information: Mezcal’s 5th Annual Fiesta Festival
Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable weekend in Downtown Spartanburg!