2008 EVENT HOURS
Friday, 10/10
5:00 - 11:00PM

Saturday, 10/11
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday, 10/12
12:00 - 7:00 PM
2008 EVENT SPONSORS
























































Garrett's Discount Golf Cars

GRAND PATRONS
Kent Worldwide

PATRONS
Carolina First
McCallum Sweeney Consulting
Windsor/Aughtry Company













 

 

 

ST. FRANCIS FALL FOR GREENVILLE
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Along with all of the food and music covering Main Street during St. Francis Fall for Greenville, many other special events are popping up throughout the weekend. The following is a schedule of those events, locations and some background information.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

7:00PM - JALAPENO PEPPER EATING CONTEST
*presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages
If you have an iron stomach, a hankerin' for spicy foods, have no taste buds, or are just a little crazy
then you are the perfect contestant.  This contest is open to the public, and will be held on East
McBee Street.


PRIZES: 
1st Place = $300
2nd Place = $200
3rd Place = $100
   

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

1:00PM - 5:00PM:  ST. FRANCIS "I FEEL GOOD" STATION (W. Washington St.)
*presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

Brought you by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, “I feel good” on Washington St. is an interactive experience for families. Activities will include shows featuring Keith Johnson, a nationally-known bubble artist; interactive jam sessions with Jeff Holland, percussionist; a bubble art zone for kids to create their own works of bubble art and the feel good station with goodies for the kids.

12:00PM - 6:00: 15TH ANNUAL WSSL CHILI COOK-OFF (E. McBee Avenue) (Public Tasting begins at 3:30PM)

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Professionals and novices alike spend the day cooking their special chili recipe hoping to get the  
public to give them a vote later in the day.  Taste tickets are available ot the public for $5.00 at the
ticket sales location at the intersection of Main and McBee Streets.  WSSL morning show radio
personalities Bill Ellis and Beth Bradley join in the festivities with their own "Unique" chili offering.

PRIZES
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $300
5th Place: $200
Peoples Choice: $200

SUNDAY, OCT. 13

12:00PM - 5:00PM:  ST. FRANCIS "I FEEL GOOD" STATION (W. Washington St.) 
*presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

Brought you by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, “I feel good” on Washington St. is an interactive experience for families. Activities will include shows featuring Keith Johnson, a nationally-known bubble artist; interactive jam sessions with Jeff Holland, percussionist; a bubble art zone for kids to create their own works of bubble art and the feel good station with goodies for the kids.

12:30PM - WAITERS RACE (E. North Street) 
*presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages

Waiters from participating FFG restaurants will compete against the clock in an obstacle course designed to challenge even the most seasoned veterans. This event has as much to do with bragging rights in Greenville as it does the cash rewards.

PRIZES:
1st Place = $500
2nd Place = $300
3rd Place = $200

1:00PM - ICE CARVING COMPETITION (E. McBee Ave.)

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The Ice Carving Competition always draws a big crowd to witness this unique art performed by some of the best creators in the upstate. Strict rules are in place during this two (2) hour competition and you are sure to witness some amazing talent on display.

PRIZES
Professional One 1st Place: $700
Professional One 2nd Place: $300
Professional One 3rd Place: $200
Professional Two 1st Place: $500
Professional Two 2nd Place: $300
Professional Two 3rd Place: $200
Novice 1st Place: $300
Novice 2nd Place: $200
Novice 3rd Place: $100
3:00PM - BARTENDER MIX-OFF (Piazza Bergamo)
*presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages

Your favorite restaurant bartenders get together to show their knowledge and expertise in a true test of skill and speed. They race against the clock and each other by mixing random drinks, and are tested for accuracy as well as professionalism.

PRIZES: 
1st Place = $500
2nd Place = $300
3rd Place = $200                  

 

 

Via a City of Greenville Policy, this event is Smoke Free

 

 

 

 

 

Event Production by Main Street Events, Inc.