Upcoming Events in Historic Downtown Seneca
There's plenty to see and do in and around Historic Downtown Seneca in 2023! Come visit us!
For any questions about upcoming City-based events listed here, be sure to contact the City of Seneca's Events Co-Ordinator. The phone number for City Hall is 864-885-1024. For any questions about a business's events, please contact them.
For any questions about upcoming City-based events listed here, be sure to contact the City of Seneca's Events Co-Ordinator. The phone number for City Hall is 864-885-1024. For any questions about a business's events, please contact them.
Sip 'N Stroll 2023 Saturday September 30th, 2023
A Very Special Jazz on the Alley, August 17th, 2023
Jazz on the Alley Thursdays April-October
Downtown Seneca comes alive with music & outdoor dining every Thursday April-October! Bands change weekly with different genres of music, so be sure to come by often! Bring a lawn chair and a picnic or enjoy great food and service at one of the downtown restaurants, many feature outdoor dining on Thursday evenings! Music starts at 7:00 but come early to check out the great shops and snag a table!
SIP 'N STROLL SENECA ART FESTIVAL & WINE TASTING
Mark your calendars for September 24th from 11am to 5pm! This event is free for the public to attend. Stroll down Ram Cat Alley to shop, eat, drink, listen to live music and enjoy beautiful works of art from local artisan craftsman.
$10 wine tasting tickets are available for purchase and includes 4 samples.
There will be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to one random Oconee County Chamber Non-profit organization.
See you there!
$10 wine tasting tickets are available for purchase and includes 4 samples.
There will be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to one random Oconee County Chamber Non-profit organization.
See you there!
Past Events
GRAND OPENING!
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From Portrait Artist Jennifer Isbell:
I am Jennifer Isbell owner of Jennifer Isbell Art Photography. I will be hosting a grand opening at my new studio located at 106 Ram Cat Alley inside Walnut St. Bakery. I have a private entrance on the backside of the building. The most convenient parking will be available directly behind the building in the gravel parking lot. There will be $25 Patriotic mini sessions, cupcake door prizes, and a give-away for a free mini session to one lucky winner! Visit their website here! |
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Sip 'N Stroll
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Sip n Stroll Seneca is an Art Festival and Wine Tasting event held March 30, 2019 betwen 11am-5pm on Ram Cat Alley in downtown Seneca. It features an arts and crafts show and wine tasting tent with live entertainment.
The cost for the Wine Tasting is $10 for four tastings and will begin at noon. If you are interested in renting a booth to display and sell your arts and crafts, email, sipnstrollseneca@gmail.com for an application and instructions. The cost for an approximate 10x10 space is $50 and the deadline to submit is February 28, 2019 for committee selection. |
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Sip N Stroll Seneca March 24 11am-6pm
Sip N Stroll Seneca is an Art Exhibit and Wine tasting on Ram Cat Alley March 24, 2018 between 11am-6pm. The cost for the Wine Tasting is $10 for four tastings and will begin at 2pm.
If you are interested in renting a booth to display and sell your art please email sipnstrollseneca@gmail.com for application and instruction. The cost for an approximate 10x10 space is $50 and the deadline to submit is February 24, 2018 for committee selection.
If you are interested in renting a booth to display and sell your art please email sipnstrollseneca@gmail.com for application and instruction. The cost for an approximate 10x10 space is $50 and the deadline to submit is February 24, 2018 for committee selection.
Passport to Seneca November 16-17, 2017!
In conjunction with Passport to Seneca, Blue Ridge Arts Center Invites you to: Celebrate Oconee:
Blue Ridge Arts Center- BRAC
Open on Friday, Nov. 17th from 10:00 - 7:30.
Opening Reception for “Celebrate Oconee” Art show from 5:30-7:30.
In our Gallery- Beautiful work done by local artists
In the foyer- Our Member Challenge- Old is Gold
In the studio- The original art work by Donna Juras for the book
“Seneca Cats on the Alley”.
*Get your Passport to Seneca stamped and enter to win
free original art created by BRAC Artists.
Open on Friday, Nov. 17th from 10:00 - 7:30.
Opening Reception for “Celebrate Oconee” Art show from 5:30-7:30.
In our Gallery- Beautiful work done by local artists
In the foyer- Our Member Challenge- Old is Gold
In the studio- The original art work by Donna Juras for the book
“Seneca Cats on the Alley”.
*Get your Passport to Seneca stamped and enter to win
free original art created by BRAC Artists.
Arts & Antiques
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The Seneca Woman's Club & Blue Ridge Arts Center invite you to ARTS & ANTIQUES in Historic Seneca. Tickets ($10) will be available at the door of the Ballenger House and BRAC the day of the Tour, Saturday, Sept. 30th, beginning at 10 AM, the Tour lasts until 5 PM. All are invited to attend a lovely opening "champagne" reception at the Lunney House Museum 6-8 PM on 9/29 and a closing reception 2-4 PM on Oct. 1st at the Ballenger House. | ||
Desserts and Dye at Bombshell Hair Studio
Yallllll!!! @clemsonconfectioneries @bombshellhairstudiosc and @nailtechtiffany are making beautiful things happen! We've teamed up to bring a fun, colorful, tasty event to downtown Seneca. You can come out and taste/order cupcakes, get fun manis, and beautiful hair! To get an appointment that day, call to book for a manicure or color. We will have giveaways from all three sponsors and cannot wait to see you! Come hang out, taste some cupcakes, and get some fun color! Whyyy not!? Book at 864.436.4811. #dessertsanddye #clemsonconfectioneries #bombshellhairstudio #nailtechtiffany #downtownseneca #goodthingscoming
Mark your calendars for a fun event Saturday June 17th 12-5pm throughout Downtown Seneca. Attendees will receive a "passport" which they will get stamped at participating businesses.....you'll be surprised what you find and what you might just win! Follow the Ram Cat Alley Facebook page for more details!
Planes, Trains, Automobiles Community Event & Art Exhibition at Blue Ridge Arts Center
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Be Downtown Seneca Saturday May 20th for Planes, Trains, Automobiles! This family friendly free event is open to the public and will be on E South 2nd street between Fairplay St & Townville St. Blue Ridge Arts Center is hosting a day of classic cars, flying contraptions, model trains, art projects & the opening of their exhibition featuring artwork created by local artists & students! Be there Saturday May 20th 11am-4pm! |
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Seneca Fest 2017
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Seneca Fest is back for another round of fun in 2017! SenecaFest features a talent show, live music and wrestling, yes, wrestling! |
The merchants of downtown Seneca welcome you to Downtown Go 'Round! Come enjoy an evening of local fun and show some love for the local businesses! Stroll the streets and visit the shops for great shopping and complimentary light refreshments 5-8pm on Thursday November 10th and Thursday December 8th!
Seneca JeepFest 2017 will be October 28 2017! Seneca Jeep Fest will be a fun day of wheeling, rides and general four wheel fun! Be sure to come on out to Seneca JeepFest if you love Jeeps, 4-wheeling or good family fun! Seneca JeepFest 2018 will be September 8 2018! A second year of Jeep fun in Seneca with Seneca Jeep Fest!
Jazz on the Alley Thursdays April-October
In its sixth year, Jazz on the Alley is fun family friendly event in downtown Seneca! Live music, with rotating bands each week, entertain the crowd. Some visitors stroll the shops that stay open, window shop and get a bite to eat at the wonderful downtown Seneca restaurants. Some visitors bring a lawn chair and a picnic! Music starts at 6:30pm.
SenecaFest 2016 is coming up!
SenecaFest 2016 should be a fun event May 26-28! Be sure to come out to Seneca Fest and have some fun! Also stop in the locally owned shops and restaurants to see what wonderful items are available in this special little town! Seneca Fest begins Thursday May 26th with a special Jazz on the Alley. The fun continues Friday May 27 and Saturday May 28! Here's the schedule:
SENECA FEST SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 26th
Jazz On The Alley on Ram Cat Alley 6:30pm-9:00pm
Monk Ewing kicks off SenecaFest 2016
Friday, May 27th
3:00 PM Classic Car Cruise In w/The Big Show
Downtown Seneca
9:00 PM Glow in the Night 5K & Fun Run
Shaver Recreation Center
Saturday, May 28th
11:00 AM—5:00 PM
Blue Ridge Arts—Center Arts & Crafts in Downtown Seneca
Music on the Main—Featuring O’neal Town-ship & Clyde Shedd Elvis Show
Train rides & Carnival rides for the Kids in Downtown Seneca
6:00 PM THE TEMPTATIONS and opening act FUNK FACTORY
Gignilliat Community Center Outside Event
SENECA FEST SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 26th
Jazz On The Alley on Ram Cat Alley 6:30pm-9:00pm
Monk Ewing kicks off SenecaFest 2016
Friday, May 27th
3:00 PM Classic Car Cruise In w/The Big Show
Downtown Seneca
9:00 PM Glow in the Night 5K & Fun Run
Shaver Recreation Center
Saturday, May 28th
11:00 AM—5:00 PM
Blue Ridge Arts—Center Arts & Crafts in Downtown Seneca
Music on the Main—Featuring O’neal Town-ship & Clyde Shedd Elvis Show
Train rides & Carnival rides for the Kids in Downtown Seneca
6:00 PM THE TEMPTATIONS and opening act FUNK FACTORY
Gignilliat Community Center Outside Event
Seneca's Glo Run is at the end of May!
The City of Seneca invites you to its 2nd annual Glo run! Friday May 27, get glowing and come run at Shaver recreation complex! The party starts at 9pm and you may enter in advance or the evening of the run! Glo in the night run!
Downtown Go 'Round is coming back!
The Merchants of Ram Cat Alley are proud to welcome you to the RETURN of DOWNTOWN GO 'ROUND! The much loved event is back! Make plans to be on Ram Cat Alley from 5pm-8pm Friday November 6th 2015, February 5th 2016, and April 1st 2016! There will be live music and the stores offer light refreshments. It is a great time to come enjoy locally owned independent businesses; after all, what goes around, stays around! Shop local, dine local and enjoy an evening a local fun for Downtown Go 'Round!
An exciting addition to the November 6th Downtown Go 'Round: Blue Ridge Arts Center is having a gallery opening, free to the public! The perfect merger between local art and local business--Downtown Go 'Round and Blue Ridge Arts Center's gallery opening! Brac's opening runs a little later than the Go 'Round, so be sure to check out both events--they're only a few blocks apart! For more information, check out Brac's announcement below!
An exciting addition to the November 6th Downtown Go 'Round: Blue Ridge Arts Center is having a gallery opening, free to the public! The perfect merger between local art and local business--Downtown Go 'Round and Blue Ridge Arts Center's gallery opening! Brac's opening runs a little later than the Go 'Round, so be sure to check out both events--they're only a few blocks apart! For more information, check out Brac's announcement below!
Jazz on the Alley!
Downtown Seneca's Jazz on the Alley returns for another season of live music and family fun! This year's line up brings old favorites as well as new musical groups. Outdoor dining options have also expanded for 2015 to include Vangeli's and BBQ! The Spot is also open and serving outdoors (and indoors!). Many shops stay open for the fun evening also! Come out for Seneca's Jazz on the Alley every Thursday evening 6:30-9pm until the end of October! The final Jazz on the Alley for 2015 with be Thursday October 29th with Stone Echo playing!
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Cruizin' on Main
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SenecaFest 2015!
SenecaFest returns to downtown Seneca for May 22-23 2015! This year's festivities include a Glow Run on Friday May 22nd from 5pm-10pm at Shaver Recreational Complex and the headlining band with be Jefferson Starship with special guest Stone Echo! All events are free to the public! Come downtown Seneca Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23rd for a ton of fun!
The Seneca Christmas Parade!
December 1st: The Seneca Christmas Parade is always a fun family oriented event. Weaving throughout downtown Seneca, the Seneca Christmas Parade allows kids and adults alike the thrill of a small hometown parade--candy, marching bands, cars piled up with revelers and of course jolly old Santa Claus! Come early for a little window shopping or stroll into the fabulous market place of downtown Seneca. Visit the merchants and vendors and enjoy a great evening of local splendor!
Spring into Downtown Friday May 23rd 5:30-8:30 pm
Fire twirlers, fire jugglers, fire hula hoopers (yes, its a thing!), a fun free photo booth, artist demonstrations, a caricaturist doing free sketches, food, drink and more great entertainment will dazzle you at this year's Spring into Downtown Seneca! Historic downtown Seneca welcomes you to this family friendly free event which showcases the wonderful businesses of historic downtown Seneca!
Color Fest Run 2014--Get Color Bombed for Fun!--May 24th, 2014
Santa's Workshop!
**RESCHEDULED!!**Mark your calendars for Saturday December 14th (new date!)--come shopping downtown Seneca and then prepare to meet Santa from 5-8pm! There will also be train rides for the kids and a car cruise in for all to enjoy!
Seneca Christmas Parade
Seneca's Annual Christmas Parade will be Monday December 2nd in downtown Seneca! This is always a fun, family friendly event! Put on your mittens and jacket and come on out!
Fall For Downtown Friday November 15th 5pm-8pm
Historic downtown Seneca welcomes you to visit the stores Friday November 15th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Stores will be open with complimentary food and drink as well as door prizes and give aways. This is a family friendly event!