Visit Greenville, NC

08/13/2024

📢 2023 Tourism Spending numbers are in! Domestic and international visitors to and within Pitt County spent $312.88 million in 2023, an increase of 7.5% from $290.97 million 2022!

2023 Greenville-Pitt County Tourism Impact Highlights:
✅ 2,082- People directly employed in the travel and tourism industry in Pitt County
✅ $75.2 million- Total payroll generated by the tourism industry in Pitt County
✅ $11.8 million- State tax revenue generated in Pitt County totaled through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income.
✅ $9.3 million- in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travel-supported businesses.
✅ $120.44- Saved by local residents in taxes due to the Pitt County travel and tourism industry
✅ 25th out of North Carolina’s 100 counties in tourism spending

2023 Greenville-Pitt County Tourism Spending Breakdown by Segment:
🏨 Lodging- $65.47 million
🍔 Food & Beverage- $111.84 million
🚵‍♀️ Recreation- $39.60 million
🛍 Retail- $23.06 million
✈ Transportation- $72.91 million

This data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

Domestic and international visitors to and within Pitt County spent $312.88 million in 2023, an increase of 7.5% from $290.97 million 2022. This data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

08/12/2024

Our friends at Downtown Greenville Partnership are hiring! 💜💚💜

We're Hiring!

The Downtown Greenville Partnership is excited to announce that we're looking for a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Marketing & Events!

Do you have a flair for creativity, a love for community engagement, and a knack for organizing unforgettable events? If so, we want to hear from you! As our Director of Marketing & Events, you'll play a key role in shaping the vibrant culture of Downtown Greenville through innovative marketing strategies and exciting community events.

How to Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we encourage you to apply today! Visit our website https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3997336046 for more details and to submit your application.

Join us in making Downtown Greenville a destination like no other!

08/12/2024

Join the community for a dedication and celebration of the new Dave Mirra Memorial on August 25th at Jaycee Park. 🚴‍♂️

Dave Mirra Memorial Celebration will
be held Sunday, August 25 at Jaycee Park in Greenville.

08/11/2024

Congratulations to the on their 2024 championship win today!!! 🥎💚🏆

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08/11/2024

The Pitt County Girls Softball League are the 2024 Little League Softball World Series Champions!!! 🥎

North Carolina’s Pitt County Girls Softball Little League wins are queens of the Little League Softball World Series

08/11/2024

And then there were four… 🥎🥎🥎🥎

08/10/2024

Update from Little League Softball World Series: All remaining games on Saturday and Sunday will be played at the East Carolina University Max R. Joyner Family Softball Stadium. 🥎

While we want nothing more than finish the Little League Softball World Series at it’s true home in Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park, we have made the tough decision to move the remainder of games to ECU Softball Stadium.

08/09/2024

After a couple days of rain delays, the Little League Softball World Series continues on through the weekend! 🌈

Greenville wrapped in a rainbow 🌈

08/08/2024

📢 Little League Softball World Series Update! 📢

All Friday games will be played at East Carolina University’s Max R. Joyner Family Softball Stadium!

🥎 All games and parking will remain free. 🥎

08/02/2024

Hoppy International Beer Day! 🍻
Celebrate today at one of our 5 unique local breweries in Pitt County! ⬇

🍺 Uptown Brewing Company | 418 Evans St, Greenville
The friendly neighborhood brewery serves up various delicious pints! Find IPAs, sours, stouts, and more on draft!

🍺 Pitt Street Brewing Company | 630 S Pitt Street, Greenville
Pitt Street is Downtown's dog-friendly brewery in the heart of the Dickinson Avenue Arts District. Grab a brew and enjoy your summer night in one of their 2 outdoor sections.

🍺 The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery | 4519 W. Pine Street, Farmville
A small batch craft brewery in Farmville specializing in dark brews. Make sure to try their award-winning Milk Stout!

🍺 Local Oak Brewing Co. | 2564 Railroad Street, Winterville
Winterville's nano-brewery with a tagline of being "purposefully small". Relax in their killer beer garden or cozy interior.

🍺 Nauti Dog Brewing Co. | 210 Main Street, Winterville
A place to find "great beer, great stories, and great friends". This microbrewery in Downtown Winterville is the go-to spot for anyone looking to make furry friends and sip some delicious brews!

07/24/2024

Coming in hot 🔥
Our August Newsletter has the full scoop on Pitt County happenings, including Little League Softball World Series, Winterville Watermelon Festival, Greenville Comic-Con, and more!

Greenville-Pitt County Insider: August 2024

07/10/2024

COME ON OUT to the Little League Softball World Series 2024 Opening Ceremony & Celebration on Saturday, August 3 from 6pm - 8pm at the Greenville Town Common & Toyota Amphitheatre to welcome the Little League Softball World Series players, coaches, families, and friends to Greenville for the 50th Anniversary tournament taking place August 4 - 11, 2024 at Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park. 🥎

Join us to meet the teams, and to enjoy:
👯‍♀️ Friendship Bracelets
🧚‍♂️ Fairy Hair
🌊 Dunking Booth
📸 Photo Booth
🚣‍♂️ Riverside Recreation kayak & peddle boat rides
🥏 Yard Games
🎸 Music
🍔 Food Trucks
💚 And More!

This event is free to attend, and the public is welcome!

More info: visitgreenvillenc.com/blog/post/community-invited-to-little-league-softball-world-series-opening-ceremony-celebration/

City of Greenville, NC - Government | Downtown Greenville Partnership | The Junior League of Greenville, NC

07/02/2024

Independence Day is right around the corner 🎆

Here’s where you can get your fill of fireworks, hotdogs, and Red, White, and Blue👇

🌭 Farmville Independence Day Celebration
🕣 Wednesday, July 3rd, 6:30-9:30pm
📍 Farmville Town Commons

🍉 Greenville Independence Day Celebration
🕣 Thursday, July 4th, 3-10pm
📍 Greenville Town Common

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06/25/2024

July is FULL of exciting events here in Greenville-Pitt County! Read our latest newsletter to get the scoop on Fourth of July celebrations, live music, community events, festivals, and more! 💚

Greenville-Pitt County Insider: July 2024

06/24/2024

Are you spending Independence Day in Greenville? 🎆 Read our latest blog for inspo on your holiday weekend in Pitt County!

Whether you are a Pitt County native or traveling in for Independence Day this year, rest assured there are plenty of activities to fill your holiday in the area! Of course, the highlight of Independence Day in the Emerald City and beyond is one of our community celebrations, but there are also

06/20/2024

Our team had a wonderful time at the dedication of this beautiful and functional public art installation yesterday that remembers and honors Greenville's past, present, and future. 💚💚💚

06/14/2024

Freeboot Fridays in Downtown Greenville are on the horizon! 💜🏴‍☠️💛

🎉🏈 Excitement level: off the charts! Get pumped for the ultimate pep rally series, Freeboot Fridays! Live concerts, freebies, bounce houses, delicious food, and drinks await! Save the dates now! 🎶🍔🎉

August 30
September 13
September27
October 25 (Homecoming!)

Stay tuned for artist announcements & other updates!👀

06/11/2024

Greenville will celebrate Juneteenth this month with several community events taking place at the Greenville Town Common. The community is invited to these free events to help honor the meaning and history of Juneteenth through public art, music, history, education, and fellowship!

❤️ 6/19, 10am - 11am: Emerald Loop Town Common Shelter Dedication & African American Cultural Trail Marker Relocation

🖤 6/22 12pm - 4:30pm: African American Cultural Trail Trolley Tours
💚 6/22, 4pm - 9pm: Juneteenth Jamboree

Find more details here: visitgreenvillenc.com/blog/post/juneteenth-celebrations-in-greenville

06/05/2024

RAISE UP! Greenville's own Grammy-nominated Petey Pablo, with the state’s unofficial anthem, is one of six in this year's NC Music Hall of Fame inductees! 💚

The Greenville-born, Grammy-nominated star with the state’s unofficial anthem is one of six in this year’s class of the NC Music Hall of Fame.

06/04/2024

Downtown Greenville is the place to be on Friday, June 7th from 5pm - 8pm for the last Downtown Greenville First Friday ArtWalk of the summer! Details below. 💚

Take a self-guided walking tour, or hop on the FREE Emerald Express Trolley to quickly get from stop to stop to check out all the art and entertainment happening on every corner! 🚎

Emerge Gallery and Art Center
Greenville Museum of Art
Pitt Street Brewing Company
Farmers and Makers Market
A Time for Science
Sweet Aji
The Sojourner Whole Earth Provisions
Emerald City Collective
Alley Cat Records
Christy's Euro Pub
Nash
5th Street Hardware Restaurant & Taproom
Side Bar Drinkery + Kitchen

Don't worry though- First Friday ArtWalks will pick back up in September!

Downtown Greenville springs into action Friday, June 7th from 5pm - 8pm for the Downtown Greenville First Friday ArtWalk! Take a self-guided walking tour, or catch a FREE ride on the Emerald Express Trolley to quickly get from stop to stop to view local, regional, and national artist’s work, enjoy...

05/29/2024

June is action-packed here in Greenville-Pitt County! Get the scoop on Juneteenth, Pitt County Summer of Pride, outdoor concerts, local markets, and more in our latest newsletter! 💚

Greenville-Pitt County Insider: June 2024

05/28/2024

We are proud to help announce Greenville-Pitt County Summer of Pride 2024! 🌈

Created by our local LGBTQ+ community leaders and allies, with support from NAMI Pitt County and Visit Greenville, NC, the intention of this event series is to provide a curated and centralized calendar of Pride events happening from June through August 2024, to showcase Greenville and Pitt County's vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community and our wonderful allies, make space for joy, and foster a sense of belonging for all in our destination. 💚

Find more info here: visitgreenvillenc.com/events/summer-of-pride

05/13/2024

📢 ICYMI: Parking is now FREE in ! 📢

No more parking meters or parking apps needed! has suspended parking enforcement indefinitely while construction projects continue in Downtown Greenville and Dickinson Avenue areas.

But, don’t let construction and detour signs stop you from enjoying Downtown Greenville- all restaurants, breweries, shops, and businesses are, and will remain, open and accessible!

Come visit Downtown Greenville and Dickinson Avenue to eat, shop, and play and support our local businesses! 💚

05/10/2024

Downtown Greenville Parking Update: Paid parking has been suspended indefinitely due to multiple construction projects. 🚗

05/03/2024

📢 A friendly heads up to our Greenville drivers!

🚧 The intersection of East Fifth Street and Reade Street is expected to be closed to motorists beginning next week as part of construction on the BUILD Project- the $42-million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Project that began in August 2023.

⏰ Anticipated closure date is Monday, May 6. It is expected to be in place for approximately 4-5 months.

🚶‍♀️ Improvements will include wider sidewalks, brick crosswalks, site furnishings, and street trees.

💚 Businesses along Reade Street and East Fifth Street will continue to be open to customers. Go shop with them!

🚘 The City of Greenville, NC - Government is suspending parking enforcement in the Downtown Greenville area until further notice.

⚠️ Signs will be posted to detour westbound motorists onto Jarvis Street and East 4th Street, while eastbound motorists will be directed to Cotanche Street. Northbound traffic on Reade Circle will be detoured onto East 5th Street. Pedestrians will be detoured to South Holly Street, West 4th Street, and Cotanche Street.

👩‍💻 For more information about the BUILD Project, including an updated project timeline and detour routes, visit buildprojects.greenvillenc.gov.

05/02/2024

Congratulations to our own Andrew Schmidt, President & CEO of Visit Greenville, NC for being included in Business North Carolina's 2024 Power List of Hospitality & Tourism leaders in the state! Well deserved. 💚

https://issuu.com/businessnc/docs/bnc_powerlist2024?fr=sOTQwYjYzMjgyOTY

04/25/2024

The Little League Softball World Series will continue to call Greenville home through 2027! 💚🥎💜

04/24/2024

There is so much happening in Greenville-Pitt County this May! Check out our latest newsletter to get the inside scoop. 💚

Greenville-Pitt County Insider: May 2024

04/22/2024

WE'RE HIRING!

Visit Greenville, NC & Greenville-Pitt County Sports Commission are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Sales & Services Assistant to help ensure successful and enjoyable meetings, social, and sports experiences in Greenville-Pitt County! 💚💜

Please see below for more job information and how to apply! This job closes May 20, 2024.

Job & Volunteer Opportunities

04/04/2024

Throwback Thursday to two weeks ago when our Visit Greenville, NC team, along with our many wonderful partners hosted the 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference at the Greenville Convention Center, in Downtown Greenville, and throughout the Greenville and Pitt County! 💚

Shout out to Greenville's own Petey Pablo for helping us RAISE UP!!

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