Spartanburg City News

Despite what it may feel like today, spring is here. After the coldest few months in recent memory, winter's brown is yelding, finally, to a verdant new season. Sounds like the perfect time for a barbecue festival, and as it happens, Downtown Spartanburg's very own is back for its second year this weekend. Kicking off Friday at 10 a.m., and running through Saturday at 10 p.m., the Hub City Hog Fest will be held at RJ Rockers () in the Grain District. The event includes music, food venders, and a chance to sample offerings from some of the teams in this year's competition. You don't want to miss this one.