The Upstate Renaissance Festival is set to take place from Sept. 12-14 at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds in Spartanburg. The festival, which was held in Greer City Park in its first year, will feature a variety of vendors. These include local businesses such as Not Just Gamin' and Darkstar Machinations. Attendees are encouraged to dress in historical or fantasy garb, and tickets are available online and at the gate.