We have exciting news: King Arthur is coming to Greenville, South Carolina this holiday season. We are starting a pop-up holiday shop in the West End from November 2nd to December 17th, where we'll have a wide range of baking essentials including ingredients, baking mixes, cookware, kitchenware, gifts and much more.
But that's not the only place you'll find us – we're launching initiatives across the local area, from Bake for good programs in schools to visits from our candy truck to stores, tailgates and beyond.
We're excited to be a part of the thriving local baking scene here. To keep up with all things fun and enjoy a baking-filled holiday season, here's our Greenville Baker Tour:
Visit the King Arthur Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Until now, the only way to experience King Arthur in person was to travel to our headquarters in Norwich, Vermont. But for the first time, we're offering a retail experience outside of Vermont with our holiday pop-up in Greenville. From November 2nd to December 17th, you can stop by to find your favorite tools, discover new ingredients and baking mixes, and get the perfect gift for the bakers in your life. Want to make your best pizza yet? we have everything you need. Do you have a lover who is a baker? Come discover the necessary tools and favorite ingredients for it their perfect bread.
See location and time information on our site Home of Greenville.
Courtesy of Lacey Hennessey
And exclusive to our Greenville location, we'll have art from local artists Lacey Hennessey, Briana Danyele, Melissa Anderson and Elizabeth Kinney. There will even be bags of some of their creations, so you can embrace your inner baker all year round.
Come enjoy fresh cookies at the King Arthur Cake Truck
Our cookie truck will be popping up across the region, offering fresh baked treats Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies and a warm smile. Check out our Greenville Page for more details, and also keep an eye out for the Cookie Truck popping up at Greenville area Harris Teeter, Ingles, Whole Foods and Lowes Foods.
Perry Smith
King Arthur Baking Company
Hear a live chat with King Arthur's bakers
On November 29, M. Judson Booksellers will host a live discussion with two bakers and authors of King Arthur: Rossi Anastopoulos (ahem, me!) and Martin Philip. We'll be sharing our top holiday baking tips, writing insights and answering all your baking questions with M. Judson Chef Teryi Youngblood, who runs the in-store cafe Camilla Kitchen. Word on the street is that there will also be cocktails and a baking demo. So come say hello!
For event details and ticket information, please visit https://mjudsonbooks.com/our-events/.
Try delicious baked goods at some of the best local bakeries
Of course, this guide wouldn't be complete without some local bakery recommendations. Some of our favorite local bakeries are below and we can't wait to discover more:
Swamp Rabbit Cafe: From fluffy scones to classic croissants to giant cinnamon buns, you can find almost any baked good you want at this amazing cafe and deli.
Rise Bakery: Born out of a time spent with COVID, Rise is a bakery that specializes in naturally leavened breads and laminated pastries, all available in a friendly space in West Greenville or at various farmers markets.
Baking room: Located in the Commons, the Bake Room is a nice place to pick up artisan bread, breakfast pastries or a cookie to eat, then enjoy the outdoors near the Swamp Rabbit Trail or Unity Park.
Small Croissant: If you're visiting our pop-up in the West End, be sure to stop next door for a French pastry at Le Petit Croissant. The colorful, eye-catching macarons are especially worth persuading.
Get your hands on some flour at a baking class
While ours Baking school you won't be making the trip south (although you can always make one virtual course!), you can sign up for an in-person baking class at one of these great locations throughout Greenville:
Cook's Station: This culinary center offers a wide range of classes, many of which focus on baking. There are classes on cookie decorating, sourdough baking, focaccia making and much more.
Truist Center for Culinary and Hospitality Innovation (CHI): Enter CHI's Training Kitchen for a hands-on course or a demonstration and tasting, depending on how you want to participate. You can take classes in cake decorating, baking, and even a pizza class.
Small Croissant: This adorable bakery also organizes monthly workshops on topics such as croissants, bread, pasta or pizza. BYOB is also an option!
M. Judson: In addition to book-themed events, M. Judson also offers occasional hands-on classes, like October's “Great Greenville Baking Class.” Keep an eye on their calendar of events for more upcoming classes.
The best way to keep up with everything happening in Greenville this fall is at our disposal Home of Greenville. We hope to see you soon!
Cover photo by Perry Smith.
