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Simpsonville, OH near Farrell Kia in Spartanburg, SC
Our dealership attracts customers from all sorts of cities and areas surrounding Spartanburg, SC. One of these cities happens to be Simpsonville, SC. Totaling around 14,000 people and growing, this small town, along with Mauldin and Fountain Inn, is considered part of the "Golden Strip," an area denoted for its low unemployment. Back in the 1820s, Simpsonville was originally a stage stop operated by Thomas Goldsmith. A blacksmith by the name of Peter Simpson set up shop in the town in 1838, the same year the post office, Ã" Plain, was assigned. The town was alternately called Plain and Simpsonville until the post office was officially changed to Simpsonville in 1885.
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When visiting Simpsonville, be sure to check out the live entertainment at the Charter Amphitheatre, located at Heritage Park. A large number of big-name acts have performed at this venue, including Staind, Papa Roach, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Third Day, Jars of Clay, Shinedown, Huey Lewis and the News, the Zac Brown Band, and Corey Smith. Additionally, it is the location of the Independence Day Concert with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra around the 3rd or 4th of July. Heritage Park is also the site of Freedom Weekend Aloft every Memorial Day weekend. This affordable festival raises money for local and regional charities while providing festival-goers with tons of family fun, hot-air ballooning, patriotism, and tourism. Every Labor Day weekend in downtown Simpsonville, families from all over come to the Simpsonville Labor Day Family Fun Festival, which includes rides, vendors, kids' activities, concerts, a classic car show, and much more. Finally, those looking for some arts and culture can attend the various concerts, performances, and exhibitions the Simpsonville Arts Foundation, Inc. (SAFI) puts on at the Simpsonville Arts Center. Other notable events include the South Greenville Fair at City Park in September, the Parade of Homes in October, Goblinfest in October, Breakfast with Santa at the Simpsonville Senior and Activity Center in December, and the Christmas Parade in December. The town is also known as the home of the 2008 Little League Softball World Champions.
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Around 31 miles away from Spartanburg, Simpsonville is only a short drive from Farrell Kia, new Kia and used car dealer. If you are interested in acquiring a new Kia or used car and want to take a test drive, stop by Farrell Kia at 1185 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or give us a call on our sales line at (888) 517-0057 today!
To get here from Simpsonville, just head out of town on S Carolina 417 N/NE Main St for 5 miles, then take exit 36A to merge onto I-85 N toward Spartanburg and drive 18 miles. Make a slight right onto I-85 BUS N (signs for Interstate 85 Business/ Spartanburg/ Freeway Loop), drive for 3.9 miles, then take exit 4 toward US-176/S Carolina 56/Asheville Hwy. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto S Carolina 56 E/Asheville Hwy and drive 1.4 miles. Make a U-turn at Little Creek Rd, and our dealership will be on the right.
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