Gather GVL Celebrates 6 Years as Top 10 Food Hall

Greenville's community gathering place marks anniversary with three-day celebration of local talent, family fun, and live music.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Gather GVL, an open-air food hall in Greenville's West End, is celebrating its 6th anniversary with a weekend of events including a talent showcase, family activities, and an all-day party with live music. Since opening in 2020, Gather GVL has become a popular destination, earning national recognition as a Top 10 Food Hall in America. The anniversary celebration will feature $6 menu items, lawn games, and the debut of an updated kids' zone.

Why it matters

Gather GVL has established itself as a community hub in Greenville, providing a unique open-air gathering space that has thrived even through the pandemic. The food hall's success and expansion into new markets highlights the growing demand for experiential dining and community-focused gathering places.

The details

Gather GVL was created by a father-son team, Doug and Mack Cross of Four Oaks Property Group, with the vision of building a community 'backyard hangout' featuring local food and beverage vendors. Since opening in 2020, Gather GVL has become a go-to destination, earning national recognition as a Top 10 Food Hall in America. The food hall has also expanded, with new locations opening in Mount Pleasant and Columbia. The 6th anniversary celebration will feature a talent showcase, family activities, and an all-day party with $6 menu items and live music.

  • Gather GVL opened in February 2020.
  • Gather GVL has been named a Top 10 Food Hall in America for 3 years in a row.
  • Gather MTP broke ground in Mount Pleasant in December 2025 and is set to open in 2027.
  • Gather COLA opened in Columbia's BullStreet District in December 2025.
  • Gather GVL's 6th anniversary celebration will take place February 19-21, 2026.

The players

Gather GVL

A community gathering place and open-air food hall located in Greenville's West End, featuring a variety of food and beverage options, seating, and a year-round calendar of events.

Doug and Mack Cross

The father-son co-founders of Four Oaks Property Group, who created the Gather concept with the vision of building a community 'backyard hangout'.

BBQ on the Ave

A new vendor that has quickly earned rave reviews at Gather GVL, approaching 200 five-star ratings on Google.

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What they’re saying

“Gather started with a vision to create a place where local food and beverage makers can experiment, and where families and friends can connect – a community 'backyard hangout,' if you will.”

— Mack Cross, Co-founder of Gather GVL and Four Oaks Property Group (whosonthemove.com)

What’s next

Gather GVL plans to continue expanding the Gather concept to new markets across South Carolina, with the upcoming openings of Gather MTP in Mount Pleasant and Gather COLA in Columbia's BullStreet District.

The takeaway

Gather GVL's success and growth highlights the increasing demand for community-focused, experiential dining destinations that bring people together around food, entertainment, and a shared sense of place. The food hall's national recognition as a Top 10 Food Hall demonstrates the appeal of this model for both local residents and visitors alike.