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Last chance to see The Plein Air Collection
LAST WEEK FOR EXHIBIT Jeffrey J. Bowers – The Plein Air Collection Southern Arts Society, Kings Mountain, NC Saturday September 17th is...
Melissa McCauley
Sep 12, 2022


Harvest the fun! Make the most of the season in Gaston County
Butterflies and Scarecrows Located in Belmont, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has for a long time been one of our must-see attractions...
Melissa McCauley
Sep 2, 2022


Celebrate Memorial Day with us all weekend long in Gaston County
Get ready for a patriotic weekend! Come celebrate and honor the people who sacrificed for this country, this Memorial Day and throughout...
Melissa McCauley
May 25, 2022


RiverFest 2022 at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in Belmont!
Saturday – May 14, 2022 11:30 AM – 4 PM Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, Belmont, NC RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by...
Catawba RiverKeeper
May 3, 2022


Meet us at the ball park for Celebrate the Outdoors Night
Meet us at the Honey Hunter's Caromont Health Park ball park on April 30th, 2022 for a fun night of baseball as the Honey Hunters take on...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 5, 2022


Meet Gaston the official mascot for Gaston County Tourism Development
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Gaston, the official ambassador of Gaston County Tourism, here to show you the best places to...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 4, 2022


“I AM WOMAN” exhibit at Southern Arts Society
Winners were announced this past weekend for the “I Am Woman” art exhibit and competition at Southern Arts Society (SASi) in Kings...
Melissa McCauley
Mar 14, 2022

Tuck Fest at US National Whitewater Center a great weekend getaway
April 29 - May 1, 2022 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC Tuck Fest is a multi-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle...
Melissa McCauley
Mar 9, 2022


Congratulations to Belmont, NC for winning best event of the year!
We are so proud to announce that Moonlight on Main won best event for 2021. The North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events is proud...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 24, 2022

Join Us as We Celebrate 175
2021 represents a significant chapter in Gaston County's history—its 175th anniversary. On December 21, 1846, Gaston County came to be....
Melissa McCauley
Feb 22, 2022


Honoring Black history month in Gaston County
Join us in Gaston County as we honor Black History Month. Here is a list of things to check out while you are in town. View a unique...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 11, 2022


3 Unique Opportunities for Thanksgiving Day in Gastonia
If you find yourself daydreaming about kicking back and relaxing this year instead of standing over a stove to prepare a meal, make your...
Melissa McCauley
Oct 30, 2021


MOONLIGHT ON MAIN Shining Bright in Belmont
The Museum of the Moon made its way to downtown Belmont where it is shined bright for three weekends serving as the backdrop for a series...
Melissa McCauley
Oct 26, 2021


Gaston College invites community to Block Party on August 19
The College’s new look and mascot will be unveiled at free event DALLAS, N.C. (August 11, 2021) – When the fall 2021 semester starts in...
Gaston College
Aug 12, 2021

Mt Holly and the Makers is Back!
Join us at the Mount Holly Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 14th from 8am to 12pm, followed by Mt Holly and the Makers from 2pm to 7pm...
Melissa McCauley
Jul 20, 2021

Riverfest 2021
Food trucks, live music, local beer, free kayaking, kids' zone, vendors and more! Celebrate summer and the Catawba River at RiverFest...
Catawba RiverKeeper
Jul 12, 2021


Preservation North Carolina presents “Dallas on the Square”
Open House offers rare look inside historic jail and one of the few remaining antebellum Greek Revival-style houses in Gaston County...
Annie Jernigan
Jul 6, 2021


First Ever Bio Blitz at George Poston Park – Saturday, June 26th
A Bio Blitz is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species within a designated area. So,...
Lynn Helton
Jun 7, 2021


PEOPLE & PLACE The Gilded Age of Kings Mountain, NC
Exhibit on Display June 22 – October 23, 2021 Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission is free! Kings Mountain...
January Costa
Jun 4, 2021


Carolina Thread Trail celebrates Trails June 5
Socially distanced activities include guided nature walks, free kayak and bike rentals, yoga, stand-up paddleboarding and more to...
Jennifer Clark
Jun 4, 2021
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