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Melissa McCauley
Dec 10, 2024
Christmas County – A Holiday Extravaganza in Gaston County
Christmas County is the place to be this holiday season, with festive events and dazzling displays across Gaston County. Here's a guide...
Melissa McCauley
Nov 14, 2024
Gaston County Tourism Welcomes the 2024 North Carolina Pickleball Championship to Gastonia
Gastonia, NC – Gaston County Tourism is thrilled to host this year’s North Carolina Pickleball Championship at the T. Jeffers Center on...
Outdoor NC
Aug 19, 2024
Gaston County is thrilled to be part of the Official North Carolina Trail Town Guide
We're thrilled to announce our designation as a Outdoor NC Trail Town and celebrate the launch of the Official North Carolina Trail Town...
Melissa McCauley
Aug 10, 2024
Bon Temps Paddle Festival is set to return to Lake Wylie
This year marks the 5th annual “Bon Temps Paddle Battle on Wylie” and they have packed in the fun for those who want to come out and...
Melissa McCauley
Jun 11, 2024
Discover an Unforgettable North Carolina Summer Vacation in Gaston County
Are you dreaming of an unforgettable summer vacation? Look no further than Gaston County, North Carolina, the perfect destination for...
Melissa McCauley
Jun 7, 2024
Fun adventures can be found all year long on a Gaston County Getaway
Gaston County is a great place to spend the weekend. Whether you love the outdoors or need a getaway with your family, a great adventure awa
Melissa McCauley
Jun 7, 2024
Gaston County Tourism Development Achieves Destination Marketing Accreditation for Fourth Consecutive Year
Gaston County Tourism Development has once again been awarded the prestigious Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal...
Melissa McCauley
Jun 1, 2024
The Gaston County Cue Trail: A guide to some great eating
Whether you’re a barbecue aficionado looking for new experiences or you just want to try something new, look to the Gaston County Cue...
Melissa McCauley
May 20, 2024
National Travel and Tourism Week 2024
May 19-25, 2024 Celebrate National Tourism Week in Gaston County! Get ready to join the celebration as Gaston County, our vibrant...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 28, 2024
The Down Home Festival Returns to Bessemer City 2024
The Down Home Festival in Bessemer City, North Carolina is a fun and exciting event, you will want to attend.
Melissa McCauley
Apr 26, 2024
Let the paddling begin on the Catawba and South Fork Rivers and Lakes in Gaston County
Let the paddling season begin! We have multiple ways to get on the water in Gaston County on the Catawba River and its South Fork, Lake...
Whitewater Center
Mar 28, 2024
Whitewater announces opening of off leash dog area
New attraction includes 70 acres of off-leash trails, waterfront access, and food and beverage and retail offerings for humans and their...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 27, 2024
Gaston Max returns to Downtown Gastonia
Gaston MAX Saturday, March 23rd, 2023 11 am – 3 pm The Gaston Multicultural Arts Xperience, or Gaston MAX, will return to Downtown...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 26, 2024
Perennial: A Time-Based Endurance Run at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden March 2025
Ready to push your limits, celebrate the running community, and soak up the beauty of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ? Perennial is not...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 5, 2024
Tuck Fest a multi-day festival at the Whitewater Center
Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping weekend filled with outdoor thrills, live music, and competitions. Tuck Fest returns to the Whitewater...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 15, 2023
Duke Energy Funds Two More Years of Free Tuesdays at The Schiele Museum
Free Museum Admission Available to the Public in 2024/2025 GASTONIA, N.C., Dec. 14, 2023 - Thanks to generous support from Duke Energy,...
Southern Living
Nov 8, 2023
Southern Living Magazine Recognizes McAdenville as one of the 16 Best Destinations For A Classic Southern Christmas
Southern Living Magazine has honored McAdenville, affectionately known as "Christmas Town USA," as one of the 16 Best Destinations for a...
Muddy River Distillery
Nov 2, 2023
8 Year Aged Rum Release By Muddy River Distillery in Belmont, NC
Muddy River Distillery Award-Winning Rum Distillery in Belmont Muddy River Distillery, an award-winning rum distillery, has been...
Melissa McCauley
Aug 10, 2023
Empowering Youth Through Golf at the Daniel Meggs Junior Golf Championship at Catawba Creek
Save the date for the Daniel Meggs Memorial Aug. 12 - 13, 2024 at Catawba Creek Golf Club 530 Niblick Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054 Daniel Meggs...
Melissa McCauley
Jun 21, 2023
A Weekend of Intrigue: Murder at the Esquire - 1924
The year is 1924. Beloved silent film star, and America's Sweetheart, Miss Margot Childe, is throwing an unforgettable fundraising gala...
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