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04/23/2025

🚴‍♂️🛶🏃‍♀️ Who’s Up for an Epic Outdoor Challenge?

Step into the wild Friday, May 2, 2025 with the South Fork Sampler, a scavenger hunt-style adventure race that’ll have you paddling, biking, and running your way through some of the most scenic landscapes in Gaston County.

🔗 Full event details + registration: www.gogastonnc.org/event/2025-05-02/the-sampler

🌿 Choose from two beginner-friendly courses designed to get you moving while you soak in the natural beauty of the South Fork River corridor – just a short drive from Charlotte.

You’ll also be helping to raise money for the event beneficiary and water protector

💥 Whether you're flying solo or teaming up, this is your chance to break out of the ordinary and chase the thrill.

04/21/2025

The perfect weekend to get outside in Gaston County! Plan your adventure now: https://www.gogastonnc.org/this-weekend
🎶 Festivals • 🏃‍♀️ Races • 🎨 Local Makers • 🍔 Food Trucks

Yoga
April 25-27th
Whitewater

Arbor Day Celebration
Mount Holly Main Street Events

Tuck Fest
April 25-27
Whitewater

NC Walking Horse Show
Dallas Park

Friday Night Live Music
Confluence South Fork

The Band Loula
Friday, April 25
Whitewater Center

Live Music with A. P. Rodgers
Local Logic

Community Creators Night
Belmont Bookshop

Gastonia vs YRK
Friday, April 25
CaroMont Health Park Gastonia Ghost Peppers

The Fool Hardies w/ Edward Crowther
The Rooster

Cramerton Concert Series & Movie
Friday, April 25
Centennial Center Cramerton Parks and Recreation

Garibaldi Festival
Friday, April 25
Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont

Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 26
Erwin Center

Gastonia Farmers Market
Saturday, April 26
Gastonia Farmers Market

Pickin on the Porch
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (Daniel Stowe Conservancy)

Forest Bathing
Saturday, April 26
Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
Saturday, April 26
Whitewater Center

Alex Lambert
Saturday, April 26
Whitewater Center

NC Walking Horse Show
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Dallas Park

Primal Spring Fling
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Primal Brewery Belmont

The Mendors & David Childers Trio
Cavendish Brewing Company

Mount Holly Community Development Foundation 5K/ 10K
Saturday, April 26
Mount Holly Community Development Foundation

Gastonia vs YRK
Saturday, April 26
CaroMont Health Park

Cherry Blossom 5K
Saturday, April 26
Cherryville YMCA

Cherry Blossom Festival
Friday, April 25 Cherryville Main Street Program

St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Saturday, April 26
Whitewater Center

Bessemer City Alive
Saturday, April 26
Bessemer City Bessemer City Business & Entertainment

Patio Pints
Saturday, April 26
The River Room

Novel Experience Book Club
Sunday, April 27
CaroMont Health Park

Yoga
Sunday, April 27
Whitewater Center

Sunday Supper
Sunday, April 27
Confluence South Fork

Art Market with CLT Street Art Collaborative
Sunday, April 27
Confluence

Tanner Usrey
Sunday, April 27
Whitewater Center

Gastonia vs YRK
Sunday, April 27
CaroMont Health Park

Dallas Farmers Market
Sunday, April 27
The Barn at Sandcastle Farm Dallas NC Farmers Market

The Last Revel
Sunday, April 27
Whitewater Center

04/21/2025

Mark your calendars! The Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to Cherryville, NC on April 25th & 26th, 2025. Experience the stunning blossoms and lively atmosphere. More details: https://wix.to/Emqbcx4

Cherryville Main Street Program

04/19/2025

⚾ Outdoor fun meets ballpark energy with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers, giveaways, and a showcase of epic adventures in Gaston County! Learn more: www.gogastonnc.org/event/2025-05-09/celebrate-the-outdoors

Hike, bike, paddle, and play—Celebrate the Outdoors is your ticket to fresh-air fun for the whole family!

Participating Organizations:
Gaston County Parks & Recreation
Carolina Thread Trail
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Aquatic Adventures
Latinos Aventureros en las Carolinas
Ride-A-Bike Bicycle Shop

04/17/2025

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is now Daniel Stowe Conservancy → Read more about this exciting new chapter https://wix.to/LOUpkA4 🌿

For years, Daniel Stowe has been a place to reflect, reconnect, and breathe a little deeper. Now, as a nonprofit conservancy, they’re growing that mission protecting 380 acres for future generations, expanding education, and inviting everyone to find their path to nature.

04/16/2025

Plan your perfect summer night now! Get the full concert schedule https://wix.to/kMJs2cm

Live music is taking over Gaston County this summer and the lineup is 🔥. From rocking outdoor stages to laid-back park vibes, there’s a concert for every music lover. Don’t miss your chance to dance under the stars and soak up the sounds of the season!

04/16/2025

🎬✨ This Easter Weekend, make time for a timeless tradition at the Belmont Drive-In—where old-school movie magic is still going strong!

Just off I-85, it's the perfect escape from the big city. Come experience the charm of small-town Gaston County, where catching a movie under the stars is more than entertainment—it’s a memory in the making.

🛻 Whether it’s your first visit or a nostalgic return, the drive-in delivers big-screen vibes with a laid-back, family-friendly feel. Please note: no outside food allowed—but don’t worry, the concession stand has all your favorites!

📍 Planning a visit? Make it a full weekend getaway. Stay local, explore more, and see why Gaston County is the perfect mix of retro fun and modern adventure.

🎟️ Check showtimes and plan your weekend ➡️

Belmont Drive-In314 McAdenville RdBelmontNestled on the outskirts of town, the Belmont Drive-In holds a nostalgic charm that transcends eras. As the sun dips below the horizon, the massive outdoor screen flickers to life, casting a warm glow across rows of parked cars.

04/15/2025

Get ready for an egg-stra special Easter weekend in Gaston County! Plan your family’s adventure now: https://wix.to/EMHPH94

We’ve rounded up the best Easter egg hunts, spring games, sweet treats, and even surprise visits from the Easter Bunny!

🌸 Whether you're chasing eggs in the park or heading to a big community celebration, there’s fun waiting for every bunny in the family!Easter fun is hopping into Gaston County!

04/15/2025

The 2025 Amateur Pickleball State Championship Series is coming to Gastonia, NC , May 23–25! Register now: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/2025-north-carolina-amateur-championships-powered-by-carvana-ppa-tour-and-southern-pickleball-1

Powered by the Carvana PPA Tour & Southern Pickleball, this tournament brings elite-level action to the T. Jeffers Center, featuring 15 Hardcourt Surfaces and Diadem balls.

Whether you're aiming for gold or just in it for the thrill, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Bring your A-game and experience the energy of one of the top pickleball events in the state

04/14/2025

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Ready, Set, Run Mount Holly! Register now ➡️ www.mounthollyfoundation.org

Hit the streets April 26 for the Run Mount Holly 5K/10K —a race that gives back! Whether you're racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your support fuels community health, well-being, and growth. 💙👟

Mount Holly Community Development Foundation
Downtown Mount Holly

04/14/2025

Check out all the events happening www.gogastonnc.org/this-weekend Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in Gaston County! 🌟 Explore events, festivals, and local fun

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardenn
Carolina Speedway
Crowders Mountain State Park
CityCade

Street Stock
Carolina Speedway

Family Video w/ My Blue Hope and more
The Rooster

Birding Walks
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Guided Trail Walk: Persimmon
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Friday Night Live Music
Confluence South Fork

Your Path to Spring
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Yoga
Whitewater

Perfect Pairing Book Club
Belmont Bookshop

Guided Trail Walk: Meadowood
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Whitewater Film Series
Whitewater

Happy Easter
Dean Black Memorial Park

Pickin on the Porch
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Movies In the Park
Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont

Yoga
Whitewater Center

Guided Trail Walk: Meadowood
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Volunteer Trail Days
Crowders Mountain State Park

Your Path to Spring
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Pints & Free Pinball
CityCade

Belmont Easter Egg Hunt
Stowe Park

Sensory friendly Easter
Cramerton Church

Guided Trail Walk: Persimmon
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Jeepster Easter Fest
Dallas Lavender Lane

Spring Fest 2025
Patriots Park in City of Kings Mountain City of Kings Mountain Tourism and EventsCity of Kings Mountain Tourism and Events

Easter Egg Hunt
Stowe Park in Belmont

Gastonia Farmers Market
Gastonia Farmers Market

Easter
Floyd & Blackie's

Your Path to Spring
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Yoga
Whitewater Center

Balanced Brunch
Whitewater Center

Easter
Terra Mia Mcadenville

Easter Brunch Buffet
Traust Brewing Company

Silent Book Club
Confluence

Spring Trails & Cottontails
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

04/10/2025

🛻💥 MONSTER TRUCK MAYHEM is coming to Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC – April 11–13 🎟️ Tickets just $10 – but they're selling FAST→ MonsterTruckz.com

Get ready for a thrill ride like no other as the biggest, baddest trucks in the biz take over the dirt track! Expect sky-high jumps, jaw-dropping stunts, and the kind of roaring horsepower that shakes the stands.

💣 This isn't just a show—it's an adrenaline-pumping experience you won't find anywhere else in the region.

🔥 Whether you're a die-hard motorsport fan or just craving something LOUD, WILD, and 100% unforgettable—Gaston County delivers.

04/09/2025

Get outdoors and explore the fun in Gaston County this weekend! Plan your adventure: www.gogastonnc.org/this-weekend

Gaston College
Belmont Drive-In
Cavendish Brewing Company
Traust Brewing Company
Monster Truckz
City of Kings Mountain Tourism and Events
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Gastonia Farmers Market The Barn at Sandcastle Farm
Gaston County Public Library
Gaston County Museum of Art & History

Belmont Drive In Opening Day
Friday, April 11
Belmont Drive-In

Live Music with Mark Pelfrey
Friday, April 11
Traust Brewing

Fake Happy
Friday, April 11
The Rooster

Whitewater Film Series
Friday, April 11
Whitewater

Eggs in the Park
Friday, April 11
Harold Rankin Park in City of Lowell, NC

Friday Night Live Music
Friday, April 11
Confluence South Fork

Full Moon Paddle
Friday, April 11
Aquatic Adventures

Author Event: Tracey Enerson Wood
Friday, April 11
Belmont Bookshop

South Atlantic Conference Beach Volleyball Championships
Friday, April 11-12
Gaston College

Yoga
Friday, April 11
Whitewater Center

Monster Truck Show
Friday, April 11-13
Carolina Speedway

Gothic Punk Flea Market
Friday, April 11
Cavendish Brewing Company

Cat Square Jubilee 2025
Saturday, April 12


Gastonia Farmers Market
Saturday, April 12
Gastonia Farmers Market

Chalk the Walk
Saturday, April 12
Mount Holly Municipal Complex

Pickin on the Porch
Saturday, April 12
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Acoustic Evening with Cori Rose
Saturday, April 12
The River Room Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation

Belmont Classic 5K
Saturday, April 12

Gardening Class
Saturday, April 12
Gaston County Public Library Main Branch

Big Money Maker
Saturday, April 12
Catawba Two Kings Casino

Yoga
Saturday, April 12
Whitewater Center

Masquerade Ball
Saturday, April 12
Cavendish

GCM and The Town of Dallas Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12
Gaston County Museum of Art & History

Monthly Pinball Tournament
Saturday, April 12
CityCade

Block Party
Saturday, April 12
Rusty Rabbit

Dreamers
Saturday, April 12
Rusty Rabbit

Ice Age Antics
Saturday, April 12
The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Pink Moon
Saturday, April 12
Anchored Soul

Earth Day at Gateway Trail
Saturday, April 12
Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

Easter Egg Scramble
Saturday, April 12
Stuart Cramer High School

Full Moon Paddle
Saturday, April 12
Aquatic Adventures

Yoga
Sunday, April 13
Whitewater Center

Plant Swap & Shop
Sunday, April 13
Traust Brewing

Dallas Farmers Market
Sunday, April 13
Sandcastle Farm

04/08/2025

UPDATE

🏐 South Atlantic Conference Beach Volleyball Championship Comes to Gaston County!🏖️

Be part of a major milestone in collegiate sports as Gaston County hosts the Inaugural South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Beach Volleyball Championship!

This two-day showdown features top college teams battling it out in pool play on Friday, April 11 starting at 9:30 AM, leading to the championship match on Saturday, April 12 at 1:30 PM at Gaston College.

🔥 Fast rallies. Fierce competition. Championship vibes.
This is the first-ever SAC Beach Volleyball Championship, and you get to witness history in the making right here in Gaston County!

🆓 Admission is FREE, so bring your crew and enjoy high-energy beach volleyball action.

Update: Parking for the event is $10

🌐 Full schedule & event details → www.gogastonnc.org/event/2025-04-11/south-atlantic-conference-beach-volleyball-championships

04/04/2025

Gaston the Eagle had a great time getting to know YOU at the Get to Know Gaston event yesterday!

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and meet our Tourism team. We loved sharing what makes Gaston County so special, and we’re just getting started! Stay tuned for more ways to explore and enjoy everything our community has to offer!

04/03/2025

Win a FREE Race Entry to Goat Island Games! 🏃‍♀️🐐

Want in? Comment “I’m ready to run with the GOATs!” below for a chance to win! 👇

We’re giving away 10 FREE race entries for the Goat Island Games in Cramerton! Experience the thrill of racing through the stunning 30-acre park, surrounded by nature and excitement.