2012 Events

List compiled by The Cleveland County Chamber and Tour Cleveland County

8/10                     WineDown Friday   5:30pm

Visit with friends over a glass of wine at Owls Eye Winery, 1414 Metcalf Road, Shelby, 704-471-9196, www.owlseyevineyard.com

8/11              Canning & Preserves Day   11-1pm     

$19.95    Enjoy the day learning from Chef Jemima another one of your grandmother’s favorite peach preserves recipes. Each student will be taking home their very own jar. Held at The Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

8/11                         Tree ID Hike   11am  

Join a ranger for a 1 mile hike along the Hemlock Nature Trail. Black Bear/Majestic Creatures of the Wild     2pm   How dangerous are black bears? Can we coexist? Why are black bears so unique? What should I do if I see a black bear?  Events held at South Mountain State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, Connelly Springs, 828-433-4772, www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo.php

8/12                American Legion Concert    6pm  

VIP seating $25 Festival lawn seating $15 Group seating available.  All tickets prices increase the day of concert.   Concert by “Mercy Me” will serve as a faith based unofficial kick off for the 2012 American Legion World Series. Event will be held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-466-3103, http://www.alwsconcerts.com

8/13               Red Cross Blood Drive   2-6pm  

Blood drive will be held at the Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain.

8/14 & 8/16         Crafts Gone Batty-Kids Programs   11am  

Are bats blind? Do they fly into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Meet at the visitor center of South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, Connelly Springs, 828-433-4772, www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo.php

8/14                     Red Cross Blood Drive   3-7pm  

Blood drive will be held at the First Baptist Church, 403 Cleveland Avenue, Grover.

8/16                     Family Swim Night   7:30-9:30pm  

$1 under 12 – $2 all others   Come join the family fun swim and support your favorite team at Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.CityofShelby.com/Parks

8/16              American Legion World Series Concert    7pm  

VIP seating $65 – Festival lawn seating $25    All tickets prices increase the day of concert.    Montgomery Gentry Band performs at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-466-3103, www.americanlegionworldseries.com

8/17-21             The American Legion World Series    

All games/general admission tickets $35   Held on the campus of Shelby High School, Keeter Stadium, Shelby, 704-466-3103, www.americanworldseries.com

8/23-25      1^st Annual Clear View Mountain Music Festival  

Advance $45 ; Thurs. $20, Fri-Sat $25 – camping $5 extra. Price increases at the door.   National recording star Corey Smith, Chris Knight, Acoustic Syndicate, Dirty Grass Soul, Evergreen, Josh Phillips Fold Festival, L Shape Lot, Tater Family Travelling Circus and more regional bands. Bring your blanket, cooler (no glass), tents, and dancing shoes. Campsites available (no op) at Elliott Family Farm, 356 London Road, Lawndale, 704-477-9665, www.elliottfamilyfarm.com

8/25              Dehydrate Your Own Fruit Class   11-1  

$19.95   Chef Johnsie will introduce you to how easy it is to dehydrate your own fruit. Held at The Inn of The Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, NC 7804-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

8/25                     The Amazing Kreskin    8pm  

$24   “Even now I know what you are thinking” performance at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC 704-487-8114, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

8/31           Harris Brothers at Joy Theatre   8pm  

$15   Harris brothers with Darin & Brooke Aldridge perform at the Joy Theatre, 202 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-472-7762, www.kmlt.org

9/1      Black American Hero of the Battle of Kings Mountain   10-4pm  

Free event. Reenactment. Ishmael Titus; Meet with the man himself, face to face, in his colonial camp. Ask him about the battles of Camden and the Revolutionary War. Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

9/1                        Harvest Day   10-4pm  

Program is part of the living history farm events for Kings Mountain State Park, 1277 Park Road, SC 803-2222-3209, www.nps.gov/kimo

9/3-4    Kings Mountain National Military Park Encampment   

Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. 864-936-7921.

9/6   2011 Mystery Art Winners Opening reception & gallery crawl 5:30-7:30pm

Mon-Fri. 9-5:30pm   Free event. The Cleveland County Art Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org

9/06- 9/08  24th Annual Belwood Antique Tractor and Engine Festival

18 miles north of Shelby on Hwy. 18, I-40 south.
Carpenter’s Grove Church Road at Old Belwood School. Lawndale, NC 28090 Phone: (704) 538-3451 Event Type: Antique Farm Events http://www.farmershotline.com/farm-events/belwood-antique-tractor-and-engine-festival

9/7-10/4      2011 Mystery Art Winners Exhibit Opening Mon-Fri. 9-5:30pm

Free event. The Cleveland County Art Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org

9/7- 9/8            Yesterday –The #1 Beatles Tribute   8pm  

$26   Two big shows Friday and Saturday night at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-8114, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

9/8                     Canning & Preserves Day    11-1pm  

$19.95    Learn from Chef Jemima our famous homemade ketchup. Each student will be taking home their very own jar. Held at The Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

9/11                     Patriot Day Observance   12 noon  

This solemn 10^th anniversary has been an annual commemorative service for those who lost their lives on 9/11, held on the plaza of Kings Mountain City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.com

9/12                     Commodities Distribution  

Event will be held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, www.clevelandcountyfair.com

9/13                 Thirsty Artist at Owl’s Eye   dinner 5pm/class 6:30pm 

$30   Enjoy dinner and then art class provided by Art Blooms with material and instructions.  Owl’s Eye Winery & Vineyard, 1414 Metcalf Road, Shelby, 704-471-9196, www.owl’seyevineyard.com

9/14-15-16         Foxfire Play at the Joy Theatre   7:30pm  

Tickets available at the door   Production at the Joy Theatre, 202 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-472-7762, www.wmlt.org

9/21                     Pam Tillis at The Don Gibson   8pm 

$32.50   Pam performs again at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-8114, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

9/28-10/6           Cleveland County Fair     Times of fair activities vary  

The fair is the largest county fair in the state of North Carolina held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, www.clevelandcountyfair.com

10/1                     Cycle NC             

Over 1,000 bicyclist cyclist across NC will stop overnight in Shelby. (Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street) Tuesday morning a water stop at Patriots Park, Railroad & Gold Street, Kings Mountain. cnc.ncsports.org/index.cfm

10/4            Shelby High School Annual Homecoming Parade   4:15pm  

Parade takes place in Uptown Shelby. Starting at Ascension Lutheran Church and traveling on Lafayette Street and ends on Graham and Market Street, Shelby.

10/5                     The Gateway Festival   10-6pm  

Free event    Festival is celebrated at the gazebo, the historic museum, the library and the Southern Art Depot. There will be a classic car show, a lineman’s rodeo and a variety of music performances: bluegrass, folk, old time gospel and Americana music and re-enactors depicting life during the Revolutionary War years. Sponsored by City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.com

10/5 &6               Photography Day  

Anyone with a camera can be an artist.  You are invited to grab a camera and take pictures anywhere in Cleveland County on October 5 &6^th.   Opening reception on the 25^th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Art Council.    October 25-Nov 21   Pictures will be exhibited at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, NC www.cccartscouncil.org

10/5-6-7-8-9      Kings Mountain National Military Park Encampment   

Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. 864-936-7921

10/6          Black American Hero of the Battle of Kings Mountain   10-4pm  

Free event. Reenactment. Ishmael Titus; Meet with the man himself, face to face, in his colonial camp. Ask him about the battles of Camden and the Revolutionary War. Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

10/11                   Taste of Cleveland County   5:30-9pm  

Network with the women of Cleveland County Chamber, 704-487-85218/3,10,17,24,31  Cleveland County Fairgrounds Speedway   8-11pm  Grand Stand tickets $10/ general admission $5/kids under 5 free/pit passes $20   After an absence of several decades vintage racing is coming back to our county fairgrounds on the one-fourth dirt track, other features meet-and-greets with racing legends,  exhibitions, food vendors, clowns and more. Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-418-0546, www.clevelandcountyfair.com

10/11-10/13       Art of Sound Music Festival  

Thurs. 7:00 -11pm, Fri 6:30-11pm, Sat. 10am-11pm.

A variety of musician and groups will perform in several different venues with music and fun for everyone. Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org. (or) www.artofsoundcc.com

10/13                   Canning & Preserves Class    11am -1pm   

$19.95     Enjoy canning & preserves day making glazed carrots. Each student will be taking home their very own jar of this delicious and healthy treat.  Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

10/13                   Shelby Fall Liver Mush Expo and Pageant    10-5pm  

Dress up the kids and your pet and join us in Uptown Shelby for our annual Fall Liver Mush Expo with lots of great activities for kids and pets. Children can paint a pumpkin, play on the inflatable obstacle course, or participate in one of the other free fun crafts or activities. While the kids are having fun, RollOver Pet Supplies has expanded the pet portion of the festival to include amazing activities for pets. This year our Pet Parade around the court square will begin at 10:30am so the children can watch and prepare for the grand finale Kid’s Parade at 11:30am. Taste Shelby’s famed Liver Mush and learn new recipes. Mack’s Liver Mush will be selling their famous liver mush sandwiches. Cooking demonstrations and tasting. Restaurants have liver mush specials that are a must try! Uptown Shelby Court Square, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-482-7882, www.TourClevelandCounty.com

 10/25-11/21      ‘A Day in the Life of Cleveland County’ Photography Exhibit      Mon-Fri. 9-5:30pm

Pictures will be exhibited that were taken on 10/5,6^th at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787. www.ccartscouncil.org

10/27                   Grover Pumpkin Festival    Noon-8pm  

One of the most unique festivals in North Carolina. Huge Pumpkin Wall (with over 700 lit pumpkins) Corn Maze Hay Maze, Mansion Ghost Tours, Headless Horseman Carriage Ride, Trick or Treat Trail for the kids. Costume contests (kids, teens, adults & pets) and crowning of our Lil’ Pumpkin Queen. We also welcome the Smokin’ Guns Tour as our headline entertainment, the Tour includes Nashville Recording Artists Travis Powell & Jason Thomas. Live music & dancing all day on two stages, hay rides, great craft & food vendors, game activities & pumpkin craving. Town of Grover, Main Street & Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-9986, www.GroverPumpkinFestival.com

10/27                   Corn Husk Dolls   11-1pm  

$9.95   Chef Johnsie will show you how to make the dolls at the Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-93-2940, www.theinnofthepatriots.com

10/27                   Haunted Farm   7-9pm  

Program is part of the living history farm events for Kings Mountain State Park, 1277 Park Road, SC., 803-222-3209, www.nps.gov/kimo

10/31                   Spooktacular Breakfast   7:30-9am  

Come in costume to breakfast and network with other women of the Cleveland County Chamber, 704-487-8521, www.clevelandcounty.com

10/31                   Great Pumpkin Parade   10am  

Join in the Halloween parade through town to the Gazebo at Patriots Park. There will be stories, games and the search for the gold pumpkin and for special prizes hidden in the haystacks.  Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.com

11/2-11/3                          Hog Happnin’     

Come to have a good time with the 5KRun for kids, classic car & cycle shows, outdoor arts ’n crafts, also available BBQ with dine-in or carry outs. They now partnering with Connect, Commit to Change, it’s all about kids.  Held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, www.hoghappnin.com

11/3   Black American Hero of the Battle of Kings Mountain   10-4pm  

Free event. Reenactment. Ishmael Titus; Meet with the man himself, face to face, in his colonial camp. Ask him about the battles of Camden and the Revolutionary War. Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

11/3                     Marty Stuart at the Don Gibson   8pm  

$45   Performance by Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-8114, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

11/10                   Carolina Pottery    10-4pm  

$4   Event is sponsored by The Art Council and will be held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, www.clevelandcountyfair.com

11/10                   Canning & Preserves Class   11-1pm   

$19.95   Chef Jemima prepares delectable homemade applesauce and every student takes home their own jar. Class held at The Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

11/10                   Darin & Brooke Aldridge Concert    8pm    

$15    Join one of the top bands in the country for their annual holiday concert. Performance at the Joy Theatre, 202 S. Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-472-7762, www.kmlt.org

11/11                   Veteran’s Day Parade   10:30am  

Start at the War Memorial across from the Joy Performance Center and continue through town to the Veteran’s Memorial at Mountain Rest Cemetery.  Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.com

11/12                   Carolina Pottery Festival   10-4pm  

$4   Event is sponsored by the Art Council and will be held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, www.clevelandcoutyfair.com

11/17                   Christmas at the Farm   10-4pm  

Program is part of the living history farm events for Kings Mountain State Park, 1277 Park Road, SC., 803-2222-3209, www.nps.gov/kimo

11/20                   Christmas Tree Lighting   7pm  

Children and their families will gather at Mauney Memorial Library for Christmas activities and stories prior to the tree lighting and the arrival of Santa Claus in a fire truck. Sponsored by the City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.com

11/24                   Make a Pomander Ball   11-1pm  

$9.95   Chef Johnsie will show you how to make this colonial air freshener uses only natural ingredients at The Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

11/29                   Holiday Happy Hour   5:30-7:30pm  

Held at The Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-2787,  www.ccartscouncil.org

11/30-12/21     Handmade for the Holidays   9-5:30pm  

Free admission    Drop in & do your Christmas shopping at The Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org

11/30-12/2         Christmas at the Fair  

This event will be held at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds, 1751 E. Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, www.clevelandcountyfair.com

12/1                     Holiday Home Tour   10-4pm  

Mark your calendar now and a friend to tour with others the holiday home tour in Shelby sponsored by The Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org

12/1         Black American Hero of the Battle of Kings Mountain   10-4pm  

Free event. Reenactment. Ishmael Titus; Meet with the man himself, face to face, in his colonial camp. Ask him about the battles of Camden and the Revolutionary War. Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

12/1                     Christmas Parade in KM   3pm  

“Home for Christmas” activities for the month include the parade with many entries sponsored by City of Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.com

12/7                     Networking and Ornament Exchange   7:30-9am  

Network over breakfast with associates of Cleveland County Chamber, 704-487-8521, www.clevelandcountychamber.com

12/8                     Canning & Preserves Class   11-1pm   

$19.95   Chef Jemima prepares homemade cranapple butter and every student takes home their own jar. Class held at The Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

12/22                   Historical Christmas  

Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

2012 Christmas Parades 

11/27    Grover   1pm   980-721-6343

11/27    Boiling Springs    3pm 704-434-2357, www.boilingspringsnc.net

12/2      Polkville   2pm

12/3      Kings Mountain   3pm, 704-734-0333, www.CityOfKM.com

12/4      Earl   3pm, 704-709-9627, www.TownOfEarl.org

12/10    Fallston   2pm, 704-538-3111

12/10    Kingstown   2pm, 704-480-1042

12/18    Shelby   3pm, 704-484-3100, www.UptownShelby.org