Updated List compiled by The Cleveland County Chamber and Tour Cleveland County

September Cane Maze   Runs until the end of October at Elliott Family Farm, 356 London Road, Lawndale, 704-477-9665, www.elliottfamilyfarm.com

Photo by Gene Meade

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

9/7                   Parade of Tables   Viewing of tables 5-6pm/Dinner 6pm   $20   Enjoy dinner with entertainment at the Neal Senior Center, 100 T. R. Harris Drive, Shelby, 704-482-3488, www.seniorcenter.coa.org

9/7                   2011 Mystery Art Winners Exhibit     Mon-Fri. 9-5:30pm   Free event. The Cleveland County Art Council, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org

9/7-8               Yesterday/The #1 Beatles Tribute   8pm   $26   Straight  from Las Vegas 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                   Foothills Market    8-noon   Local approved farmers sell their goods on the court square in Uptown Shelby, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-300-4308, www.foothillsmarket.com

9/8                   Ranger on the Ridge Hike     6pm    Hike with a ranger to the summit of the Crowders Mountain overlook and for your chance to ask questions about the park and countryside. Canceled if it rain occurs.  Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, 704-853-5375,  www.ncparks.net/crmo.html

9/8                   Canning & Preserves Day    11-1pm    $19.95    Learn cooking skills 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

9/8                          Box Turtles Program   2pm   Want to learn more about North Carolina’s state reptile. Join a Ranger at the Visitors Center of South Mountain State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, 828-433-4772, www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo.php

9/11                 Patriot Day Observance   12 noon   This solemn 10th 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.owlseyevineyard.com

9-15                Foothills Market    8-noon   Local approved farmers sell their goods on the court square in Uptown Shelby, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-300-4308, www.foothillsmarket.com

9/15                 Rib Sale for Hospice    11-5pm   $20 rack   Event with live music, food, inflatables and more. Rib‘s will be served hot or vacuum sealed & frozen. Ribs pick-up time from 2-6pm. and this rib sale will be held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby. 704-487-0800.

9/15                 2012 Cleveland Women’s Show       11-5pm   $5   Enjoy exhibits, shopping, fashions, pampering sessions, health screening and more at the LeGrand Center on the Campus of Cleveland Community College, Shelby, 704-904-6297.

9/15                 Mixed Martial Arts Competition     6-9:30pm   tickets range $20-40   Competition will be held at the Community Center of Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.cityofshelby.com

9/15                 Annual Reverse Raffle & Auction    6:30pm buffet starts    $100 for 2 people   Funds generated from this event go towards supporting the Kings Mtn. Museum held at the American Legion, 155 York Road, Kings Mountain, 704-739-1019, www.kingsmountainmuseum.org

9/16                 Basic Orienteering   5pm   Many adventures await those who know how to navigate the woods off trail. Before such adventures, one would learn to use a compass. Meet at the visitor center auditorium, come rain or shine.  Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC, 704-853-5375, www.ncparks.net/crmo.html

9/21                 Pam Tillis at The Don Gibson   8pm   $32.50   Pam has released some of Music City top singles of the past 2 decades performs again at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-8114, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

9-22                 Foothills Market    8-noon   Local approved farmers sell their goods on the court square in Uptown Shelby, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-300-4308, www.foothillsmarket.com

9/22                 The American Chestnut Tree   5pm   This tree once grew tall and straight on the summits and slopes of the mountain areas. Come learn about the tree, what happened to it and the hopes for it to return to our forests. Meet at the Visitors Center of Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, 704-853-5375, www.ncparks.net/crmo.html

9/22                 Seeds To Silverware   6pm   $50 per person/only 100 seats available   Will showcase our local talent by combining responsible grown local foods with culinary experts, integrating them into a unique and delicious celebration in beautiful Uptown Shelby sponsored by Uptown Shelby, 704-484-3100.

9/28                 WineDown Birthday Bash   Save the date to celebrate 5 years at Owl’s Eye Winery, 1414 Metcalf Road, Shelby, 704-471-9196, www.owlseyevineyard.com

9/28-10/7        Cleveland County Fair     Time 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

9-29                 Foothills Market    8-noon   Local approved farmers sell their goods on the court square in Uptown Shelby, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-300-4308, www.foothillsmarket.com

9/29                 National Public Lands Day-Workday   8:30-12pm   Register for this event/lunch provided   ` Work take place on the Ridgeline Trail which Friends of Crowders Mtn., maintain. Meet at the Boulders Access Area of Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, 704-853-5375, www.ncparks.net/crmo.html

9/30                 Late Summer Lake Hike   5pm   Take an easy late summer hike with a ranger and see things you may never have seen before like beaver activity, frogs, a Blue heron and more at Crowders Mountain State Park, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, 704-853-5375, www.ncparks.net/crmo.html

10/1-2             Cycle NC        Over 1,000 bicyclist cyclist’s across NC will stop overnight in Shelby. (Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street) Tuesday morning a two hour water stop at Patriots Park, Railroad & Gold Street, Kings Mountain, NC http://cnc.ncsports.org

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

10/6                 The Gateway Festival   10-5pm   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

10/5-6-7-8-9   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                Ishmael Titus; Black American Hero of the Battle of Kings Mountain   10-4pm   free event   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, 704-937-2940, http://www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

10/6                 Gateway Festival in Kings Mountain   10-5pm   Come out and enjoy this celebration of music, art, history and culture. Shuttle routes from both Crowder’s Mountain state Park and Kings Mountain State Park will be available. City of Kings Mountain, 704-730-2103, www.cityofkm.org

 10/11             Taste of Cleveland County   5:30-9pm    $6   Network with women of the county, enjoy a specialty appetizer, main dish, dessert and silent auction hosted by Cleveland Women’s Network. Cleveland County Chamber, 704-487-8521

10/11-13        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

10/12-13-14-19-20   Dairy Queen Days   7:30pm Friday & Saturday/3pm Sunday   $10/$8 seniors & students   Performance at Joy Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-472-7762, www.kmlt.org

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 Live 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, Roll Over 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 10:30 so the children can watch and prepare for the grand finale Kid’s Parade at 11:30. 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

10/13               Canning & Preserves Class    11/1pm    $19.95     Enjoy a 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 +96 square will begin at 10:30 so the children can watch and prepare for the grand finale Kid’s Parade at 11:30. 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

10/13               The Holmes Brothers   8pm   Deeply soulful and uplifting gospel-drenched blues street corner doo-wop, ballad and country music also with Jake Haldenwang performance at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-4118, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

10/15               Fall Fest   10-5pm   Many activities take place at the fall fest held at the Kings Mountain State Park  1277 Park Road, SC., 803-222-3209, www.nps.gov/kimo

10/19               Los Lonely Boys   8pm   $28   Granny award winner from San Angelo, Texas. They call their style of music Texican Rock N Roll performs at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-4118, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

10-20               Foothills Market    8-noon   Local approved farmers sell their goods on the court square in Uptown Shelby, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-300-4308, www.foothillsmarket.com

10/20               Book Signing   Bob Inman will sign his new book at theJoy Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-472-7762, www.kmlt.org    

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 10/5,6th at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787. www.ccartscouncil.org

10/25-27         Talking Pumpkin and Spooky Train              1-6pm   50 cents a ride   The Talking Pumpkin and the Spooky Train will return to the Carrousel and Rotary Train for fun and thrills at the City Park of Shelby, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.cityofshelby.com/parks

10/27               Grover Pumpkin Festival    Noon-8pm   One of the most unique festivals in all of 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.theinnofthe patriots.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

11/2-3             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                 Ishmael Titus: Black American Hero of the Battle of Kings Mountain   10-4   free event   Meet the man himself in his colonial camp. Ask him about the Revolutionary War, how he won his freedom from slavery and watch him shoot his long rifle, throw tomahawks and more. Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

11/3                 Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives  8pm   $45   Five time Grammy Award winner Marty said what inspires and he cherishes more these days is traditional country music.  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. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-472-7762, www.kmlt.org

11/10               Chonda Pierce    6pm & 8:30pm  $27   The 2009 comedian of the year and with our first sold out show performs again here at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-4118, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

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

11/16               Paul Byrom/Irish Tenor   8pm   $24    Formally with the Celtic Thunder, Paul performs at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-4118, www.DonGibsonTheatre.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., 803-222-3209, www.nps.gov/kimo

11/19               Breakfast w/Santa   7:30-10:30am   Have breakfast with Santa at Mauney  Memorial Library, 704-739-2371. www.mauneylibrary.org

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

11/23               Edwain McCain   8pm   $26    Opening with Matt Corbin, McCain performs at the Don Gibson Theatre, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-4118, www.DonGibsonTheatre.com

11/24               Howser House Open   11-4pm     Enjoy this open house at the Kings Mountain  National Park 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. Phone 864-936-7921.

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 Cleveland County Arts Center, 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787,  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, 704-484-2787, 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

11/30-12/1-2-3-7-8-9    Best Christmas Pageant Ever   7:30pm Friday & Saturday/3pm Sunday   $10/$8 seniors & students   Performance at Joy Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-472-7762, http://www.kmlt.org

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, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org

12/1                 Ishmael Titus: Black American Hero of the Battle of Kings Mountain   10-4   free event   Meet the man himself in his colonial camp. Ask him about the Revolutionary War, how he won his freedom from slavery and watch him shoot his long rifle, throw tomahawks and more. Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, 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                 Photo’s with Santa   9-1pm   Pictures will to taken with Santa at the Carrousel, Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.cityofshelby.com/parks

12/ 8                “Get Mugged” @ Southern Arts    10-4pm   Mug selection will be on a first come, first serve basis. Your mug will be filled with coffee, cider or hot chocolate and munch on Christmas goodies. Sponsored by Southern Arts Society, 301 N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-739-5585.

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

12/13-1/10, 2013                    Historical Christmas   Inn of the Patriots, 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.TheInnofthePatriots.com

12/14-15-16    Joy Performance Center performance    The Nutcracker performance takes place at the Joy Performance Center information 704-730-9408, www.kmlt.org

12/22               A Christmas Heart   7-9pm   A moving Christian Play will be presented in the Community Center of Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.cityofshelby.com/parks

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