STORIES

Celebrating Juneteenth in Bessemer City at Centennial Park Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in...

Join us Saturday, June 7th  for Soundwaves Music Festival in Dallas, NC , a high-energy, family-friendly event featuring live...

Welcome to Gaston County, where small-town charm meets heartfelt celebrations for Mother's Day. Our Charming downtowns in the heart of...

Travel Powers the Economy, Builds Opportunity & Connects America Belmont, NC — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight...

For the third consecutive year, the city of Gastonia will host the Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship. The 2025 Championship will...

Gaston County Tourism is proud to sponsor RiverFest 2025 , a day-long celebration of the Catawba River hosted by Catawba Riverkeeper ....

Meet us at the Caromont Health Park ball park on May 9, 2025 for a fun night of baseball as the Gastonia Ghost Peppers take on the High...

Spring in Gaston County is a time of renewal, celebration, and exciting events that bring the community together. Whether you're looking...

Spring is the perfect time to explore Gaston County! Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities, a romantic...

Mark your calendars for the Cherry Blossom Festival  on April 25th and 26th, 2025! Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time,...

GOAT ISLAND GAMES Goat Island Park in Cramerton 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton NC FRIDAY May 2nd - SATURDAY, May 3, 2025 Join us at Goat...

Spring is in the air, and Easter is just around the corner! We've got you covered if you're in Gaston County and looking for egg-citing...

Gaston MAX Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 11 am – 3 pm The Gaston Multicultural Arts Xperience, or  Gaston MAX , will return to Downtown...

Spring is here, and Gaston County is coming alive. Longer, warmer, sunny days with Carolina blue skies beckon you to get outside and try...

Green River Revival at Whitewater Center Photo Credit: Whitewater Center As the seasons shift towards spring, the Whitewater Center is...

Ready to push your limits, celebrate the running community, and soak up the beauty of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ? Perennial  is not...

2025 promises to be a great year in Gaston County as our annual events create great reasons to plan a visit. Use this list of events to...

Visitors of all ages are invited to the Schiele Museum to travel back in time at the 24th Annual Fossil Fair to search for North...

An Unforgettable Spring Adventure Awaits! Spring is the perfect time to get active, explore, and make lasting memories! The 2025 Greater...

Looking for fun and engaging activities this winter? Gaston County offers a variety of ways to enjoy the season, whether you’re exploring...