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...
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Melissa McCauley
- Aug 10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Human Powered Movement
- Feb 26
The South Fork Sampler Adventure Race Highlights The Natural Resources of Gaston County
For the third year in a row, Human Powered Movement is bringing the South Fork Sampler Adventure Race to our backyard on April 27 & 28...
Melissa McCauley
- Feb 5
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,...
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
- Oct 4, 2023
Fall inspires travel to Gaston County. Here is how you plan your trip!
Fall is the best time to plan a trip to Gaston County as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Plan your trip today!...
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...
Melissa McCauley
- May 17, 2023
Gaston County Tourism and Black Folks Camp Too Partner to Promote Unity in the Outdoor Industry
Gaston County, known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, is taking a significant step towards promoting...
Melissa McCauley
- Apr 27, 2023
The 2023 Conference Carolinas Men's Baseball Championship
The 2023 Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship comes to Caromont Health Park, Home to the Honey Hunters in downtown Gastonia,...
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