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People Are Talking

The official tourism guide for Cleveland County NC, serving Shelby, Kings Mountain, Boiling Springs Toll Free: 866-305-9973 e 1 and all of Cleveland County.

People Are Talking!

And there is plenty to talk about!

Cleveland County’s 16 communities offer stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and vistas of lush landscapes. Natural treasures abound and the almost 100,000 county residents are eager to give the reasons they honor the past, embrace the present and anticipate the future.

Visitors have found Cleveland County attractive since the early 1800s when they flocked to the Cleveland Springs Hotel for the healing benefits of Cleveland

Cleveland Springs Hotel

Springs’ mineral waters. People were talking then too.

The springs drew people from as far away as Europe until the third and final incarnation of the Cleveland Springs Hotel burned to the ground in 1929.

If you are coming to Cleveland County for a conference, training, softball or baseball tournament, a swim meet or just passing through , you may decide to stay an extra day or two after talking with someone who lives here. You may even plan to come to Cleveland County for your next vacation.

Our friendly and helpful locals will tell you about the parks, museums, art galleries, restaurants, wineries, performing arts centers, farmers’ markets, trails, waterways, festivals AND MORE! There’s never a dull month on the Cleveland County calendar!

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Locals Are Talking

As we were putting this guide together we thought about what we do when we are visiting a new place and our answer was we want to experience what the locals do. So we’ve asked some locals to make some recommendations. We want you to know about all those hidden jewels from Earl to Casar, Mooresboro to Kings Mountain. Throughout the guide you will find nuggets of information from the locals and some of our visitors too. Thank you for taking the time to Experience Cleveland County – Music, Liver Mush and so Much More.

We think you will be talking about us too.

• Amy Scoggins: We have so much to offer! From the Don Gibson Theater to The Earl Scruggs Center, the Art Council, the restaurants and shops uptown and the City Park Carousel and Train! Shelby and Cleveland County is just an awesome place to live and enjoy!

• Scott Humphries: I like to do everything Cleveland County has to offer; anything from trails to rivers to all local events. It is a great place to live and play.

• Lynda Hull Drake: Walking around the old court square and visiting all the local businesses!

• Kristina Cooper: ALWS, Friday Night Football, Little League Baseball and midget football. Enjoying the park with my kids, the fair, alive after five, visiting the local shops and enjoying the wonderful weather we have here in Cleveland County.

• Stacey Hodge Gamble: My favorite thing is to go to Dragonfly on Fridays with my friends and listen to local talent perform, and then we join up with the men for dinner.

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Visitors Are Talking!

We had a wonderful time. All of us left Shelby with a memory of a lifetime and a yearning to return next year. The people of Shelby are awesome. Everyone and I mean everyone was excited to meet us, talk to us, serve us, and welcome us.

Bob G. – Coach - Omaha, Nebraska Legion Team after their appearance in the 2014 American Legion World Series.

I’d like to bring hard-core Scruggs banjo freaks to visit Earl’s home town. We love to feel the air and everything around there. I had the greatest time in Shelby this year Toshio W. - Earl Scruggs Center visitor – 2013 and 2014 - Japan My favorite things are the people we have met here, the real hospitality, and making friends with someone from Shelby (or Moss Lake) just because we sat next to them.

Laura F. – ALWS visitor for 4 years – Converse, Texas Your town is beautiful and when I was at the Earl Scruggs Center, “you treated me like I was the King of Holland.”

Peter C. -Earl Scruggs Center visitor – 2014 – Netherlands My husband and I walked the majority of this trail recently. It was well maintained and gave us a variety of scenery, surfaces, and difficulty levels. We will be returning again to complete the 2.8 Foote Trail.

Mary T. – Gateway Trails Kings Mountain hiker 2013

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OUTDOORS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY

The highs are seldom so high and the lows are seldom so low that visitors to Cleveland County can’t experience the outdoor life every day of the year.

Right in the heart of Shelby on Sumter Street is Shelby City Park with a children’s playground, ninehole golf course, tennis court, 1,600-seat gymnasium, an Olympic pool that hosts swim meets, and athletic fields that draw baseball and softball tournaments.

The park is also popular for its 1952 Rotary Special Miniature Train and one of the few year-round carrousels (circa 1919) still found in its traditional city park location. The 29-horse carrousel is the centerpiece of the Foothills Merry Go Round Festival every April.

Visitors interested in hiking and history can take a walking tour of the Central Shelby Historic District that passes homes and businesses built from the 1850s forward and Sunset Cemetery, established in 1841, the same year Cleveland County was carved from the already existing Lincoln and Rutherford counties. A printed guide for the tour is available at the Cleveland County Chamber.

Anyone eager for a longer stretch of the legs can investigate the Carolina Thread Trail, a network of greenways and trails that reaches 15 counties. The Kings Mountain Gateway Trails (807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain) constitute 5.5 miles of scenic trails for hiking and biking and provide restrooms, a picnic area and a shelter. The Broad River Greenway portion of the Carolina Thread Trail (Highway 150 South, Boiling Springs) has 15 miles of multi-use trail and 1,900 linear feet of trail accessible for handicapped individuals. The Greenway has a picnic shelter and areas for swimming, boating, tubing and horseback Photos by www.CCEDP.com

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Museums People have been talking about the history of Cleveland County for centuries and our visitors will understand why when they visit the numerous museums established in Cleveland County.

Belwood Heritage Museum can be found in the northern part of our county. Learn about the history and culture of the agricultural base that built this region of North Carolina. This museum showcases antique farm equipment along with items that tell the story of the Old South and the New South . The museum is open the first Sunday of every month from 2:00 – 4:00 pm or by appointment. For more information call 704-5383451. The museum is located at 133 Carpenter’s Grove Church Road, Lawndale, NC. Earl Scruggs Center – Music & Stories from the American South is located in the historic courthouse in Shelby, the county seat for Cleveland County. The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of the legendary, five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native Earl Scruggs with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which Scruggs was born and raised. It was in the nearby Flint Hill community where Mr. Scruggs learned to play banjo and began the three-finger playing style that has come to be known around the world as “Scruggs Style.”

Engaging exhibits, special event space and rich programming provide a unique experience for visitors. The museum is open Wednesday – Sunday each week. For more information, visit www.earlscruggscenter.org or call 704-487-6233. The Center’s address is 103 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. International Lineman’s Museum - Started in 1998, is dedicated to preserving the heritage of linemen and the electrical industry. It contains hundreds of artifacts, some that date back as far as the late 1800s. These consist of meters, tools, insulators, books, signs, climbing apparel and photographs, along with many other items of interest, such as a 1955 Studebaker A-Frame line truck. For information, visit www.linemanmuseum.com or call 704-482-7638. The museum is located at 529 Caleb Road, Shelby, NC. Kings Mountain Fire Museum – established in 1975, featuring antique fire trucks and fire-fighting equipment. The museum has 1925 and 1930 American LaFrance fire trucks. There are 500 different items to view. Visitors come from around the world.

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318 S. Washington St. Shelby Celebrating Our 5th Year as A Premiere Concert Venue in North Carolina

Open Tuesday Thru Friday 10 am to 5 pm—Saturday 12 pm—5 pm

318 South Washington St. Shelby, NC 28150 704-487-8114 DonGibsonTheatre.com

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Kings Mountain Historical Museum - features local historical items such as an antique weaving loom, coal stove, mineral display, film of local history, map, pictures, a replica of the historic Herndon House and more. Shop in the museum store and find books on the local Revolutionary Battle of Kings Mountain and other history information plus post cards, local art prints, cards, jewelry, honey, soap, and crafts. Request to tour the century-old log cabin or the Cornwell House. Exhibits change every four months. The museum is open Tuesday – Friday and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. For more information call 704-739-1019. The museum is located at 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC. Lawndale Historical Museum – was originally part of the Piedmont School established about 1896. Collections include a ca. 1950 advertising curtain from the school auditorium, items and photos from Cleveland Mill and Power Company and a restored Lawndale Railway boxcar. The museum is open Sundays, June – October or by appointment. For more information, visit www.lawndalenc.org or call 704-538-7212. The museum is located at 119 Piedmont Drive, Lawndale, NC. Metcalf Station – is a project of the Lawndale Historical Museum. From 1899 to 1943, this structure served as the stop between Lawndale and Shelby for the narrow gauge railroad that connected Cleveland Mills to the major railways. In the station’s later years, it was serviced with Texaco gasoline to supply gas for the automobiles that were becoming more popular. A group of volunteers refurbished the station and an original railroad boxcar.

The station is open Sundays or by appointment. For more information call 704-538-7212. The station is located at 2930 Polkville Road, Lawndale, NC. Presidential Culinary Museum – is part of The Inn of the Patriots. On display for the fully-guided museum tour is presidential china from John Quincy Adams and Dolly Madison to Presidents Clinton and Bush. All employees and members are dressed in historically accurate apparel, and you may encounter a number of personalities or accents along the way! The museum tour is every Saturday at 1:00 pm. For more information, visit www.theinnofthepatriots.com or call 704-937-2940. The museum is located at 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC. Toll Free: 866-305-9973 e

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... g n i k l a T e r A e l Peop “Visit the many activities in Uptown!”

— Cindy Hopper Spencer

“There are many things I like about Cleveland County but living here is the best!

From the baseball to the Fair including music and friendly faces..what’s not to love??”

— Shelia Newport

“Check out The Earl Scruggs Center.”

— Lynne Weber Rockwell

“Alive after Five block party.”

“Going uptown with all the entertainment, festivals, people, food, just small town happy!”

— Yvonne Ellis

— Nicole Greene Baynard

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Music and Art Locals and visitors are amazed at the array of musical and cultural locations across Cleveland County. You can hear people talking about the last concert they attended, an impressive photography display, or whether the event was in a traditional setting or at a favorite restaurant. Join us soon and enjoy the eclectic music and art of Cleveland County!

Buffalo Creek Gallery showcases the fine art, crafts and jewelry of regional artists and has an in-house studio with working artists. For more information, visit www.buffalocreekgalley.com or call 704-487-0256. (104 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150) Cleveland Community College’s Pennington-McIntyre Gallery in the Jack Hunt Campus Center is a rotating show space with five or six shows annually. Visit www.clevelandcc.edu/art/Pennington-McIntyreGallery.html, call 704-669-4023 or e-mail jacobss@clevelandcc.edu for more information. (137 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152) Cleveland County Arts Council, located in the historic post office in Uptown Shelby, provides year-round, rotating exhibits and occasionally performing arts. Regional artists supply the gift shop with unique items. The Arts Center sponsors the Real to Reel International Film Festival every July and the Art of Sound Music Festival every September. For more information, visit www.ccartscouncil.org or call 704-484-2787. (111 South Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150) Cleveland County Choral Society calls Aldersgate United Methodist Church home for its rehearsals and performances.

This all-volunteer choir from across the area performs two concerts a year: one the first Saturday and Sunday in May and another the first Saturday and Sunday in December. Check the Society’s Facebook page or call 704-487-5216. (1207 West Dixon Boulevard, Shelby, NC 28152) Don Gibson Theatre, located in historic Uptown Shelby, features an intimate Art Deco environment as it hosts live entertainment, films and special events in a season that runs from September through June. The 400-seat venue spotlights a continuing series of concerts by nationally acclaimed touring artists. The adjoining video and WIFI equipped function space is an alternative for business meetings, weddings and workshops.

For more information, visit www.dongibsontheatre.com or call 704-487-8114. (316 South Washington Street, Shelby, NC 28150)

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More Music and Art Dragonfly Wine Market, with its expected offerings of fine wines and craft beers, also houses antiques, local crafts, and offers regional musicians of all genres a place to perform from 6-8 p.m.

Fridays (no charge for attendees). For more information, visit www.dragonflywinemarket.com or call 704-466-3578. (101 West Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150) Gardner-Webb University is the home of a Choral Union, a Symphonic Band and a University Orchestra of 60-80 musicians who also function as Cleveland County’s main orchestra. The university also hosts a Distinguished Artist Concert each year.

Art galleries at the college exhibit student and faculty work. For more information, visit www.gardner-webb.edu or call 704-4064000. (110 South Main Street, Boiling Springs, NC 28017) The Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain is home to the Kings Mountain Little Theater group. The Theater was completely renovated in 2011-2012 to reflect its original elegance as a 1950s theater. In addition to a year-round repertoire of performances in the 300-seat theater, the Joy Performance Center can be rented for business meetings, seminars, catered meals, parties, receptions and other functions.

Its state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems allow for many types of events. For more information, visit www.kmlt.org or call 704-730-9408. (202 South. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086) Shelby Alive, sponsored by the Uptown Shelby Association, is an outdoor concert presented 6-9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of May, June, July and August on the Washington Street side of the historic Court Square. A variety of artists perform for the crowds who bring their own chairs. For more information, visit www. uptownshelby.org or call 704-484-3100.

Southern Arts Society (SASi) is a non-profit organization founded in 1984 by A.B. Mauney Snow and local artists. The Society’s mission is to promote the arts by training the artists and educating the public to the many talents available in the community. The members provide visual art displays in the community, scholarships for local students, and workshops open to all. A variety of classes in the arts and ceramics are offered throughout the year. While based in Kings Mountain, the Society’s membership extends throughout the Carolinas.

Open Tuesday – Saturday. For more information, visit www. southernartssociety.org or call 704-739-5585. (301 N. Piedmont Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086)

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. .. g n i k l a T e r A People “I “Sweet Frog, Shelby City Park and the world series!!!”

— Shannon Sisk Moseley

like going to Don Gibson Theatre and Challenger 3” ­— Keith Jolly

“Mi Pubs”

­— Amy Darnell Emery

Eat Local, Eat Healthy at Foothills Farmers’ Market

Providing a connection to the freshest, best-tasting foods Cleveland County farms have to offer.

Cleveland County, nC

Three Locations to Serve You...

Uptown Shelby Market Pavilion (Opening April 2015)

Corner of West Marion & Morgan Streets, Shelby, NC 28150

Downtown Kings Mountain

Under tents on Railroad Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Cleveland County Health Department

Health Department parking lot, 315 E. Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150

Visit www.foothillsfarmersmarket for hours of operation. info@foothillsfarmersmarket.com

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The 2,000-plus acres of John H. Moss Lake, with a stock of bass and crappie, are a recreational destination for boaters, fishermen and competitors in water tournaments. Campgrounds and picnic areas are among the amenities and there are 10 public boat ramps along the 57 miles of shoreline.

Crowders Mountain State Park has 22 miles of hiking trails and canoeing on a nine-acre lake. Kings Mountain State Park has miles of forested hiking trails and two fishing lakes, equestrian trails and camping and sits adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park that commemorates the battle that changed the course of the Revolutionary War. The Ruby Hunt YMCA, 1322 Patrick Avenue, Boiling Springs, has Cleveland County’s first and only outdoor splash park.

Though some may believe that golf is a good walk spoiled, many others make the eight manicured courses in Cleveland County part of their regular routine. The courses are listed here in alphabetical order.

• Challenger III Golf and Amusement • Cleveland Country Club • Deer Brook Golf Club • Kings Mountain Country Club • Pine Grove Golf Club • River Bend YMCA Golf Course • Royster Memorial Golf Course

(open every day except Christmas) • Woodbridge Golf Links For those who find food and farming intriguing, Cleveland County boasts an unusual nursery, farms with additional attractions and wineries. Slightly Different Nursery in Polkville has more than 60,000 hybrid daylilies that are in peak bloom from midJune to mid-July on more than 100 acres in the Photos by www.CCEDP.com

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Imagine daylilies named Giggle Pie Delight (yellow and orange), Mark’s Laughter (deep purple) and Sugar High (lavender and lime green). Other flowers make an appearance throughout the year and owner Paul Owen invites couples to have weddings at the nursery.

Call 704-477-9939 for an appointment to visit.

Knob Creek Orchards and Creamery in Toluca is a prime spot for homegrown apples, peaches, blackberries and strawberries in season. Take a farm tour, visit the gift shop and make sure you try the homemade ice cream.

Harvest Works, about two miles north of Cleveland Community College on North Post Road, covers 20-plus acres with two greenhouses, a barn, fields of crops, walking trails, a mining flume and various farm animals. Visit the petting zoo, the restaurant and the gift shop with handcrafted items, gem stones and other novelties.

Cleveland County is home to two vineyards, located between the Catawba and Broad rivers. Both wineries offer tours and wine tasting. Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard and Winery is at 3521 Fallston-Waco Road, Lawndale; Owl’s Eye Vineyard and Winery is at 1414 Metcalf Road, Shelby.

The roar of the race cars, the smell of gasoline and smoke and the enthusiasm of the crowd keep three raceways running in Cleveland County. The historic Cleveland County Fairgrounds Speedway hosts dirt track racing at its finest on a 0.25-mile track on Friday nights. Cleveland County Speedway and Motorsports Complex in Lawndale has a 0.25-mile clay oval track where Young Guns, Street Stock 4, Front Wheel Drive, Pure Stocks, Renegades, Limited Sportsman and Crate Late Model classes compete. Shadyside Dragway off Honey Haven Farm Road in Shelby is a smooth, concrete 0.125-mile, high-speed drag strip that is the home of the King of the South Outlaw 10.5 Shootout.

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FESTIVALS

In Cleveland County

Come join the crowds at the various festivals in Cleveland County! The festivals are listed here in chronological order and you can most certainly find something that strikes your fancy.

Foothills Merry Go Round Festival, Shelby City Park, April: The star attraction is, of course, the restored 1919 Herschell-Spillman 32-horse carrousel, but there are also carnival rides, live entertainment, fireworks and food. Purchased in 1951, the carrousel underwent restoration from the late 1980s to 1998, when the carrousel moved into its new home in the Anne Dover Bailey Pavilion.

Arts on the Square, Court Square, Shelby, April: Between 40 and 50 vendors occupy the Court Square with pottery, woodwork, jewelry and more during this all-day festival dedicated to promoting fine arts and crafts by Southern artists.

Crossroads Festival, South Main Street, Boiling Springs, May: Vendors and exhibitors from all over the region converge at the “crossroads of opportunity” for this 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. festival. Foods range from classic fried fare to trendy cuisine and attendees shop for crafts, clothing, beauty supplies and more as regional musicians entertain.

Beach Blast, Patriots Park, Kings Mountain, July: From 10 am to 10 pm, partygoers feel like they’re on the Grand Strand as they listen to beach music by some of the best beach show bands in the South, compete in a bikini contest and beach volleyball tournament, and shop the craft and food vendors.

Real to Reel International Film Festival, Joy Performance Center, Kings Mountain, July: This forum for independent film, video and multi-media artists from around the world serves as a showcase for their talents and exposes our region to their work.

Attendees get a chance to talk with many of the filmmakers and partake of concession goodies during the movies.

7th Inning Stretch Festival, Court Square, Shelby, August: With a name like 7th Inning Stretch, you would think this festival has to do with baseball – and you would be right! No baseball is played during the

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one-day festival, but it is a product of Cleveland County ALWS Baseball Inc., the nonprofit agency responsible for the American Photo by Victorian Rose Studio Legion World Series (ALWS). The festival takes place the Saturday before the week the ALWS begins and it is a thank you to the community for its support of the annual national tournament. The first event of the day is a 5K in early morning; the children’s events, the food and the music begin mid-afternoon and continue into the evening.

The festival usually has at least three bands performing in free concerts; artists are local and regional groups, plus nationally known stars.

Clear Mountain View Music Festival, Elliott Family Farms, Polkville, August: This three-day music event begins Thursday evening and runs until midnight Saturday. Various stages are set up over 50 rolling acres south of the South Mountains, hence the festival’s name. Multiple music groups perform bluegrass, folk, rock ‘n’ roll, etc. Campers are welcome and attendees can bring small dogs as long as they are on leashes. There is parking for handicapped attendees and trained medical personnel are on site.

Shelby Hamfest, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Shelby, Labor Day Weekend: The Shelby Amateur Radio Club Inc. has sponsored this two-day gathering since 1957. Ham radio aficionados gather between 6,000 and 12,000 strong for the oldest and one of the largest gatherings of amateur radio operators in the United States.

Art of Sound, Uptown Shelby, September: This threeday music festival from Thursday through Saturday is by and for lovers of the arts. It has been around long enough to attract headliner acts from the national scene. Venues include the Cleveland County Arts Center and the Don Gibson Theatre, plus several Uptown restaurants. Bluegrass, jazz, country rock, big band – you can hear it all and more at The Art of Sound. Visitors often find themselves enjoying a spontaneous jam session by the artists.

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Heritage Day, Elliott Family Farms, Polkville, October: Elliott Family Farms hosts this annual all-day tribute to local history on a turn-of-thecentury farm. Activities include a horse pull, making molasses and apple butter the old-fashioned way, basket weaving, spinning and corn grinding. Displays of antique tractors and engines, restored cabins, a general store and a dress shop draw adults while children enjoy bounce houses, cornhole and a hay maze. Vendors supply food and cold drinks. Primitive campsites are available.

The Gateway Festival, Downtown Kings Mountain, October: Celebrated all across town, the festival covers the gazebo in Patriots Park, the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, Mauney Library and the Southern Arts Depot. A trolley carries visitors to all the locations continuously throughout the day. A classic car show, Liver Mush Festival a Cute Critters competition and a variety of music entertain.

Re-enactors depict life during the American Revolutionary War years and share history through demonstrations, an encampment and a battle reenactment.

Mush, Music and Mutts: Shelby’s Fall Liver Mush Festival, Court Square, Shelby, October: This traditional food festival is the Official State of North Carolina Fall Liver Mush Festival. It includes, of course, many liver mush offerings on the festival site plus liver mush specials at most of the uptown restaurants. Children’s activities, a Pet Festival and regional music groups performing on two stages are highlights of the day. The crowning of Little Miss Liver Mush also draws a crowd.

Carolina Pottery Festival, LeGrand Center, Shelby, November: Just in time for holiday shopping, more than 100 local and regional potters bring their traditional, contemporary and sculptural work for viewing and purchase by pottery enthusiasts.

Attendees meet the potters and learn the stories behind the pieces.

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Annual Events JANUARY The perfect time to come and enjoy the museums, art galleries, concert venues and the southern hospitality you will find in Cleveland County.

FEBRUARY “Treasures of the Earth” Pottery Show and Sale Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Uptown Shelby 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org Valentine’s Day Lunch at the Carrousel Anne Dover Bailey Pavilion; Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby 704 484-6476; www.cityofshelby.com/parks MARCH National Cat Show Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.cityofshelby.com/parks Cleveland County Bridal Fair Connecting brides and vendors for over 5 years. www.ClevelandCountyBridalFair.com Murder Mystery Dinner Don Gibson Theater, Shelby www.dgshelby.com APRIL Arts on the Square Uptown Shelby Court Square Warren St, Shelby, 704-487-0256, www.BuffaloCreekGallery.com Easter Bunny - Phifer Cabin Broad River Greenway, 126 Broad River Drive, Boiling Springs, 704-434-2357, www.Broadrivergreenway.com Easter Egg Roll - The Inn of the Patriots Bed & Breakfast 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover 704-937-2940, www.theinnofthepatriots.com Foothills Merry Go Round Festival Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6821, www.CityOfShelby.com/Parks Kings Mountain Easter Egg Hunt Downtown Kings Mountain, Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.CityofKM.com

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Cover Photography provided by 108 W. Warren St., Shelby, NC 28150 704-482-9360 www.VictorianRoseStudio.com

YOU BELONG AT THE Y Join us at the Cleveland County Family YMCA and enjoy a wide variety of YMCA programming: » Multiple locations to exercise » Free group fitness classes » Discounted sports and other programs » Child Watch services during exercise » Member discounts to play golf at River Bend Dover Foundation YMCA 704-484-9622

Kings Mountain Family YMCA 704-739-9631

Ruby C. Hunt YMCA 704-434-0441

River Bend YMCA Golf Course 704-482-4286

Visit CleveCoYMCA.org for more information.

Discover Shelby City Park

Shelby City Park has a number of unique and historical attractions that visitors of all ages will enjoy • Carousel & Train • Olympic Pool • Community Center • Two Sports Complexes • Tennis Courts • Golf Course

• Merry-Go-Round Festival Last Weekend of April • 1/2 Mile to Uptown Shelby • Nearby Lodging • Cleveland County’s #1 Visitor Attraction

Lifetime Memories Start Here 704-484-6811 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC 28150 www.cityofshelby.com/parks

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Parks & Recreation

Kings Mountain Firehouse BBQ Cook-off Kings Mountain YMCA, Walking Track on Highway 161 (Cleveland Ave.), Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.org McMurry Farms Mule Plow Day Crossroads of Lawndale/Belwood Road and Elam Road, 4814 Fallston Road, Fallston, 704-538-0225 Regions Pro/AM Archery Tournament Elliott Family Farms, 356 London Road, Lawndale, NC, 704-472-9667, www.elliottfamilyfarm.com Shelby Easter Egg Hunt Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter Street, Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.CityofShelby.com/parks Spring Fling, Civil War Period Re-enactors Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 704-739-1019, www.KingsMountainMuseum.org

MAY Uptown Art Walk - Cleveland County Arts Council 111 S. Washington St., Uptown Shelby.

704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org Bar H Championship Rodeo and Country Festival Bar H Arena, Hwy 150 (look for signs), Boiling Springs, 704-434-2866, www.Barhevents.com North Carolina Sheepdog Championship Trials 1216 West Stagecoach Trail, off NC-182, Lawndale, NC 704-538-3487 Over the Mountain Triathlon - Patriots Park Gazebo, Battleground Avenue, Downtown Kings Mountain, NC, 704-734-0333, www.CityofKM.com Shelby Alive! Summer Concert Series 111 S. Washington St, Shelby, NC 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com

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JUNE Dixie Rodders Car Show - Historic Court Square Uptown Shelby, 704-482-8883 or 704-487-4101 Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama Joy Performance Center, Kings Mountain, 704-730-9408 www.kmlt.org, Polkville IPRA Rodeo Mintz Arena Directly behind Polkville Baptist Church, 4214 Polkville Road, Polkville, 704-538-7464, www.PolkvilleBaptist.com.Rodeo Five String Fest, Bluegrass Music Banjo Workshops Elliott Family Farms, 356 London Road, Lawndale, NC, 704-472-9667, www.elliottfamilyfarm.com

Shelby Alive! Summer Concert Series 111 S. Washington St, Shelby, NC 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com Uptown Shelby Summer Cinema Series 318 S. Washington St, Shelby NC 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com

Broad River Greenway A Place For All Seasons! broadrivergreenway.com 704-434-0040

Hiking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Covered Picnic Shelters, Playground, Canoe Launch, Orienteering Course and Geocaches!

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JULY Fireworks - Cleveland Mall 2001 E. Dixon Blvd. Shelby, 704-484-2001 www.shopclevelandmall.com

4th of July Celebration Town of Lattimore Downtown Lattimore, 704-434-6313 Independence Day Celebration Shelby City Park, 859 W. Sumter St. 704-484-6811, www.cityofshelby.com/parks Kings Mountain Beach Blast - Patriots Park Gazebo Battleground Avenue, Downtown Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.Cityofkm.com Kings Mountain Fabulous 4th - YMCA Walking Track Highway 161 (Cleveland Ave.) Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333. www.CityofKM.com Kingstown Founders Day Celebration Kingstown Town Council, 2014 Kingston Road, Kingstown, 704-484-9776 Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama Joy Performance Center, Kings Mountain, 704-730-9408 www.kmlt.org, “Real to Reel International Film Festival” Joy Performance Center, 202 S. Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain, 704-484-2787, www.realtoreelfest.com Shelby Alive! Summer Concert Series 111 S. Washington St, Shelby, NC 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com Established in 1903, Casar has maintained the true definition of Small Town USA. Nestled in the foothills of Cleveland County, at the foot of the South Mountains, Casar is known for its warm community atmosphere and its scenic mountain views. Come out and experience country living at its finest. Fun family events & festivals are held throughout the year.

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“I always tell people that I am from Casar. A small, simple town without even a stop light. My mom and dad and brother still live there. When I want to escape the world....I go home to Casar.”

Casar —Trina L. Beighley North Carolina “Casar is where my roots will always be!!”

—Stephanie Shoup

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CLEVELAND COUNTY Any month is a good month for visitors who have a fondness for museums, like the Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South, Kings Mountain Historical Museum and the Presidential Culinary Museum. In addition, performance centers such as the Don Gibson Theatre, Gardner-Webb University’s Blanton Auditorium and Dover Theatre, and the Joy Performance Center offer a variety of live artists and stage plays year-round.

Here’s a brief guide to some of each month’s activities, the average temperature during the month and suggested clothing for comfort, depending on your personal thermostat.

JANUARY & FEBRUARY: Average temperature of 45˚F can dip to 12˚ or zip to 77˚. Bring a jacket with a hood, gloves and thick socks plus a light longsleeved shirt in case the 70s make an appearance in Cleveland County’s two coldest months. You may see some snow, but the average annual snowfall is only 4 inches. February is noted for the “Treasures of the Earth” Pottery Show and Sale.

MARCH: Average temperature of 53˚F, but can plunge into the teens or escalate to the mid-80s. Plan to dress in layers so you can add or peel. If you are planning a wedding The Cleveland County Bridal Fair is held the first Saturday and Sunday in March .

APRIL: Average temperature of 61˚F with some lows in the 20s and highs hitting 90˚. April is another month for layered clothing. You can enjoy Easter egg hunts, Civil War period re-enactors, Arts on the Square and the Foothills Merry Go Round Festival.

MAY: Average temperature of 67˚F with lows touching 40˚ and highs reaching 90˚. Tuck a lightweight jacket in with your shorts and T-shirts. Whether you compete or cheer from the sidelines, take in the Over the Mountain Triathlon, one of only six National Championship Qualifiers.

JUNE: Average temperature of 76˚F with lows around 50˚ and highs touching 100˚.

Shorts and T-shirts rule but a lightweight jacket will feel good at 50˚. Join cowboys and cowgirls for the Polkville IPRA Rodeo, a tradition since 2000.

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BY THE MONTH JULY: Average temperature of 77˚ with lows that may reach 55˚ and highs that could push 100˚. In addition to warm weather attire, add a layer of sunscreen! Fourth of July celebrations abound, plus the Real to Reel International Film Festival and the Kings Mountain Beach Blast.

AUGUST: Average temperature of 79˚, the highest monthly average of the year. Minimum temperatures may touch the mid-60s and the maximums may reach 102˚.

Wear your coolest gear! The county’s only annual national sports event, the six-day American Legion World Series, is held at Keeter Stadium.

SEPTEMBER: Average temperature of 72˚F with the lows heading into the mid40s and the highs in the mid-90s. Most days call for T-shirts and shorts but you might carry a lightweight jacket to the Cleveland County Fair, the state’s largest county fair, which runs for 11 days.

OCTOBER: Average temperature of 60˚F with minimum temps down to 30˚ and maximums up to 90˚. Lightweight long-sleeved shirts usually suffice but a medium-weight jacket feels good from the middle of the month when Mush, Music and Mutts (the Official N.C. Fall Liver Mush Festival) comes to Shelby’s historic Court Square. The Art of Sound and certain haunted events come ‘round later in the month.

NOVEMBER: Average temperature of 51˚F with the possibility of high teens for lows and low 80s for highs.

Layered clothing is recommended with a medium-toheavy jacket on hand. Barbecue fiends gather for the Hog Happnin’ Kansas City BBQ Competition and those ready for the holidays visit the Enchanted Forest at the Broad River Greenway.

DECEMBER: Average temperature of 45˚F but Christmas could see the high teens or the high 70s. The county’s highest monthly rainfall is recorded in December, so have some headwear handy, along with some thermal underwear and several top layers, including a heavy jacket, gloves and thick socks.

Gardner-Webb University’s Festival of Lights, a party with Santa at Shelby City Park’s Carrousel and the Gingerbread Exhibit at the Presidential Culinary Museum are holiday highlights.

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Annual Events continued Uptown Shelby Summer Cinema Series 318 S. Washington St, Shelby NC 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com AUGUST American Legion World Series Veteran’s field at Keeter Stadium located on the campus of Shelby High School, 230 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, 704-466-3847 7th Inning Stretch Festival - Uptown Shelby, 200 S. Lafayette St. www.7thInningStretchFestival.cc

photo courtesy of Victorian Rose Studio Bethware Community Fair Bethware School, 115 Bethware Drive, Kings Mountain, 704-734-1947 Clear Mountain View Music Festival - Elliott Family Farms 356 London Road, Lawndale, NC, 704-472-9667, www.elliottfamilyfarm.com Shelby Alive! Summer Concert Series 111 S. Washington St, Shelby, NC 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com Uptown Shelby Summer Cinema Series 318 S. Washington St, Shelby NC 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com SEPTEMBER Belwood Antique Tractor & Engine Festival Old Belwood School, Hwy. 18 N. to 133 Carpenters Grove Church Road.

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photo courtesy of Victorian Rose Studio Cleveland County Fair 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby, 704-487-0651, www.clevelandcountyfair.com Art of Sound Music Festival 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org OCTOBER Greatest Treat Festival Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby, 704-482-5200, www.CityOfShelby.com/Park Haunted Hay Rides Bar H Arena, Hwy 150 (look for signs), Boiling Springs, 704-434-2866, www.Barhevents.com Haunted Pyramids 2745 Toney Road, Lawndale, 704-538-0766, thehauntedpyramids@msn.com Heritage Days Celebration 356 London Road, Lawndale, NC, 704-472-9667, www.elliottfamilyfarm.com Holiday Gift Galleria 1800 E. Marion St., Shelby, LeGrand Center www.holidaygiftgalleria.com Kings Mountain Gateway Festival Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain, 704-734-0333, www.cityofkm.org Mush, Music and Mutts Official North Carolina Fall Livermush Festival Uptown Shelby Court Square, Washington Street, Shelby, 704-482-7882, www.TourClevelandCounty.com Shelby Corn Maze 120 Broadway Drive, Shelby, 704-434-8187

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Talking Pumpkin Spooky Train Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby, 704-482-5200, www.CityOfShelby.com/Parks Uptown Art Walk 1 11 S. Washington St., Uptown Shelby.

704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org Fright Night Costume Crawl 200 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC, 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com NOVEMBER Annual Rhythm & Roots 5K & 10 K Runs 8am This run starts at the Don Gibson Theatre and is presented

by Destination Cleveland County, 318 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-487-6233, www.mydestinationcc.org Carolina Pottery Festival - LeGrand Center 1800 E. Marion St, Shelby, 704-824-9928, www.carolinapotteryfestival.org Enchanted Forest - Broad River Greenway 126 Broad River Drive, Boiling Springs, 704-434-2357, www.Broadrivergreenway.com Hog Happnin’ Kansas City BBQ Competition Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E Marion Street, Shelby; 704-476-2747, www.hoghappnin.com

Murder Mystery Dinner Don Gibson Theater, Shelby www.dgshelby.com Lighting at LeGrand 1800 E. Marion St., Shelby, 704-669-4700, www.thelegrandcenter.com Taste of Cleveland - Legrand Center 1800 E. Marion St., Shelby, 704-487-8521, www.clevelandchamber.org Train Exhibit, The Piedmont ‘S’ Gaugers Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 704-739-1019, www.KingsMountainMuseum.org

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Turkey Trot 1322 Patrick Ave, Shelby, 704-669-3644, www.rubychuntymca.org Uptown Shelby Tree Lighting & Carriage Rides Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-3100, www.UptownShelby.com Santa’s House Uptown Shelby Court Square, S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC, 704-484-6200 Santa’s Workshop 224 E. Warren St, Shelby, NC, 704-487-4387 DECEMBER Cleveland County Arts Council Handmade for the Holidays 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org Gardner-Webb University Festival of Lights 110 South Main Street, Boiling Springs, 704-406-4448, www.Gardner-WebbUniversity.edu Gingerbread Exhibit 301 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, 704-937-2940, www.theinnofthepatriots.com Carriage Rides Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-3100, www.UptownShelby.com Santa’s House, Uptown Shelby Court Square S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC, 704-484-6200 Santa’s Workshop 224 E. Warren St, Shelby, NC, 704-487-4387 Shelby Christmas Parade Lafayette St, Shelby, NC, 704-484-3100, www.uptownshelby.com Holiday Home Tour 111 S. Washington Street, Shelby, 704-484-2787, www.ccartscouncil.org Jingle Bell Run Hwy. 161 (Cleveland Avenue) Kings Mountain, 704-669-3644, www.kingsmountainfamilyYMCA,org Carrousel Christmas with Santa and Polar Express 850 W. Sumter St., Shelby, 704-484-6811, www.CityOfShelby.com/Parks Toll Free: 866-305-9973 e 31

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Out-Of-The-Way Food We also want to tell you about some out-of-the-way places you might want to put on your list to discover...

Bolton’s Grill 2312 S. Post Road, Shelby Located between Earl and Patterson Springs, this is a hidden secret you would miss if you didn’t know it was there. Serving breakfast that’s affordable and just plain good, they are open Monday – Friday 6 am – 9 pm and Saturday 6 am – 4 pm. Of course, their hot dogs and hamburgers are a must-try for a quick tasty treat.

Bulldog Quik-Snak 131 N. Main St., Boiling Springs As you walk in the door, the first things you notice are the large photos of Gardner-Webb University today and in the past. While it’s popular with GardnerWebb students, you will also find locals joining them for down-home cooking from breakfast to dinner. The menu is affordable and the food is like your mama makes so you can have that touch of home while you are away from home.

Carolina Crossing Restaurant 218 N. Main St., Grover Carolina Crossing is home-style cooking with Southern hospitality. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday and breakfast and lunch Sunday. Everybody in your group will find something to like, thanks to the diverse menu.

The Depot Café 202 Price St., Lattimore This is hometown charm at its best, the owners post their menu on Facebook every day and the servings are very generous.

Since opening in 2008, the café area has expanded twice into space adjacent to the café. The spaces they expanded to were once used by the Lattimore Barbershop and Accounting Service of Lattimore. You might spend more time looking at all the history on the walls than you’ve allotted for your lunch break.

Now that gives you something to talk about!

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Jan’s Restaurant 4902 Fallston Road, Fallston Jan’s is a favorite of many in the upper end of the county for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. Open 7 am – 7 pm Tuesday – Friday and 7 am – 3 pm Saturday.

Whether you just want a good cup of coffee, full breakfast or lunch on the run, the menu at Jan’s has what you need. You might even get a chance to hear the locals “talking about” the latest happenings in the area.

Love’s Fish Box 1104 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain Looking for the old-time fish camp atmosphere? Then Love’s Fish Box is for you. The portions are hearty, the staff is friendly and the rustic décor in the dining room give you that feel. Open Tuesday – Saturday for lunch and dinner, the Love’s menu is so varied even the pickiest eaters can find something they’ll love to talk about after your trip is over.

There are so many places to eat, there’s no way we can list them all. To find the most up-to-date listings of restaurants in Cleveland County, visit one of these websites: www.TourClevelandCounty.com www.americanlegionworldseries.com www.cityofkm.com www.uptownshelby.com

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People Are Talking FOOD!!!

To find out what “People are Talking About” when it comes to restaurants, we went to social media to gather some comments: “Upscale Dining on Main Street Shelby”

NiFen Bistro Linda H. Parks: Ni Fen is a nice treat. The food is presented well, great service and very friendly. Owner, Jeanette is accommodating and makes guest feel welcome. Must tries: Fried oyster salad, pot stickers and a fabulous banana ice cream dessert with bourbon liqueur that you must see to appreciate.

(Posted on NiFen’s Facebook page) “Juicy burger”

Newt’s Pub Burgers Marie Walker: My burger was juicy as ever! Everything was excellent! The chicken wings were great too! I do believe if you have had a bad experience anywhere you need to always give them a second chance. Great beer choice too! Music was great at outside seating. Kids played with chalk on the sidewalk while me and my husband relaxed. Cheers!

(Posted on Newt’s Facebook page) “Newcomer Finds a Favorite”

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Katie Lee Clark: We recently moved to Shelby, and although very apprehensive about this new move... we now know we will be fine as long as we have Smoke on the Square! We ate here for the first time last night, and 24 hours later we are still talking about our food and the overall experience. Wonderful service, delicious food, and great atmosphere!! Thanks for exceeding our expectations! Excited to make this establishment a weekly regular for us!!

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Lodging We have some great inviting places to stay in Cleveland County from the quite charm of a bed and breakfast to our newest hotel. Our visitors have said our lodging is abundant with southern hospitality and you feel like one of the family when you leave. Take time to check out the lodging websites listed to see where you will lay your head when visiting Cleveland County. After your visit we encourage you to “Talk About” your stay by filling out a comment card or posting your recommendations on social media.

Bed and Breakfast

1. Destarte Bed and Breakfast www.redbonewilly.com 6533 Fallston Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 704-300-8458 2. The Inn of the Patriots www.theinnofthepatriots.com 301 Cleveland Ave., Grover, NC 28073 704-937-2940 3. Morgan and Wells Bed and Break www.morganandwells.com 400 N. Morgan St., Shelby, NC 28150 704-648-8000 4. Nell’s Farm House www.nellsfarmhouse.com 1906 Barbee Road, Shelby, NC 28150 704-484-2165

Hotels

1. Affordable Suites of America www.affordablesuites.com/ 920 Grove St, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 471-0441 2. America’s Best Value Inn www.americasbestvalueinn.com 825 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 704-482-3821 3. AmericInn Hotels and Suites www.americinn.com/hotels/nc/boilingsprings 428 College Ave., Shelby, NC 28152 704-434-9996

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4. Comfort Inn www.comfortinn.com/hotel-Shelby 2012 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC 28152 704-482-5666 5. Days Inn www.daysinn.com/Shelby 1431 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 704-482-1800 6. First Victory Inn 106 Holiday Inn Road, Kings Mountain , NC 28086 704-739-2544 7. Hampton Inn and Suites www.hamptoninn.hilton.com 2001-B E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 Opening 2015 8. Holiday Inn Express – Kings Mountain www.hiexpress.com/KingsMountain 100 Woodlake Pkwy, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-734-0014 9. Holiday Inn Express – Shelby www.hiexpress.com/Shelby 2001-A E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 704-480-0881 10. Super 8 www.Super8.com/Shelby 1716 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 704-484-2101 11. Quality Inn www.QualityInn.com 1716 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152 704-484-2101 12. Value Place www.valueplace.com 1010 Sue Lane, Shelby, NC 28152 704-487-1001

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