Gaston County rings in the week of May 12-18 with an array of community-centric events touching on agriculture, government, entertainment, environmental stewardship, and education. According to the Gaston County Government website, activities are slated across various locations designed to engage locals and foster community spirit.
Commencing today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Main Street Farmers Market sets to unfold in Cherryville. This affords citizens the chance to directly invest in their local economy by patronizing vendors offering fresh produce. The Farmers Market is situated at Gazebo Mini-Park, 219 E Main St, Cherryville, beckoning those eager to support and to truly connect with the source of their foodstuffs. On the same day, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners will be hosting a work session meeting, including the FY26 Budget Presentation. Open to the public, this is an opportunity to not only observe, but to also gain insight into the fiscal decisions influencing the county's future. This session will take place at the Gaston County Courthouse at 6:00 p.m and will be also accessible via live platforms on Spectrum Channel 16 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
On Thursday, Mount Holly Branch Library will host a Spring Carnival, catering to children and families with an assortment of fun and games. This free event promises to convert an ordinary Thursday afternoon, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., into a memory worth cherishing at 245 West Catawba Avenue, Mount Holly.
Saturday is marked by two noteworthy and significant events offering hands-on experiences. Kicking off bright and early at 8:30 a.m., Crowders Mountain State Park invites volunteers of all ages to contribute to its preservation efforts. With tools, gloves, snacks, and drinks provided, it's a prime opportunity to afford young and old to play a part in environmental conservation. In parallel, the Gastonia Farmers Market will be abuzz with BEEtopia 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The event will provide bee, plant, and pollinator education, topped with kids' crafts, honey tasting, food trucks, and live bee demonstrations among other attractions at 410 E. Long Avenue, Gastonia. Wrapping up the week's horticultural initiatives, those constrained by urban living can learn to cultivate their green thumb at the Small Space & Container Gardening program held at the Gaston County Public Library from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
May 12-18 presents a tapestry of events, woven together to not only entertain but also to inform and involve the local community in Gaston County. For more details on these events, one can visit the official Gaston County website.
