Endless Summer Event Series
Summer begins with a bang in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills with our county-wide 4th of July celebration and the fun doesn't end all summer long. Here are just a few of the endless adventures awaiting you during your next visit.
Be sure to take a look at Lodging to reserve your kind of place. Also, don't forget to check out our Coupons and Travel Packages.
Spend a little time here and you’ll believe in our Endless Summers, too!
Check out some of what our "Endless Summer" has to offer on this video.
Endless Summer Event Series
- Forest City Owls Baseball
McNair Field - Forest City
The Owls will host home games May through August where you can enjoy the charm of a small town game combined with the excitement of college baseball right in Forest City.
- 4th of July Fireworks Show
July 4 - The Beach at Lake Lure
Pull up a chair on the beach and enjoy fireworks over Lake Lure at dark.
- 4th of July Car Show & Fireworks
July 4 - Old Gilkey School Grounds
Celebrate with a car show and live music at the Old Gilkey School Grounds beginning at 5 p.m., with fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Hot Nights and Cool Rides 19th Annual Car Show
August 20-21 - Forest City
Start your weekend with a hot night of music and dancing at Bennett Classics Car Museum and then enjoy the 500 plus car entries that will line the streets of Forest City on Saturday.
- 6th Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad
August 26 - 29 - Lake Lure
This four-day sport and community festival includes a triathlon, Race to the Rock and five-mile run and for less serious athletes basketball, golf and pontoon boat challenge.
