Spring Events

Ahh…Spring. The flowers bloom and the world feels like it comes “alive” again. Never is this truer than in the Ocoee Region. Spring is when the Ocoee River reopens for rafting and the trees begin to sprout green leaves. The weather becomes warm and the air fragrant. It’s time to celebrate spring!

Spring
Mainstreet Cruise-In
More than 400 cars of special interest shine in the streets of Historic Downtown Cleveland every fourth Saturday of April through October. The Mainstreet Cruisers host this popular event centered around the Courthouse Square. (423) 479-1000.

April

Bike to Build for Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, April 2
The ride will begin and end at Bradley Central High School. This is a fully supported ride. The Bike to Build is a rain or shine event. All riders are required to wear a helmet. We encourage riders to carry IDs, emergency contact information and a cell phone if you have one. Youth under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Colors of Spring
Regional Artists of teh Tennessee Watercolor Society
March 26 - May 21
Museum Center at 5ive Points
423 339-5745
www.museumcenter.org

Lee Day
This annual event on the Lee University campus is designed to highlight “Life at Lee” for prospective students and their parents. (423) 614-8000
Al Miller Memorial Walking Horse ShowMay 14, 2011
Tri-State Exhibition Center

100-Mile Mtn. Bike Race
This bike race on the Tanasi Trail system originates at the Ocoee Whitewater Center and draws hundreds of riders from across the country. Entry fees and OWC user fees apply. (404) 217-0041.

May

Evening Shade
Free Outdoor concert series, held at 6:30 p.m. in Johnston Park each Friday in May. Offered by the Allied Arts Council. (423) 472-6587.

SERC Mountain Bike Race 
Cross-Country, NORBA-sanctioned championship races for all age groups along the beautiful Tanasi Trail System. This race draws hundreds from across the country each year.

 

 

Reinbow Classic NHRA Horse Show/Area 4 Special Olympics Event
May 7th
The National Racking Horse Association presents this show to benefit the Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center and its programs. The show is held at the Tri-State Exhibition Center . (423) 476-9310.

Choo Choo Chapter NHRA Walking Horse Show
May 21st

Tri-State Exhibition Center