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

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.

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.

Chattanooga Choo-Choo NHRA Benefit Show
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.

H Bar M Championship Rodeo
Exciting competitions in roping, bareback riding, barrel racing, bronc busting and bull riding. Tri-State Exhibition Center . (423) 476-9310.