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 Summer brings blue skies and memories of convertible cars, picnics and music filling warm, sultry nights. Recreate the good times of childhood in the Ocoee Region! Our events will fulfill all of those wonderful niches...from seeing classic cars lined up downtown to hearing the rich, wonderful sounds of gospel or bluegrass filling the night air. Come experience your summer memories and create new ones in Cleveland, Tenn. and the Ocoee Region!
SUMMER
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.
June
Hiwassee River Heritage Festival
June 2 - 4, 2011
Charleston, TN
We Shall Not Be Moved
Civil Rights in Tennessee
June 9 - July 20
Museum Center at 5ive Points
423 339-5745
www.museumcenter.org
July
Mt. Olive Freedom Celebration
July 4, 2010
Spectacular fireworks display presented by Mt. Olive Church of God. Bradley Square Mall.
5th Annual Ocoee Classic Walking & Racking Horse Show
This large event gathers competitors from all over the United States.
(423) 476-9310
Singing Echoes Annual Blue Springs Valley Sing
July 13 - 16, 2011
For 41 years, Blue Springs Valley has had an annual taste of gospel singing with a variety of daily activities, including watermelon cutting, softball tournaments and other activities. 150 Bryson Lane SW, Cleveland, TN. (423) 472-2421 or (423) 476-4254.
Annual White Oak Mountain Bluegrass Festival 
July 17, 2010
Highly acclaimed bluegrass bands delight the crowds. Antique tractors, shadetree pickin’ and food vendors. Third weekend in July. Tri-State Exhibition Center. (423) 476-9310.
AUGUST
Smokey Bear's Birthday Party
Ocoee Whitewater Center
Saturday, August 6th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Games, Goody Bags, Prize Drawing and of course, Smokey!
 2011 Cherokee Days of Recognition
Saturday, August 6th 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, August 7th 11 am - 5 pm
$5 Donation
Meet Miss Cherokee 2011. Also Michael Jacobs and Jimmy Yellowhorse will perform traditional dance.
This annual event celebrates Cherokee customs and culture with games, food, demonstrations, a blowgun tournament, crafts and more. First full weekend in August. Red Clay State Historic Park, the last Eastern council grounds for the Cherokee Nation. (423) 478-0339.
Generations: Cherokee Language through Art
July 30 - October 15
Museum Center at 5ive Points
423 339-5745
www.museumcenter.org
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