Summer Events Evoke Rich Memories of Yesterday!

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

Mt. Olive Freedom Celebration
Live music, great food and fun for the whole family presented by Mt. Olive Church of God. Spectacular fireworks display to close the event. Always the Sunday before the 4th of July. Tri-State Exhibition Center. (423) 476-9310.

July

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
For 38 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. Blue Springs Park Rd. (423) 472-2421 or
(423) 476-4254.




Annual White Oak Mountain Bluegrass Festival
 
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 

Cherokee Days of Recognition
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.