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Fall
Autumn has arrived in the Ocoee Region as the foothills of the Appalachians surrounding us turn from green to rich gold, orange and red. With it comes cooler weather, a carpet of leaves under your feet and the most beautiful blue sky you’ve ever seen. Autumn also brings a tide of events, so many in fact, that there’s almost one for every falling leaf you’ll see!
September
Journey Stories
August 14 - September 26
Cleveland Public Library
Journey Stories is a compelling Smithsonian exhibition that shows how our evolving mobility changed a young nation and how transportation made us grow. The accounts of travelers themselves express the hopes and promises of fresh starts, the grim realities of forced migrations and difficult journeys, and the thrills of personal travel.
Exhibit hours: Monday- Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Monday-Thursday 6-8 p.m.
Aug. 14-20 Native American Journeys
Aug. 21-27 Journeys of Faith
Aug. 28-Sept. 3 Industrialization
Sept. 4-10 African Americans
Sept. 11-17 Journeys of War and Depression
Sept. 18-24 Mozaic – Journeys of Individuals
So, what's YOUR story?
Black Bear Rampage
September 12, 2010
A 42-mile mountain bike race utilizing the best trails of the Tanasi Trail System in the Cherokee National Forest. Sponsored by Scott’s Bicycle Centre of Cleveland. (423) 472-9891.
Annual Ocoee Cup Soccer Tournament
September 25 and 26, 2010
Regional and state soccer teams vie for championship. (423) 614-GAME.
Foothills Country Fair 
September 15 - 19, 2010
Bringing back the old time country fair, local Ruritan Club members have lined up great entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides and fun for the whole family. Tri-State Exhibition Center.
October
Nillie Bipper Arts-and-Crafts Festival
October 2-3, 2010
This outdoor arts-and-crafts festival show features over 75 exhibits that consist of food booths, entertainment and handcrafted arts-and-crafts items. First full weekend in October. Tri-State Exhibition Center. (423)478-3114.
Cleveland Apple Festival
October 16-17, 2010
A family event that is held each fall in Downtown Cleveland. This annual festival offers a juried art & craft show, live music, food booths, pony & hayrides, entertainment, children's activities and much more! All children's activities in the Trailhead Bicycle Kids Zone are free to children 12 and under including pony rides.
Ft. Hill Cemetery Tour
October 24, 2010
2 pm - 5 pm
Meet at the American Flag Pole in the cemetery. $10 - adults/ $5 - students.
Mystery & Folklore Tour
October 26, 27, 28
6:30 - 8:15 pm
$10 adults/$5 kindergarten and up
Bank of Cleveland
 Mainstreet Cleveland Halloween Block Party
October 31, 2010
A safe alternative to trick-or-treating held in Downtown Cleveland on Halloween night. Various community organizations set up food vendor booths complemented by two stages of live music, candy and games for the kids…there’s even a costume contest! Last year’s crowd topped 20,000. Admission is free. Donations accepted. Begins at 5 p.m. Presented by Mainstreet Cleveland. (423) 479-1000.
November
The Craft Palette
Christmas crafts and items on display and for sale. Cleveland Creative Arts Guild. November 1- December 31. (423) 478-3114.
Lee University Homecoming
This occasion on the university campus features annual events such as a music festival, the Homecoming Basketball game, anniversary reunions for campus organizations, traditional class reunions, a fall drama production and much more. (423) 614-8000.
Cherokee Heritage Wildlife Weekend
View thousands of sandhill cranes as they migrate to the Hiwassee River Wildlife Refuge. Meigs County Tourism, (423) 334-3923.
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