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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!
Black Bear Rampage
September 9-11, 2011
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 24 and 25, 2011
Regional and state soccer teams vie for championship. (423) 614-GAME.
Foothills Country Fair 
September 15 - 18, 2011
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 1-2, 2011
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 15-16, 2011
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
November 6, 2011
Meet at the American Flag Pole in the cemetery. $10 - adults/ $5 - students.
Mystery & Folklore Tour
October 18-20, 2011
6:30 - 8:15 pm
$10 adults/$5 kindergarten and up
Bank of Cleveland
Pumpkin Masters Carving Class
October 30, 2011
2 —4 p.m.
$5 for museum members, $7 for non-museum members
Come learn the secrets of master pumpkin carvers at the Museum Center at 5ive Points! Make your own custom carving tools, and learn to use those tools and other household items to create exciting and frightening jack-o-lanterns. Bring 2 pumpkins scooped out and ready to carve, then leave one for the Carving Contest. Stop by on Halloween night to see your pumpkin displayed in front of the museum! Call 339-5745 to reserve your spot.
6th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 31, 2011
The Museum Center at 5ive Points is hosting its sixth annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. This judged contest is sponsored each year by Guthrie Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze.
Mainstreet Cleveland Halloween Block Party
October 31, 2011
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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