Cinco De Mayo to Mother’s Day: May Events in Gaston County
Ladies’ Night Out
Treat the women in your life to a fun night with the Stowe Family YMCA in Belmont, North Carolina. Ladies’ Night Out is an empowering event that offers food, drinks and music to enjoy. The best part? The proceeds benefit cancer survivors.
Today, May 3, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Stowe Y will host women-owned vendors to raise money for the LiveSTRONG program.
LiveSTRONG is a program that aids adult cancer survivors in achieving holistic health goals. Through research-based methods, participants engage in physical and social activities that strengthen the mind and body.
Booths from nearly 30 vendors will be present, representing the fashion, beauty, lifestyle and crafting industries. The event is open to all and the Y encourages people to attend the Pop-Up Market.
In addition to the booths, the event will feature a fashion show. Models will show off outfits from local boutiques. Ladies Night Out is fun for all ages and supports a worthy cause.
Tickets are available online for $10 or at the door for $20.
The Kentucky Derby Party
The Cherryville High School Education Foundation (CHSEF) is hosting an exciting fundraising event. Bring your most colorful hat and join Cherryville High School in its Kentucky Derby Party.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 4, at the Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard in Waco, N.C., from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The purpose of this event is to raise funds for a 21st-century science lab at Cherryville High School.
The science lab would benefit every student at CHS, stated Nan Davis, a representative with CHSEF. The school’s goal is to provide each science class with access to the lab once a week for experiments. This would enhance the students’ practical applications of concepts they learn in the classroom.
The event coincides with the 2024 Kentucky Derby, which will occur on May 4 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Derby is a classic American tradition that is known for horse races, spectacular springtime attire and friendly wagers. This is the 150 Annual Kentucky Derby.
Guests of the CHSEF Kentucky Derby Party can expect an array of activities including food, mint juleps, music, outdoor games and dress contests.
Additionally, attendees can watch the horse races and bet on their favorite horses.
Tickets for the Kentucky Derby Party are priced at $50 and can be purchased at the door. Join the Cherryville community on a day of celebrating the spirit of philanthropy and making a meaningful impact on the future of education.
Cinco De Mayo @ The Wheel
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the Pita Wheel in Gastonia, N.C., on Sunday, May 5. Cinco De Mayo is a holiday that honors Mexico’s victory over the French in the battle of Puebla.
The Pita Wheel is celebrating Cinco De Mayo with live music and vendors. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cinco De Mayo @ The Wheel seeks to provide patrons with a fun and laid-back environment where they can enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks and vibrant entertainment.
Jade Moore, a local musician, will play from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Many vendors will offer interactive booths, such as a Build Your Own Trucker Hat Bar with Luvea & Co and Build Your Own Bouquet with Shirley Elva’s Flower Cart. In total, there will be five vendors present.
Tickets are not required for this event.
Mother’s Day Events
In need of Mother’s Day plans? Gaston County has many fun events to offer the special moms in your life.
Visit Veronet Vineyards & Winery for the Mamas and Mimosas weekend special. From May 10 to May 12, orange juice mimosas are five dollars. Various flavors of mimosa flights are available for tasting as well. On Sunday, May 12, the Vita da Pizza and Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks will be present.
For a hands-on activity, The Lodge in Belmont is hosting the Mother’s Day Sip & Paint event on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Lodge welcomes attendees into its Kenwood private event area. Partnered with Sweet Caroline Creative, this event allows attendees to relax with some drinks, good company and trinkets they can go home with.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.
If sweet treats are more your speed, check out the Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating Class with Sugar Dot’s Bakery. Hosted by Create In Us Art Studio in Mount Holly, N.C., on May 10, this event is open to anyone over the age of five.
Tickets are 45 dollars per attendee. Children must have their own ticket, sharing is not permitted. The cost of the ticket includes the lesson, six cookies, a variety of icing colors and decorations and a take-home box.
Tickets can be purchased online.
For more Mother’s Day events in Gaston County, visit the Go Gaston N.C. website.
Adaptive Fashion Show
The hardworking art students of Cherryville High School and Webb Street School have been sitting on an exciting surprise. The two schools have joined forces to display an adaptive fashion show on May 18, 5:00 p.m., at the Loray Mill Lofts in Gastonia.
Cherryville High School students partnered with Webb Street School students to craft colorful and expressive designs. It is a student-led project with each pair being responsible for putting together a look.
Funded by a grant through the Gaston Arts Council, this adaptive fashion show seeks to celebrate accessibility in fashion. According to Lacey Dellinger, Cherryville High School’s art teacher, the students have started sewing.
The Cherryville High School community eagerly anticipates its involvement in this event, aimed at raising awareness about accessibility in fashion and promoting inclusivity among students.
The Webb School serves students with intellectual disabilities. Both institutions have empowered students to take leadership roles in the design and creation process. Together, they work to produce art that embodies inclusivity, emphasizing art that celebrates diversity.
Tickets are five dollars. They will be available at the Cherryville High School office, or the door on the day of the event.
With a calendar full of events, Gaston County offers the promise of a vibrant and impactful May. Whether you’re betting on a horse at the Kentucky Derby Party or honoring your mother with a day of fun, there is an event suitable for everyone’s tastes. You MAY be surprised by the options.
Interested in attending any of the events listed above? Check the links below!
- Ladies’ Night Out: https://gastonymca.org/ladies-night-out
- Kentucky Derby Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/2386305731556470/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
- Cinco De Mayo @ The Wheel: https://allevents.in/gastonia/cinco-de-mayo-the-wheel/200026221722725
- Mamas and Mimosas: https://www.gogastonnc.org/event/mamas-and-mimosas/f294c569-d48e-4f7d-a260-9d43c5db3f6f
- Sip & Paint:Â https://www.gogastonnc.org/post/gaston-county-getaway-crafting-memories-for-mother-s-day
- Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating Class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-cookie-decorating-with-sugar-dots-bakery-tickets-818448791367?fbclid=IwAR1gRrSUz8aZObGseX_xfEVeIzPL4_emZzdEwafZEgluPkCusvkUOXECkHA
- Other Mother’s Day Events: https://www.gogastonnc.org/post/gaston-county-getaway-crafting-memories-for-mother-s-day
- Adaptive Fashion Show: https://gastonarts.org/
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