Visit the #1 Christmas Town in Western North Carolina on Friday and Saturday nights in December and enjoy holiday festivities with the family! 

Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street.  Carriage rides will be available December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21.  Visit www.exploreforestcity.com beginning November 30 at 12PM to make reservations.  Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load in Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand.

The ice-skating rink will be open December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6pm-until.  Located across Park Square from POPS the rink is a hit with both young and old alike.  Cost is $8/person and include skates.

Stroll through POPS and view the largest, lighted ornament in the region!  The ornament makes a great photo op for your holiday photos!  New this year at POPS is the decorated, 14 ft.  tree located on the small splash pad.

Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Fridays and Saturdays during Hometown Holiday Festivities.

While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street.  Grab a bite to eat, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows!

Lights are on each night Thanksgiving, November 26 through Sunday, January 3 and are on from 5pm-11:30pm.

Come visit with us this holiday season and experience our hometown holiday festivities!

For your safety and the safety of our staff and volunteers, we ask that you follow the NC COVID-19 safety protocol, including wearing a mask, social distancing, using good hand, cough and sneeze hygiene and staying home if you feel unwell.

Visit the #1 Christmas Town in Western North Carolina on Friday and Saturday nights in December and enjoy holiday festivities with the family! 

Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street.  Carriage rides will be available December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21.  Visit www.exploreforestcity.com beginning November 30 at 12PM to make reservations.  Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load in Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand.

The ice-skating rink will be open December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6pm-until.  Located across Park Square from POPS the rink is a hit with both young and old alike.  Cost is $8/person and include skates.

Stroll through POPS and view the largest, lighted ornament in the region!  The ornament makes a great photo op for your holiday photos!  New this year at POPS is the decorated, 14 ft.  tree located on the small splash pad.

Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Fridays and Saturdays during Hometown Holiday Festivities.

While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street.  Grab a bite to eat, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows!

Lights are on each night Thanksgiving, November 26 through Sunday, January 3 and are on from 5pm-11:30pm.

Come visit with us this holiday season and experience our hometown holiday festivities!

For your safety and the safety of our staff and volunteers, we ask that you follow the NC COVID-19 safety protocol, including wearing a mask, social distancing, using good hand, cough and sneeze hygiene and staying home if you feel unwell.

Visit the #1 Christmas Town in Western North Carolina on Friday and Saturday nights in December and enjoy holiday festivities with the family! 

Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street.  Carriage rides will be available December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21.  Visit www.exploreforestcity.com beginning November 30 at 12PM to make reservations.  Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load in Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand.

The ice-skating rink will be open December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6pm-until.  Located across Park Square from POPS the rink is a hit with both young and old alike.  Cost is $8/person and include skates.

Stroll through POPS and view the largest, lighted ornament in the region!  The ornament makes a great photo op for your holiday photos!  New this year at POPS is the decorated, 14 ft.  tree located on the small splash pad.

Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Fridays and Saturdays during Hometown Holiday Festivities.

While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street.  Grab a bite to eat, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows!

Lights are on each night Thanksgiving, November 26 through Sunday, January 3 and are on from 5pm-11:30pm.

Come visit with us this holiday season and experience our hometown holiday festivities!

For your safety and the safety of our staff and volunteers, we ask that you follow the NC COVID-19 safety protocol, including wearing a mask, social distancing, using good hand, cough and sneeze hygiene and staying home if you feel unwell.

Visit the #1 Christmas Town in Western North Carolina on Friday and Saturday nights in December and enjoy holiday festivities with the family! 

Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street.  Carriage rides will be available December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21.  Visit www.exploreforestcity.com beginning November 30 at 12PM to make reservations.  Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load in Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand.

The ice-skating rink will be open December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6pm-until.  Located across Park Square from POPS the rink is a hit with both young and old alike.  Cost is $8/person and include skates.

Stroll through POPS and view the largest, lighted ornament in the region!  The ornament makes a great photo op for your holiday photos!  New this year at POPS is the decorated, 14 ft.  tree located on the small splash pad.

Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Fridays and Saturdays during Hometown Holiday Festivities.

While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street.  Grab a bite to eat, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows!

Lights are on each night Thanksgiving, November 26 through Sunday, January 3 and are on from 5pm-11:30pm.

Come visit with us this holiday season and experience our hometown holiday festivities!

For your safety and the safety of our staff and volunteers, we ask that you follow the NC COVID-19 safety protocol, including wearing a mask, social distancing, using good hand, cough and sneeze hygiene and staying home if you feel unwell.

The annual Forest City Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, December 1 at 3PM.  The parade begins at Cool Springs Administrative Building and travels east on Main Street to First United Methodist Church. There will be no parking on eastbound Main Street during the parade.

Join us on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6:30PM for our annual tree lighting ceremony!   Make sure to be on Main Street when Mayor Steve Holland and his special guest will flip the magic switch that turns on the lights at 7:00PM!  

Many of our businesses will be open for your shopping pleasure.  Stop in and support our local businesses this holiday season!

NOTE:  Historic Main Street will be closed from Broadway Street to Church Street beginning at 9:00AM Thursday, November 28.  There will be no parking on Main Street due to the tree lighting ceremony.  We encourage you to park in the municipal lots between Main Street and Trade Street and in the grassy area across from First Baptist Church if you are attending the tree lighting ceremony.  Main Street will reopen at 9:00PM. 

The Forest City Fire and Rescue will hold their 23rd Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at POPS on Wednesday, September 11. We welcome the community to join us as we remember the injured and those who lost their lives in the line of duty during the terrorist attacks. 

Join us at dusk for Free Movie Friday featuring Super Mario Bros., sponsored by Chick-Fil-A! You can purchase sandwiches, nuggets, chips, cookies and brownies from Chick-fil-A's mobile unit, ice cream from Scoop's mobile unit, and snacks and drinks from Explore Forest City in the concession stand. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

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Join us at dusk for Free Movie Friday featuring Monsters University, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A! You can purchase sandwiches, nuggets, chips, cookies and brownies from Chick-fil-A's mobile unit, ice cream from Scoop's mobile unit, and snacks and drinks from Explore Forest City in the concession stand. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

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Friday Cruise in & Concert

Join us as we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show on Saturday, August 17, 2024!

The 32nd Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show will be held on historic Main Street on Saturday, August 17, 2024!  Main Street will close at 7am to everyone but show cars.  Registration will be held at Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street from 9am-12noon.  Registration is $30 per car and includes an event t-shirt. Only registered cars are allowed to park on Main Street.  WAGY 107.5FM/1320AM will be broadcasting live throughout the day.  Enjoy food from regional food trucks and Main Street restaurants.  Main Street businesses will also be open.  New this year is Pit Road-Vendor Alley! Visit with local vendors as you walk through POPS. Click here to apply to be a vendor.

For more information about the car show, contact: Amy Bridges (828-447-1730).

For more information about the Pit Road Vendor Alley at POPS, contact Arianna Edwards (828-245-0365) or Melissa Cantrell (828-429-4128).

Follow the car show on Facebook at Hot Nights Cool Rides Forest City Car Show.

Friday Cruise in & Concert

Join us on Friday, August 16, 2022 as we kick off the 32nd Annual Hot Nights Cool Rides car show with a free cruise in and concert!

Cruise In cars are asked to park in the public parking areas along Park Square near the Rutherford County Farmers Market and the historic Florence Mill. A free concert will be held from 6pm-8:30pm at Forest City Pavilion on Park Square (POPS). (Band will be announced at a later date!)

Come early and register your car for Saturday's car show!  Registration on Friday is from 2pm-8pm at Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street Forest City.

Saturday Car Show

Join us on Saturday, August 17 from 9am-8pm as the Forest City Merchants Association and the Town of Forest City host the 32nd Annual Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show on Main Street, Forest City!

Registration for the event will be held on Friday, August 16 from 2pm-8pm at Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street.  On Saturday, registration will be held from 9am-12pm at Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street. Registration is $30 per car and includes a commemorative event t-shirt.

For more information please contact Amy Bridges at 828-447-1730 or amybridges@townofforestcity.com. Follow us on FB at Hot Nights Cool Rides Forest City Car Show.

Join us at dusk for Free Movie Friday featuring Coco, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A! You can purchase sandwiches, nuggets, chips, cookies and brownies from Chick-fil-A's mobile unit, ice cream from Scoop's mobile unit, and snacks and drinks from Explore Forest City in the concession stand. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

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Join us on July 19 at 7PM for our free Finally Fridays Concert featuring Camel City Yacht Club!

About the Band: 

Five veteran musicians, devoted to the art of smooth. Bringing the finest smooth rock of the 70's and 80's to you.
Harmonies- check. Monster Guitars- check. Bathrobes- check.

Join us at dusk for Free Movie Friday featuring Super Mario Bros., sponsored by Chick-Fil-A! You can purchase sandwiches, nuggets, chips, cookies and brownies from Chick-fil-A's mobile unit, ice cream from Scoop's mobile unit, and snacks and drinks from Explore Forest City in the concession stand. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

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Join us at dusk for Free Movie Friday featuring Barbie, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A! You can purchase sandwiches, nuggets, chips, cookies and brownies from Chick-fil-A's mobile unit, ice cream from Scoop's mobile unit, and snacks and drinks from Explore Forest City in the concession stand. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

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Named after moonshiner Amos Owens' corn whiskey-based "Cherry Bounce" moonshine, the Cherry Bounce Festival features art from local and regional artists, live bluegrass/Americana music, moonshine and cherry-inspired items by local restaurants and businesses. The FREE festival kicks off on Friday night with a concert featuring Po’ Ramblin’ Boys at 7:30PM (gates open at 6:30PM) and continues on Saturday from 10AM-6PM with art vendors, live music, moonshine, food trucks, and special discounts/promotions from Main Street Merchants.  The Cherry Bounce Festival is held at the Forest City Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) and along historic Main Street, Forest City.

For more information, check out the Cherry Bounce Festival page on Facebook!

Named after moonshiner Amos Owens' corn whiskey-based "Cherry Bounce" moonshine, the Cherry Bounce Festival features art from local and regional artists, live bluegrass/Americana music, moonshine and cherry-inspired items by local restaurants and businesses. The FREE festival kicks off on Friday night with a concert featuring Po’ Ramblin’ Boys at 7:30PM (gates open at 6:30PM) and continues on Saturday from 10AM-6PM with art vendors, live music, moonshine, food trucks, and special discounts/promotions from Main Street Merchants.  The Cherry Bounce Festival is held at the Forest City Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) and along historic Main Street, Forest City.

For more information, check out the Cherry Bounce Festival page on Facebook!

Join us at dusk for Free Movie Friday featuring Barbie, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A! You can purchase sandwiches, nuggets, chips, cookies and brownies from Chick-fil-A's mobile unit, ice cream from Scoop's mobile unit, and snacks and drinks from Explore Forest City in the concession stand. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

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Join us on May 10 at 7PM for our free Finally Fridays Concert featuring Gump Fiction!

Teacher Appreciation Night

Teachers, we want to celebrate you during national Teacher Appreciation Week! Show your school ID at concessions to receive a free popcorn and enter into our gift basket raffle. We thank you for all you do!

About the Band: 

Gump Fiction is a high-octane, nostalgia-fueled time-machine with one totally radical destination: the 1990s. Known as the Ultimate 90s Experience, they will take you back to the days of dial-up internet, slap bracelets, Tamagotchi pets, and the music you forgot you loved. Gump Fiction is your chance to go back in time and rock out to your favorite A-side tracks, from Nirvana to Britney Spears, and everywhere in between.

Since 2012, the band has performed hundreds of shows across the world, including small, corporate events and high-profile, city-wide festivals for crowds of over 25,000. No matter the size of the show, the members of Gump Fiction pride themselves in tailoring each performance to the unique requirements of the event. Client satisfaction is their number one goal. Aside from being obsessed with all things 1990s, these five individuals have a passion for developing each show specifically to the needs of the client and the desires of the audience. Gump Fiction is professional, experienced, and committed to take your event to the next level through quality music, entertaining showmanship, and of course, your favorite hits of the 90s!

Join us at Movement Fest for a great way to check out all the amazing, healthy opportunities available in Rutherford County!

Our summer movie series is back! All shows begin at dusk. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

Finally Fridays are how Forest City kickstarts the weekend every first Friday of the summer! Finally Fridays provide a way for friends, co-workers and families to gather, unwind and network while enjoying live music, tasty food and beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. Finally Fridays’ central location to historic Main Street allows you to access all of the restaurants, shops, boutiques and more that downtown Forest City has to offer. We encourage you to support local during this event!

We look forward to seeing you at POPS!

Our summer movie series is back! All shows begin at dusk. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

Finally Fridays are how Forest City kickstarts the weekend every first Friday of the summer! Finally Fridays provide a way for friends, co-workers and families to gather, unwind and network while enjoying live music, tasty food and beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. Finally Fridays’ central location to historic Main Street allows you to access all of the restaurants, shops, boutiques and more that downtown Forest City has to offer. We encourage you to support local during this event!

We look forward to seeing you at POPS!

Our summer movie series is back! All shows begin at dusk. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

Finally Fridays are how Forest City kickstarts the weekend every first Friday of the summer! Finally Fridays provide a way for friends, co-workers and families to gather, unwind and network while enjoying live music, tasty food and beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. Finally Fridays’ central location to historic Main Street allows you to access all of the restaurants, shops, boutiques and more that downtown Forest City has to offer. We encourage you to support local during this event!

We look forward to seeing you at POPS!

Our summer movie series is back! All shows begin at dusk. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

Finally Fridays are how Forest City kickstarts the weekend every first Friday of the summer! Finally Fridays provide a way for friends, co-workers and families to gather, unwind and network while enjoying live music, tasty food and beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. Finally Fridays’ central location to historic Main Street allows you to access all of the restaurants, shops, boutiques and more that downtown Forest City has to offer. We encourage you to support local during this event!

We look forward to seeing you at POPS!

Our summer movie series is back! All shows begin at dusk. Come enjoy the movie on a 25-ft. screen in a safe, family-friendly environment!

Finally Fridays are how Forest City kickstarts the weekend every first Friday of the summer! Finally Fridays provide a way for friends, co-workers and families to gather, unwind and network while enjoying live music, tasty food and beverages and a fun, casual atmosphere. Finally Fridays’ central location to historic Main Street allows you to access all of the restaurants, shops, boutiques and more that downtown Forest City has to offer. We encourage you to support local during this event!

We look forward to seeing you at POPS!