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City of Kings Mountain Celebrates its 150th Birthday with a BIG Birthday Bash Downtown Kings Mountain will turn into an atmosphere filled with laughter and fellowship as the City of Kings Mountain hosts its 150th Birthday Bash on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event is presented by the Albemarle Corporation. From great bands, to fun attractions, and a joyful carnival atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable event for everyone. The fun starts at 9:00 AM on Mountain and Cherokee Streets with an Artisan Market and Antique Car Showcase. While vendors spots are full, no registration is required for the Showcase. Cars manufactured up to 1974 are welcome. The market and showcase will end at 12:00 PM. The BIG Birthday Bash continues across the railroad tracks as Patriots Park opens at 12:00 PM for attendees. FREE Carnival rides, games, contests, an exhibit hall, a balloon drop, Lew-E-Circus, LIVE Music and much more await. TIME LINE OF EVENTS: Mountain and Cherokee Streets • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM-Artisan Market and Antique Car
DEPARTURE - The Journey Tribute Band will perform at 6 p.m. (Photos provided)
The EXTRAORDINAIRES will perform at 12:30 p.m. • 1:00 PM-Costume Contest, all ages welcome to dress in their historical best, 20s, 50s and 70s attire • 2:00 PM-Birthday Cake Unveiling and Giveaway • 2:30 PM-Birthday Cake Eating Contest • 3:00 PM-Birthday Balloon Drop • 3:30 PM-DJ Mike’s Dance Party
Showcase Music by DJ Drew Fulton Patriots Park • 12:00 PM-9:00 PM-City of Kings Mountain 150th Birthday Bash Gazebo Stage • 12:00 PM-Music from DJ Mike Hayes • Exhibit Hall Opens • Registration Opens for Photo • Contest, Costume and Cake Eating Contest
Nu-Blu will perform at 3:30 p.m
Liberty Mountain Amphitheatre • 12:00 PM- Welcome from Mayor Ron Wagman Music from DJ Drew Fulton • 12:30 PM-The Extraordinaires • 3:30 PM-Nu-Blu • 6:00 PM-DEPARTURE-The Journey Tribute Band Mark your calendars and spread the word – the 150th BIG Birthday Bash is a FREE event you won’t
want to miss. Let’s make this milestone celebration a true testament to the spirit, resilience, and unity of our incredible city. For more information about our schedule of events, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com.
Enjoy a ride on the Kiddie Coaster!
Enjoy a round of Agri-Golf.
Head’s up Ready to dress in your historical best? Photographers! The City of Kings Mountain wants to exhibit your family friendly photos at the 150th Big Birthday Bash, Saturday, May 4th. Photos will be judged and cash prizes will be given to 1st place winners in three categories: “Nature’s Beauty”: Submit photographs of Kings Mountain’s natural landscapes, ani-mals, and plants. “City Life”: Capture the vibrant energy and unique character of Kings Moun-
tain through photography. 1. “Family and Friends”: Submit memorable photos featuring your favorite Kings Moun-tain people, your family and friends. Registration for the photo contest will take place at the 150th Birthday Bash. Photos must be sub-mitted at the Information Booth by 12pm. Judging will take place at 12:00pm. All ages are welcome to participate.
The City of Kings Mountain will hold their 150th birthday bash in downtown Kings Mountain on May 4 at 12 p.m.. The Marketing Tourism and Events Department invites you to participate in a living wax museum costume contest celebrating the fashion from the 20s, 50s, and 70s. Costumes will be judged and prizes will be given away. All ages are welcome to participate. Registration will begin May 4th at noon with the contest beginning at 1:00
Citizens dressed up as 1920s Keystone Cops, doling out fines and giving crowds a laugh during the 1974 Kings Mountain Centennial Celebration. Photos by City of Kings Mountain
PM. For more information, contact the MTE Depart-
ment at 704-730-2101. See ad on page 2A for more details of the event.
KMLT auditions for Liberty Mountain Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. Founding Sponsors Gilbert and Jancy Patrick, and Presenting Sponsor Albemarle announce upcoming auditions for Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama.
Director Jeremy Trent Homesley and Assistant Director Ashley DeMar urge everyone interested to come join the fun of participating in the production of this historical drama
by playwright Robert Inman. Liberty Mountain depicts the dramatic events leading up to the October 7th, 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain. It brings to life the story of the Carolina Backcountry patriots, who with their victory helped secure our nation’s liberty. See LIBERTY, Page 5A
These Flappers added a little fun for the ladies during the centennial celebration. At the time, Flappers' behavior was considered outlandish and redefined women's roles. In the 1970s, they fit right in.
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