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07/01/2024

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06/14/2024

New mural in downtown! Have you checked out all of the murals in Belmont?

06/01/2024

05/25/2024

As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we're excited to announce that the Garden will be open on Monday, May 27th, from 10 AM to 4 PM!

It's the perfect opportunity for one last visit to experience our captivating WINGS exhibit before it takes flight and to visit our Butterfly Bungalow as it opens for the season! 🦋

For this special day of remembrance, we invite you to honor the memories of those who have served while surrounding yourself in the beauty of nature. Immerse yourself in the serenity of our botanical oasis. 🌼

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with exploration and wonder amidst our lush garden landscapes. Take a leisurely stroll, breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the tranquility of our gardens. 🌿

Don't miss this chance to make lasting memories and celebrate the beauty of nature this Memorial Day! We can't wait to welcome you to the Garden for a day of joy and reflection. See you there! ⭐️

https://dsbg.org/

05/08/2024

Did you know when you shop in Belmont, some of our retailers are actually a nonprofit? owns several businesses in Belmont, and these help fund their mission: to provide compassionate care and opportunities for high-quality living to those with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.
When you , check these out and know when you’re purchasing from them, you’re supporting nearly 70 years of an incredible organization.🪽


Market on Main

04/27/2024

The Garibaldi Festival is TODAY and will be full of live music from a variety of genres, art exhibits, unique artisan vendors, and fantastic food! Who is coming out to join us today?

🕰️ Saturday, April 27th from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m
📍 Stowe Park & Main Street in Belmont, NC

🎨 The 3rd annual Plein Air competition hosted by Gaston County Art Guild will be back for a two-day event (4/26 & 4/27) with over $2000 in prizes. Day-of-event registration will be available starting at 8 a.m. on both days!
🖍️ New in 2024, create some art of your own – right on Main Street! Professional artist Elle with CLT Chalk Art will lead Chalk This Way from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to come enjoy adding their own artistic flair with chalk to brighten up the festival!
🖼️ A wet paint sale from the Plein Air competition will be from 3:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m.
🛍️ Over 40 artisan vendors will be available to shop from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
🍴 Food trucks & a beverage tent will be available from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
🌳 Garibaldi Goes Green, a special celebration of Arbor Day, will be happening all day by the Environmental Sustainability Board.
📚 Finish your passport for the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl during Independent Bookstore Day at Belmont Bookshop

🎵 Full Music Schedule 🎵
🪕 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Bailey Marie Band
🎶 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Tangerine Trees
🎺 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Coming Up Brass

All the info from the full schedule to the plein art registration to where to park, you can find on our website here: https://loom.ly/G-xEd9s

04/10/2024

There's so much to do when you !

04/02/2024

There's something for everyone in Belmont!

You will want to save & share this post because there is going to be a jam-packed calendar full of fun this April in downtown Belmont! Which event are you most excited about?

📚 Greater Charlotte Book Crawl 📚
🗓️ All Month
📍 Belmont Bookshop (7 N. Main Street)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/SqGW0zc

🌽 Belmont, NC Farmers Market 🌽
🗓️ Every Thursday
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍Stowe Park (24 S. Main Street)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/LofOgLM

🎨 Slow Art Day 🎨
🗓️ April 13th
⏰ 10 a.m
⏰ 3 p.m.
📍 Art By J Studios - Art School (1500 River Dr. Suite 256, Belmont, NC)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/34tV4Ns

🎥 Movies in the Park with Aurora Star Lit Cinema - Space Jam 🎥
🗓️ April 13th
⏰ 8:00 p.m.
📍Stowe Park (24 S. Main Street)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/MpA7JNU

🧹 Keep Belmont Beautiful Cleanup 🧹
🗓️ April 20th
⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
📍Reid Park (305 Sacco St)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/UsLJWx8

🏃 Belmont Classic 5K 🏃
🗓️ April 20th
⏰ 8:00 a.m.
📍Main Street
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/XriSQck

🎥 Movies in the Park with Aurora Star Lit Cinema - Grease 🎥
🗓️ April 20th
⏰ 8:00 p.m.
📍Stowe Park (24 S. Main Street)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/MpA7JNU

🎨 Plein Air with the Gaston County Art Guild 🎨
🗓️ April 26th & 27th
📍Downtown Belmont
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/2Co4Wsc

🎸 Garibaldi Festival 🎸
🗓️ April 27th
⏰ 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
📍Stowe Park (24 S. Main Street)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/G-xEd9s

📚 Indie Bookstore Day 📚
🗓️ April 27th
⏰ 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Belmont Bookshop (7 N. Main Street)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/SqGW0zc

📚 Silent Book Club with Belmont Bookshop 📚
🗓️ April 29th
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Stowe Park (24 S. Main Street)
🔗 More info: https://loom.ly/wt0at94

Check out our website for places to park, things to do, places to eat & drink, our full event calendar, and more when you visit for each event: www.downtownbelmont.org

04/01/2024

The Bottle Tree serves globally-inspired flavors made with seasonal Southern ingredients, along with

03/21/2024

Make plans now to experience the nostalgia!

03/06/2024

There's a growing coffee scene in Gaston County!

Prepare to awaken your senses as Gaston County proudly presents the inaugural Gaston Coffee Week, slated to run from March 10th to March 16th, 2024. This exciting event will illuminate the thriving coffee scene in Gaston County, North Carolina, offering a week-long celebration for coffee enthusiasts...

03/05/2024

The Belmont, NC Farmers Market is coming back in just ONE MONTH! Who is ready??
🏷️ Save & share this post with your local farmers market loving friends.

🗓️ Every Thursday (April to October)
⏰ 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
📍 Stowe Park - Downtown Belmont

This year they are back and better than ever with even more markets for 2024. Starting April 4th to October 31st, the market will be happening every Thursday in Stowe Park in downtown Belmont. Plus, save the date for an extra special Christmas Market in the planning stages for December 14th.

The Belmont Farmers Market provides our wonderful community an opportunity to engage with farmers and vendors from our region and shop fresh and local. They will host a variety of local farmers and vendors that focus on natural products at each market. The Market operates under the umbrella of the Belmont Community Garden with support from our Downtown Belmont Development Association.

Find more information, including vendors for the week by visiting their website or following their social media (Belmont, NC Farmers Market): https://loom.ly/uXlqvvk

01/29/2024

💚💛❤️ The cocktail selection at is 👏

01/19/2024

Anybody else missing those warm summer nights and Friday Night Live in ? What kind of music do you want to see at FNL this year?

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01/11/2024

There's always something amazing to experience at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden!

Embrace the magic of winter in our Orchid Conservatory! 🌸❄️

Step away from the brisk winter air and immerse yourself in a world of vivid colors and enchanting fragrances. Our Orchid Conservatory, a botanical jewel, is a haven for plant enthusiasts seeking respite from the chill.

Inside, you'll discover a breathtaking display of blooms, each petal and leaf telling a story of nature's resilience. The vibrant hues paint a picture of life and beauty in the heart of the cold season. It's a sanctuary where the warmth of flora defies the winter blues.

Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or someone seeking a moment of tranquility, the Orchid Conservatory beckons with its allure. Join us in celebrating the resilience and beauty that thrive even in the coldest embrace of winter.

Plan your visit this weekend at the link below!

https://dsbg.org/visit/

12/21/2023

Have you visited Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden yet this Christmas season? 🎄Holidays at the Garden are wrapping up, so make a plan to get there by 12/23 to experience the beautiful lights, delicious food trucks, cozy drinks, and festive fun! ✨

12/03/2023

Advancing the economic, aesthetic, and cultural environment of historic downtown Belmont.

11/27/2023

Want to experience a "Hallmark" kind of Christmas? Make plans to visit Belmont this week!

11/26/2023

On Sundays We Watch Football 🏈

We have a lot of great places to watch a game this Sunday in downtown Belmont and every Sunday!

Find a full list of sports bars in downtown Belmont here: https://loom.ly/zUw6RRI

When you visit downtown Belmont, tag us in your photos & stories we love seeing you enjoy downtown!

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11/24/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from downtown Belmont! 🦃🍁

11/19/2023

when you visit Belmont!

From December 7th to 9th, you can make a huge impact by shopping in downtown Belmont for the holidays. For each participating business you spend $100 or more in, you will be entered to win one of ten $500 shopping and dining sprees in downtown Belmont.

Here is a list of all the retail shops in downtown Belmont you can shop at to gain an entry:
AR Workshop Belmont
Belletique
Belmont Eye
Belmont's Specialty Foods
Belmont Yoga
Catawba River Antique Mall
Catawba River Outfitters
The Collective
Creative Solutions Special Events
Doc's Basement Comics, Toys, & Games
The Everyday Market
Jeri Lyn’s Consignment Btq
Jolie Boutique
The String Bean
Waterbean Coffee Belmont

Pledge to shop small and shop Belmont this holiday season and beyond, to help support your community and make a lasting impact.

For more details visit here: https://loom.ly/_m9zm-0 (link in bio)

11/17/2023

Are you excited for the Belmont Christmas Village? You don't want to miss this magical event!

🗓️ December 9th
⏰ 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Downtown Belmont, NC

𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔
🎅🏽 Photos with Santa 🎅🏽
⛄️ Snow Puffs ⛄️
🏆 Gingerbread House Contest 🏆
🚋 Trackless Train 🚋
🎄 Festival of Trees 🎄

Experience the Christmas magic in Historic Downtown Belmont as Main Street transforms into a holiday wonderland with festive fun for all ages.

Pre-registration is required for the Gingerbread House Contest. Apply here: https://loom.ly/DNuex7A (Deadline - December 1st, 10 a.m.)

Find more information about the Christmas Village here: https://loom.ly/QX_tj9E

THANK YOU to our sponsors, these events wouldn't be possible without you: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫: CaroMont Health

𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: Dr. Duren & Dr. Marsh Dentistry, Piedmont Lithium, Slumpy's, Short Run Pro, & Bisque Imports, and Creative Solutions Special Events | 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: Lindsey K. Yelton Allstate Agency

10/31/2023

Make plans to visit Belmont for some of these retro nights at the Drive-In!

Here ya go, folks! November schedule for the Belmont Drive In! 🎬🍿

11/3-11/4: ET & Christine

11/10-11/11 Smokey and The Bandit & American Graffiti
*Calling all classic cars and car lovers on Sat 11/11!*

11/17-11/18: Jurassic Park & Twister
*Jeep Invasion Night on Sat 11/18!*

We hope to see lots of smiling faces and cool cars this month!! 🥰🫶🏼

10/13/2023

10/12/2023

On this take a step back in time in downtown Belmont.

Did you know that Belmont was originally called Garibaldi Station? In 1883, the name was formally changed to Belmont. In 1895, the Town of Belmont was incorporated and included 1/4 of a mile radius around Main Street.

Want to learn more about Belmont's history & see some historical buildings from Belmont's past? Explore our downtown Belmont History Walk on the Belmont Go App.

You can download the Belmont Go App on the Apple Store, Google Play Store, or use the web app here: https://downtownbelmont.org/history-walk/