Gastonia Harvest Festival & Food Drive

03/29/2024

We are still signing up vendors for our bimonthly market in Bessemer City! This is a great option for those that do local farmers markets and have perishable items left to sell. And with it only being 1-5 it doesn’t take up your whole Sunday! Send a message or email [email protected].

Hello! Bessemer City is pleased to announce that we are offering a Sunday afternoon market in Centennial Park! The Sunday Market will offer artisans, farmers, antiques, and other various vendors the first and third Sunday of the month April - October! We will also be offering live music and a food truck, along with your other local restaurants. Our opening date is April 7th, and we will be operating from 1-5 pm. We will be open weather permitting! Meaning, if it is raining or extremely hot we will make an announcement on here that we will cancel that week.
If you are interested in vending, a 10x10 spot will be $10 (all fees will go to marketing and music), and you will need to supply everything you need (tables, pop-ups, etc.). You can email [email protected] for a simple vendor contact form and if you have any questions. You can attend one Sunday or all Sundays! We just need to know the day before. Spots will be on a first come, first served basis. You can make payment the day of upon arrival or you can cashapp to $TheSundayMarketBC.
We are so excited to offer you an option for something to do on your lazy Sundays! 😊

11/11/2023

Don’t panic! We will have a rainless festival after all! We are so excited to see everyone there 💕

11/11/2023

Thank you to the businesses that donated raffle prizes!
Wild & Whimsy Living LLC
Lets Get Baked Artisan Desserts
Fannie Cakes Bakery Cafe
Cool Beans Cat Cafè
Gaston Pour House
Freeman's Pub

11/08/2023

As happens, we’ve had to make a few last minute changes.. but we’re excited to have Taste B Licious joining us! They’ve got a pretty big local fan club! 🍔
We’ll also have OooWee BBQ, The Oasis coffee cart, Donut I Love U and Blue Ridge Kettle Korn- North Carolina so come hungry! 🍽️

11/04/2023

ONE WEEK AWAY!
For any questions about the event, please send a message or email [email protected]
Can't wait to see everyone! 😍

Info page for the Gastonia Harvest Festival and Food Drive, a celebration of nature's bounty and the spirit of community.

10/27/2023

Here is the vendor seating for the festival! If I have forgotten you, PLEASE shoot a message because things slip through the cracks!
1 J&S Freshies 26 Gift3D
2 Ambergurumii 27 Lets Get Baked
3 Tiny Treats 28 Hammock Ceramic
4 Survivor Friendly 29 Carsyn Carrigan
5 L&A Hughes 30 Basil and Briar
6 L&A Hughes 31 Debbies Bonnet
7 Charlise 32 Spectral Market
8 Jazra Standley 33 Wellcare
9 Christina MK 34 Campbells Twisted Tees
10 Julie Lail 35 Phoenix Boho
11 Dyeing Breed 36 Sweet Bee Farm
12 Kraken Designs 37 Teilhouse Creative
13 Sierra 38 Bladesports
14 Luvea Jewelry 39 Arts Done Honest
15 Amanda Payne 40 Juniper and Willow
16 Amanda Payne 41 Taylor/Jocelyn
17 Boho Gipsie 42 Brooklynn/Arlo
18 Maya V 43 Sherrie Watson
19 What’s Knot to Love 44 Sweet Spot
20 Under the Q***r Moon
21 Under the Q***r Moon
22 Maison Bleu
23 Salty Llama
24 Mojo and Honey
25 Sierra

10/11/2023

We are only ONE MONTH away from our festival! Is anyone else excited for delicious food and amazing vendors? And it'll be helping our community at the same time!
Be sure to keep an eye out for updates in the next couple of weeks! 🍂

09/24/2023

Hey there, amazing folks! We're thrilled to announce that we've got 40 talented artisan vendors joining us to make your early holiday shopping extra special and unique! From handmade crafts to delectable treats, there's something for everyone on your list! 🎁
Why shop local, you ask? It's simple: When you support artisans, you're not just getting one-of-a-kind treasures, you're also giving back to your community ❤️ and you're helping our local small businesses thrive!
So, mark your calendars and bring your holiday shopping lists because you won't want to miss this opportunity to discover some incredible gifts 🥳
See you at the festival, and let's shop local for a joyful holiday season! 🛍

09/22/2023

We are so grateful to collaborate with The Gateway Gaston on our pre-holiday food drive. They are an invaluable resource in our community, and will be distributing the food collected to those that need it. Check them out at

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09/05/2023

We have FIVE vendor spots left! If you're interested in one of them, DM us or email us at [email protected]!

09/04/2023

Join us for the Bladesports Tarheel Cut featuring contestants from the History Channel’s Forged In Fire: Knife or Death 🔪 a display of blade mastery amidst the autumn splendor of our festival! Watch as participants go head-to-head in thrilling cutting challenges, pushing their skills to the limit with various targets.