Explore Forest City

09/10/2026

Join us tomorrow, Friday, September 11 at Forest City Pavilion On Park Square - POPS for the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony.

Join us at POPS on Friday, September 11 for Forest City Fire Rescue's 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony! The schedule is as follows:

8:30AM - Emergency Vehicle Display
9:00AM - Commemorative Music
10:00AM - Opening Remarks, Posting of the Colors, National Anthem, Prayer, Speech
11:00AM - Closing Remarks
11:30AM - Emergency Vehicle Display

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

The fall Job Fair is happening TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 1, at the Foundation Performing Arts & Conference Center on the campus of Isothermal Community College from 1:30pm-5pm! There are a number of businesses that will be on hand!

08/11/2026

We will be🎬 filming a promotional video TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, spotlighting historic Main Street! And we need YOUR help!
Bring your family and friends and help us showcase our "small town, deep roots" Town of Forest City!
Join us:
📌4:30pm-5:30pm Carolina Arcade Museum
📌5:30pm-7:00pm historic Main Street, town fountain, town mural
📌7:00pm-7:30pm Forest City Pavilion On Park Square - POPS splash pads
📌7:30-8:30pm Copper Penny Grill
Whether you're playing arcade games, walking along Main Street, or enjoying dinner and a drink, help us show everyone what makes Town of Forest City special and support our local businesses!

07/31/2026

Happy Birthday to Slim’s Bar & Grill!

07/11/2026

In just 5 short weeks, we will be welcoming over 450 cars, trucks, and motorcycles to historic Main Street for the 34th Annual Hot Nights Cool Rides Forest City Car Show!

07/07/2026

Stop by the Rutherford County Farmers Market on your way home and stock up on fresh veggies!

The Rutherford County Farmers Market will be open this afternoon from 4:30pm-7pm! Stop by for fresh local vegetables and locally produced value-added products! 🍉🍅🥒🫑🌽🍞🥚

07/04/2026

It Takes a Community

As Rutherford County prepares to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, we want to recognize the incredible partners who have come together to make this historic celebration possible.

A heartfelt thank you to Isothermal Community College for opening the Campus to serve as the host site for this countywide celebration.

Thank you to the American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) for bringing the Southern Summer Series to Rutherford County and adding an exciting weekend of family entertainment leading up to the fireworks spectacular.

We are also grateful to Explore Forest City for serving as the event's fiscal agent and providing invaluable financial and administrative support throughout the planning process.

Finally, we extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors:
⭐ Trelleborg
⭐ Enbridge
⭐ RHI Legacy Foundation
⭐ Fountain Electric
⭐ Rutherford Regional Health System
⭐ Duke Energy
⭐ Broad River Water Authority

Your investment in our community has helped create a once-in-a-generation celebration for all of Rutherford County.

One County. One Celebration. 250 Years.

We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone on Saturday, July 4! 🎆🇺🇸