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Thursday, August 19-August 25, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 21 KINGS MOUNTAIN – Water! Sun! Music! Fun! The Carolina Beach Music Award winning NC BeachBlast Festival is back! The City of Kings Mountain will bring the Beach to downtown as the NC BeachBlast Fes- tival, presented by Car- olina Power Partners, comes back to Patriots Park, Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21. The festival will kick off Friday, August 20 at 6:00 pm with DJ Eric Bowman followed by the Swingin' Medallions taking the stage at 7:00 pm. Beginning at 10:00 am August 21st, beach music fans can enjoy a full day of food, music, and fun with DJ Johnny B and four of the hottest bands in the South; The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, The Tonez, Band of Oz, and Black- water Rhythm and Blues Band. Come Hungry! Ven- dors will be on hand of- fering great food. Shop till you drop at the Board- walk Vendor Market with over 50 vendors onsite. Did we say fun? Patri- ots Park will be filled with many activities for the whole family. Inflatables and games, the Rotary SplaWsh Pad, continu- ous rounds of Water Wars, Watermelon Eatin', Hula Hoop contests, Tiny Tots and Teenie Bikini contest, Big Beach Ball Drop, and much more! What would the beach be without a pavilion? Look for some awesome amusement rides in the park this year. Can you say Ferris Wheel? Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain. For more information visit www.kingsmoun- t a i n e v e n t s . c o m / n c - beachblast-festival or call 704-730-2101. NC BeachBlast Festival starts Friday THE EMBERS BLACKWATER RHYTHM AND BLUES BAND BAND OF OZ THE TONEZ Band will perform Friday, August 20 at Liberty Falls Amphitheatre KINGS MOUNTAIN – The City of Kings Moun- tain welcomes legendary group, Swingin' Medallions to kick-off the NC Beach- Blast Festival presented by Carolina Power Partners, Friday, August 20. Based in Greenwood South Carolina, Swingin' Medallions was founded in 1962. In 1966, the group hit #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts with "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)". "This is the second visit to Kings Mountain for Swingin' Medallions," states drummer Robby Cox. "We can't wait to get back to Kings Mountain. The crowd is always ready to have a great time." The kick-off party be- gins at 6:00 pm with Caro- lina Beach Music Award winning DJ Eric Bowman followed by Swingin' Me- dallions at 7:00 pm. Many of your favorite food vendors will be on hand serving kettle corn, seafood, burgers and more. The full day festival be- gins Saturday, August 21, at 10:00 am. For more information on the NC BeachBlast Festival, contact the City of Kings Mountain's Spe- cial Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www. K i n g s M o u n t a i n E v e n t s . Com/nc-beachblast-fes- tival. You may also visit their Facebook page at @ cityofkmspecialevents. Swingin' Medallions kicks-off the NC BeachBlast Festival SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS, from Greenwood, SC, perform at Liberty Falls Amphitheater Friday evening. Photos provided by City of Kings Mountain EVENT TIMELINE The Gazebo Saturday – August 21, 2021 10:00 am Festival Opens • Performance by Dance Magic • Tiny Tots & Teenie Bikini Registration Registration Opens at 10:00am, registration closes at 11:30am • Fun Zone 10:30 am Performance by Dance Reflections 11:00 am Mermaid Encounter by Sigmon Theatrical 11:30 am Performance by Fitness Troopers 12:00 pm Performance by Dance Magic 12:30 pm Tiny Tots & Teenie Bikini Contest 1:00 pm Tiny Tots & Teenie Bikini Contest 1:30 pm Mermaid Encounter by Sigmon Theatrical 2:00 pm Beach Ball Drop 2:30 pm Watermelon Eating Contest 3:00 pm Performance by Dance Reflections 3:30 pm Mermaid Encounter by Sigmon Theatrical 4:00 pm Performance by Fitness Troopers 4:30 pm Hula Hoop Contest 5:00 pm Performance by Dance Magic 5:30 pm Performance by Step N Out 6:00 pm Mermaid Encounter by Sigmon Theatrical 6:30 pm Performance by Dance Reflections 7:00 pm Performance by Fitness Troopers 7:30 pm Performance by Dance Magic 8:00 pm Mermaid Encounter by Sigmon Theatrical FREE FAMILY FUN AT NC BEACHBLAST FESTIVAL – Inflatables! Games! Water Wars! A Ferris Wheel! The NC BeachBlast Festival presented by Carolina Power Partners brings FREE family fun to downtown Kings Mountain, Saturday, August 21. Inflatables, games, rides, and many other attractions will fill Patriots Park. For the first time in the history of the festival, free Ferris wheel rides will be offered as well. Activities at the Patriots Park Gazebo will begin at 10:30 am.