Mount Holly Community Development Foundation

🥾Join the MHCDF FROGS for a morning hike this Saturday, June 20th!

📍 Mountain Island Park
304 Mountain Island Rd, Mount Holly, NC 28120
🕘 Hike begins at 9:00 AM

Looking for a great way to enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends, and learn more about getting involved with the FROGS? We’d love to have you join us! Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday morning, all are welcome.

Questions? Drop them in the comments or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

We hope to see you on the trail!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Roots & Branches Juried Art Show!

With more than 70 incredible pieces on display, our gallery was filled with creativity, talent, and inspiration. Every artist brought something unique to the exhibit, making it a truly special showcase of the arts.

First Place – Cary Caldwell, “Uganda Girl” Cary Langhorne Caldwell
Second Place – Rachel Haungs, “Jagged Tree 2” Original Art by Rachel J Haungs - NC nature and music
Third Place – Brianna Casini, “Asahi” Brianna Casini

A special thank you to our judge, Liz Liz Fitzgerald, who had the difficult task of selecting winners from such an outstanding collection of artwork.

Thank you to all of the artists who participated in the Juried Art Show and to everyone who helped make Arts Mount Holly Festival 2026 such a wonderful celebration of art, community, and creativity!

It’s a beautiful day for an Art Crawl! Join us in downtown Mount Holly for a full day of art, creativity, and community at the Arts Mount Holly Festival!

🍻 Arts Mount Holly Festival Art Crawl presented by Traust Brewing
📅 Saturday, June 6
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM

Explore downtown businesses showcasing talented local artists, live painting demonstrations, and incredible artwork available for purchase throughout downtown Mount Holly.

🌳 Roots & Branches Juried Art Show presented by The Vintage Nest
📍 The Grand Hall
🕙 Exhibit Open: 10 AM – 3 PM

🏆 Roots & Branches Reception & Awards
🕟 4:30 PM – 6 PM

Come celebrate the outstanding artists featured in this year’s juried exhibition and join us for an evening of art, awards, and community.

📖 Don’t forget to pick up a Passport Booklet at Muddy River Distillery, Traust Brewing, or Awaken Gallery! Collect stamps from artists throughout the Art Crawl and bring your fully stamped passport to The Grand Hall to be entered into a raffle for an amazing prize basket! The booklet also has a map and artist locations.

We can’t wait to celebrate art in our wonderful community of Mount Holly. See you downtown!

🎨 VOLUNTEER MEETING 🎨

Arts Mount Holly’s volunteer meeting is tonight, June 2nd at 6:30 PM! With the Arts Mount Holly Festival happening THIS WEEKEND, June 5th and 6th, now’s the perfect time to get involved.

Join us at Coffee Origins in Mount Holly to learn how you can help make this year’s festival a success. Meet fellow arts supporters, share ideas, and be part of something special in our community.

📍 Coffee Origins
613 S Main StreetMount Holly, NC 28120

What a way to kick off the 2026 Mount Holly Summer Nights season! 🍻🐸

Our very own MHCDF FROGS had an amazing time hosting the first Summer Nights beer tent a few weeks ago — serving up cold drinks, sharing laughs, and connecting with the incredible people of Mount Holly. We’re so grateful for this community and love every opportunity to spend time with our neighbors and friends! 💚

Want to join the fun? Lace up your hiking shoes and hop into our next FROGS adventure! 🥾🌿
📍 Mountain Island Park
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 9:00 AM
📌 304 Mountain Island Road, Mount Holly, NC 28120

Come enjoy a beautiful morning hike, great conversation, and the natural beauty of Mount Holly with friends old and new. We can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🐸

☀️🎨 Summer is looking pretty exciting in Mount Holly! 🎶🍻🥾

We’ve got a FULL lineup of fun coming your way over the next several months — so be sure to take a screenshot of this graphic and save it so you don’t miss a thing! 📸✨

Here’s what’s coming up:

🎨 Arts Mount Holly Festival Preview Night
📅 Friday, June 5th
Part of the Mount Holly Nights Summer Concert Series!
Come get a preview of the talented artists who will be set up throughout downtown businesses during Saturday’s Art Crawl event!

🖼️ Arts Mount Holly Festival Art Crawl presented by Traust Brewing
📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
Explore downtown Mount Holly businesses featuring talented local artists! Enjoy art displays, live painting demonstrations, and shop amazing local artwork throughout downtown.
👉 To see artist locations, check out our last post or visit the Arts Mount Holly page!

🌳 Roots & Branches Juried Art Show Reception + Awards
📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕟 Reception: 4:30 PM – 6 PM
📍 The Grand Hall
The exhibit will be open from 10 AM – 3 PM before the evening reception and awards celebration. Come support incredible artists and celebrate creativity in our community!

🥾 FROGS Hike at Mountain Island Park
📅 Saturday, June 20th
🕘 9 AM
📍 304 Mountain Island Rd, Mount Holly, NC 28120
Come jump in and join the FROGS for a beautiful morning hike!

🎨 Arts Mount Holly Annual Plein Air Paint Out
📅 September 2026
Stay tuned for dates and details on this beloved annual event!

🍻 Mount Holly Nights Beer Tent hosted by MHCDF
📅 Friday, October 9th
We’ll be serving drinks and good vibes during the Mount Holly Nights Summer Concert Series finale downtown! Stop by for a drink, say hello, and help us celebrate an amazing season together.

We hope you’ll join us for a summer full of art, community, music, nature, and fun. 💛 We can’t wait to see your smiling faces all throughout our lovely Mount Holly community!

Interested in getting involved or volunteering?
📧 Email us at [email protected]

Calling all art lovers, creatives, and community supporters — the 2026 Arts Mount Holly Festival is almost here! 🎨✨

Join us June 5th & 6th in beautiful downtown Mount Holly for a weekend full of art, connection, creativity, and community.

🖼 Friday, June 5th
Preview Night during Mount Holly Nights
📍100 Block W Central Ave
Come experience an evening of art and downtown energy as the festival kicks off!

🎨 Saturday, June 6th
Art Crawl presented by Traust Brewing
🕙 10am–3pm
Explore downtown Mount Holly businesses featuring talented local artists throughout the city. Scroll to see the artist map, locations, and participating creatives!

🌳 Saturday, June 6th
Roots & Branches Juried Arts Show presented by The Vintage Nest
Reception + Awards
📍The Grand Hall
🕟 4:30pm–6pm

This festival is such a special opportunity for artists to share their passion, meet the community, and celebrate creativity together. Whether you’re coming to support local art, meet artists, shop unique pieces, or simply enjoy the atmosphere — we would love to spend the weekend with you in Mount Holly!