
BeachFest Matthews is being rebranded as Matthews Summerfest, to include more music genres.
Matthews Summerfest, presented by Novant Health — Matthews Medical Center, takes place May 9 and 10, 2025.
- Friday, May 9: 6 to 10 p.m.
 - Saturday, May 10: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
 
The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.
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Admission is free. There’s a cost for rides and other activities. On Friday night you can get a $30 wristband for all-you-can-ride night in the Carnival.
The festival features
- Live music
 - Shag dancing
 - Carnival rides
 - Food vendors
 - Arts and crafts vendors
 
Band Schedule at BeachFest
Friday
- 6:30 to 8 p.m.: The Catalinas
 - 8:30 to 10 p.m.: Spiderwebs
 
Saturday
- 2:30 to 4 p.m.: The Next Level Band
 - 4:30 to 6 p.m.: Smokey JOnes & The 3 Dollar Pistols
 - 6:30 to 8 p.m.: Blackwater Band
 - 8:30 to 10 p.m.: Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked
 
Parking for BeachFest
- Public parking lot: North Trade Street across from Matthews Station Street
 - On-Street parking on North Trade Street
 - Matthews Town Hall, 232 Matthews Station Street
 
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