U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12 to 5:30 p.m. It's free to attend the festival, but … [Read more...] about Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 10
Festivals
Celebrate with your community here in Charlotte. Every season of the year features much-anticipated festivals and parades.
FabFest Daytime Beatles Celebration FREE Oct. 3 — Live music, art, speakers, more
FabFest is Charlotte's two-day celebration of the Beatles on October 2 and 3, 2026. The festival includes an evening concert at Knight Theater in … [Read more...] about FabFest Daytime Beatles Celebration FREE Oct. 3 — Live music, art, speakers, more
Charlotte Chalk Art Festival Oct 17-18
Charlotte Chalk Art Festival is a FREE, family-friendly 2-day festival on October 17 and 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It takes place at … [Read more...] about Charlotte Chalk Art Festival Oct 17-18
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival in Cornelius Sept. 26
Enjoy art and music in downtown Cornelius at the 'Tawba Walk Music & Arts Festival Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Head to … [Read more...] about ‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival in Cornelius Sept. 26
Charlotte VegFest at Victoria Yards Oct. 10
Charlotte VegFest is a celebration of healthy, sustainable, and compassionate eating, and explores the benefits of vegetarian living. VegFest will … [Read more...] about Charlotte VegFest at Victoria Yards Oct. 10
Old Town Oktoberfest in Rock Hill Oct. 3
Rock Hill's Oktoberfest is an annual Bavarian street festival in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 … [Read more...] about Old Town Oktoberfest in Rock Hill Oct. 3
Fall for Matthews Festival Oct 10
The Matthews Chamber is presenting Fall for Matthews on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Downtown Matthews. This is a free … [Read more...] about Fall for Matthews Festival Oct 10
62nd Annual Festival in the Park Sep 25-27
The 62nd Annual Festival in the Park will take place at Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, from Friday, September 25, to Sunday, September 27, … [Read more...] about 62nd Annual Festival in the Park Sep 25-27
Looka That Festival Right There, with Bernard Hardison Aug. 8
Chef and creator Bernard Hardison of B's Dining Experience is bringing a new festival, Looka That Festival Right There, to The Boardwalk at University … [Read more...] about Looka That Festival Right There, with Bernard Hardison Aug. 8
Carolina Vet Fest — music festival raising money for Camp4Heroes Aug. 8
Kern's Trucking Presents: Carolina Vet Fest 2026, a mixed genre music festival with proceeds being donated to Camp4Heroes. The festival takes place … [Read more...] about Carolina Vet Fest — music festival raising money for Camp4Heroes Aug. 8
