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The fall is the perfect time in Charlotte for outdoor events, and there are plenty planned. Read on for a big (and growing) list of Halloween festivals, harvest festivals, apple festivals, cultural festivals, food festivals and more.
We will be adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking back. You can expect to see more Halloween related festivals as fall grows closer. And, after the list of major festivals, there’s a big day-by-day list of even more festivals, Halloween parties and other fall events. If you’d like to skip the featured festivals and jump to the day-by-day list, go for it!
Also, make sure to check out our list of corn mazes, haunted trails, pumpkin patches and hayrides, as well as our list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events. They will be updated for 2024 soon.
September Festivals
Matthews Alive
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Matthews Alive
Date: August 30 to September 2, 2024
Time: 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; 1 to 10 p.m. on Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Downtown Matthews, NC
Cost: Admission is free. There’s a cost for rides, games and inflatable attractions.
Features: Live music, rides, games, vendors, art, a kids’ zone and a Labor Day parade.
Fork Fest
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Fork Fest
Date: August 31 and September 1, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday
Place: Locations in McAdenville and Cramerton, NC
Cost: Many of the activities are free to enjoy, but some are ticketed.
Features: Live music in Cramerton and McAdenville, art show, kids’ activities, vendors, and a group trail run/hike. The highlight is a floating concert down the South Fork River, between McAdenville and Cramerton. The floating concert is $32.55 of you bring your own boat and $58.82 if you rent a kayak.
Queen City Arts Festival
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Queen City Arts Festival
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: Shoppes at University Place, 8931 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Visual art, dancers, music, drum performances, spoken word, DJ, food, vendors.
Yiasou Greek Festival
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Yiasou Greek Festival
Date: September 6 to 8, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Place: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Admission is $5, with free admission for children under age 12.
Features: Food, kids’ playland, entertainment, music dancing, live reenactments, tours of the cathedral and more.
Cabarrus County Fair
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Cabarrus County Fair
Date: September 6 to 14, 2024
Time: 4 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 4 to 11 p.m. on Fridays; 1 to 11 p.m. on Saturdays; 1 to 10 p.m. on Sundays
Place: Cabarrus Events & Arena Center, 4751 NC Highway 49 N, Concord, NC
Cost: Gate admission is $8 for 12 and over, and $6 for ages 6-11, military ID and age 55+. Ride wristbands are $35.
Features: Rides, entertainment, livestock competition, and fair food.
Oktoberfest Celebrations
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Oktoberfest Celebrations
Date: Various dates in September and October
Time: Various times
Place: Many places
Cost: Most are free
Features: Follow the above link to learn about dozens of Oktoberfest celebrations in the Charlotte area. Many feature German, or German-inspired food and beer, German music and dancing, stein-hoisting competitions and other festivities.
Charlotte International Arts Festival
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Charlotte International Arts Festival
Date: September 13 to 29, 2024
Time: Time varies
Place: Many locations
Cost: Varies, but much of the festival is free.
Features: The festival features interactive art installations and performances in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne’s Backyard. In addition, many Charlotte festivals during this time period will be a part of Charlotte International Arts Festival. CIAF is one of Charlotte’s most anticipated festivals of the year.
Flow Fest
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Flow Fest
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Place: Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free, but parking is $12.
Features: More than 50 yoga and meditation practices and workshops, as well as vendors and live music.
28th Festival of India
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28th Festival of India
Date: September 14 and 15, 2024
Time: 12 to 8 p.m. on Saturday; 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Place: Saturday: Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. Sunday: Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Saturday: $5 in advance, $6 at the door, free for kids under 10. Sunday: Free
Features: Celebrate India with traditional and Bollywood dances, exhibits, visual arts, souvenir bazars, Indian food and much more.
Cornelius Festival of Cultures
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Cornelius Festival of Cultures
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 3 to 6 p.m.
Place: Cain Park, 21336 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live performance, art, cultural booths and food from many cultures.
Ethiopian New Year Festival
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Ethiopian New Year Festival
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Place: Ourbridge for Kids, 3925 Willard Farrow Drive, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Cultural celebration with dancing, games, activities, coffee and food.
K-Fest: Celebration of Korean Culture
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K-Fest: Celebration of Korean Culture
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 12 to 8 p.m.
Place: Seoul Food Meat Co. Mill District, 421 E 26th Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Music, karaoke contest, K-Pop dance contest, martial arts. Food and drink for purchase.
Mooresville’s Bands Brews & BBQ Festival
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Mooresville’s Bands Brews & BBQ Festival
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Place: Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC
Cost: Free to attend
Features: Live music, with headliner Jo Dee Messina. Live BBQ demos, live music, family fun zone, 25 regional BBQ trucks.
El Grito Festival
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El Grito Festival
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 12 to 6 p.m.
Place: Route 29 Pavilion, Concord, NC
Cost: Free admission. Possible charge for parking
Features: Family-friendly Hispanic Heritage festival. Music, traditional food, crafts, dancing and family activities.
Festival in the Park
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60th Festival in the Park
Date: September 20 to 22, 2024
Time: Friday: 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10ma.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: More than 150 artists and artisans will display and sell their art. There will also be food vendors, performances, and family activities.
Serb Fest
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Serb Fest
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Place: St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church, 7609 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music, authentic food for purchase, kids’ activities and a soccer tournament. Also, view the cutural displays and the beautiful interior of the church.
Ramble On Music Festival
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Ramble On Music Festival
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 12 to 10 p.m.
Place: The Car Wash, 415 S Main Street, Davidson, NC
Cost: Free
Features: 6 bands, food and drink vendors, interactive art station, arts market
Festival of Lebanon
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Festival of Lebanon
Date: Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday
Place: St. Matthews Catholic Church’s Gym, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost: Admission is free
Features: The festival includes Lebanese music, food, a kids’ area, a raffle and more.
A Vibe Called Fresh: Westend Symphony
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A Vibe Called Fresh: Westend Symphony
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 2 to 8 p.m.
Place: West Complex, 1600 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Celebration of community, culture and creativity. Members of Charlotte Symphony, along with local music creatives, are presenting a nostalgic journey to a DJ set from the early to mid 2000s. There will also be roller skating, a Go-go band, food, live art, vendors and more.
Harrisburg Multicultural Festival
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Harrisburg Multicultural Festival
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: Harrisburg Park, 191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Celebrate cultures from around the world with art, music, fashion, games, food and more.
UNC Charlotte International Festival
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UNC Charlotte International Festival
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Barnhardt Student Activity Center, 9290 Barnhardt Lane, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: This long-standing festival on the UNC Charlotte campus features booths from diverse cultures, dance and music performances, international games and the Parade of Nations.
Latin American Festival
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34th Latin American Festival
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 12 to 8 p.m.
Place: Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Latin American food, performances, visual artists, handmade crafts and more.
Festival Latino in Gastonia
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Festival Latino
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: WOW Supermarket Gastonia, 2557 West Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music, games, food, raffles.
Mona’s Jewish Deli Fest
Mona’s Jewish Deli Fest
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
Place: Davidson Village Green, 119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC
Cost: Free admission. Pay for food.
Features: Jewish deli food, Jewish dancing, Klezmer music, children’s activities.
CharlOz
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CharlOz
Date: September 26 to 29, 2024
Time: Times vary
Place: UNC Charlotte Main Campus, UNC Charlotte Center City Campus, ImaginOn, and more locations
Cost: Most events are free
Features: Celebration of the Oz books and movies. The festival features speakers, Oz character drawing demos, a Land of Oz exhibition, film, gaming, music, and a chance for kids to meet characters from Land of Oz. Children’s events are on Saturday at ImaginOn. The rest of the events are geared toward adults.
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
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‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 2 to 8 p.m.
Place: Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music on two stages, kids’ zone, multiple food truck courts, 100+ artists, craftspeople and vendors, more.
Queen City Zine Fest
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Queen City Zine Fest
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Queen City Zine Fest is a celebration of printed literature and art. It will spotlight artists who work in zines, printmaking, comics, illustration and more.
Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas
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Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 3 to 10 p.m.
Place: Truist Field,324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Tickets start at $15. Free for kids age 8 and under.
Features: Live music, artisan food and culture. Headliners are The Kazzabe Group from Honduras, Karlos Rose from the Dominican Republic, Porto Baloa from Venezuela, and guest DJ Coroking.
Autumn Jubilee
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Autumn Jubilee
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place: Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Tour the historic village and museums, and enjoy face painting, games, pumpkin decorating, vendors, old time music and more.
Enchanted Fairy Festival
Enchanted Fairy Festival
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Dallas Lavender Lane Farm, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, NC
Cost: Free admission. $5 for parking
Features: Meet fairies and mermaids. Enjoy live music and entertainment, kids’ activities, art and craft vendors and food for purchase.
All American Dog Show
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All American Dog Show
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Place: Robbins Park, 17738 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC
Cost: Free for spectators (cost to enter your dog in a contest)
Features: Multiple dog contests, vendors and concessions.
October Festivals
Jump to September festivals or November festivals.
Salisbury’s Buskers’ Bash
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Salisbury’s 11th Annual Buskers’ Bash
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Place: Downtown Salisbury, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Dozens of performers will be performing throughout Downtown Salisbury. Grab a map and vote for your favorites by dropping special guitar picks (provided) into their buckets.
FabFest, Charlotte’s Beatles Festival
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FabFest, Charlotte’s Beatles Festival
Date: Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: FabFest Daytime is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; Evening shows take place on Friday (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8 p.m.)
Place: FabFest Daytime is at The Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC. The evening shows are at Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon Street.
Cost: FabFest Daytime is $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids ages 5 to 17, and free for kids 4 and under. The cost for the evening shows vary.
Features: FabFest Daytime is an immersive Beatles day with live music, an open mic, authors, memorabilia, a marketplace and much more. Tosco Music Beatles Tribute takes place Friday night and Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney takes place Saturday night
Carolina Renaissance Festival
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Carolina Renaissance Festival
Date: Saturdays and Sundays from October 5 to November 24, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Place: 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC
Cost: $34 for adults, $20 for children 5-12. Free for children 4 and under. Multiple discount offers and ticket giveaways (follow link above.)
Features: Jousting knights, multiple shows, mermaids, falconry, artisan market and more. More than 14 stages of entertainment and 500 costumed villagers.
Hola Charlotte Festival
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Hola Charlotte Festival
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 12 to 6 p.m.
Place: Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Avenue and 4th Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Latin American cultural performances and art, a family area and more.
Concord International Festival
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Concord International Festival
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 12 to 6 p.m.
Place: Downtown Concord, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music performances, a kids’ corner with hand-on experiences, cultural displays, international craft vendors, and food and drink.
Cotton Ginning Festival
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Cotton Ginning Festival
Date: October 11 to 13, 2024
Time: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (tentative times)
Place: Dallas Park, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Engine shows, arts and crafts, live music, Parade of Power, kids’ area, heritage area, more.
Fall for Matthews Festival
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Fall for Matthews Festival
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: 210 Matthtews Station Street, Matthews, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Arts and crafts vendors, sip & stroll, live music, food vendors, children’s area pumpkin patch, petting zoo.
Latin Night
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Latin Night at Camp North End
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Place: Boileryard at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music, authentic food and dancing.
Eurasia Food Festival
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Eurasia Food Festival
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 12 to 6 p.m.
Place: Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Cost: Free (pay for food and sourvenirs)
Features: Learn about the cultures and cuisines from countries within the former Soviet Union. Learn the traditions, food and recipes of these diverse cultures.
Charlotte BookPalooza
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Charlotte BookPalooza
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Place: Urban District Market
Cost: Free
Features: Literary Lane, with North Carolinian authors, a kid zone, vendors, Battle of the Book Clubs Contest, costume contest and more.
Laketoberfest
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Laketoberfest
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Place: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music, North Carolina beer, food trucks, kids’ zone, more.
Armenian Fall Festival
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Armenian Fall Festival
Date: October 18, 19, and 20, 2024
Time: 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday
Place: St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Authentic Armenian food, plus cultural performances and family activities
Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Liver Mush Festival
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Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Liver Mush Festival
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Uptown Shelby
Cost: Free
Features: Liver mush eating contests, recipe contest and more. Plus, live music, craft vendors, kids’ zone, and pet contests.
Charlotte Chalk Art Festival
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Charlotte Chalk Art Festival
Date: October 19 and 20, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Place: No Brewing Co., 150 W 32nd Street, Charlotte, NC
Cost: Free (cost to compete)
Features: Watch artists compete in a chalk art competition. There will also be a community chalking area, art and crafts vendors, food and drink vendors and more. Family friendly event.
Fort Mill Fall Festival
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Fort Mill Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 3 to 7 p.m.
Place: Walter Elisha Park, 345 N White Street, Fort Mill, SC
Cost: Free
Features: Live music, costume contest, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin, stilt walkers, food trucks, more.
Halloween in Huntersville
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Halloween in Huntersville
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Place: Huntersville Recreation Center, 11826 Verhoff Drive, Huntersville, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Rides, live music, costume contest, pumpkin patch photo op, drone show and more.
November Festivals
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Pawsitively Matthews
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Pawsitively Matthews
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Cost: Free
Features: This pet-focused festival features demos, music, pet-friendly vendors, a beer “pawvilion,” food trucks and more.
Rural Hill’s Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival
Rural Hill’s Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival
Date: November 2 and 3, 2024
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Place: Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC
Cost: One day tickts range from $16 to $18 for adults and $8 to $9 for youth. Two day tickets are $28 for adults and $15 for youth. Children under 5 are admitted for free.
Features: Watch trained dogs compete in herding, obedience and agility. There will be a variety of other activities and attractions. Admission grants you access to the Amazing Maize Maze.
The Geekery Market
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The Geekery Market
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49, Concord, North Carolina
Cost: Free admission. Parking is $8.
Features: This festival features artists and artisans who create products across all fandoms. There will also be geeky music, pictures with Geeky Santa, kids’ crafts and a treasure hunt, Star Wars costumers, swordfighting demonstrations, medieval courtyard demonstrations and more.
Yap Yè Iswà Festival (celebration of Catawba culture)
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Yap Yè Iswà Festival (celebration of Catawba culture)
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Catawba Cultural Center, 1536 Tom Steven Road, Rock Hill, SC
Cost: Free
Features: Celebrate Catawba cuture through drumming, craft vendors, traditional dances, demonstrations and more.
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