It’s time for fall festivals in Charlotte. This year is a little bit (well, a lot) different. Most of the festivals have been canceled.
Some organizations are modifying their festivals to be safe for this year, and we’ll list them below.
Many of the events require a registration this year, to keep crowds under control.
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Charlotte fall festivals 2020
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery has plenty of space to spread out and enjoy its traditional Mecktoberfest celebration. September 25th to 27th. Free to attend.
Dogwood Farms is about an hour and a half drive from Charlotte, northwest of Greensboro, but folks who have been here say it's worth the drive. The festival goes from September 26th to October 4th, although those dates can be affected by weather and how the crops do. $5 for admission.
This year, Cabarrus Brewing Company is spreading their Oktoberfest over two weekends, September 25th to October 4th, split into three-hour blocks. You'll need to reserve your spot.
You probably know about the Christmas lights throughout McAdenvile, but did you know that one house also puts on a Halloween light show? Drive by and see thousands of lights, synchronized to eight or nine themed Halloween songs. You can even control the display from their website.
October 10th and 11th. Fall festival at Hot Glass Alley. Enjoy glass blowing demos, apple cider, light refreshments, and an outdoor glass pumpkin patch.
The Chinese Lantern Festival will take place from October 15th, 2020, to January 3rd, 2021. Advance tickets are $23.95 for adults and $15.95 for children age 2-12.
The South Carolina State Fair is offering a drive-through experience on October 20th and 21st, and it's free. Although there will not be rides, you can enjoy food, exhibits, crafts and animals, all from the safety of your car. Free to attend.
Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill is holding its annual Apple Harvest Festival on October 17th. It includes hayrides, music, and lots of delicious apples and apple products, especially apple cider donuts. This is a ticketed event, and we will update when tickets go on sale. Generally tickets are around $10.
Dallas Lavender Lane is hosting a free fall festival on October 24th and 25th. There will be lavender products, lots of animals to meet, life glass blowing, a new carousel for the kids, and lots of games.
October 30th and 31st. (November 1st is a rain date.) "Hunt" for dinosaurs and zombies with your nerf guns, from your car at Rowan County Fairgrounds. There's even an upgrade option to ride a dinosaur or unicorn and joust with your friends,.,
Make sure to check out this big list of fall activities, including corn mazes, haunted trails, a hemp maze, pumpkin patches, and much more. Many this year are requiring reservations, so don't delay.
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