
Duke’s Mayo Classic is a weekend of exciting football, with rivals N.C. A&T Aggies and NC Central Eagles facing off. In addition, there will be a FanFest before the game, and more fan events.
Make sure to check out our list of Labor Day Weekend events in the Charlotte area, including several festivals, outdoor concerts and some really interesting art!
Thurgood Marshall College Fund College and Career Fair
On Friday, September 2nd, 2022, the TMCF College and Career Fair will take place at Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College Street, Charlotte. The College Fair will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the Career Fair will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
It’s free to attend, but please register for the College Fair or Career Fair.
Aggie-Eagle Classic Step Show

On Friday, September 2nd, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., experience the Aggie-Eagle Classic Step Show at the Charlotte Convention Center. The step teams will be competing for $10,000. Tickets are $30.
Duke’s Mayo Classic FanFest
The FanFest will take place at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church Street, Charlotte. (a block from Bank of America Stadium) on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event will feature:
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Tailgating activations
- Alcohol sales
- Vendor activations
- More
Duke’s Mayo Classic Game
The game will take place at Bank of America Stadium, 800 S Mint Street, Charlotte, on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. At the time of this post there are plenty of low-priced tickets (under $50) available, but that can change. Buy tickets here.
After the game, the schools’ marching bands will go head to head, for the “5th quarter.”