BeachFest Matthews - Charlotte On The Cheap

“Go to the beach” on the cheap by attending BeachFest Matthews on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, 2024. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews.

Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (the carnival will will open at 4 p.m.)
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!

Admission is free. There’s a cost for rides and other activities.

On Friday night you can get a $20 wristband for all-you-can-ride night.

The festival features

Live beach music
Shag dancing
Carnival rides
Food vendors
Arts and crafts vendors

Band Schedule at BeachFest

Friday

6:30 to 8 p.m.: The Tonez
8:30 to 10 p.m.: The Embers

Saturday

2:30 to 4 p.m.: North Tower
4:30 to 6 p.m.: Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot
6:30 to 8 p.m.: Blackwater
8:30 to 10 p.m.: The Band of Oz

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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