The 57th Annual Festival in the Park will take place at Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard, from Friday, September 24th, to Sunday, September 26th, 2021.
It’s free to attend. Scroll down for the stage schedule.
Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of pumpkin patches, haunted trails and corn mazes!
Entertainment will be provided on several stages. Check back soon for stage schedules and parking info!
More than 150 artists and artisans will be displaying and selling their work. Find a list of the artists here.
Find parking information here.
There will also be plenty of food vendors.
Hours of Festival:
Friday, September 24th, 2021 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 25th, 2021: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 26th, 2021: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Main Stage Schedule
Friday
- 6 p.m.: National Anthem
- 6:30 p.m.: Alan Gilbert and the Gamblers Band
- 8 p.m.: The Flaming HayBells
Saturday
- 11:30 a.m.: National Anthem
- 12 p.m.: Epiphony A Cappella
- 2 p.m.: By George
- 4:30 p.m.: Randy Franklin & The Sardines
- 6:30 p.m.: The Mannish Boys
- 8 p.m.: The Spongetones
Sunday
- 11:30 a.m.: National Anthem
- 12 p.m.: Lisa De Novo
- 2 p.m.: Youth Orchestras of Charlotte
- 4:30 p.m.: Nitara Reaves
Family Fun Zone
$1.50 per ticket. Discount for multiple tickets. Merry Go Round, Ferris Wheel, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Trackless train, more.
Cirque Stage
Carolina Calouche & Co., Charlotte’s aerial and dance company will be performing aerial dance on their outdoor rig, including aerial silks, sling, trapeze and lyra.
- Saturday, September 25th: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, September 26th: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Other entertainment
There will be a children’s art area near the Family Fun Zone and performances by Carolina Clowns.
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