The very popular festival Matthews Alive returns for Labor Day Weekend, 2019, for more family fun, live music, carnival rides and more.
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It’s dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations through music, arts and community involvement, and runs from Friday, August 30th, through Monday, September 2nd.
The festival is free, and includes tons of entertainment and kids’ activities, but to go on the rides and participate in other attractions you’ll need tickets.
Ticket information:
- $1 each
- Sheet of 25 for $20
- Mechanical rides cost from 3 to 6 tickets
- Inflatables cost 3-5 tickets
- Games cost 2-3 tickets
- KidZone games (under 8 years old) cost 1 ticket
- You can get a all-you-can-ride wristband for $15 on Friday.
The entertainment includes music from many genres and decades, as well as children’s entertainment.
The Labor Day Parade, the largest Labor Day parade in the Southeast, takes place Saturday, August 31st, 2019, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Main Festival Hours (food, main stage entertainment, rides)
Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here is the stage schedule, but check on the Matthews Alive website for updates.
Friday, August 30th:
Windstream Main Stage:
- 6:30 p.m.: Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
- 8:30 p.m.: The Tams
Saturday, August 31st:
9:30 a.m.: Parade
Windstream Main Stage:
- 11 a.m.: DJ Chuck Carland
- 2:30 p.m.: Aerial View
- 4:30 p.m.: LA Maybe
- 6:30 p.m.: Late Night Special
- 8:30 p.m.: TUSK (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
Home Depot Children’s Stage:
- 1 p.m.: Corky the Magic Clown
- 2 p.m.: Steve Langley Variety Show
- 3 p.m.: Jolly Roger the Pirate
- 4 p.m.: The Magic of Adrian Gagnon
- 5 p.m.: Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
Indoor Community Center Stage Jazz Jam:
- 1 p.m.: Leslie & Friends Trio
- 4 p.m.: Buff Dillard
Sunday, September 1st:
Windstream Main Stage:
- 2:30 p.m.: Angela Easterling
- 4:30 p.m.: Kelsey Ryan
- 6:30 p.m.: Diamonds & Whiskey
- 8:30 p.m.: Lonestar
Home Depot Children’s Stage:
- 1 p.m.: Corky the Magic Clown
- 2 p.m.: Steve Langley Variety Show
- 3 p.m.: Jolly Roger the Pirate
- 4 p.m.: The Magic of Adrian Gagnon
- 5 p.m.: Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
Indoor Community Center Stage Jazz Jam:
- 1 p.m.: Darius Starks
- 4 p.m.: Freeport Jazz
Windstream Main Stage:
- 11:30 a.m.: Brother Oliver
- 1:30 p.m.: Courtney Lynn & Quinn
- 3:30 p.m.: Mike Ramsey
Home Depot Children’s Stage:
- 1 p.m.: Corky the Magic Clown
- 2 p.m.: Steve Langley Variety Show
- 3 p.m.: Jolly Roger the Pirate
- 4 p.m.: The Magic of Adrian Gagnon
- 5 p.m.: Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
Indoor Community Center Stage Jazz Jam:
- 1 p.m.: Natural Elements featuring Reggie Buie
- 4 p.m.: J’Michael Peeples
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