U.S. National Whitewater Center's Memorial Day Celebration, including live music and fireworks

The U.S. National Whitewater Center’s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 27th, and Sunday, May 28th, 2023.

It includes a trail race, yoga, live music and fireworks.

It’s free to attend the celebration, but there’s a charge for participating in races or tournaments and there’s a $6 parking charge. Yoga is free.

Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center

Memorial Day Celebration Schedule at Whitewater Center

Saturday:

9 a.m.: Memorial Day Trail Race
9:30 a.m.: Slow Flow Yoga
11:30 a.m.: Open Level Flow
6:30 p.m.: Fun Flow Yoga
7 p.m.: Chamomile and Whiskey

Sunday:

9:30 a.m.: SUP Yoga
11 a.m.: SUP Yoga
11:30 a.m.: Open Level Flow
2:30 p.m.: Slow Flow Yoga
6 p.m.: Live music: Eddie 9V
8 p.m.: Live music: Hayes Carll
9:30 p.m.: Fireworks

If you want to take advantage of rafting, zip-lining or other activities the normal fees apply. Visit the USNWC website to learn how to register.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Charlotte International Arts Festival

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Charlotte Film Festival ($12 per film, with discounts available for multiple purchases)

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Charlotte International Arts Festival

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4th Annual Kantoberfest

All Day | FREE | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis

Oktoberfest at Gilde

2:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Gilde Brewery

Charlotte Film Festival ($12 per film, with discounts available for multiple purchases)

2:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Independent Picture House

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Charlotte International Arts Festival

All Day | FREE | Various locations

4th Annual Kantoberfest

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Autumn Jubilee in Mint Hill

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Mint Hill Historical Society — Carl J. McEwen Historic Village

Carolina Renaissance Festival opening weekend: 2 adult tickets for $40 (coupon required)

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Kiwanis Fall Festival, with Cow Chip Bingo

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Festival of Lebanon

11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | St. Matthews Catholic Church South

Oktoberfest at Gilde

11:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Gilde Brewery

3rd Annual Concord International Festival

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Concord

Charlotte VegFest

12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Camp North End

Charlotte Film Festival ($12 per film, with discounts available for multiple purchases)

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Charlotte International Arts Festival

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4th Annual Kantoberfest

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Carolina Renaissance Festival opening weekend: 2 adult tickets for $40 (coupon required)

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Charlotte Regional Farmers Market's Harvest Festival

11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

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11:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gilde Brewery

Charlotte Film Festival ($12 per film, with discounts available for multiple purchases)

12:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Independent Picture House

Annual All American Dog Show in Cornelius -- free to watch

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Robbins Park, Cornelius

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Mooresville 150: Mooresville Motorsports Celebration

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Mooresville

Friday, October 6, 2023

Oktoberfest at Gilde

2:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Gilde Brewery

3rd Annual Cannon Baller Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Horse Lovers Day at Leatherman Lane

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Leatherman Lane (Concord)

2nd Annual Historic Hoskins Community Parade and Festival

10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Eva B. Barber Park

3rd Annual Cannon Baller Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis

11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis

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PumkingFest at Brewers at 4001 Yancey

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Oktoberfest at Gilde

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3rd Annual Cannon Baller Oktoberfest at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis

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Cotton Ginning Days

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Cotton Ginning Days Kick-Off Concert with Daniel Jeffers

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Armenian Festival

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Cotton Ginning Days

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Mint Hill Madness Festival

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Mint Hill Madness Festival

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Carolina BalloonFest

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Rural Hill Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival

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Carolina Renaissance Festival Time Travelers Weekend: Kids admitted free with school supply donation

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