Mooresville is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023 with a slew of special events.
Read on for events taking place throughout the year, from spring to the 4th of July to the holiday season.
Mooresville isn’t the only Lake Norman area town celebrating this year! The nearby town of Huntersville is also celebrating its 150th anniversary this year!
Check out this big list of spring festivals in the Charlotte area!
Liberty Park Reimagined
Liberty Park Reimagined — A Concert Celebration
Saturday, June 17th, 2023
4:30 to 9 p.m.
Liberty Park
255 E Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC
Free
With a concert by country artist Craig Morgan, food, drink, and celebratory ribbon cutting, the much-anticipated grand re-opening of Liberty Park will be a community celebration not to be missed. Come explore the new features of this signature Mooresville Park and enjoy a concert experience that is sure to be the talk of the town. There will also be family fun entertainment like bouncy slide, Bubble Man, basketball shootout game, Ninja course and much more.
Stars and Stripes on Main Parade
Stars and Stripes on Main Parade
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
10 a.m.
215 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC
Free
Celebrate Mooresville’s birthday and America’s birthday all in one day at this patriotic Fourth of July parade. Mooresville’s past, present, and future will be on display with an imaginative line-up of colorful parade floats, historic vehicles, and plenty of hometown pride.
Individuals and families are invited to sign up and bring their best red, white, and blue decorated bicycles, wagons, strollers, skateboards, non-motorized scooters, roller skates, etc.
Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area.
Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival
Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival
Saturday, September 16th, 2023
12 to 9 p.m.
215 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC
Free
Enjoy a cool brew, live music, and good food at the Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival in Downtown Mooresville. This outdoor festival will feature North Carolina craft beer, food tastings, and some of the best local music from across the region.
Mooresville Motorsports Celebration
Mooresville Motorsports Celebration
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
4 to 8 p.m.
215 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC
Free
Anchored by the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony, this festival celebrates America’s love of speed. With race cars, current and vintage hot rods, food trucks, live music, and the greatest names in auto racing history, this is an event you do not want to miss.
An exclusive exhibit on the Charles Mack Citizen Center will feature historic racing photography and rare artifacts, highlighting the people in North Carolina that helped establish NASCAR as a must-see American sporting event.
A Classic Christmas in Mooresville
A Classic Christmas in Mooresville
Friday, December 8th, 2023
5 to 9 p.m.
215 N Main Street, Mooresville, NC
Free
Create a lifetime of memories with your family while attending this annual festive celebration. Visit local artisans, sample festive cuisine, finish your last-minute shopping, and catch holiday-themed performances brought to you by local talent. Victorian carolers, holiday shopping and photos with Santa are all part of this traditional Classic Christmas.
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