Festivals & Fairs
Street fairs and seasonal celebrations
FabFest
Multi-day festival in Charlotte featuring crafts, food & family fun.
Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends
Meet Thomas the Tank Engine with rides, activities & photo ops at the NC Transportation Museum.
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Multi-week Renaissance Festival with period entertainment, crafts, and interactive activities through November.
Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace II
Renaissance faire with artisan marketplace, costumes & entertainment.
Charlotte VegFest
Plant-based food festival celebrating vegetarian & vegan cuisine.
Fall For Matthews
Fall For Matthews festival—seasonal family fun in Matthews.
Pineville Fall Fest
Town fall festival in Pineville with family activities and seasonal fun.
Pickin’ on the Porch
Live music on the porch at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Trailhead.
Green River Revival
Community festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center celebrating the Green River.
Tuck Fest
Festival at the Whitewater Center with live music, food, and outdoor activities.
Memorial Day Celebration
Holiday celebration with live music and festivities at the Whitewater Center.
Fourth of July Celebration
Fourth of July festivities with live music at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.