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Festivals

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
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Prepare for flavors and savory experiences during the two-week culinary showcase running from March 12-25.
There are plenty of ways to observe Mardi Gras in the Queen City, from day-long parties to spots to order King Cake.
Expect to visit wine and arts festivals + relocated events this year in the University area.
New displays celebrating art, music, food, and ideas in Uptown will be showcased for 17 days when Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 4-20.
Charlotteans can vote in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards from “Best Beer City” to “Best Minor League Ballpark.”
Lovin’ Life Music Fest has dropped upcoming names including Ludacris, The Revivalists, and Switchfoot to perform in Charlotte.
The Queen City is ringing in the Year of the Snake.
The annual event goes beyond Uptown, celebrating the Queen City’s culinary landscape with tastings, cook-offs, and a large festival.
The annual festival celebrating the iconic Cheerwine soft drink is a major economic driver for Rowan County.
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Once complete, the development will boast a combination of farmers markets, walking and biking trails, and accessibility to the Catawba River and Uptown.
After a record-breaking debut, the Ascent returns to American Legion Memorial Stadium with fresh talent, big goals, and ready to represent the Queen City.
The Queen City’s many colleges are about to welcome their students back to campus, and college move-in week means extra people, traffic, and new faces around town.
What started as a project inside her own home turned into a side gig for wallpaper-style murals inside Charlotte homes and restaurants.
Everybody loves lunch, but not always the prices. Not to worry, Charlotte offers plenty of wallet-friendly lunch deals from sandwiches to flavors from all over the globe.
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The massive rock concert at the speedway drew more than 200,000 people for the day-long festival in August 1974.
The 91-acre park is expected to have several pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, splashpad, and plenty of parking.
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.