Peach Week has finally arrived in the Palmetto State.
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We’re ripe with excitement as Peach Week unfolds across 6AM City’s SC markets — hey, COLAtoday, CHStoday, GVLtoday, and even right here at CLTtoday (shout-out to our SC-based readers) — we’re celebrating all things peaches. Through Saturday, July 19, peach lovers flock to Gaffney, SC for the annual South Carolina Peach Festival. Psst... it’s only an hour southeast of Charlotte.
To celebrate peak peach season, we have the jam on how much crop is harvested, how scientists create the best stone fruit for you, and tasty recipes you can try. Stay tuned — Peach Week has officially arrived.
Events
Events
Monday, July 14
Fresh Handmade Pasta | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monday Night Brewing - Garden Co. | $65 | Create handmade pastas during a guided course with new friends — ingredients are provided.
Tuesday, July 15
Floating Shelf Make and Take | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware | $160+ | Channel your inner woodworker to create a mounting shelf for your home.
Just One Throw: One Day Pottery Workshop | 6:30-9 p.m. | MakerSpace Charlotte | $55 | It’s time to clay around + discover the art of wheel throwing with ceramic artist Laryssa Entler in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Counting Crows | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $30+ | You’ll be “smiling in the bright lights” when “Mr. Jones” starts playing.
Wednesday, July 16
Wine on Wednesday | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Mint Museum Uptown | Free+ | Peruse the museum’s collection before sipping $5 glasses of wine in the shop.
James Austin Johnson | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Zone | $31+ | The “Saturday Night Live” comedian is bringing his tour to the Queen City — get ready to laugh hard.
Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $29+ | Fill the Fortress to watch the Crown send DC home with a loss.
Spaghett, a craft pasta and cocktail house led by James Beard Award finalist and local restaurateur Sam Hart, is now open within the preserved historic Young-Morrison House in Uptown. Book a table to savor some mouthwatering pastas like Bucatini or Gnocchi.
Opening
Here’s a sweet treat. Milkshake Factory is opening Monday, July 21 in Uptown. The sweetspot near Romare Bearden Park will serve thick milkshakes with made-from-scratch ice cream and chocolates.
Drink
Anyone up for “Thirsty Thursday?” Mazi, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in South End, is now offering $8 specialty cocktails on Thursdays. Sip on crafted drinks like the Tamarind Tequila Sour, Blueberry Dreams, or Together Punch. Which one strikes your fancy?
Mansion Monday
This new SouthPark home has five bedrooms + five bathrooms, and boasts proximity to SouthPark Mall and Uptown. The home features a chef’s kitchen, large walk-in closets, a covered patio, and plenty of natural light.
Civic
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will file for re-election on Wednesday, July 16. This would be the mayor’s fifth term in office. The next election is scheduled for November 2025. (WCNC)
Community
Uptown seems busy. Tens of thousands of people are in Charlotte for the NAACP’s national convention. The event at the Charlotte Convention Center runs through Wednesday, July 16. (WCNC)
Health
Cotswold’s Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is now offering same-day and walk-in appointments on the weekends. The clinic offers on-site X-rays, in-office bracing and casting, and consultation on broken bones, twisted ankles and more. The clinic will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Travel
Some of your favorite snacks might not make it through airport security. TSA recently clarified that spreadable and spillable foods like peanut butter, hummus, and yogurt are subject to “liquid rules.” Keep that in mind before heading to Charlotte Douglas for your next trip. (WCNC)
Watch
AMC Stubs members can now enjoy 50% off movie tickets and concession deals on Tuesdays + Wednesdays in a new deal that replaces $5 movie tickets on Tuesdays. Save this for a rainy day, but while the temps stay high, head to Independent Picture House for an intimate screening. (Variety)
Travel
In need of a summer road trip that doesn’t break the bank? Condé Nast Traveler just listed Asheville, NC (a ~2-hour drive from CLT) and Myrtle Beach, SC (a ~3.5-hour drive) in its roundup of the best affordable family vacations in the US. The article highlights offerings like getaways in nature, plenty of art, and free entertainment.
The Word
“Fridge cigarette.” A snack or drink — most often a Diet Coke — used as an excuse for a short break, akin to a smoke break. If you’re going to join the trend, might as well head to a local farmers market and stock the fridge with some healthy snacks. (Today)
Sports
Will the safeties bring the heat in 2025? Go beyond the roster for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Skip the wait — OrthoCarolina now offers evening and weekend hours so you can get real-time walk-in care when it works for you. No appointment needed. Be seen how + when you want to.*
Simpson’s Produce always produces a variety of fruits and vegetables. | Photo by CLTtoday
Looking to celebrate Peach Week with some fresh peaches? We’ve got you covered with this list of 10 farmers markets in the Charlotte area where you’ll find juicy peaches, live music, and local vendors.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
What was the largest concert in the Charlotte area by attendance?
More than 200,000 people poured into Charlotte Motor Speedway for August Jam in 1974.
Photo via UNC Media Hub
While diving into the history of The Amp in Ballantyne, we put your concert knowledge to the test. Only 30% of voters correctly guessed that August Jam was the largest concert in Charlotte history. A majority — 51% — thought it was Concert for Carolina, which drew a massive crowd but still didn’t top the 200,000+ who showed up in 1974.
Speaking of August Jam, if you were in Charlotte and attended the festival (or know someone who did), I’d love to know what that experience was like for an upcoming story! Shoot me an email so we can chat!
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