Charlotte Spring Festivals Guide 2024
March Festivals
Savor Charlotte
When: March 12 – 26
Where: Various locations
Join the celebration of the Charlotte culinary scene with special offers, exclusive menus, and hands-on events featuring top chefs and food entrepreneurs.
Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Festival
When: March 16
Where: Uptown
Enjoy a festive parade followed by a lively festival with food, vendors, and attractions to honor St. Patrick’s Day.
Green River Revival
When: March 16
Where: Whitewater Center
Partake in the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run, yoga, live music, and the iconic coloring of the river at this exciting event.
Charlotte Fair
When: March 21 – April 1
Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Experience rides, games, fair food, and live entertainment at the annual Charlotte Fair held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
No Man’s Land
When: March 23
Where: Camp North End
Celebrate Women’s History Month with over 100 woman-owned businesses, workshops, breakout sessions, and activations at No Man’s Land event.
Spring South End Wine and Hops Festival
When: March 30
Where: Lenny Boy Brewing Co
Indulge in wine, cider, and brew sampling, along with food trucks, pop-up shops, and live music at the 10th annual festival.
April Festivals
Charlotte SHOUT!
When: March 31 – April 16
Where: Uptown
Don’t miss this multi-week festival featuring over 200 installations, performances, events, and activations celebrating the arts and culture of Charlotte.
Carolina BBQ Festival
When: April 5 – 6
Where: Victoria Yards
Sample a variety of Carolina BBQ, enjoy a live crawfish boil, and groove to the sounds of live music at the Carolina BBQ Festival.
Charlotte Brewfest
When: April 6
Where: South End
Celebrate National Beer Day with unlimited beer sampling from 25+ craft breweries at the Charlotte Brewfest in South End.
Pet Palooza
When: April 6
Where: Humane Society of Charlotte
Bring your four-legged friend for a dog-friendly fundraising walk, adoption area, vendor fair, music, food trucks, and fun activities at Pet Palooza.
South Carolina Strawberry Festival
When: April 12 – 30
Where: Fort Mill
Celebrate all things strawberry at this award-winning festival featuring beauty pageants, contests, and a variety of strawberry-themed activities.
Moo, Brew, & ‘Que Music Fest
When: April 12 – 14
Where: AvidXchange Music Factory
Enjoy a weekend of local and regional BBQ, craft beer, cocktails, games, entertainment, and live music at the Moo, Brew, & ‘Que Music Fest.
Earth Day Celebration at Anne Springs Close Greenway
When: April 19 – 24
Where: Anne Springs Close Greenway
Engage in outdoor activities, guided hikes, horse rides, fishing clinics, and more at the Earth Day Celebration while voting for your favorite recycled art piece.
May Festivals
Jiggy with the Piggy
When: May 2 – 5
Where: Kannapolis
Experience a fun-filled weekend with a BBQ competition, artisans, concerts, races, and family-friendly activities at Jiggy with the Piggy festival.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest
When: May 3 – 5
Where: Uptown
Head to this music festival featuring Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, and other artists for three days of live music and entertainment.
Kings Drive Art Walk
When: May 4 – 5
Where: Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Explore a variety of art mediums from emerging artists at the Kings Drive Art Walk while enjoying music and entertainment along Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Cinco de Mayo Charlotte
When: May 5
Where: Symphony Park
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with international acts, festive music, arts and crafts, and a dog costume contest at Symphony Park.
Charlotte Dragon Boat and Asian Festival
When: May 11
Where: Cornelius
Experience the excitement of dragon boat races, Asian food, cultural activities, and entertainment at the Charlotte Dragon Boat and Asian Festival in Cornelius.
The Cheerwine Festival
When: May 18
Where: Salisbury
Join the Cheerwine Festival in downtown Salisbury for cold Cheerwine, live music, Southern food, family-friendly activities, and local craft vendors.
Festa Italiana
When: May 19
Where: Gateway Village Promenade
Indulge in unlimited fine Italian food, wine, beer, and enjoy live entertainment at the Festa Italiana festival in Gateway Village Promenade.
