Activities

Festival in the Park has brought wonderful music, fine art, and good moments to Charlotte residents and tourists from all over the world since 1964. The strains of “large band music” flow across the calm surface of Freedom Park’s lake, which reflects the lights strung from Camelot display tents.

As tiny toddlers with painted faces enthusiastically make their first creative piece, the aromas of a variety of foods flood the air. Others seek out one of the many great painters who can produce an original work of art to complement their house or offer as a thoughtful present.

The casual, relaxing atmosphere attracts first-time visitors. As memories of past festivals are recalled, old-timers marvel at the freshness of each year’s offerings. Unlike other events, our lighting setup allows us to stay up late.

festival@FESTIVALinthePARK.org

704.338.1060

Friday, September 23, 2022, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday, September 24, 2022, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sunday, September 25, 2022, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue: FREEDOM PARK

1409 East Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28203

For more information, go to: Festival in the Park

The Sweet Tooth Festival, Charlotte’s dessert festival, features bakeries, sweet shops, and home-based enterprises specializing in all things sweet. A private tasting experience, deluxe sample, a lounge, and a step-and-repeat are all included in the $30 ticket price.

(704) 973-9818

601 E 5th St

Ste 470

Charlotte, NC 28210

First Ward, Uptown

For more information, go to: Sweet Tooth Festival

The Matthews Alive Festival is a Labor Day weekend celebration dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations. The 2021 Matthews Alive Festival will be held Friday, September 3rd – Monday, September 6th.

Alongside our Board and key volunteers, community groups volunteer their time by working the festival areas. This dynamic produces a festival packed with family activities, great food, arts, and fantastic entertainment!

Following the festival, the net proceeds earned at Matthews Alive go back to these non-profit organizations, in order that they may provide services to enhance the quality of life in our area.

matthewsalivedirector@gmail.com

PO Box 2578,

Matthews, NC 28106

For more information, go to: Matthews Alive Festival

Charlotte’s Taste of Charlotte is a three-day cuisine event. It includes food sampling from local eateries as well as a variety of performances and activities that are sure to please festival-goers. A wide range of local, regional, and national partners will also be on hand to give information, discounts, and freebies!

Taste of Charlotte is a free event. Get festival coins to spend for restaurant samples, drinks, and children’s activities. You may buy your coins on site at kiosks around the event, or use the new Taste of Charlotte App to go contactless!

(704) 262-9847

101 N Tryon St,

Charlotte, NC 28202

Opens 4 PM

For more information go to Taste of Charlotte