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Charlotte Events
January
A Scots-Irish Twelfth Night Celebration
Held in early January
Location: Charlotte Museum of History
704-568-1774
Celebrate a tradition of old the way the Alexander Family may have. Frolick with costumes docents and interpreters, tour the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander House, participate with colonial dancers at the Twelfth Night Ball, and learn about the traditions of this historic celebration, including the Twelfth Night Cake.
February
Africa Alive
Held in late February
Location: Museum of York County
803-329-2121
March
From Your Nose to Your Toes Health Festival
Held in early March
Location: Discovery Place
704-372-6261
Annual health festival for the entire family. Good health equals good life.
May
Smokin" Bluz Festival
Held in early May
Location: Lowe's Motor Speedway
704-455-3200
Annual celebration at the Speedway
June
National Balloon Rally
Held in early June
Location: Iredell Country Fairgrounds
704-873-2892
See beautiful hot air balloons as well as a host of activities at this annual event. Fun for the whole family.
August
Caribbean Festival
Held in mid - late August
Location: Marshall Park
704-598-7644
Join in the all of the Caribbean festivities at this annual all day family event.
September
Charlotte Shout
Held in early - late September
Location: Throughout Charlotte
704-332-1800
More than 200 events all across Charlotte celebrating art, music, culture, and food.
October
Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival
Held weekends early October - mid November
Location: Charlotte
704-896-5544
Looking for an uplifting good time? The Renaissance is back and you can be part of one of the greatest parties since Camelot!
Beerfest
Held in early October
Location: Wine Vault @ the Shoppes at University Place
704-548-9463
A benefit for the Charlotte 49er Athletic Foundation. 20 Breweries with 75 beers; live music; food by Boardwalk Billy's.
UNC Charlotte International Festival
Held in early October
Location: UNC Charlotte
704-687-2410
Follow your nose to global delicacies at the annual multicultural International Festival at UNC Charlotte.
November
Annual Carolina Pottery Festival
Held in mid November
Location: Cleveland County Fairgrounds
A one day pottery-only festival featuring the works of over 85 local and regional potters. A fine variation of work, ranging from dinnerware and serving pieces to sculptural and decorative art are available for purchase, with each piece hand crafted and the artists present to discuss their work and answer questions as to inspiration, use and care of these created objects.
Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival
Held weekends through mid November
Location: Charlotte
704-896-5544
Looking for an uplifting good time? The Renaissance is back and you can be part of one of the greatest parties since Camelot!
December
Celtic Traditions Festival
Held in mid December
Location: The Charlotte Museum of History
704-568-1774
Celebrate the rich Celtic heritage of this region at this annual festival! Enjoy traditional Irish and Scottish dance, bagpipes, contemporary Celtic music, and more at The Charlotte Museum of History. Young people will enjoy Celtic craft making in the Hands-on-History Room.
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