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Cabarrus County Fair

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 NC Highway 49 N., Concord

Find midway rides, fair food, livestock exhibits and entertainment at the Cabarrus County Fair, running September 11–19.Daily hours: Monday–Thursday, 4–10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m.–midnight; Saturday, 1 p.m.–midnight; Sunday, 1–10 p.m. […]

OMB Mecktoberfest — LoSo (09-18)

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery — LoSo 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte

Celebrate Mecktoberfest at OMB’s LoSo biergarten with German food, beer, live music and games.This weekend runs 2026-09-18 through 2026-09-20. Music is scheduled Friday from 6–10 p.m., Saturday from 1–4 p.m. […]

Flow Fest at the Whitewater Center

U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte

Take your yoga practice outside during a weekend of wellness, workshops, vendors and live music at the Whitewater Center. Flow Fest offers more than 150 practices and workshops for a […]

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St. Anne International Festival — 25th Anniversary

Saint Anne Catholic Church 1694 Bird St., Rock Hill

Take a culinary trip around the world at St. Anne’s 25th anniversary celebration in Rock Hill. The festival brings together international food, live entertainment, cultural performances, shopping, a kids’ fun […]

On The Rise Student Film Festival

The Independent Picture House 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte

Discover the next generation of filmmakers at On The Rise, a showcase of student-created short films presented by The Creative Cornerstone.Expect screenings, awards, a professional workshop and conversations with working […]

Bigfoot in the Park

George Poston Park 1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia

Can your family find Bigfoot? Begin at Base Camp for gear and a briefing, then follow clues along the trails on a self-guided search through George Poston Park.Base Camp also […]

Pop-Up Market at Ballantyne Village

Ballantyne Village 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte

Shop local vendors at Ballantyne Village’s Pop-Up Market on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Browse handmade goods, artisan products, boutique finds and unique gifts. Enjoy live music […]

Charlotte Sandlot Festival

The Stick Williams Dream Fields 7531 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte

Bring the family—and your dog—for a field day filled with sports, games and food. CLTure’s inaugural Charlotte Sandlot Festival features a home-run derby, golf simulators, a speed-pitch activity, sports collectibles, […]

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Main Street Oktoberfest Jam

Main Street, Downtown Fort Mill Main Street, Fort Mill

Make a day of it in downtown Fort Mill with live music from Julio & The Saltines, more than 30 vendors, food trucks and Oktoberfest-themed contests.Saturday, September 19, noon–9 p.m. […]

Duke’s Mayo Classic: West Virginia vs. Virginia

Bank of America Stadium 800 South Mint Street, Charlotte

West Virginia faces Virginia in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.West Virginia is the away team […]