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SUMMARY:OMB Mecktoberfest — Ballantyne (10-02)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mecktoberfest at OMB’s Ballantyne biergarten with German food\, beer\, live music and games. \nThis weekend runs 2026-10-02 through 2026-10-04. Music is scheduled Friday from 6–10 p.m.\, Saturday from 1–4 p.m. and 6–10 p.m.\, and Sunday from 2–5 p.m. Saturday’s steinholding competition runs from 4–6 p.m. \nThe calendar shows the festival dates; daily opening hours vary. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Check the brewery’s event page for the lineup and parking information. \nPhoto: OMB’s Ballantyne location. \nEvent details and tickets →
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/omb-mecktoberfest-2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Olde Mecklenburg Brewery — Ballantyne\, 15025 Bowl Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28277\, United States
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SUMMARY:Carolina Renaissance Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Knights on horseback\, soaring birds of prey\, and a village full of costumed characters bring the Carolina Renaissance Festival to life in Huntersville. Explore more than 140 arts and crafts shops\, watch live music and comedy across 16 stages\, meet the mermaids\, and enjoy festival food\, games\, and rides. \n2026 season: Saturdays and Sundays\, October 3–November 22. Gates open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A pre-opening gate show begins at 9:05 a.m. This calendar entry represents one festival day. \nLocation: 16445 Poplar Tent Road\, Huntersville\, NC 28078. Parking is free. \nAdmission: $37.99 for ages 13 and older; $23.99 for ages 5–12. Prices include the service fee; sales tax is additional. Children 4 and younger enter free. Tickets are date-specific and subject to availability. Food\, purchases\, games\, rides\, and optional VIP joust seating cost extra. \nCostumes are welcome. Check the official website for themed weekends\, driving instructions\, ticket availability\, and weather updates. \nFind tickets & more information here → \nFestival photo: Charlotte Stories archives.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/carolina-renaissance-festival-2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Carolina Renaissance Festival\, 16445 Poplar Tent Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weezer with The Shins & Silversun Pickups
DESCRIPTION:Three alternative-rock favorites share the bill as Weezer brings The Gathering to Spectrum Center with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups. \nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. at Spectrum Center\, 333 East Trade Street\, Charlotte. \nThe listed time is the show’s start; the finish time has not been announced. Check the venue for available tickets and entry details. \nEvent details and tickets →
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/weezer-spectrum-center-october-3-2026/
LOCATION:Spectrum Center\, 333 East Trade Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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