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SUMMARY:Confluence Carolinas: Music Conference & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Meet the people making the Carolinas’ music scene happen\, then head out to hear it live. Confluence combines a music-industry conference with a multi-venue festival featuring more than 45 artists. \nConference: October 7–9 at The Union at Station West.Music festival: October 8–10 across Charlotte venues\, with Saturday’s finale at Suffolk Punch South End from 2–10:30 p.m. \nWednesday conference programming begins at 1 p.m. Daily hours and venues vary. Conference-only\, music-festival and combined passes offer different access; check the official schedule before choosing a pass. \nEvent details and tickets →
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/confluence-carolinas-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple Charlotte Venues\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 United States Disc Golf Championship & Throw Pink Championship
DESCRIPTION:Watch professional disc golf in Rock Hill as the 2026 United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship take over Winthrop University’s Arena Course October 8–11. \nThe USDGC is a PDGA Pro Major. Spectators can follow the competition around the course and explore Championship Village\, with vendors and food available. \nCompetition schedule\n\nDates: Thursday\, October 8\, through Sunday\, October 11\, 2026.\nFirst tee times each day: Throw Pink at 7:50 a.m.; USDGC at 10:15 a.m. Eastern.\nGates and box office: Approximately 7:30 a.m.\nLocation: Winthrop Arena Disc Golf Course\, Rock Hill\, SC. Official spectator arrival and box office are at the Winthrop Coliseum parking lot\, 1162 Eden Terrace\, Rock Hill\, SC 29730.\n\nThis calendar entry covers all four competition dates. Daily finish times vary; check the official schedule for competition and evening activities. \nTickets and spectator information\nDay passes are listed at $35 and include one day of USDGC and Throw Pink competition plus Championship Village access. Other pass options and parking arrangements vary. Check current availability before traveling. \nEvening music events at the Fan Hospitality Pavilion offer free admission after 5 p.m. Children ages 3–12 need a Kid Pass; children 2 and younger enter free. Only service animals are permitted during competition. \nOfficial tickets and pass options →Spectator FAQs and parking information → \nRead the Charlotte Stories preview → \nImage from the Charlotte Stories archive.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/united-states-disc-golf-championship-rock-hill-2026/
LOCATION:Winthrop University – Winthrop Arena Disc Golf Course\, 1162 Eden Terrace\, Rock Hill\, SC\, 29730\, United States
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SUMMARY:OMB Mecktoberfest — Ballantyne (10-09)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mecktoberfest at OMB’s Ballantyne biergarten with German food\, beer\, live music and games. \nThis weekend runs 2026-10-09 through 2026-10-11. 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. \nEvent details and tickets →
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/omb-mecktoberfest-2026-10-09/
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-2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Carolina Renaissance Festival\, 16445 Poplar Tent Road\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
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SUMMARY:Charlotte BookPalooza 2026
DESCRIPTION:Clear some space on your bookshelf: Charlotte BookPalooza is taking over Truist Field for a Saturday devoted to readers\, authors and all things books. Browse booksellers and local makers\, meet authors at signings\, explore panels and activities\, and enjoy giveaways and a live DJ. \nThe festival benefits Books on the House\, a nonprofit that distributes free books to children and adults across Charlotte\, Lake Norman and Western North Carolina. \nWhen: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern.Where: Truist Field\, 324 South Mint Street\, Charlotte\, NC 28202. \nAdmission: Festival passes are $5 for ages 16 and older. Children 15 and younger enter free without a ticket. Guests under 18 must arrive with a parent or supervising adult. \nComing solo? Join the Book & Sip Charlotte Book Bestie Meet Up in the Home Plate Club from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. to meet fellow readers before exploring the festival. \nFind tickets & more information here → \nVisit the official Charlotte BookPalooza website →
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/charlotte-bookpalooza-2026/
LOCATION:Truist Field\, 324 South Mint Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Charlotte FC vs. FC Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Trade the usual Saturday plans for a night with the home crowd. Charlotte FC hosts FC Dallas at Bank of America Stadium\, with an evening kickoff that leaves time to explore Uptown before the match. Bring your scarf and your loudest cheers. \nWhen: October 10\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.Where: Bank of America Stadium\, 800 South Mint Street\, Charlotte. \nFind tickets & more information here → \nTicket prices and availability vary. Confirm the event date\, start time and venue policies before purchasing or traveling. The calendar lists the start time; an end time has not been announced. \nCharlotte FC archive photo; not a photograph of this upcoming match.
URL:https://www.charlottestories.com/event/charlotte-fc-vs-fc-dallas-2026/
LOCATION:Bank of America Stadium\, 800 South Mint Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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