Spring has sprung, and our favorite festivals of the season await. Mark your calendar for these much-anticipated annual events around Lake Norman and the greater Charlotte area.
Charlotte Spring Festival Round Up
Savor Charlotte | March 11-28
Multiple locations
Savor Charlotte features a collaboration of restaurants around the city offering special menus, hands-on events and other opportunities to venture outside of your regular dining routine. See website for ticketing information.
No Man's Land Festival | March 21
Camp North End
No Man's Land festival and market is a celebration of all women, featuring 80+ woman-owned businesses, hands-on workshops, breakout sessions, activations, and photo opps. Bring your bestie! Free to attend.
Charlotte Shout | April 3-19
Uptown
Charlotte SHOUT! is an annual celebration of the city’s art, culture, and community, and one of the best things to do in Charlotte this spring. Built on the pillars of art, music, food, and ideas, Charlotte SHOUT! is a sensory feast for all ages with more than 200 events and attractions (mostly free) taking place over 17 days. This is one you don’t want to miss.
Carolina BBQ Festival | April 17-18
Uptown
Tuck Fest | April 24-26
Whitewater Center
Lake Norman Spring Festival Round Up
STEAMfest | April 12
Woodlawn School, Mooresville
The mission of STEAMfest is to provide kids of all ages a free opportunity to explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through fun and engaging hands-on activities. Admission is free - bring the whole family!
Earth Jam | April 18
Robbins Park, Cornelius
This free event is a great way to come together as a community to celebrate Earth Day, eat delicious food, listen to live music, enjoy drinks from local breweries, and learn how to create positive change. Over 25 local organizations will be on hand to provide interactive demonstrations on sustainability, conservation, and living an eco-friendly life.
Loch Norman Highland Games | April 18-19
Rural Hill, Huntersville
The Loch Norman Highland Games at Rural Hill is a family-friendly event and one of the most unique things to do in Lake Norman. Come and experience a celebration of Scottish heritage with everything from Highland dancing and bagpipe bands to Highland athletics, a giant kid zone, historic reenactments, hearth cooking, whiskey tastings, shooting long bows, throwing battle axes and much more! Tickets required.
Earth Day Festival | April 18
Town Green, Davidson
This year’s Earth Day festival will be held in conjunction with the popular Davidson Lands Conservancy NatureFest. The free event will feature more than 20 hands-on, informative booths for all ages, including live animal exhibits. It will also showcase a Davidson College student-led Learning Village, highlight the importance of pollinators, composting, recycling, and climate action.
'Tawba Walk | April 25
Catawba Ave, Cornelius
'Tawba Walk is a multidimensional, eclectic art crawl that winds through the heart of Cornelius. It features dozens of local vendors, live street performances, shopping, amazing food and more, showcasing the best Cornelius and the surrounding areas have to offer. Free to attend.
April is for Arts | April 24-26
Downtown, Davidson
April is for Arts is a weekend dedicated to celebrating the arts in Davidson, including a gallery crawl, Art on the Green festival and Concert on the Green. Visitors will enjoy artists' exhibitions, demonstrations, food, and live music.
Hello Huntersville Music & Arts Festival | May 3
Veterans Park, Huntersville
This annual music and arts festival is a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and fun for all ages! It features local food trucks, beverage vendors, unique art & craft vendors, interactive art experiences, ice sculpture carving demos, live music, and special performances. Come out and say hello!
Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Festival | May 16
Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius
All are welcome to celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In addition to the exciting dragon boat race, the festival will highlight music and performances from different members of the AAPI community.
Cornelius Jazz Festival | May 16
Smithville Park, Cornelius
Festivities at the Cornelius Jazz Festival include a free evening filled with local jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer, local business vendors, and children's activities.
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