LAKE NORMAN NORTH CAROLINA - Upcoming Events

Here are some upcoming Lake Norman Events selected specifically for our visitors.

April 2017

Every Saturday from 8am to Noon
Davidson Farmers market

Downtown Davidson, next to Town Hall, between Main and Jackson Streets. Local producers bring handpicked harvests and homemade goods every Saturday

 

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23rd Annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival & Loch Norman Highland Games
Rural Hill
4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 875-3113

Two Days of Cultural Fun for Everyone! Come and experience all the fun with Highland Dancing, Bagpipe Bands, Highland Athletics, a Giant Kid's Zone, Scottish Merchants, Haggis, Historic Reenactments, Scottish Country Dancing, Sunday Church Service, Hearth Cooking, NC Beer and Wine, Whiskey Tastings, Kilted Running Events, Scottish Clan Societies, Shoot Long Bows and Blowguns, Throw a Battle Axe and so much more! Tent and RV Camping Available! http://www.ruralhillscottishfestivals.net

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'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
Oak Street Mill
19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NC 28031

'Tawba Walk XI is set to take Old Town Cornelius by storm on Saturday, April 30th featuring an all-local cast of the area's most exceptional talent!

This twice-per-year Arts & Music Festival showcases the region's top bands, artists, performers, businesses, craft breweries, food trucks and so much more! Come take a stroll through the streets of Old Town Cornelius and enjoy a plethora of activity for the whole family, including a new-and-improved kid zone, two stages of live music, 80+ artists and craftsmen, live demonstrations, 10 food trucks... and there's even a little something for your furry friends, too!

Whatever it is you're looking for, you'll find it at the 'Tawba Walk Festival on Saturday, April 30th from 2-8 pm. Come on everybody... let's do THE 'TAWBA WALK!


May 2016

6-7
WWII Reenactment at Latta Plantation

In honor of veterans see Allied and Axis forces recreate a battle in the French countryside. $7 under 5 free. www.lattaplantation.org (704) 875-2314

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Hello Huntersville Arts and Music Festival

Free event displaying the talents of local artists. Will have something for everyone; chalk drawing, puppets, local schools displaying children’s art, food, local businesses and much more! 10am - 2pm Downtown Huntersville

12-13
7th Annual NC Brewers and Music Festival

A celebration of North Carolina Brewing and Real Music. Ten hours of fun in beautiful and historic open farmland, complete with seven great bands and tons of North Carolina’s finest craft brews. All the hand crafted ales and lagers you can savor! Over three hours of free tasting, a day packed full of great music, food, merchandise, children’s activities, beer education ,learn about and interact with area non-profits. At Rural Hill 4431 Neck Rd. Huntersville. www.ncbrewsmusic.com (704)875-3113

(704) 766-2253


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Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival

40’ Dragon Boat Races, Miss Asian Festival pageant, delicious food, crafts, dance performances, Asian cultural displays! 11am - 4:30pm Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius. West of Exit 28. (704) 427-0267 www.charlottedragonboat.com

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Annual Race City Festival Mooresville

Held on Main Street in downtown Mooresville. Outdoor street fair with over 100 exhibit booths of crafts, food, artwork and fun featuring the arts & culture of Lake Norman, local businesses, live music & other entertainment, an International food court, beer garden, plus a children’s area with rides and activities. No admission charge. 10:00am to 5:00pm. Downtown Mooresville (704) 664-3898

NASCAR Monster Energy Open and All-Star Race

The stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series do battle on stock car racing’s all-star night at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the 31st running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. 100 laps for $1million! 7:30pm Concord (800) 455-3267

Davison’s Concerts On The Green

6pm – 8pm Listen to great music on the Davidson Village Green. Free event held all summer on the first and third Sundays of the month. (704) 892-7591 www.concertsonthegreen.com

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Memory Lane Museum Anual NASCAR Legends Meet and Greet

1pm – 5pm Get a chance to meet some NASCAR legends and the cars that made them famous. 769 River Hwy., Mooresville
(704) 662-3673 www.memorylaneautomuseum.com

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4th Annual Little 600

Want to get close to your favorite driver? This race will use the rental karts of the GoPro Motorplex and feature a full field of NASCAR drivers in the 15-lap main event as well as the inaugural “Little 600 NASCAR Spotters” race. A night of free entertainment for the whole family! The gates will open at 3 p.m. GoPro Motorplex 801 Mazeppa Rd Mooresville (704) 696-2926, www. gopromotorplex.com

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Pole Day at Charlotte Motor Speedway

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers will take to the track for NASCAR’s New Three-Round qualifying format to determine who will “go” and who will “go home” for the Coca-Cola 600. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers challenge the 1.5-mile superspeedway to determine the 43-car lineup for the Coca-Cola 600. Adult tickets are just $12 in advance. Children 13 and under are admitted free.

NASCAR Shop Fan Appreciation Days

Check out the websites of Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing, JR Motorsports, Richard Petty Motorsports, and other teams for special events all week long around Lake Norman.

25-29
Annual Speed Street 600 Festival

NASCAR street festival featuring interactive exhibits, NASCAR driver autographs, live music and entertainment on four stages, NASCAR show cars and simulators. Uptown Charlotte 11am to 11pm (704) 455-8888 www.600festival.com

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HISENSE 300

NASCAR Sprint Cup veterans battle the drivers of the Infinity Series for supremacy at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 7:00pm Concord (800) 455-3267

Happy Hour

Watch the final practice before the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR Sprint Cup’s Only 600 mile race and one of it’s most prestigious events. Under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 6:00pm Concord (800) 455-3267

June 2015

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Davison’s Concerts On The Green

6pm – 8pm Listen to great music on the Davidson Village Green. Free event held all summer on the first and third Sundays of the month. (704) 892-7591

Warrior Dash of The Carolinas

Imagine a 3.08 mile race through 11 outlandish obstacles of mud and ponds and walls and fire and ropes. You can watch or sign up to participate. Historic Rural Hill 4431 Neck Road Huntersville. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Hospital (704) 875-3113

July 2016

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Lake Norman Outdoor Concert & Fireworks

Mooresville’s largest annual event, and a holiday tradition for families in the Lake Norman community. Join in a full day of fun activities, music and local vendors. All the fun starts at 4 pm followed by fireworks. Lowe’s YMCA 170 Joe Knox Blvd. Mooresville. West of exit 36 near Morrison Plantation for info call: (704) 716-4068

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11th Huntersville July 4th Celebration

Features parade, Fireman’s face-off water challenge, children’s activities, music, face painting, bike decoration station. Birkdale Village Huntersville. 10am - 1pm (704) 892-2118

 

August 2016

25-26
19th Annual Charlotte Antique & Classic Boat Show

Beautiful classic boats from around the country converge at Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville with public viewing from 10am-4pm. 137 Vestal Drive Mooresvill. Boats will be launching from Stutts Marina located at 517 Stutts Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. www.charlotteantiqueboatshow.com

 

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