Here is a list of "Fall Festivals and Fairs" throughout the Charlotte Metro Area ...
Sept. 2-5
Matthews Alive Festival.
A street festival featuring a Labor Day parade, a full carnival, kids crafts, inflatables, live entertainment, and pony and train rides.
Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St. Free. 704-708-1261.
Hours: Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 9am-9pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Mon., 9am-5pm. matthewsalive.org.
Sept. 5
Charlotte Kosher BBQ
Featuring a BBQ contest, watermelon and pickle-eating contests, live music, a kids' zone, mechanical bull riding, and more.
Levine Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road. Free; additional cost for food. 704-366-5007.
Hours: 11am-3pm. charlottekosherbbq.com.
Sept. 8-11
Yiasou Greek Festival.
Features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, entertainment, a kids’ play area and rides, art and shopping.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd. $3. 704-334-4771.
Hours: Thurs., 11am-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., noon-8pm. yiasoufestival.org.
Sept. 10
Fiddle ‘n Pig Shindig Annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival.
Bringing together the best bluegrass acts in the Carolinas, including The Hinson Girls, Deeper Shade of Blue, Underhill Rose, plus barbeque and beverages.
Anne Springs Close Greenway Dairy Barn, 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill. $10+. 803-547-4575.
Hours: 11am-9pm. ascgreenway.org.
Sept. 10
Eat From a Truck Festival.
Visit 100 food trucks from Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina for food and beverages. There will also be a kids' zone for the little ones.
AvidXchange Music Factory, 1000 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd. $10-$25; kids under 10 are free.
Hours: 1-6pm. eatfromatruck.com.
Sept. 9-17
Cabarrus County Fair.
Rides, live concerts, and lots of family entertainment including pig racing, a petting zoo and a dog show.
Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy. 49 N., Concord. $3.25-$7.50; additional cost for rides. 704-786-7221.
Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 4-11pm; Fri., 4pm-11pm; Sat., 1-11pm; Sun.,1-10pm. cabarruscountyfair.com.
Sept. 17-18
Festival of India.
Performances by artists from the Indian community, Indian food, exhibits of arts and crafts from different regions of India and much more.
Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. $6-$7, includes both days. Free for children under the age of 10.
Hours: Sat., noon-8pm; Sun., noon-7pm. indiafestival.iacofcarolinas.org.
Sept. 17
Backcountry Days with The Charlotte Folk Society.
This free family event features music, storytelling, free ice cream, and kids crafts. There will be demonstrations of eighteenth-century crafts such as basket weaving, blacksmithing, pottery, and cooking. Register online.
The Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive. Free. 704-568-1774.
Hours: 1-5pm. charlottemuseum.org.
Sept. 17
Downtown Davidson Arts Festival.
Spend the evening strolling the historic streets of Downtown Davidson and find a wide variety of handmade gifts including pottery, jewelry, photography, fine art, metal work, textiles and more. Crawlers will also be treated to live music on the Davidson Green, outdoor food and beverage sales, an interactive children's art area and retail shops open late.
The Sanctuary of Davidson and Main St., 108 S. Main St., Davidson. Free. 704-982-0044.
Sept. 17
GermanFest.
The Rowan Museum will host its annual Germanfest and the 250th Anniversary of the Old Stone House. There will be German food, early regional music, and lifestyle demonstrations of the colonial period.
Old Stone House, 770 Old Stone House Road, Salisbury. $3+. 704-633-5946.
Hours: 1-9pm. rowanmuseum.org.
Sept. 17
Lincoln County Apple Festival
Watch the apple dish pageant, run the 5K, visit the farmers market, collect and bring home a few apples, participate in a variety of kids activities including rides, a kids cow milking station and more.
Downtown Lincolnton. Free.
Hours: 9am-4pm. lincolncountyapplefestival.com.
Sept. 17
'Tawba Walk Music and Arts Festival.
This eclectic art crawl showcases local vendors, live street performances, a variety of food, and more.
Downtown Cornelius. Free.
Hours: 2-8pm. cornelius.org.
Sept. 17-Oct. 30
The Great Pumpkin Fest
During the daytime, Planet Snoopy is transformed into the ultimate fall festival, full of frightful fun for kids and their families. In addition to all of your favorite rides and attractions, enjoy a compilation of shows, attractions and interactive activities throughout the day.
Carowinds Amusement Park, 14523 Carowinds Blvd. Tickets start at $32.99
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-5pm. carowinds.com.
Sept. 22-25
Fall AutoFair.
Thousands of hot rods, muscle cars, exotic sports cars and classic automobiles, plus a massive Midway and a kids’ PlayZone.
Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord. Starting at $11, children 13 and under free. 704-455-3200.
Hours: 8am-5pm. charlottemotorspeedway.com.
Sept. 23-25
Festival in the Park.
Features nearly 200 arts and crafts exhibits, five stages with more than 1,000 performers, children’s rides and attractions.
Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd. Free. 704-338-1060.
Hours: Fri., 4-9:30pm; Sat., 10am-9:30pm; Sun., 11am-6pm. festivalinthepark.org.
Sept. 23-24
Mount Holly Arts and Music Festival.
Live musical entertainment, vendors, food and a kids’ zone featuring art and music activities.
Historic Downtown Mount Holly, Mount Holly. Free. 704-827-5262.
Hours: Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 11am-10pm. mounthollyartsfestival.com.
Sept. 23-Oct. 2
Day Out with Thomas.
Take a ride with the classic storybook engine, Thomas the Tank Engine.
North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. $20+. 704-636-2889.
Sept. 24
Indian Trail Cultural Arts Festival.
Celebrate the arts, along with plenty of food and family-friendly activities.
Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail. Free.
Sept. 24 and Oct. 29
Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival.
Dancers, musicians, painters, authors, pottery makers, craft makers, poets, clowns, jugglers, artists and more.
Downtown Kannapolis, 113 W. First St. Free. 828-231-5037.
Hours: Noon-5pm. kannapolisarts.com.
Sept. 24
Piedmont Pottery Festival.
Shop for pottery, enjoy hands-on activities and historic cooking demonstrations.
Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells. $5-$8, includes museum admission. 803-684-2327.
Hours: 10am-4pm. chmuseums.org.
Sept. 23-24
Denver Days.
Food, carnival rides and games, live entertainment. Special Needs Fun Day held Sept. 23 from 1-3pm.
Rescue Squad Park, 7889 Galway Lane, Denver. Free, additional cost for rides and food. 704-483-1996.
Fri., 5-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm. denverlakenormanrotary.com/denver-days.
Sept. 24
UNC Charlotte International Festival.
Experience the sights, sounds, dances, food and cultures of the world.
Barnhardt Student Activity Center, 9201 University City Blvd. Free. 704-687-7755.
Oct. 1
Charlotte School Fair.
Charlotte Parent and Charlotte Magazine invite you to the only place in Charlotte where you can meet one-on one with the representatives of the best public and private Charlotte-area schools — all in one place! Food trucks, storytime, giveaways, free museum admission and more.
Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St. Free.
Noon-4pm. charlotteparent.com/schoolfair.
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* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Parent
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