Weekend Activities: 10/1-10/3

Hello October!! I cannot believe I am saying hello to October!!! It’s truly Fall y’all!!! The common theme for this weekend is FESTIVALS! Lots and lots of festivals are going on this weekend. Two of the biggest festivals to happen in Charlotte are kicking off this weekend. The Taste of Charlotte runs from October 1^st – October 3^rd. The Renaissance Festival also kicks off this weekend and will run every Saturday and Sunday through November 21^st, rain or shine! The weather will be perfect this weekend so please get out and check out one or several of the festivals happening this weekend. I know I will definitely will make sure I get out and about this weekend.

There are plenty of events going on this weekend to choose from…Please pick the event(s) that are just right for you and your family! Enjoy and have fun!!!

Now, here’s what’s going on this weekend… 👀

Friday, October 1, 2021

Taste of Charlotte Festival @ Truist Field; Friday-Sunday; See link for times & other pertinent info; Free entry

Tuck Fest @ The White Water Center; Friday-Sunday; See link for times, music line-up & other activities; Free entry, Parking $6

Pride Fest at The Yard @ The Music Yard, 2433 South Blvd; 6PM-11PM; $10-$120

Breakaway Music Festival @ The Charlotte Motor Speedway, 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord; Friday & Saturday; See link for times, music line-up & more; $60-$124

2nd Annual YORKtober Fest @ 2429 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC; 6PM-9PM; Wednesday, September 29-Saturday, October 2 (last day); Free entry

Saturday, October 2, 2021

E & A Puerto Rican Festival of the Carolinas @ The Park Expo, 800 Briar Creek Rd; 12PM-9PM; $10-$100

Concord International Fest @ Downtown Concord, Union St. S; 12PM-6PM; Free entry

Opening Weekend of the Carolina Renaissance Festival @ 16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville; 10AM-5:30PM; See link for ticket pricing

Moo & Brew Fest @ AvidXchange Music Factory; 12:30PM-8:30PM; $50 General Admission

Festival of Food Trucks @ Downtown Mooresville; 5PM-8:30PM; Free entry

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Taste of Birkdale Village @ Birkdale Village Huntersville; 1PM-5PM; Free entry, Price for tastings vary

Free Live Tunes @ Free Range Brewing; 3PM-5PM; Free entry

Autumn Jubilee @ Dan Nichols Park, Salisbury; 10AM-5PM; Cash only accepted

CBC Oktoberfest: Mountain Top Polka Band Live @ Cabarrus Brewing Company, 339 McGill Ave; 2PM-5PM; Free entry

Lazy 5 Ranch Fall Festival @ 15100 Mooresville Rd, Mooresville, NC; Now-October 25th; Call or check website to confirm dates and time; $7.50-$11