North Carolina Festival ‘Matthews Alive’ Returns This Year

According to WSOC-TV, a longtime Labor Day weekend tradition is returning to Matthews this year after being canceled by covid for two years.

The Matthews Alive Festival will be held Sept. 2-5. It is four fun filled with live music, carnival rides, and games. It all happens in beautiful historic downtown Matthews.

Interim board chair and former Matthews mayor Jim Taylor said “I’m excited that we’re pulling things together for the 2022 festival. It’s been a long two years and I think the community is ready to have another Matthews Alive.”

The last time the event took place was in 2019. It was estimated to have drawn a crowd of over 150, 000 people. I love Matthews Alive! Especially because they always have a clown that makes balloon animals! More details here

Are you a fan of fall like me? From the cooler weather, cute sweaters, pumpkin patch visits, Halloween, and more! Fall is honestly my favorite season of the year. I enjoy being able to go outside and not be too hot or too cold and enjoying all the cute fall activities that happen around the city. But, there are some other things that happen around the fall. Festivals! That's right. If you need something else to do this fall, then there are some great fall festivals happening in the Charlotte area this year.

Charlotte on the Cheap has a list of some fall festivals happening in the Charlotte area for 2022. Fall is the perfect time for outdoor activities, cultural events, and so much more. Kickback and enjoy some Halloween events, apple festivals, food festivals, drink festivals, and more with your friends and family. Fall is right around the corner, so you might as well start planning what you want to get into this year! Check out this list of some of the fall festivals happening in the Charlotte area this fall.

Celebrate Labor Day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on September 3rd and 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be music, food, races, and more to enjoy!

THe Yiasou Greek Festival is returning this year happening from September 9th to the 11th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Enjoy authentic Greek food, music, dancing, and more! The whole family is welcomed to this cultural event.

Everyone loves a good fair in the fall! The Cabarrus County Fair is no different. From September 9th to the 17th enjoy rides, entertainment, your favorite fair foods, livestock, and more!

The must do in October is the Mecktoberfest! Happening at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery on two weekends, from September 16th to the 18th and September 23rd to the 25th. Enjoy special Octoberfest songs and great beer with your favorite people in Charlotte. 

Check out Freedom Park for your chance to experience art a new level. There will be over 100 artists and artisans and live entertainment stages for you to enjoy from September 16th to the 18th.

Head to Union County for their Heritage Festival and enjoy this FREE festival with a vendor fair, kid's activities, live entertainment, and more on September 17th.

For all the healthy eaters, the Charlotte VegFest celebrates healthy and sustainable eating. You will get to the explore the benefits of vegetarian living on September 17th. 

Celebrate the 32nd Latin American Festival on September 17th. The event will feature live performances, handmade crafts, visual artists, and more! Admission and parking are FREE!

Head to the Jewish Deli Fest and enjoy delicious Jewish foods hard to find in the South. There will be food, music, and dancing to celebrate the culture at this festival on September 18th. 

Everyone loves it and everyone knows it, it's the Taste of Charlotte. Happening September 30th to October 2nd, you will be able to purchase festival coins to sample food and pay for kid's activities. Enjoy music, food, and so much more at Truist Field.

Check out the Charlotte Dragon Boat Races and Asian Festival  on October 8th and celebrate Asian culture. Watch local dragon boat teams race and celebrate the Asian culture during this culture fest.

Looking for some apple enjoyment this fall then the Apple Harvest Festival at Windy Hill Orchard is perfect for you! Happening October 15th, the festival marks the ending of apple picking season and your chance to enjoy hayrides, hard cider, music, and more!

Get crazy at Mint Hill Madness and enjoy live music, fireworks, a family carnival, and more from October 20th to October 22nd.

Enjoy some Halloween celebrations? Head to Belmont BooFest on October 29th at Stowe Park for this FREE event. Enjoy music, activity vendors, arts and crafts, costume contests, games, rides, and more with the entire family!