30+ Charlotte-area festivals to put on your calendar this spring
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The sun is out and the weather is finally warmer, which means we’re officially in festival season. Here are the ones you should hit, sorted chronologically, so you don’t have to miss any.
Charlotte Spring Fair
Date: Through April 15
Location: 5650 Sandusky Boulevard
Time: Gates open at 4 p.m. on weekdays, 1 p.m. weekends
Price: $5-$8 | Tickets
Beer Me Brew Fest
Date: April 7
Location: 1441 South Tryon Street (parking lot behind All American Pub)
Time: 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Price: $35+ | Tickets
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Charlotte Brunch Festival
Date: April 7
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 12-4 p.m.
Price: $20 | Tickets
Charlotte Jazz Fest 2018
Date: April 9-15
Location: Levine Center for the Arts
Time: Schedule
Price: Some events are free, but others require admission
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Come-See-Me Festival
Date: April 12-21
Location: Winthrop Lake, Rock Hill
Time: Schedule
Price: Most activities are free, but some require admission
Sycamore Spring Fest
Date: April 14
Location: Sycamore Brewing
Time: 12-10 p.m.
Price: Free
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University City Wine Fest
Date: April 14
Location: The Shops at University Place
Time: 1-6 p.m. VIP, 2-6 GA
Price: $35+ | Tickets
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EarthFest
Date: April 14-15
Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: Included in admission
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Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend
Date: April 18-21
Location: Throughout Charlotte – locations
Time: Schedule
Price: $80.44+ | Tickets
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Tuck Fest
Date: April 19-22
Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Time: Schedule
Price: Free, but certain events and terrace access do require purchasing | Details
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BOOM Festival
Date: April 20-22
Location: Plaza Midwood
Time: Schedule
Price: Admission to the festival is free, but certain performances cost $10 | Tickets
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Loch Norman Highland Games
Date: April 20-22
Location: Historic Rural Hill
Time: Schedule
Price: $6-$245 | Tickets
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Pet Palooza Festival & Walk
Date: April 21
Location: Independence Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: Admission is free, but dog yoga is $10 and the walk is $35 | Details
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Taste of Ayrsley
Date: April 21
Location: Ayrsley Commons
Time: 1-6 p.m.
Price: Free
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8th Annual Louisiana Spring Fest
Date: April 21-22
Location: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Time: 11 a.m.
Price: Free
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International Sandwich Festival
Date: April 28
Location: Aldersgate Senior Living Community
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Price: Free admission, vendor prices vary
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Moo & Brew Craft Beer & Burger Festival
Date: April 28
Location: AvidXchange Music Factory
Time: 12:30-6 p.m. for VIP, 2-6 p.m. for GA
Price: $35-$55 | Tickets
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Open Streets 704
Date: April 29
Location: Plaza Midwood, Belmont, Villa Heights, NoDa, Optimist Park and Commonwealth – route
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Price: Free
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Carolina Rebellion
Date: May 4-6
Location: Charlotte Motor Speedway
Time: Lineup
Price: $109.50+ | Tickets
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8th Annual Kings Drive Art Walk
Date: May 5-6
Location: Little Sugar Creek Greenway at 600 South Kings Drive
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Price: Free
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North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival
Date: May 11-12
Location: Rural Hill
Time: Schedule
Price: $8-$78| Tickets
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Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Date: May 12
Location: Symphony Park
Time: 12-6 p.m. VIP, 2-6 p.m. GA
Price: $39+ | Tickets
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Charlotte Dragon Boat Race & Asian Festival
Date: May 19
Location: Ramsey Creek Park
Time: 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. – Schedule<br/>Price: Free admission, registration fee for the race
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Cheerwine Festival
Date: May 19
Location: Downtown Salisbury
Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Price: Free
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South End Hops Festival
Date: May 19
Location: 308 West Carson Boulevard
Time: 2-6 p.m.
Price: $35+, $10 for designated drivers| Tickets
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Hippie Fest
Date: May 19-20
Location: Rowan County Fairgrounds
Price: $5-$10 | Tickets
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Festa Italiana
Date: May 20
Location: Promenade at Gateway Village
Time: 1-7 p.m.
Price: $45+ | Tickets
Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola
Date: May 24-26
Location: Uptown
Time: Schedule
Price: Free admission, $15 for headlining acts
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Memorial Day Celebration
Date: May 25-27
Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center
Time: Schedule
Price: Admission is free, but certain events and terrace access do require purchasing
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Taste of Charlotte
Date: June 8-10
Location: Uptown
Time: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Price: Free admission, vendor prices vary
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21st Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas
Date: June 14-17
Location: Thomas and Commonwealth Avenues
Time: Schedule
Price: Free