Live Like a Native – Fall events you don’t want to miss

Photo courtesy of Carolina Renaissance Festival.

Field of Honor 9.11 Memorial (Sept. 1- 13) Posted in perfect rows and columns, the Stars and Stripes fly in tribute to the victims of 9/11. Flags will be posted at Veterans Park and Town Center Lawn, for all to pause and remember. Veterans Park, 100 Main Street, Huntersville www.huntersville.org

Festival of Food Trucks (Sept. 3 & Oct. 1) Visit Downtown Mooresville for food trucks, live music, and shopping. 5-8:30 p.m. Free. North Main Street, Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Battle of Charlotte (Sept. 3-4) Experience a reenactment of three different Revolutionary War Battles, one of which took place partially at Rural Hill. Kids drill, weapons demonstrations, artillery demonstrations, cooking, music, camp life, and more. $8-20. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www.ruralhill.net.

Amazing Maize Maze (Sept. 10-Nov. 6) Navigate the giant 7-acre corn maize featuring more than two miles of interconnecting paths. Take a hayride around the farm, enjoy local beer, wine and cider, play a round of cornhole, and more. Times and ticket prices vary. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, www. ruralhill.net.

Praise in the Park (Sept. 17) This town-sponsored event includes Christian entertainment, local and national professional artists, inspirational vendors, food, and more. Free. 5-9 p.m. Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry Street, Cornelius, www.cornelius.org

Alpaca Fiesta USA (Sept. 24) Family oriented fun, with animals, spinners, weavers and handcrafted items from local and regional artisans. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 10325 Hambright Road, Huntersville, www.lanart.net.

2022 ‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival (Sept. 24) This festival includes two stages of live music, more than 100 local artists and vendors, craft breweries, food trucks, street art, games, giveaways, a kid zone, and more. Free. 2-8 p.m. Old Town Cornelius, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, www.oldtowncornelius. com.

Downtown Mooresville Uncorked & Artsy (Sept. 30) Local and regional artists display their works along Broad and Main Streets. Live music, light appetizers, and in-tandem specials in

From Living History to Family Fun

Signature events for fall

compiled by Bek Mitchell-Kidd

businesses and out on the sidewalks. The tasting portion of the event is $25 per person and includes all tastings and a souvenir glass. The art and live music portions are free to attend. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Mooresville, www.downtownmooresville.com.

Carolina Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace (Oct.

1-Nov. 20) History comes alive with non-stop, day-long, immersive, and interactive entertainment. The open-air Artisan Market is filled with arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, falconry, mermaids, fairies, dragons, feasting and more. Free parking. No pets. Ticket prices vary and are limited. Organizers suggest reserving your date in advance. Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, www.carolina.renfestinfo.com.

All American Dog Show (Oct. 1) Sign-up your pooch for the chance to win in a number of categories, including “Best Kisser” and “Best Puppy Dog Eyes,” while the whole family enjoys vendor booths, concessions and childrens’ activities. Free to attend. 3-6 p.m. Robbins Park, 17728 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius, www.cornelius.org.

Davidson Fall Arts Festival (Oct. 8) Enjoy an evening art crawl featuring area artists and craft vendors, live music, an interactive art area, and more. 4-7 p.m. Free. Downtown Davidson, www. downtowndavidson.org.

Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival and Asian Festival (Oct. 8)

The team competition is part of a Chinese tradition that’s more than 2,000 years old. Free to attend. Heats for the dragon boat race begin at 9 a.m. and the festival runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Note: There is no parking at Ramsey Creek Park for festival attendees; parking is available at 8900 North Pointe Executive Park, Huntersville. Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, www.charlottedragonboat.com.

Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival (Nov. 12 – 13) Celebrating its 24th anniversary; experience the National Border Collie Shepherding Championships, featuring Carolina Dock Dogs, Canine Agility Club Competitions, and more. This event also includes N.C. beer and wine, historic craft and cooking demonstrations, food vendors, shopping, a Pumpkin Chunkin’ and more. Free for children 4 and under; $8 for ages 5-12; $11 for 13 and older. Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, ruralhill.net.

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