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Navaratri Celebrations: Charlotte and
Morrisville, NC (October 7-16, 2021)
Charlotte: Navaratri will be celebrated at Hindu Center from October 7-16, 2021. Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on October 22, 2021. All events and garba will take place at the mandir. This year Children’s garba has been cancelled. Pandemic protocols will be followed. The temple is located at 7400 City View Dr., Charlotte. For more details call 704-535-3440 or visit Hcclt.org. Morrisville: HSNC presents Navaratri Festival 2021 Garba/Dandiya from October 7-16, 2021, weekdays from 8pm – 12am and weekends from 8pm – 2am. Pandemic protocols will be followed. The mandir is located at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville NC. For more details call 919-5999667 or visit Hsnctemple.org.
The Georgia State Fair returns to the Atlanta Motor Speedway from October 1 thru 10, 2021 for 10 days of attractions, live music, your favorite fair foods and carnival rides for safe, clean family fun. Tickets and more information are available at Georgiastatefair.org.
Taste of Charlotte: (October 1-3, 2021)
Taste of Charlotte is a 3-day festival from October 1-3, 2021, featuring over 100 samples from area restaurants along with Live Music and Entertainment, Interactive Children’s Activities, Cooking Demos, Street Performances, Shopping and a large variety of local, regional and national partners interacting with festival goers, providing information, and more. Admission is free. Purchase festival coins to use for restaurant samples, beverages and kid’s activities. The festival will run along Tryon Street in downtown Charlotte. To learn more, visit Tasteofcharlotte.com.
Fall for Greenville: (October 7-10, 2021)
Discover a world of tempting tastes, sights and sounds, as mouthwatering aromas carry you along Greenville’s Main Street. With over 40 restaurants featuring over 200 menu items and free entertainment on seven stages, Greenville, SC invites you to enjoy this popular outdoor festival. Between October 7 and 10, 2021, indulge in a weekend full of flavor. Admission is free. Learn more at Fallforgreenville.net.
The 7th annual Tryon International Film Festival is one of the few film festivals in the world that employs the entire town. Six screening venues operate seamlessly during the entire three-day event as retail shops, restaurants and bars come alive with activity as filmmakers and fans walk the streets and enjoy parties, street entertainment and art. The festival will run between October 8 & 10, 2021 all along Trade Street in Tryon, NC. For more information, check out Tryoninternationalfilmfestival.com.
Cary Diwali: (October 9, 2021)
HumSub presents “Vihaan – New Beginnings”, an in-person celebration of Cary Diwali 2021 on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Vihaan is Sanskrit for “Dawn” and symbolizes the beginning of a postpandemic world. Celebrate India’s rich culture and heritage. This year, Cary Diwali will be celebrated in a scaled-down version showcasing performances by talented artists from the community in the afternoon, followed by a primetime performance concert by local talent. The evening will culminate with fireworks show. The event will be held at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC. Gates open at 10am with free admission and $5 parking. Learn more at Humsub.org.
MumFest: New Bern, NC (October 9-10, 2021)
MumFest is a combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors and great food in the beautifully restored setting of historic downtown New Bern and its waterfront. It is recognized statewide as a major eastern North Carolina family festival and has received numerous awards over the years. MumFest 2021 promises to be another fabulous fun-filled fall weekend! So be sure to mark your calendar for October 9-10, 2021. Learn more at Mumfest.com.
Every October, people of all ages descend upon Columbia to attend the South Carolina State Fair. The wide variety of exhibits, thrilling rides, and unique food – such as chocolate-covered bacon, doughnut burgers, and even fried coke – draws visitors from near and far! This year’s theme is “It’s Your Moment” and will run between October 13 & 24, 2021 at the Fairgrounds on Rosewood Drive in Columbia, SC. For more information including Events and tickets, visit Scstatefair.org.
The North Carolina State Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC from October 14-24, 2021. The fair features many attractions, competitions, fair food and rides for the whole family. Parking has recently been expanded with a free shuttle service available. Various ticket packages are available. For more info, visit Ncstatefair.org.
Global Mela: Atlanta, GA (October 16-17, 2021)
The 20th annual Global Mela will be held at Global Mall in Atlanta on the weekend of October 16-17, 2021. There will be free parking and entry. Festivities include global bazaar, clothing and jewelry, raffle tickets, music and dance and food vendors. Due to the Covid-19 safety guidelines children's activities and snacks will not be featured this year. Global Mall is located at 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA. For more details, call 770-416-1111. competition. An important part of the Chinese traditional calendar, dragon boat racing originated over 2,300 years ago on the life-sustaining rivers of southern China. The Charlotte race is an open competition to anyone 15 years of age or older. The Asian Music and Dance Fest is a competitive showcase of Asian talents, open to Asian Americans of all ages. It encompasses all categories of the performing arts: traditional and contemporary vocal and instrumental music performances plus folk and modern dance. The festival will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021. See more information at Charlottedragonboat.com.
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit: Charlotte, NC (Through October 31, 2021)
Immersive Van Gogh was created by the world-renowned master of digital art, Italy’s Massimiliano Siccardi, who for 30 years has been pioneering immersive exhibitions in Europe. His magnificent installations have been seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris. With the help of 60,600 frames of video, 90,000,000 pixels, and 500,000+ cubic feet of projections, this captivating digital art exhibit merges stateof-the-art technology, theatrical storytelling, and world-class animation. This exhibit will be on display at Camp North End in Charlotte, NC through October 31, 2021. More information can be found at Vangoghclt.com.
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Concert: Charlotte, NC (October 31, 2021)
Deep & Archana Vohra of VIP Travels presents The Legacy Tour with Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on Sunday, October 31, 2021. This will be the singer’s first ever performance in Charlotte, NC at Ovens Auditorium as he performs many of his superhit Bollywood songs and Qawalis. Tickets available now. For sponsorship or VIP tickets with Meet & Greet, contact Deep Vohra (704317-2345) or Sharmila Palkar (704904-7166) or visit Ovens.auditoriumcharlotte.org.
Carolina Renaissance Festival: Huntersville, NC (Through November 21, 2021)
History comes alive with non-stop, day long entertainment, arts and crafts, games and rides, jousting knights on horseback, feasting and so much more. Introduced in 1994 with six acres of exhibits, attractions and entertainment, the event has grown into a 22-acre theme park. The Festival is a 16th century European-style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, marketplace, jousting tournament, and a feast fit for royalty. Each weekend from October 2 to November 21, 2021, has its own theme including a Kids Free weekend, Halloween, and Pirates. Tickets available at Harris Teeter locations, online, or on-site. Learn more at Carolina.renfestinfo.com.
Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival: (October 23, 2021) The Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history. A large part of the festival is the Dragon Boat Race, an exciting team
