Local Event Guide

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CHARLOTTE

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MARCH

MARCH TBA | CHARLOTTE FAIR This is a major annual event offering family-friendly entertainment, rides, food & games. Something new is happening every day at the Queen Charlotte Fair! For more info visit: queencharlottefair.com

MARCH 10 - 11 | HAMFEST The Charlotte Hamfest is an ARRL Sanctioned Hamfest where several thousand ham radio operators, their friends, and families will gather to renew friendships, learn about amateur radio activities, and buy radios and related equipment. For more info visit: charlottehamfest.org

APRIL

APRIL 15 - 16 | HIGHLAND GAMES The Loch Norman Highland Games at Rural Hill is a family friendly event presented by Historic Rural Hill. Come and experience all the fun with Highland dancing, bagpipe bands, Highland athletics, merchants, Celtic Rock and Traditional Performers, historic reenactments, scottish country dancing, hearth cooking, throw a battle axes and so much more! For more info visit: lochnorman.com

APRIL 19 - 23 | WINE & FOOD WEEK Charlotte Wine & Food Week brings together leading winemakers and chefs from around the world to celebrate and advance public knowledge of and appreciation for great wine and food. Taste your way around Charlotte while contributing to your community! For more info visit: charlottewineandfood.org

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CHARLOTTE

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APRIL 22 | FOOD, WINE, & BREW FEST The Lincolnton Food, Wine & Brew Fest appeals to foodies, wine enthusiasts, craft brew connoisseurs, art & music lovers and anyone looking for an enjoyable afternoon. We have something for everyone. Join friends and family and share the flavor of the festival for an unforgettable experience! For more info visit: lincolntonfoodwinebrewfest.com

MAY

MAY 4 - 7 | JIGGY WITH THE PIGGY This annual event with a fun name, is coming back for three days in May. Jiggy with the Piggy includes a Kansas City Barbeque Society Competition, rides, 5k race, over 100 artisans, concerts, an outdoor family movie night, a pancake breakfast, and people’s choice BBQ and wings tasting. Bring your family or friends for an exciting weekend you won’t forget! For more info visit: jiggywiththepiggy.com MAY 6 - 7 | WINE FESTIVAL The Orange Uncorked Wine Festival will overlook the Blue Ridge Mountains! This breathtaking new venue will offer our festival goers a spectacular backdrop for partaking in the wine tastings. We will continue the tradition and standard of the Montpelier Wine Festival, while bringing a refreshing change of atmosphere. Enjoy local wine, live music, great food, and unique artisans! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3DQDnGN

JUNE

JUNE 17 | TACOS N TAPS FEST Get ready to put on your party. The Tacos N Taps Festival will take you south of the border for some foodie fun! This all you care to taste Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of Charlotte’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, the best dancing music from Charlotte Area Bands, margaritas, contests and some other surprises. This is nacho average taco festival. For more info visit: charlotte.tacosntaps.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CHARLOTTE

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JUNE 16 - 17 | BLUEBERRY FEST The award-winning NC Blueberry Festival has been one of the most widely attended festivals in our state. This year we have a BBQ cook-off, craft beer, car & truck show, and of course locally grown blueberries. This festival provides an opportunity for people to enjoy a full day of family entertainment while experiencing the southern hospitality of a small town! For more info visit: ncblueberryfestival.com

JULY

JULY 1 - 2 | JAZZ FESTIVAL The Ocean City Jazz Festival, takes place the weekend of the July 4th holiday, features local and nationally recognized musicians. To promote and preserve the diversity that Jazz inspires and the history and culture of the Ocean City Community. For more info visit: oceancityjazzfest.com JULY 1 - 10 | GRAND CARNIVALE Immerse yourself in the electrifying vibe of our Spectacle of Color Parade, our Grand Carnivale King and Queen’s exhilarating procession of traditions from around the globe. Extravagantly decorated floats, mesmerizing street performers, and pulsing rhythms will enchant and delight spectators of all ages. At several points along the route, we’ll pause the parade, and you can join us for dancing, singing, and merrymaking! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/37pM5Qm

AUGUST

AUG 19 | CIRCLE K MONSTER TRUCK BASH Sparks will fly as the metal-mashing, 2,000-horsepower machines of the Circle K Monster Truck Bash return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for a night of high-flying action on the planet’s most diabolical outdoor course! For more info visit: charlottemotorspeedway.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE CHARLOTTE

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 8 - 16 | COUNTY FAIR It’s that time of year again, our time for the fall county fair. Come on over and experience rides, food, entertainment, friendly competitions, a petting zoo and fun for the whole family! For more info visit: cabarruscountyfair.com

OCTOBER

OCT TBA | TASTE OF CHARLOTTE Taste of Charlotte is a multi-day food festival in Charlotte, NC. It features over 100 samples from area restaurants and various performances and activities that will surely delight the festival-goers. Explore all of the great food Charlotte has to offer! For more info visit: tasteofcharlotte.com

OCT TBA | SHRIMP FESTIVAL The Shrimp Festival is loaded with non-stop good eating. We will have a variety of food, drink and snacks sure to please everyone. Come on down and enjoy plates full of fresh fried or boiled shrimp with Slaw, Fries and Hush Puppies! For more info visit: sneadsferryshrimpfestival.org

NOVEMBER

NOV 4 | WHISKEY, WINE, & FIRE FESTIVAL Relax around the fire gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling and drink pairings. Enjoy the fire breathers and artists setting the night ablaze. For more info visit: charlotte.whiskeywinefire.com

DECEMBER

DEC 1 - 23 | CHRISTMAS VILLAGE The uptown, German-inspired Christmas Market includes traditional German foods and treats, homemade crafts and gifts, and featured programming. The aromas of specialty foods will drift across the village, from classic Austrian strudels, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, and glazed nuts. For more info visit: cltchristmasvillage.com

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

SESSION DATE TIME FEATURED MATCHES

1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

DATE

PLAY START SESSION MAY 29 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 Thurs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10

Tues, July 11

Wed, July 12

Thurs, July 13

Fri, July 14

Sat, July 15

Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change

PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semifinals Mixed Doubles Final 1:00 PM Men's Singles Semifinals

2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES 1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2