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Tuck Fest 2024

Tuck Fest is a three-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle through competitions, exhibitions, demos, and live music at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina every April. The name “Tuck Fest” comes from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical trading route that passes through the current Whitewater Center property. The event features a variety of programming to engage the public through outdoor activity. The public is welcome to enjoy live music, experience demos, check out the festival vendors, and spectate all the competitions free of charge. If you would like to participate in competitions, Tuck Fest race registration consists of a one-time flat fee that grants access to all races and competitions throughout the entirety of the festival.
Dates: 
04/20/2024
04/21/2024
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Location:

5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte , NC, 28214
United States

Phone:

704-391-3900

Earth Day Celebration 2024 - Anne Springs Close Greenway

The Anne Springs Close Greenway preserves its 2,100 acres to provide accessible outdoor recreation opportunities to visitors and members. Come try our most popular recreational pastimes, such as kayaking, archery, horseback riding, hiking and more during our favorite weekend of the year, Earth Day Celebration! Everyone receives free entrance to the Greenway on Earth Day Weekend to enjoy time in nature. To support our conservation efforts, nonmembers pay a $5 parking fee. If you enjoy your visit, please consider membership.
Dates: 
04/20/2024
04/21/2024
04/22/2024
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Location:

2573 Lake Haigler Drive
Fort Mill, SC, 29715
United States

14th Annual “Kings Drive Art Walk”

Since the fall of 1964, Festival in the Park has brought Charlotteans from all walks of life together to enjoy arts, crafts, music and family entertainment. With the mission of bringing the community together by celebrating the arts, the Festival Board is excited to broaden its reach and to announce a spring fine arts event, the Kings Drive Art Walk.
Dates: 
05/04/2024
05/05/2024
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Location:

Little Sugar Creek Greenway
600 South Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC, 28203
United States

Phone:

704.338.1060

Jiggy with the Piggy 2024

We are celebrating 10 years of Jiggy with the Piggy! The festival will return in 2024 for its 10th year with the smells and tastes of barbeque and fun for the entire family. Make plans now to join us May 2 – May 5, in downtown Kannapolis.The festival, which has been named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, will have more than 100 arts & crafts vendors, concerts, a 5K walk/run, fireworks and a People’s Choice pork tasting competition and an exciting kid’s zone.
Dates: 
05/02/2024
05/03/2024
05/04/2024
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Location:

401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC, 28081
United States

Phone:

704-920-4300

Nerd Fest at Stardust Cellars

Gear up for Nerd Fest! Calling all cosplayers, trivia titans, and pop culture aficionados! Prepare to warp speed into Nerd Fest, an epic celebration of all things nerdy landing at Stardust Cellars. This one-day extravaganza is your chance to unleash your inner geek, indulge in galactic goodies, and connect with fellow fans from across the galaxy (or, you know, your neighborhood). So mark your calendars, dust off your light sabers, and prepare to celebrate your inner geek at Nerd Fest! This event is for everyone who embraces the joy of fandom, so grab your crew, don your favorite gear, and get ready for a day of interstellar fun at Stardust Cellars.
Dates: 
05/04/2024
11 am - 5 pm
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Location:

Stardust Cellars - North Wilkesboro, NC
4780 Statesville Road
North Wilkesboro, NC, 28659
United States

Phone:

(704) 771-3727