CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We're getting a taste of summer with sunny conditions and a Taste of Charlotte as the annual festival returns to the Queen City. Enjoy this event and many others happening across our area this weekend.
Friday, June 7
First Fridays in Downtown Waxhaw
Start your weekend with a celebration of community, live music, food and more in Downtown Waxhaw. Happening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Find more information here.
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp @ Truist Field
Make your way out to the ball game as the Charlotte Knights are back in the Queen City, facing the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The game kicks off at 7:04 p.m. followed by fireworks. Find tickets here.
Harrisburg's Movies in the Park
Bring the kids out for cinema under the stars in Harrisburg. This Friday's
Saturday, June 8
Charlotte Margarita & Mimosa Fest
Come out for this celebration of delicious summer cocktails featuring nine local restaurants. The festivities kick off at 2 p.m. Tickets start at 2 p.m. and can be purchased here.
South End Farmer's Market @ Atherton Mill
Have your pick at fresh produce and other products at the South End Farmer's Market. Happening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Atherton Mill. Find more information here.
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp @ Truist Field
The Charlotte Knights are in the Queen City for the second time this weekend, facing the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The game kicks off at 6:05 p.m. followed by fireworks. Find tickets here.
Benefit concert @ BoatYard at Lake Norman
Head to the Back the Blue benefit concert this weekend and support a good cause. All proceeds will benefit the families of the four officers killed in the line of duty in Charlotte on April 29 along with a donation to the Cornelius Police Department, which is helping host the event. Info about tickets in advance can be found here.
Sunday, June 9
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp @ Truist Field
The Charlotte Knights face the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp one last time this weekend. The game kicks off at 5:05 p.m. followed by fireworks. Find tickets here.
Pride Party @ Lost & Found
Kick-off Pride Month in style at Lost & Found's fourth annual pride party, featuring drag shows, vendors, food trucks and more. Find more information here.
Happening all weekend
Taste of Charlotte
Get a taste of what the Queen City has to offer at Taste of Charlotte. At this three-day festival, guests can sample samples from area restaurants, as well as enjoy various performances and activities. Find more information here.
Juneberry Jams Festival
Experience the sounds of summer at the Juneberry Jams Festival in Stanly County, complete with homegrown music presented by Tosco Music, enlightening guest speakers, and regeneratively farmed food. Find more information here.