Annual Events

The calendar will stay full all year with exciting events around the lake! Begin planning for a good time on the Lakeside of Charlotte with friends and family by browsing some of the annual festivals and events listed below for 2022-23.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

March, 2023

Piper's at Galway Hooker

Bagpipers and Irish dancers, food trucks, outdoor bars, great drink specials, Irish cuisine, raffles & game and merchandise! Join us at the region's largest St. Patrick's Day party! This event will leave you feeling like you have the luck of the Irish and will keep you coming back!

April is for Arts!

April 2023

704.892.7591 |  https://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/611/April-is-for-Arts

April is all about the arts at Lake Norman! Gallery crawls, Art on the Green, art crawls, art exhibitions, Concerts on the Green, and shows are only a few of
the colorful events held around the area in April! For a more detailed and complete list of art galleries and cultural attractions, visit the listings here.

Loch Norman Highland Games

April 15-16, 2023

Historic Rural Hill

704.875.3113  |  http://lochnorman.com/

This event is a celebration of Scottish culture and heritage. The two-day event features competitions and attractions like clachneart throwing, turning of the caber, hammer tossing, highland dancing, battle axe contests, kilt races, bagpipes, whisky seminars, traditional Scottish folk music, and authentic fare and libations. 

North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival

May, 2023

Historic Rural Hill

704.875.3113  |  http://www.ncbrewsmusic.com/

This event is both for those with a palate for quality craft brews made right here in North Carolina, and those who enjoy a good outdoor jam!

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

June

Founded in 1932, the Charlotte Symphony is the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the central Carolinas, giving nearly 70 performances each season and reaching an annual attendance of 130,000 listeners. 

Duke EnergyExplorium

980.875.5600  |  https://www.duke-energy.com/energy-education/energy-centers-and-programs/energyexplorium-at-mcguire

If you cannot make that concert, then fear not! The Charlotte Symphony will be returning to Bailey Road Park. Fireworks will be held after the concert!

Bailey Road Park

704.892.6031  |  https://www.cornelius.org/388/Symphony-in-the-Park-Fireworks

Fourth of July Celebrations

July 1-4

Lake Norman is THE place to be for the 4th of July! From cookouts, to watching fireworks on the lake, it is sure to be a great time! For more detailed information on events held around the area, visit our July 4th events page.

The Amazing Maize Maze

September 10th - November 6th (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 2022

Historic Rural Hill

704.875.3113 |  https://ruralhill.net/events/rural-hill-amazing-maize-maze/

Get lost in the giant seven acre corn maze featuring over two miles of interconnecting paths. One of the largest in the Southeast, the maze is sure to please! Looking for an even bigger challenge? Traverse the maze in the dark during one of the famous Friday Night Mazes! 

Note: You can visit Tuesday - Thursday by reservation only.

8th Annual Huntersville Fall Festival

September 17th, 2022

Historic Rural Hill

704.875.3113 |  https://www.facebook.com/huntersvillefallfestival/

A yearly festival held in Huntersville, NC. There are plenty of great vendors and activities for the family. This event is hosted by the community and is free to attend.

Carolina Renaissance Festival

October 1 - November 20, 2022 (Sat-Sun)

Carolina Renaissance Festival

877.896.5544  |  https://www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/

The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a feast fit for royalty, and much, much more.

Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Race    

October 8th, 2022

Ramsey Creek Park

704.336.8869  |  http://www.charlottedragonboat.com/

The Asian Festival is held at Ramsey Creek Park and is an annual family-oriented event for the Asian and non-Asian community throughout the Carolinas. The festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history.

Ghosts of Davidson Tour

October, 2022

Downtown Davidson

Ghostsofdavidson@gmail.com  |  https://www.ghostsofdavidson.com/

Downtown Davidson is beautiful, especially in the fall. The Ghosts of Davidson tour allows visitors to see the history of the town. The tour is a scary walk 1 mile walk that lasts about 90 minutes. The website mentions this event is not for all ages.

Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival

November 12-13, 2022

Historic Rural Hill

704.875.3113 | https://ruralhill.net/rural-hill-sheepdog-trials-and-dog-festival/

What better way to wrap up the fall season than with your canine pal and several hundred of their new best friends? Bring your family, friends, and dog(s) to this fun filled festival for one of the area's best known dog events! There is plenty to do at this event and food, drink, merchandise and much more is available for purchase while attending.

Christmas Events at Lake Norman

December

Get in the spirit and join in the festivities on the lake! Holidays spent at Lake Norman are not a disappointment, and are sure to bring you jingling all the way back to the area for years to come! A few notable Christmas events include: Christmas in Davidson, North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade, A Huntersville Christmas, A Candlelight Christmas, and the Lighted Boat Parade. 

For more details on events,
visit our Calendar of Events page.