Upcoming Events
August 22, 2009
Wow - its a little slow this weekend wih school starting next week. The Jonas Brothers and Alan Jackson were in town last night but after that - there are not any big events scheduled. Of course there is still lots to do. Just check out the attractions tab on our home page. September promises to be jam packed with fun and exciting events in our area. Below is a sampling!
You can check the calendar of events for more details. The CAROLINA PANTHERS are in town playing Philadelphia for the season opener. The YIASOU GREEK FESTIVAL is truly a feast - Be sure to get there really early or check out the website for information on how to pick up to-go orders. The FOOD LION AUTO FAIR is right at our front door at Lowes Motor Speedway. It is a huge display of all things “auto”. The CABARRUS COUNTY FAIR is a straight shot north of here on Highway 49. It is an old fashioned fair with lots of entertainment scheduled nightly. Check out some of the fried food offerrings! Not too many though as you will probably want to ride some of the amusement rides. It normally has a neat array of farm animals. My suggestion is if you would like to see the animals is to go early in the week as with this hot weather, it can get a little too fragrant! We are personally looking forward to the drag races at the Belagio of drag strips - the zMax for the NHRA NATIONALS It is a LOT of fun. It is just around the corner from Yates Family Camping. It is LOUD - so bring earplugs or headphones. It is a four day event with the night races to be the coolest and most spectacular. And this will be a historic event as FOUR cars will race at the same time on Friday night! You can see motorcycle drags, funny car drags and top fuel drags. It is a super nice facility and reasonably priced. Young people like it too. Then there is FESTIVAL IN THE PARK at Freedom Park in Charlotte. It is another one of those “get there early” deals. It has been going on since 1969 and is a lot of fun also. It features art displays and a lot of hand made items for sale. A side walk encircles the lake. (Dogs are not allowed at the festival.) There are also music performances and shows. A good selection of food vendors are located at the main entrance and a few more are located at the opposite end of the lake. The Carolina Raptor Center is usually there with a few live specimens. There is a lot to see. I have been to the UNCC INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL years ago and remember it as outstanding. It is spread out over the UNCC campus and features art and culture from many nations.
September is a great month here. Its still really warm but it usually feels great after a long hot summer. Get out and enjoy!
(The ALLMAN BROTHERS and WIDESPREAD PANIC will be at the Verizon Amphlitheatre for a two day event in October.)
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