Charlotte, NC, is always a pleasant city to visit. This city is well known for its annual festivals and various art centers. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, for example, is a must-visit place for any artist. You can also attend the summer festival. These festivals are held in June, July, and August. Therefore, read the following excellent summer festivals when traveling to Charlotte.

Lincolnton Hog Happenin’

Go to the north of Charlotte, in Lincolnton, NC, is one of the largest motorcycling events in the Southeast. Pigs and Hogs organize this yearly festival with various contests, a piece of live music, a bike show, and bike games, and activities for children in the Kids Zone. Furthermore, don’t miss the best barbecue in this state.

Battle of the Christian Bands Spring Fest & Craft Fair

Famous for its enormous water tower on the coast, Gaffney, SC also welcomes Christian bands and artists from around the world to perform for festival-goers. Crafts, prizes, games, and food also expect people at this yearly celebration, established an hour south of Charlotte.

Taste of Charlotte

During the summer, you can try some sample food at many of the best restaurants in the Charlotte area. Dishes range from desserts like mousse and tiramisu to southern barbecue appetizers, chicken wraps, hot wings, sizzling pizza, and hot sausages.

Feis Chlobhair

Each year, professional athletes come to Clover, SC. They come to meet the crowd with tournaments ranging from baseball, rugby to ax throwing, pole dance, and many more. Experience Scottish bagpipe song and Celtic dancing and watch the many Scottish groups come together to commemorate their culture.

Bastille Day Festival

Charlotte acknowledges Bastille Day, France’s National Holiday, with a free celebration starring real performance, food, drinks, music, and a children’s playground zone.

Craft Fair & Street Music

For a small, friendly festival with a few hundred others, drive through historic Love Valley, NC, and see local artisans marketing handcrafted goods. You can also listen to skilled street performers.

Red, White, and Boom

Events include live audio with a “Battle of the Bands” contest, a classic ice cream eating contest, and a wide variety of crafts, food, and drinks that can be purchased along with children’s activities. The festival concludes with a large fireworks display. About 10,000 visitors are often expected to attend.

Summerfest

Chosen one of the best 20 festivals by the Southeast Tourism Society, this free carnival commemorates …

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