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25th All-American Dog Show Sept. 28

Sept. 25. The 25th annual All-American Dog Show returns Sunday, bringing together hundreds of dogs and their owners for a day of festivities and contests. The event, organized by Cornelius Parks and Recreation, will be held on the grass field at Robbins Park in Cornelius. Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration […]

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Weekender: Dog Show and Bailey’s Glen Artisan Market

Sept. 25. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last-minute updates or changes. ‘Tawba Walk on Saturday has been canceled due to the weather forecast. Friday, Sept. 26 River Rock at Alexander Farms Fall Festival 4-6pm | Sept. 26. Inaugural event with fall decor, […]

Run for Green

Davidson’s annual Run for Green road race this Saturday

Sept. 24. The 20th Annual Run for Green will take place on Saturday with three courses of varying distance around Davidson. The 10K and 5k races begin at 8:00 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run starts at 8:05 a.m. from South Street. Organizers said they canceled the half marathon this year due to the ongoing […]

Oktoberfest

Weekly Calendar: Octoberfests, ‘Tawba Walk and All-American Dog Show

Sept. 22. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last minute updates or changes. Monday, Sept. 22 Modern Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering 6:30-8 pm | Sept. 22. Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, […]

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Weekender: Oktoberfest, BBQ+Bourbon and Hough fundraiser

Sept. 18. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this weekend around Lake Norman. Check event links for any last minute updates or changes. Thursday, Sept. 18 Sip, Savor and Salute 5-7pm | Sept. 18. Enjoy wine/beer, rotating apps and a silent auction on the patio in support of veterans’ mental health and Wounded […]

Empowerment

Lake Norman Empowerment Festival this Saturday

Sept. 17. The annual Lake Norman Empowerment Festival takes place this Saturday at Smithville Park, beginning at 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is the largest outdoor gospel gathering in Mecklenburg County. Now in its 19th year, the festival is hosted by Tonya Rivens, a longtime television reporter and former public information officer with the […]

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Weekly Calendar: You and Julio down in the Boatyard

Sept. 15. Here’s a look at some exciting things happening this week around Lake Norman. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag […]

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Oktoberfest celebrations around Lake Norman

Sept. 12. Who wants to polka? Of course you do and here’s a few spots around Lake Norman to don your lederhosen and enjoy Oktoberfest celebrations starting with this Saturday. Sept. 13 | 760 Craft Works 100 Gilead Rd. Huntersville Start the Oktoberfestival with the Hand Crafted Market from 2-7 pm. The festival also features […]

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Weekly Calendar: 9/11 ceremony, Ukraine fundraiser and magic

Sept. 8. Hop into fall with some outdoors events this week. The 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony by Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue, the Cornelius Festival of Cultures, the Davidson Fall Arts Festival and more. Tuesday, Sept. 9 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including […]

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Weekender Sept. 4-6: Carolina Ascent home opener

Sept. 4. The Carolina Ascent women’s professional soccer team plays their home opener Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. One half of Florida Georgia Line hits the stage at BoatYard. Classical music, Buffett and more. Thursday, Sept. 4 Kids in America 6 – 9:30 pm | Sept. 4. Live cover band plays all styles of the 80s […]