Matthews Alive Festival in downtown Matthews, NC is this weekend. This free four day event for the entire family has everything that a great outdoor festival should. There are carnival games and rides, children’s area with entertainment and activities, vendors of arts and crafts; local, regional and national artist entertainment.
This last official summer holiday weekend wouldn’t be complete without a Matthew’s Alive Labor Day Parade. The parade starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 5th to include local high school marching bands, floats and special guest appearances.
Matthews Alive starts tonight, Friday September 4th, at 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. The “All you can ride Arm Band night” is tonight so purchase yours for $15. Hours for the remainder of the weekend are:
Saturday, Sept 5th - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Labor Day Parade: 10 a.m. (Trade Street)
Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kid's Connection: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Quilt Show & Artists of Matthews display: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Community Center)
Sunday, Sep 6th - 12 p.m. -9 p.m.
Arts & Crafts: 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Kid's Connection: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Quilt Show & Artists of Matthews display: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Community Center)
Monday, Sept. 7th - 9 AM - 5 PM
Kiwanis Race: 8 a.m.
Arts & Crafts: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kid's Connection: 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Quilt Show & Artists of Matthews display: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Community Center)
F.Y.I.
• Concerts and events will go on rain or shine.
• No Glass containers are allowed.
• No Dogs or Pets are allowed per Matthews Town Ordinances – (Assistance dogs are allowed).
• No Bikes, Roller Blades or Skateboards are permitted within the Festival area.
The location for Matthews Alive is 120 South Trade Street, Matthews, NC –Stumptown Park – Matthews Community Center. For more information call 704-321-7275. Click here for directions and parking information.
Photo courtesy of Matthew's Alive.org
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