CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Festival in the Park is this weekend in Charlotte -- and Spectrum News will be there!
First beginning in 1964, the event celebrates art and music in Freedom Park. From the music, to the art, to food and other activities, there is something for everyone!
Stop by our tent in the family fun zone and say hello to our anchors and meteorologists -- including Doug Lindsay, Britni McDonald, Matthew East, Claudine Chalfant, Jenna Enoch, Christian Henson, Mike Solarte, Reuben Jones, Hilary Powell, Katy Solt and Tim Spears -- and grab a giveaway!
The festival runs Friday night through Sunday:
Friday, September 20, 2019 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Parking is available Friday after 5pm and all day Saturday and Sunday at:
- CMC Myers Park (GPS location: 1350 S Kings Dr., Charlotte, NC 28207)
- Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School (GPS location: 3100 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209 at Princeton Avenue)
- Myers Park Traditional School (GPS location: 2132 Radcliffe Ave., Charlotte, NC 28207)
- Cost is $10 per car, proceeds benefit the respective schools.
- Free shuttle transportation with paid parking to Festival from Myers Park Traditional School and Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School.
- Handicapped individuals may park at Myers Park Traditional School and Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School. The parking attendant will notify the shuttle which will pick you up at your vehicle to take you to the Festival.
The Light Rail shuttle to Festival in the Park:
- Running from the East/West light rail stop on Camden at West Blvd.
- Shuttle will be running during Festival hours
- Cost is $5.00 per rider or $10.00 per family
Learn more at http://festivalinthepark.org/