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Living in an apartment in Charlotte, NC you know this town has a lot! The Carolina Renaissance Festival is still going on through November 20th. It is a medieval amusement park, an 11-stage theater, a 22-acre village marketplace, an interactive circus, arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast. This is a family adventure!

Each weekend, the Carolina Renaissance Festival has over 20 acres packed with good eats and spirits all in Huntersville, near Charlotte.  After eating and drinking, visit 11 stages of music and comedy shows, jousting, and walk the festival village with over 500 costumed characters.  

The village marketplace has over 100 shops.  Buy handmade items such as blown glass,  leather goods, and jewelry.  Some of the artisans create their wares right before your eyes!

Enjoy special Celtic performances by local guest musicians.  Wear a kilt and show off your legs and win prizes in the Knobby Knees Contest at the Haven at 1pm.

Sit back and relax or become a part of the action. The Carolina Renaissance Festival is one of the most interactive entertainment shows Charlotte has to offer. If you plan on going in costume, stop by the office at Auston Woods and let us see.

September brings with it school, more comfortable weather and gorgeous scenery. But in Charlotte, it also brings two very fun festivals that have been a Charlotte tradition for some time. The 34th annual Yiasou Greek Festival, 9/8 - 9/11, and the 47th annual Festival in the Park, 9/23 – 9/25.

The Yiasou Greek Festival has become one of Charlotte’s largest cultural events. All of Charlotte anticipates this festival each year. Yiasou is the Greek word for Hello, Goodbye and Cheers. This Greek Festival features cultural exhibits, authentic Greek cuisine and pastries, entertainment, art, shopping and more. Everyone can be Greek at the 34th Annual Yiasou Greek Festival!

Festival in the Park brings good music, good art and good times to Charlotte from around the world. This fun filled festival promotes interest in the arts. See, hear, and learn from over 150 artists and crafts people who demonstrate and display their art. Nearly a thousand entertainers provide free ongoing performances at the main band shell and many stages surrounding it.

Come and listen to the sounds of "big band music" and wander below the lights that hang from exhibit tents. Great food and face painting for the kids along with street performers and artists make this a fun festival for all. And, Festival in the Park has been chosen as one of Sunshine Artists Magazine's 200 BEST festivals.

Grab some friends from your apartment in Charlotte and have some fun at two of the longest running festivals in the City.