Staying around the lake this Fourth of July weekend? We think you have the right idea. Here’s your guide to where to go and what to do this weekend in Lake Norman.
Looking for spots to catch fireworks? See our best picks and start your strategizing here.
FRIDAY
Friday Night Beer Tasting
bottled & tapped, Cornelius | 6 p.m.
Kick off your weekend with a free beer tasting. Samples include Oxbow Brewing Crossfade Hoppy Saison, Coronado Barrel-Aged Stupid Stout, Zebulon Brewery Fire Roasted Pumpkin Saison and more. Find one you can’t live without? Enjoy 20% off selected bottles.
Mingling on the Greens
Birkdale Village | All weekend
Mingling on the Greens is back for the summer at Birkdale Village. Concerts are held each Friday and Saturday evening, as well as on Sunday afternoons. Here’s the line-up for this weekend:
June 30 – The Boat Rockers – Variety
July 1 – The Matt Stratford Band – Top 40/Variety
July 2 – The Kevin Jones Experience – Pop/R&B/Jazz
Friday’s Live music round-up for LKN:
Karl Stolz
Bayne Brewing Company, Cornelius, 6 p.m.
Little Johnny Trailer Trash
Ghostface Brewing, Mooresville | 8:30 p.m.
Shades of Brown
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 8:30 p.m.
Slap Happy
The Cabin, Davidson | 8 p.m.
The Smashed Cardinals
The Vinyl Pi, Huntersville | 8:30 p.m.
West Bolz
Corkscrew Birkdale, Huntersville | 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
The Constitution Dinner
Rural Hill, Huntersville | 4 p.m.
Travel back in time to see what a typical dinner would have been like on the eve of the 1787 Convention. At Rural Hill, Chef Craig Barbour will prepare an authentic 18th century style banquet to accompany discussion sparked by constitutional law scholar Stewart Harris. $50 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Huntersville Growers’ Market (Little Chef’s Day)
200 Gilead Road, Huntersville |Â 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Drop by to browse the selection of fresh and local produce and baked goods, or make a day of it with cooking demos, samples and kids activities. This week, Chef Matt will be leading cooking classes for little chef’s-in-training ages 5-12. The free classes are 40 minutes each and begin at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
Davidson Farmer’s Market
442 South Main Street, Davidson | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Pick up everything you need for the coming week, from healthy snacks for the kids to flowers for the kitchen table, at the Davidson Farmers Market each Saturday from 8 am-12 pm.
Tour De Food Davidson Food Tour
Tour starts at Brickhouse Tavern, Davidson | 1:30 p.m.
Wind through charming historic Davidson on this weekend’s food tour. Sample some of the finest culinary delights of the area at 5-6 restrauants and stops along the way, and meet the chefs and owners who make it happen behind the scenes. Reserve your spot.
Saturday’s Live music round-up:
Ade Herbert
The Cabin, Davidson | 7:30 p.m.
Zach and Jay Town
Summit Coffee, Davidson | 8 p.m.
SUNDAY
Tiny Stage Concerts Songwriter Showcase
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 4 p.m.
Tiny Stage Concerts brings us an afternoon of music and stories featuring singer/songwriters Rusty Knox, Faron Brazis and Jay Corriher. Sit back and enjoy a local brew while taking in the tunes.
& BEYOND
July 4th Celebration
Birkdale Village | 10 a.m.
Join in the fun at Birkdale Village this July fourth. They’ll have face painters and balloon artists on-site, plus a bike parade and fire department water fight. See here for the schedule of events.
Davidson 4th of July Parade
McEver Field | 5:15 p.m.
Get your red, white and blue ready for this family-friendly parade through downtown Davidson. Citizens will meet at McEver Field on wagons, bikes and foot to prepare for the route up South Street and Main Street. Along the way, they’ll be joined by a color guard and members of the police and fire departments.
Concerts on the Green
July 4 | Davidson Village Green | 6 p.m.
The parade route ends at the Village Green, where you’ll be welcomed by the high energy sound of Da Throwback Band. Get ready to dance to funk, disco and pop songs of the 70s & beyond. Concerts are free and open to the public.
Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ Trivia Show
Old Town Public House, Cornelius | 7:30, 8:15 and 9 p.m
Put your high school history skills to the test as Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ trivia hosts an Independence Day themed show, with questions about presidents, the constitution and more. There are three separate games, each beginning at 7:30, 8:15 and 9 p.m.
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