Thinking about heading out of town for the holiday weekend? We suggest you think again. From a Hawaiian luau to laps ’round the speedway track, we’re got you covered on where to go and what to do this weekend in Lake Norman:
WEEKEND LONG EVENTS
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Friday, May 26-Monday, May 29
Jack’s Corner Tap, Cornelius
Jack’s Corner Tap is your Memorial Day Weekend destination for live music and drink specials. Here’s the live music line-up:
- Friday:Â Kevin Nichols & Alex Nelson, 9 p.m.
- Saturday:Â Kevin Nichols & Alex Nelson, 9 p.m.
- Sunday:Â scOOt and Brickhouse, 5 p.m.
- Monday: Mitch Clark, 3 p.m.
Pack the beach bag for a day at Ramsey Creek Park Beach
Open now through Labor Day
18441 Nantz Road Cornelius, NC 28078
Get into vacation mode with a day of fun in the sun at Ramsey Creek Park Beach. The county’s first public beach officially opened for the season last weekend, and there are some important changes to know before you pack the beach bag. Admission to the beach for those parking is $5 for county residents and $10 for non-residents Monday-Thursday, going up to $10 and $15 per vehicle on weekends. Walk-in admission is $5 per individual over 14, $3 for children up to age 13 and free for those five and below. To ease parking concerns, the beach has added a free shuttle that runs from Northcross Park. View the schedule and more information on the shuttle here.
FRIDAY, MAY 26
Laps & Taps Craft Brewery & Speedway Tour
Cabarrus Brewing Company
12 p.m.
First, get a behind-the-scenes look into Cabarrus Brewing Company and Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company, then buckle up for a few laps around the Charlotte Motor Speedway Track. The day includes transportation, an expert escort, breweries tours and tastings, souvenir glasses and laps around the track. $49 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Lake Norman Summer Concert Series
D9 Brewing Company, Cornelius
5 p.m.
Toast to the weekend at the Lake Norman Summer Concert Series taking place at D9 Brewing Company. Food truck offerings include Tiger Yakitori, A Worthy Dog and Dumpling Girls and live music will be provided by Steve Brown and the Shana Blake Band.
Food Truck Friday at Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company
Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company, Concord
6:30 p.m.
Bring your appetite to Twnety-Six Acres’ Food Truck Friday. Multiple trucks will be on-site serving up everything from gourmet BLTs to tacos. Confirmed food trucks include Pap Robb’s, FireGrill, Emergensweets and Taco-riko. Live music will be provided by The Mitch Hayes Duo.
Friday’s Live music round-up:
Simplified
Beach House LKN, Mooresville
9 p.m.
Halden Vang Acoustic
Hickory Tavern Birkdale, Huntersville
9 p.m.
The Boat Rockers Band
Primal Brewery, Huntersville
7 p.m.
Jody & Joanna
The Wine Room at Afton Village, Concord
8 p.m.
SATURDAY, MAY 27
Spring Craft Fair
Donna Downey Studios, Huntersville
All day
Immerse yourself in an experience for the senses at Donna Downey Studios’ first Spring Craft Fair. Browse unique offerings from jewelry to pottery, home decor and more while enjoying performances from Learn Music Students and BanDam. Fuel up with specialty beverages, muffins and pastries from Studio Coffee, pizza from Mama’s Pizza Express and beer from D9 Brewing Company. Free admission and free parking.
Huntersville Growers’ Market
200 Gilead Road, Huntersville
8 a.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.
Davidson Farmer’s Market
442 South Main Street
9 a.m.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a fresh bouquet, baked goods, local produce or simply a Saturday morning spent with neighbors, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Davidson Farmers Market. Open each Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunset Hawaiian Feast Cruise & Luau Show
Lady of the Lake – Queens Landing
5 p.m.
Take a cruise to the Hawaiian islands without leaving the mainland. Aboard the Lady of the Lake, delight in a festive sunset cruise, complete with specialty cocktails and a traditional feast. Back on land, partake in an authentic luau party featuring steel drums and hula and fire dancers.
80s Night
The Harp & Crown
9 p.m.
Finally, you can bust out your best dance moves to your favorite 80s classics somewhere other than your own living room. DJ Scott Hill will play all the hits at this special themed night at The Harp & Crown.
Saturday’s Live music round-up:
Jazzology
Old Town Public House, Cornelius
8:30 p.m.
Ricky Vacca
The Wine Room at Afton Village, Concord
8 p.m.
Josh Strecker
Cafe 100, Huntersville
7 p.m.
Bobby Darrin
Beach House LKN, Mooresville
9 p.m.
Shiloh Hill
Cabarrus Brewing Company, Concord
7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 28
Coca-Cola 600
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Fan Zone opens at 10 a.m., race starts at 6:15 p.m.
This Sunday marks the 58th running of the Coca-Cola 600. The fun starts with the opening of the Fan Zone at 10 a.m., and continues with a free concert from country music duo Big & Rich. Inside the speedway, Lynyrd Skynyrd performs a pre-race concert before a patriotic salute to our military heroes. The checkered flag will wave at 6:15 p.m, signaling the beginning of the 400 lap race. P.S., did we mention that Channing Tatum is serving as the Grand Marshall? Tickets start at $58.
Sunday’s Live music round-up:
Sons Of Carolina
Eddie’s on Lake Norman, Mooresville
6 p.m.
too MUCH SyLviA
Queens Landing Marina Lake Norman, Mooresville
7 p.m.
$10 cover
Pursey Kerns
The Blue Parrot Grill, Mooresville
7:30 p.m.
Blue Monday
Beach House LKN, Mooresville
10:30 p.m.
MONDAY, MAY 29
Huntersville Memorial Day Ceremony
Birkdale Village, Huntersville
11 a.m.
Honor those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom with a ceremony at Birkdale Village. The Huntersville Memorial Day Ceremony will include musical selections performed by the Central Piedmont Community Chorus and remarks from Commander Joe Reale, American Legion Post 321. View the schedule of events.
