Eight weekends at Huntersville, twenty minutes north of Charlotte, with turkey legs and mead across a 25-acre village and a hundred food and craft stalls.
Editor's tip. November weekends are cooler and far less crowded than the October opening.
Plan the days around it
Eat your way around Charlotte while you are in town
Carolina Renaissance Festival runs 3 to 4 October. These are the food tours and tastings in Charlotte to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Tour the lively city of Charlotte on a fun and pioneering Segway. The ideal way to explore North Carolina’s “Queen City,” the 2-hour guided tour will give you a compre...
Create handcrafted chocolate treats from scratch in a fun, beginner-friendly cooking class. Learn essential chocolate-making techniques, decorate your creations and en...