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Date(s) - 09/22/2023
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The top rated, family-friendly event, Festival in the Park, returns to the Queen City Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24. The annual festival will be held at Freedom Park, the 98-acre home of the staple event for nearly 60 years.
The three-day jamboree boasts more than 700 visual and performing artists, food flavors from around the globe, wine and beer, and family entertainment.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Artists and Artisans Festival goers will have a chance to stroll through the park to view and purchase a wide range of arts and crafts including paintings, jewelry, woodwork and photography.
- Beer Garden Back by popular demand, our beer garden with a wide selection of beer, wine and alcoholic seltzer options. NEW in 2023—wine slushies.
- Just For Foodies Calling all food lovers! Feast on cuisine from around the world. More than 40 food vendors will feature everything from bratwurst, barbeque, curry chicken and egg rolls to falafel, funnel cakes and ice cream. Limited dairy free and gluten free options available.
- Family Fun Zone All kids, all the time! Every little person and their families can explore, create and imagine with kids’ arts and crafts. Plus, a rock-climbing wall, Rapid Slide, Fun House and Way Out Swing ride.
- LIVE Performances An incredible line-up of local musicians will take center stage including the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, The Chain, R&B artist Nitara Reaves and acoustic duo Munn & Nunn.
Limited parking is available for $10 at Atrium Health Myers Park, located directly across from the Freedom Park entrance in the 1900 block of East Boulevard. We’ve also added ride share locations for Uber or Lyft customers, with recommended drop off points at 2435 Cumberland Avenue or 1600 Princeton Avenue
For the safety of Festival in the Park patrons, pets, skateboards and rollerblading are not allowed. Scooters and bikes must be walked during the event.
