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Five Upcoming Charlotte Festivals You Need To Know About

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Sep 19, 2016

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1. The Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

Dates: October 1 through November 20 (Saturdays and Sundays Only)

Huzzah! The Renaissance Festival is back! Unfortunately, they don't have the Knights Who Say Ni. (I'm just as disappointed as you are.) But they do have several great attractions and special events including jousting, Rick the Hypnotist, Renaissance Vaudeville, Shamus the Insulter and my personal favorite, Hey Nunnie Nunnie! And who could ever resist their famous turkey legs and bread bowls?Before you go, be sure to buy discounted tickets at Harris Teeter. You may also have to pay to play games or ride any rides, should your heart so desire.

2. Festival in the Park

Dates: September 23-25

If you've been looking for a great festival in one of the most beloved parks of Charlotte, look no further! Freedom Park will host this celebration of some of Charlotte's best artists and musicians. You can also laugh with clowns, enjoy Cirque performances, and marvel at Haydini the magician. There will also be plenty of mouth-watering places to eat. There's something for everyone here!

3. UNC Charlotte International Festival

Date: September 24

This is one of UNC Charlotte's most highly anticipated events (besides graduation, of course). This festival has been an annual event on the beautiful UNC Charlotte campus since 1975, and it only gets better every year. There will be music and dancing, delicious foods from different cultures, the Parade of Nations, and a fun Passport Project that will take you around the many booths and events during the festival. Happy travels.

4. Latin American Festival

Date: October 8

¡Olé! The Latin American Festival promises one of the brightest, most fun and engaging festivals in Charlotte. There will be many musical and dance performances including Nicaraguan Salsa singer Luis Enrique, Venezuelan ska artists Desorden Publico and Mexican-American Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia. You can also experience traditional Latin American food from several vendors. If you're looking for an unforgettable cultural experience, this is the festival for you!

5. Carolinas WordFest

Date: October 15

If you're inclined towards all things literature, this is the festival for you! Carolinas WordFest will feature some of the most talented literary minds in the Carolinas. This free festival offers many events including "panels and workshops, as well as a book market with author signings. However, the focus will be on performances and pairings that mix genres and media" as the official site states. For anyone even remotely interested in the written and spoken word, this should be a fantastic time!

Many thanks to Charlotte's Got A Lot and 10 Times for details about these events.

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Five Upcoming Charlotte Festivals You Need To Know About

Let the festivities begin!

1. The Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

2. Festival in the Park

3. UNC Charlotte International Festival

4. Latin American Festival

5. Carolinas WordFest

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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