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EXPLORE CHARLOTTE | | | | | | | First Friday Gallery CrawlS Tryon St
Charlotte,
NC
704-332-2227 | | | | | Description: The first and third Fridays of each month find locals involved in a Gallery Crawl through the Historic North Charlotte Arts District. Art aficionados can enjoy art and special exhibitions at different galleries and stop for refreshments at a number of restaurants and cafés in the area. Weather permitting, of course.
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| Food Lion Speed Street 600 Festival5231-B Morehead Rd
Charlotte,
NC
28075
704-455-6814 | | | | | Description: Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! This event takes place in May, and it's all about NASCAR. The activities surrounding the races include parades, concerts and racing fans from all over the country. Plan ahead for this event!
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| 5555 Concord Pkwy S
Concord,
NC
28027
704-455-3200 | | | | | Description: Held over Memorial Day weekend, this race is longest one in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and the largest oval-track auto race in the world. The 600 revs up at 5:30pm and usually doesn't see the checkered flag until 10pm or so. In the 2006 race, Casey Mears finished first, and Kasey Kahne won the 2005 crown.
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| 800 S Mint St
Charlotte,
NC
28202
704-358-7000 | | | | | Description: Panthers' games rally the crowds of Charlotte like nothing else. Ever since making it to the Superbowl in 2004, these guys have been in the spotlight, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next season. So, come join them for a home game at Bank of America Stadium!
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| various locations
Charlotte,
NC
| | | | | Description: This month-long festival celebrates the arts, music and dance in particuliar. Events include a handful of themed weekend festivals (Blues, Brews & BBQ is particularly well attended), Gospel concert, modern dance show and visual art exhibitions.
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| 5555 Concord Pkwy S
Concord,
NC
28027
704-455-3200 | | | | | Description: The last race at Lowe's for the year and the only Saturday night race in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship, the Bank of America 500 draws big crowds and plenty of viewers despite taking place in the middle of college football season. Will 2006 winner Kasey Kane be able to hold off the field? After 334 laps, we'll know for sure!
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| Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green FestivalTryon St at 3rd St
Charlotte,
NC
| | | | | Description: Uptown turns green (and not with envy!) each March when folks with things Irish on their minds gather to participate in the Queen City's annual St. Patrick's Day parade and festival. The events cluster on and around Tryon Street, and those attending can expect to see Celtic bands, traditional Irish dancing, pipers and tons of emerald on display. Food and drink, of course, will be on hand at the festival, and there will also be plenty of activities to occupy the kids.
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| Loch Norman Highland GamesField Ln
Huntersville,
NC
28070
704-875-3113 | | | | | Description: Held in April, this festival celebrates Scottish Highland traditions. Spectators from across the country come to reconnect with their heritage or simply to have great fun. Although there are plenty of kilts, there are an equal number of jeans and khakis. The music is festive and the camaraderie delightful. Great fun to be had by the entire family! NB Friday night is by special invitation only; Saturday and Sunday are open to the public.
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| PGA Wachovia Championship | | | | | Description: One of the PGA's top tournaments, the Wachovia Championship puts Charlotte in the national eye and raises over 5.6 million dollars for charity each year. In 2007, Tiger Woods walked away with the gold, and Steve Stricker was runner-up. Tickets will be available in mid-November. A shuttle transports visitors from specified parking lots to the Club.
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| 333 E Trade St
Charlotte,
NC
704-688-9000 | | | | | Description: The stakes are set high and competition's fierce at this prestigious equestrian event, where top riders show jump for $700,000 in prize money. In 2007, Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward won the grand prix. 2008 tickets go on sale in October.
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