Community Calendar

#DSTCLT invites the public to our 19th Annual Community Day, Where Do We Go From Here - Addressing Health Disparities in the Black Community. Fun for all ages! Enjoy guest speakers on mental health & Black maternal health, local vendors, health screenings, fitness activities, and free giveaways.

The Charlotte Margarita Festival takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing together local bars and restaurants for a margarita tasting competition where attendees help crown the Best Margarita in Charlotte. Guests receive ten 3.5-oz margarita samples, vote for their favorite, and enjoy live DJ entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, and a chance to win a trip to Mexico. Approximately 2,500 attendees are expected, and a portion of proceeds benefits children’s charities.

Join Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter for a vibrant, family-friendly community market in Charlotte! Shop local vendors offering fashion, accessories, handmade goods, food, and more while supporting a great cause. This outdoor event brings together culture, community, and small businesses for an afternoon of connection and fun.

📅 May 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC

Free and open to the public.

Join us for special events as part of the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (while supplies last): Take-N-Make Corn Husk Doll Kits- Pick up a corn husk doll kit to make your own creation at your convenience!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Homemade Canned Goods- Shop for jams, jellies, and more made by Catawba Nation artist Marie George.

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: Guided Garden Tours- Take a tour of the Center’s Three Sisters and Medicine Wheel Gardens with Master Gardener Intern and USC Lancaster Professor Claudia Heinemann-Priest.

Free and open to the public!

CHARLOTTE NC - May 9th 2026
CCM Spring Pottery Festival

Discover the ceramic artistry of 100+ local artists at our Spring 2026 Pottery Festival! This annual event brings together seasoned professionals and emerging ceramicists from the greater Charlotte area, offering a stunning variety of handcrafted clay creations. If it can be made from clay, you’ll find it here!
We’re excited to return to the historic Ford Building at Camp North End, where you can soak in the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, explore local shops, and enjoy incredible food and drinks.
Don’t miss this celebration of local artistry—we can’t wait to see you there!
When: Saturday, May 9th | 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: The Ford Building at Camp North End
400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
Free Admission + Free Parking

Connect with local artists and shop original artworks at ArtPop's Community Art Market at Burial Beer Co.! Our Art Markets are casual, accessible environments where all are welcome to connect with featured local artists and support their small businesses.

Stay tuned for this event’s featured local artists!