✦ COUNTDOWN TO FESTIVAL ✦
UNIVERSITY CITY LAKE
CHARLOTTE, NC
Event will be located behind
The Shoppes at University Place
(The Boardwalk at University City)
8931 J M Keynes Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
SATURDAY
AUGUST 8, 2026
11 AM - 5PM
🎒 1,000 FREE Back-to-School Book Bags for Kids
PARKING AVAILABLE AT:
JW CLAY PARK & RIDE
9048 N. TRYON STREET
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Park in the deck and follow event signs to the festival. Event will be located behind The Shoppes at University Place.
IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS → TAP BELOW
ADMISSION TICKETS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW. CLICK THE LINK BELOW!
ADULT ADMISSION: $10
Children (ages 5 – 12): $5
*Children tickets available for purchase on event day only*
Children under 5: Free
BECOME A VENDOR
Join food
vendors, retail businesses, and local entrepreneurs for a high-energy
family festival at University City Lake.
Thousands of
Attendees • Premium Visibility • Strong Sales Potential
Showcase Your Brand at THE
Looka That Festival Right There! EVENT
🍗 Food Vendors
🛍️ Product Vendors
🍧 Family-Friendly Activities
* Limited Vendor Space Available *
SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL
We welcome businesses, organizations, and community partners who would like to support this family-friendly event.
Tell us how you’d like to contribute and we’ll be in touch.
Every contribution helps make this event possible.
FEATURED VENDORS
Our Food Drink Sweet Treats Vendors
Our vendor list is growing!
Stay tuned for updates.
BERNARD HARDISON
B’S DINING EXPERIENCE
Columbia, SC
Chicken • Fish
LES BBQ
LES BBQ SANDWHICHES
Draper, UT
Oxtails
JESSICA WILLIAMS
LEMON SQUEEZE
Columbia, SC
Lemonade
BIG SLIM
BIG SLIM
MEAL PREP & CATERING
Columbus, GA
Turkey Legs
ANDARRIO JOHNSON
CUZZO’S CUISINE
Charlotte, NC
Soul Food
ERICA'S CAKE FACTORY
Florence, SC
Cakes • Sweet Treats
MESHA'S SINFUL CAKES
Columbia, SC
Cakes • Cupcakes
STREET OYSTERS
Charleston, SC
Chargrilled Oysters
GEECHIE GAL SEAFOOD
Charleston, SC
Seafood
CORNER BOYS BBQ
Raleigh, NC
BBQ
FANCY FUNNEL CAKES
Charlotte, NC
Funnel Cakes • Fair Favorites
DRUMS VS FLATS
Charlotte, NC
Chicken Wings
BIG BACKS FOOD TRUCK
Charlotte, NC
Donut Burgers • Philly Cheesesteaks
Our Retail Creative Activities Vendors
Our vendor list is growing!
Stay tuned for updates.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
HELPFUL INFO TO PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL DAY
🅿️ PARKING & DIRECTIONS
- Parking is available at the JW Clay Park & Ride parking garage located at 9048 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262.
- Additional free parking is available throughout The Shoppes at University Place (limited availability and will fill quickly).
- Rideshare services are encouraged.
- The event will take place behind The Shoppes at University Place (The Boardwalk) 8931 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28262, which is just a short walk from the parking garage at 9048 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262.
- Event signs will be posted to guide you to the festival area.
- Additional parking available at University City Blvd Station – 7205 N. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213 (a parking fee may apply when exiting)
- Board at University City Blvd Station (7205 N. Tryon St)
- Fare: $2.20 one way
- Ride 1 stop north to JW Clay / UNC Charlotte Station
- Walk about 9 minutes to the event area
- Trains arrive approximately every 7 – 20 minutes
- Fares and schedules are subject to change. Please check the CATS website or app for the latest information.
