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When & Where
Next Festival: Saturday, September 27, 2025 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cornelius (Oak Street Mill, Town Hall, Catawba Ave, and adjacent streets) Free admission | Family-friendly | Pet-friendly | Rain or shine
What to Expect
‘Tawba Walk is the region’s largest arts & music festival—a dynamic, multi-zone celebration weaving together community, creativity, and connection. Highlights include:
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Multiple live music stages showcasing local talent
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100+ artists, makers & creative vendors
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Food trucks, local bites, and sweet treats
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A craft beverage zone featuring breweries, wineries & cideries
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Double Kids Zones with inflatables, petting zoo & interactive fun
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Street art demos, buskers & live painting
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Games, giveaways, surprise pop-ups & engaging installations
Getting Here & Parking
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On-street parking throughout Downtown Cornelius
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Nearby parking lots available (labeled areas such as Cornelius Elementary, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Town-owned lot in front of Food Lion and anywhere along Town Center where there aren’t signs prohibiting parking (i.e. Catawba Ave and various off-shoots). Parking is NOT permitted at Food Lion & Walgreens to allow for customer access.
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Arrive early, carpool, walk, or bike to avoid peak crowds
Accessibility
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Streets are wheelchair- and stroller-friendly—fully paved routes with ramps available
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ADA restrooms and family zones provided
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Kid Zones are centrally located for easy supervision
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Limited handicapped parking spaces are available in front of the Cornelius Police Station
Pet Policy
Bring your furry friends! Leashed pets are welcome—don’t forget to bring water and clean-up supplies.
Food & Beverage Policy
Outside food or drinks are not allowed. We’ve teamed up with the region’s best local food trucks, vendors, breweries, wineries, and cideries—come treat yourself and support the vendors who make Tawba Walk possible.
FAQs
Stay Connected
RSVP on our Facebook Event Page
Follow @TawbaWalk on Instagram