Live Music, Outdoor Movie: August Events Around Lake Norman

CORNELIUS, NC — This month, thoughts turn to a new school year as summer begins to wind down. But summer isn't over yet, and there's plenty going on around Lake Norman in August, from live music events to a local restaurant week featuring Birkdale Village eateries.

Need some ideas for filling out your calendar? Here's a list, according to Visit Lake Norman:

Tuesday, Aug. 3

• National Night Out — Police departments in Huntersville and Davidson are hosting family-friendly events.

Thursday, Aug. 5

• Madagascar, A Musical Adventure, Jr. — Davidson Community Players, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour Street, Davidson (Aug. 5-Aug. 8)
• Coffee with a Cop — Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 6

• Thirsty Horses, Live Under the Oaks — Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 7

• Davidson Farmers Market — Main Street in Davidson, 8 a.m. until noon.
• Huntersville Growers Market— Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, 8 a.m. until noon
• Festival of Food Trucks — Downtown Mooresville, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 13

• Soundbarrier, Live Under the Oaks — Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• 2nd Friday Street Festival Series — Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
• Davidson Fan Fest — Richardson Stadium, 200 Baker Drive, Davidson College, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Patrick Lilly Live — Eleven Lakes Brewing, 10228 Bailey Road, Cornelius, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., free

Saturday, Aug. 14

• Ales & Autos Cruise-In — Eleven Lakes Brewing, 10228 Bailey Road, Cornelius, 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.
• Birkdale Village Restaurant Week — Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville (Aug. 14 - Aug. 21)
• Davidson Farmers Market — Main Street in Davidson, 8 a.m. until noon.
• Huntersville Growers Market— Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, 8 a.m. until noon

Friday, Aug. 20

• Bob Trice, Live Under the Oaks — Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 21

• Huntersville Growers Market— Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, 8 a.m. until noon
• Davidson Farmers Market — Main Street in Davidson, 8 a.m. until noon.
• NC Vintage Vineyard Tour — Enjoy a day of traveling by luxury motor coach to three North Carolina vineyards, including 20 tastings. Departs from The Kilted Buffalo, 8625 Townley Road, Huntersville.
• Outdoor Cinema Series: School of Rock — Legion Park, 21214 Legion Street, Cornelius, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 27

• Melonbelly, Live Under the Oaks — Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Shelly Ruffin at Eleven Lakes Brewing — 10228 Bailey Road, Cornelius, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., free

Saturday, Aug. 28

• Davidson Farmers Market — Main Street in Davidson, 8 a.m. until noon.
• Huntersville Growers Market— Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, 8 a.m. until noon

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• Mecklenburg County Workers Now Required To Wear Masks Indoors
• Citizens Academy Returns To Cornelius This Fall: How To Apply
• Universal Masking When CMS Students Return To Class Next Month