Brought to you by the Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC)
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE EVENTS
MAY 2
FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS
Get Gourmet Fare from a bunch of trucks? Yep! Join us for the Downtown Mooresville Festival of Food Trucks. This fan-favorite event offers 15+ trucks, family fun, and features live jams by American Idol contestant and Nashville artist Cole Ritter.
It gets crowded early so bring a chair, bring your friends, hang out in the street, and delight in delicious cuisine from Food Trucks across the Charlotte - Lake Norman region. Trucks will be located on both Broad and Main Street from 5-8:30pm. Event is brought to you by the Mooresville Downtown Commission. Live band stage is presented in partnership with 158 on Main and Waves Entertainment.
MAY
SIP & STROLL IN THE DTM SOCIAL DISTRICT
Downtown Mooresville Social District is in place Noon to 10pm, seven days a week. Permitted Downtown Mooresville Social District businesses include: 158 on Main, 202 North Main Fine Wines & Spirits, Bae’s Burgers, Big Tiny’s, Dive Bar, Dulcet & Delish, Famous Toastery Downtown, High Branch Brewing, Murto Made Distillery, On Tap Crafty Brews, Stardust Cellars & Summit Coffee.
Brought to you by businesses located within the MDC district
FOOD TRUCK FEST 2026
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2026 CALENDAR
DON'T MISS A SINGLE THING HAPPENING.
Every month, every week, every day; we got it going on! Downtown Mooresville has an endless array of entertaining events happening all the time. Add in the awesome events going on in our local businesses, such as live music, open houses, summer camps, trivia and open mic nights, wine tastings, art exhibit receptions (just to name a few) and there is never a dull moment to be had. Sign up for the Downtown Mooresville e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook to keep up with all the latest details.
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE BUSINESS EVENTS
Brought to you by individual biz located in the MDC district
158 ON MAIN | 158 N. Main Street | 704-662-6246
All Month - Live Music! Check our Events calendar for all the details.
5/23 - Downtown Entertainment District Evening! You’ll find entertainment at multiple businesses including live music, line dancing, games, great drinks, specials and more! The Entertainment District lineup allows you to create a customizable night of fun! Hop between spots with friends and soak in the downtown vibes. 5pm to midnight
202 NORTH MAIN: LIVE MUSIC, COCKTAILS, & BOURBON BAR | 202 N. Main Street | 704-663-5445
All Month - Live Music, Line Dancing, & More! Check our Events calendar for all the details.
ALLEY-OOP CULTURE EXCHANGE | 156 N. Broad Street, Suite A | 704-314-1302
5/1 - The largest vintage World Cup apparel drop in the country, celebrating the US hosting the world’s game, 6-8pm
5/16 - 1-Year Anniversary Celebration with $5 Sale from Noon-6pm and community celebration with complimentary beverages from 6:30-8:30pm
CARA BAILEY STUDIOS | 144 N. Main Street | 704-249-1418
May Painting for Kids, Ages 6+, $28, 1-2:30pm
- 5/16 - Spring Rainy Day
- 5/23 - Bee Dance Party
May Open Studio Schedule, $25
- 5/13 & 5/27- Kids
- 5/6 & 5/20 - Teens
- 5/16 - New Teen Drawing Class!!!
Drawing Technique Class, Ages 12-18, $28/student, 3-4:30pm
SUMMER CAMP dates are starting to fill up! Check out the website for the registration link or reach out.
DIVE BAR | 152 N. Main Street
Wednesdays - Karaoke, 9pm to close
Dive Bar Mooresville is now open on MONDAYS! 3pm-1am
5/1 & 5/5 - Cinco de Mayo - $1 off all Tequilas and Mexican Beers! Open-Close
5/21 - Black Light Paint Party - "Create a nostalgic Rainbow Road painting at Dive Bar with Uncorked Canvas and watch it GLOW to life!" 6pm. Get Tickets!
EPIC CHOPHOUSE | 104 S. Main Street | 704-230-1720
5/10 - Join us for our annual Mother's Day Brunch from 11am-4pm. Reservations can be made on open table and details for our menu and pricing can be located on our website: epicchophouse.com. We look forward to seeing you then!
FOUR CORNERS FRAMING & GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154
5/20 - Canvas & Cab Painting Experience. $50 per person - all supplies and refreshments provided. Call to reserve 704-662-7154, 7-9pm
FRED & JUNE’S BOOKS | 162 N. Main Street | 980-389-4244
5/1 - “NEW* The Storied South Book Club Introductory Meeting (Explore the American South through Literature! - 6:30pm
5/2 - Story Time with Casey Bragg and her service dog, Gingerbread!, 10:30am
5/2 - Dark Romance/Fantasy Author Pop-up with Rebecca Kenney, 2-4pm
5/3 - Creative Quills Jr. writing workshop (Ages 8-12), 1-2pm
5/3 - Creative Quills writing workshop (Ages 13+), 2-4pm
5/3 - Silent Book Club, 6-7pm
5/4 - Postpartum Mom's Support Group with Brooke Hickman, Doula and Megan Quackenbush, LCSW, PMH-C (Free to attend!), 10:30am
5/4 - Love & Lit Pride Book Club(18+), 8pm
5/5 - HER Next Chapter Collective Book Club (Personal Development), 6:30pm
5/6 - The Books Nooks (Ages 8-12), 6pm
5/6 - Stress-Less Shindig (EOG Prep Workshop for all ages, 30 minutes), 3:30pm, 4:10pm & 5pm
5/7 - The Suspense Shelf Book Club (Thriller/Mystery) - 7PM
5/7 - The Reading Ladies Book Club (Ages 50+) - 11:30AM
5/8 - Fred & June’s Presents: “Dinner with a Debut” featuring author Lior Torenberg and her debut release of Just Watch Me. *Ticketed Event - Dinner and Book included, 7-9pm
5/9 - Story Time Popup with Children's Author Donna Chisum, 10:15am
5/9 - Self-help author pop-up with Amerika Young, 12-3pm
5/9 - Craft Coven - BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft), 1-3pm
5/10 - LKN Girls Pint Out | Books & Brews | Book Club Meeting, 6pm
5/11 - Postpartum Mom's Support Group with Doula Brooke Hickman and Megan Quackenbush, LCSW, PMH-C, 10:30am
5/11 - Junk Journal Club, 6pm
5/12 - Books of Lore Book Club (Fantasy & Sci-Fi), 6:30pm
5/13 - The Fiction Forum Book Club, 6:30pm
5/14 - Grave Tales Book Club (Horror), 6:30pm
5/15 - Fred and June’s Presents: A Conversation with Best Selling Author Claire Contreras as she discusses her new release: Isle of Wrath. *Ticketed Event - Light Refreshments & Book included!, 6:30pm
5/16 - Story Time pop-up with Children's Author Stephanie Caprini - 10:15am
5/16 - Self-Help/Memoir author pop-up with Jamie Weatherly, 12-3pm
5/17 - Yarn Club crafting group, 3pm
5/18 - Weird Girl Litfic Book Club - 6:30pm
5/19 - The Connection Exchange (Women’s Networking), 6:30pm
5/20 - Love & Literature Romance Book Club, 6:30pm
5/20 - Love & Literature: After Dark Book Club, 8pm
5/22 - Tarot Readings Featuring Author & Intuitive Reader A. L. Sterling, 5-7pm
5/23 - Story Time Pop-up with Children's Author Ansley Lail, 10:15-11:15am
5/23 - Fiction Author Popup: Bridget Budd , 12:30pm
5/23 - The Next Chapter Book Club for Teens - 3pm
5/25 - Morbidly Curious Book Club, 6:30pm
5/26 - Beginner’s Crochet Class (Ticketed), 6pm
5/27 - Reel Reads Book Club (A book to film book club), 6:30pm
5/28 - Inked Publishing Popup, 6-8pm
5/28 - Ink Drinkers (@Stardust Cellars) - 6:30-8pm
5/30 - Story TimePop-Up with Children's Author Carolyn Bennett Fraiser, 10:15am-11:15am
5/30 - Middle Grade Mystery/Fantasy Fiction Author Popup with Tanisha Pereira, 12-3pm
5/31 - Beginner’s Crochet Class (Ticketed), 4pm
FUTURE FASHION DESIGNERS | 122 S. Main Street | 704-799-3553
Fashion Sewing Camps sign up now open!
HIGH BRANCH BREWING | 252 N. Main Street | 704-706-3807
Wednesdays - $4 Orange Dream Draft Pours
Thursdays - Wine Night! Join us for $5 pours of all wine, all day long!
MOORESVILLE ARTS | 103 W. Center Avenue | 704-663-6661
Summer Art Academy Registration is open with a variety of art camps for ages 6-9/10+. Weekly morning and afternoon camps are available (9am-12pm / 1pm-4pm). Registration required.
5/3 - Photography Salon Meet-Up- We welcome photographers and photography enthusiasts from the surrounding area. Free to attend. 2pm-5pm
5/6 - Foundations for Showing Your Work Pt. 1 Workshop- Artist and content strategist Rachel J. Haungs guides participants through a clear, practical process for preparing their artwork to be seen. Registration required. 6pm-9pm
5/9 - Stop by Mooresville Arts during Mooresville Day X Race City Festival! 10am-3pm
5/17 - Artist Meet-Up Join us for a gathering of artists (painting mediums) to share your artwork images with others and get their feedback and advice. Free to attend. 2pm-4pm
5/21 - Mooresville Museum Historical Society SpeakerTom Phlegar will join us to enlighten us about the Revolutionary War and the importance of the 250th anniversary. Don't miss it! Everyone is Welcome! 6:30pm
5/28 - Throttle Thursday, Ride them, drive them! Event features live music, food trucks, and vendors. We welcome classic cars, motorcycles, and hot rods. 6-10pm
ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)
Sundays - Half-off mimosas
Mondays - 25% off cans and bottles and Music Bingo, 7pm
Tuesdays - Thinkin' & Drinkin' Trivia, 7pm
Wednesdays - $2 off drafts and Run Walk Club, 6:30pm
PEARLS BOUTIQUE | 116 S. Main Street
5/2 - Open house with refreshments to enjoy while you shop & socialize, 10am-4pm
704 HEMP CBD SHOP | 101 S. Broad Street | 704-746-9463
Monday: 10% Off Concentrates
Tuesdays: 10% Off Topicals
Wednesday: 10% Off Everything
Thursday: 10% Off Tincture
Friday: 10% Off Flower
Saturday: 10% Off Carts
Sunday: 10% Off Edibles
5/8 - Pot & Plant Party, 6-7pm (Paint Pots & Plant Flowers. Sample products and 15% off storewide)
5/10 - Mothers Day Sale - All Day (Store Wide sale for all mothers and bundle deals!)
5/23 - Entertainment District Night, 6pm-9pm (Live music in downtown, plus in-store music, games, and free drinks at 704Hemp!)
5/29 - Blaze Bingo, 7pm-8pm (Bingo Night! Sample products and 15% off storewide)
WELCOME HOME VETERANS AT RICHARD’S COFFEE SHOP | 165 N. Main St | 704-663-0488
The kitchen is now open on Mondays! Breakfast and lunch served 8am - 12:30pm, Mondays – Saturdays
Our new online store is now open!
Thursdays - Free Coffee for Veterans, 8am-1pm
Saturdays – Music Jam, 9am-12pm
