Brought to you by the Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC)
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE EVENTS
SEPT 3
MDC BOARD MEETING
First Wednesday of each month. Held at 1pm in the Charles Mack Citizens Center, unless otherwise indicated. The public is welcome to attend; however these are Board Meetings and as such, public comment is open only as noted on the agenda.
9/3 - NOTE: We will be meeting at The Christian Mission which is now located at 919 N Main St., Mooresville NC 28115, and we will be in their community room. Please park in the paved designated lot next door, just past the Christian Mission if you are traveling North on Main Street. For individuals with mobility issues, front-of-building parking spaces may be used if available, but these are limited and not guaranteed.
SEPT 6
FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS
Join us for Downtown Mooresville’s Festival of Food Trucks event with 15+ trucks from across the Charlotte region, live music, Mooresville's only official Social District & more. It gets crowded so bring a chair, bring your friends, hang out in the street! Along Broad & Main Streets with LIVE MUSIC by Nashville’s Cole Ritter! Featured on Season 20 of American Idol, Cole brings a soulful blend of country, folk, and blues, delivering a captivating solo performance you don’t want to miss! 5-8:30pm
***We are moving forward with Festival today. Bring your appetite AND your umbrella!
SEPT
SIP & STROLL IN THE DTM SOCIAL DISTRICT
Downtown Mooresville Social District in place Noon to 10pm, seven days a week. Permitted Downtown Mooresville Social District businesses have expanded and include: 158 on Main, 202 North Main Fine Wines & Spirits, Bae’s Burgers, Big Tiny’s, Dive Bar, Dulcet & Delish, Famous Toastery Downtown, The Garden Room, High Branch Brewing, Murto Made Distillery, North Carolina Provisions Company, On Tap Crafty Brews, & Summit Coffee.
Brought to you by businesses located within the MDC district
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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
9/20 - Downtown Mooresville with entertainment at multiple businesses including live music, games, line dancing, great drinks, specials and more! This one-night-only lineup allows you to create a customizable night of fun! Hop between spots with friends and soak in the summer-night vibes from 6pm-12am!
CARA BAILEY STUDIOS | 144 N. Main Street | 704-249-1418
Kid’s Painting Classes - $28/student, ages 6+, Reservations Required
9/20, 1-2:30pm - Fox
9/27, 1-2:30pm - Fall @ The Lake
New Afterschool Online Classes*:
Mondays, 4:30-5:15pm - Afterschool PROCREATE Club
Thursdays, 4:30-5:15pm - Afterschool DRAWING Club
*Meetings will be held on Zoom. $20/student
Kid/Teen Open Studio
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm, Rotating Groups, $25/student
9/3 & 9/17 - Kids
9/10 & 9/24 - Teens
Weekly Homeschool Art Class, Tuesdays 11am-12pm, $20/student
Now booking Fall birthday parties and group classes! AND 1:1 Classes Available.
D.E. TURNER HARDWARE | 111 N. Main Street | 704-664-5145
9/13 - Join us for our 126th Annual Anniversary. Noon to 2pm, light refreshments and door prizes!
DIVE BAR | 152 N. Main Street
Wednesdays - Karaoke, 9pm to close
EAST | 125 N. Main Street
9/19 - Join us for the Downtown Mooresville Gallery Crawl, 6-8pm
September Special, 40% off select Footwear and Home Goods.
EPIC CHOPHOUSE | 104 S. Main Street | 704-230-1720
9/2-9/30 - Annual Bourbon Heritage Month celebration with featured appetizers and bourbon flights, all month long!
9/17 - Annual 4-course Bourbon Dinner, You can find the menu on our website and tickets can be bought on Open Table by clicking that date and the 6pm time slot.
FOUR CORNERS FRAMING & GALLERY | 148 N. Main Street | 704-662-7154
9/11 - Canvas & Cab Art Experience. $50, all materials and refreshments included, 7-9pm. Call to secure a space
9/19 - Gallery Crawl with refreshments, Free, 6-8pm
FRED & JUNE’S BOOKS | 248 N. Main Street | 980-389-4244
9/3 - The Books Nooks Book Club Meeting (Ages 8-12), 6-7pm
9/6 - Story Time Popup with Children's Author Katie Clifford, 10:15-11:15am
9/6 - Young Adult Romance Popup with author Taylor Crooks, 12-3pm
9/7 - Kids Writer’s Workshop (Ages 8-12), 12-1pm
9/7 - Teen Writer’s Workshop, 1-2pm
9/7 - Writer's Block Party (A writer’s work group), 2-4pm
9/7 - Silent Book Club, 6-7pm
9/8 - Junk Journal Club Meeting, 6-8pm
9/9 - Books of Lore Book Club (Fantasy & Sci-Fi), 6:30-7:30pm
9/10 - The Fiction Forum Book Club, 6-7pm
9/11 - Grave Tales Book Club (Horror), 6:30-7:30pm
**9/13 - Fred & June’s Books 2-Year Anniversary Celebration Weekend!!!!!!!**
9/13 - Story Time Popup with Children's Author Lindsay Lundquist, 10:15-11:15am
9/13 - Sports/Business/Self-help Author Popup Colin Cerniglia, 12-3pm
**9/14 - Fred & June’s Books 2-Year Anniversary Celebration Weekend Continues!!!!!!!**
9/14 - LKN Girls Pint Out | Books & Brews | Book Club Meeting, 6-8pm
**9/15 - Official 2-Year Anniversary of Fred & June’s Books!!!! **
9/15 - Weird Girl Litfic Book Club, 6:30-7:30pm
9/16 - Spooky Doormat Making Workshop (Ticketed Event), 6-7:30pm
9/17 - Love & Literature Romance Book Club, 6:30-8pm
9/17 - Love & Literature: After Dark Book Club, 8-9pm
9/18 - Tarot Readings Featuring Author & Intuitive Reader A. L. Sterling, 5-8pm
9/20 - Story Time Popup with Children’s Author Ansley Lail, 10:15-11:15am
9/20 - Contemporary Romance Popup with J. H. Morgan, 12-3pm
9/23 - Alchemised Release Party (snacks, raffles, games and more! A ticketed event), 7-9pm
9/24 - Reel Reads Book Club (A book to film book club), 6:30-7:30pm
9/24 - Love & Lit: After Dark Anniversary Party and Tourist Season Launch Celebration, 8-9:30pm
9/25 - Beers & Dog Ears Book Club (@Jolly Roger Brewery), 6:30-8pm
9/27 - Story Time Popup with Children’s Author Chelsea Walters, 10:15-11:15am
9/27 - Memoir Author Popup with Sandy Lundy, 12-3pm
9/28 - The Next Chapter Book Club for Teens, 6-7pm
9/29 - Morbidly Curious Book Club meeting, 6-8pm
9/30 - Silent Book Club, 6-7pm
FUTURE FASHION DESIGNERS | 122 S. Main Street | 704-799-3553
9/19 thru 9/21 - Hosting Camp Sew Social, 3 day fashion sewing retreat.
THE GINGERED FARMHOUSE | 166 N. Broad Street | 980-444-9151
All month long - We are honored to be celebrating our 7th Anniversary in business this month. If you know us, you know we like meaningful celebrations and traditions that last through the years. To honor our seventh birthday, we are mixing the traditional anniversary gift of copper which symbolizes strength, durability, resilience and beauty, with butterflies that symbolize growth, transformation and grace.
9/20 - A Copper Glow, A Butterfly’s Fight! Seven years shining bright! A journey of growth, grace, and gratitude - and we couldn't have done it without you! We will be serving Moscow Mules and Moscow Mocktails. We will have some yummy food, brand new inventory, free gift with purchase, and more! Thanks for being part of our journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 10am-5pm
HIGH BRANCH BREWING | 252 N. Main Street | 704-706-3807
9/13 - Join us for our Annual Honey Drip Release. Hazy IPA with local honey.
Wednesdays - $4 Orange Dream Draft Pours
Thursdays - Wine Night! Join us for $5 pours of all wine, all day long!
L.A. SKIN STUDIO | 174 N. Main Street | 704-564-1666
9/21 - Scones and Skincare! Please join us to learn more about the latest trends in skin care, eyelashes and brows. We will have a drawing for a free, lash lift and tint and for a micro needling facial. Noon-2pm
MOORESVILLE ARTS | 103 W. Center Avenue | 704-663-6661
Fridays in September - Creations & Libations - Join us for a relaxed Friday evening where friends and couples can explore a fun art medium step-by-step with our friendly instructor. Sip your favorite beverage, enjoy light snacks, and let your creativity flow. Cost varies. Visit mooresvillearts.org to register. 6-8pm
9/7 - Sunday Salon - We welcome photographers and photography enthusiasts from the Lake Norman and Charlotte area. The main purpose of the gathering is for photographers to share their images with others and get their feedback and advice. Free for all to attend. RSVP is appreciated. Visit mooresvillearts.org to rsvp. 2-4pm
9/14 - Photographing Your Artwork for Exhibits & Competitions - Join us for an informative and hands-on art demonstration, led by local Photographer and Cinematographer, Robert Bodrogi. Mr. Bodrogi will lead a hands-on learning opportunity to demonstrate how to take your own high-quality photographs of your artwork for art exhibits and competitions. Members - Free / Non Members - $10 Visit mooresvillearts.org to register. 2-4pm
9/19 - Join us for the Downtown Mooresville Gallery Crawl, 6-8pm
MURTO MADE DISTILLERY | 166 N. Main Street | 704-956-4536
9/25 - Throttle Thursday. Live Music. Food Trucks. Ride ‘em or Drive ‘em!
ON TAP CRAFTY BREWS | 188 N. Main Street | 704-660-BEER (2337)
Mondays - 25% OFF Cans/Bottles, Cycling Club at 5:30pm and Music Bingo at 7pm
Tuesdays - Thinkin' & Drinkin' Trivia, 7pm
Wednesdays - $2 OFF Drafts and Run/Walk Club, 6:30pm
Thursdays - First and third Thursdays Creative Writing Club, 6:30pm
Sundays - Sunday Funday with Half-off Mimosas
ROCK STAR RECORDS & CD’S | 127 N. Main Street | 704-680-2866
Saturdays - Vinyl Records Specials
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
Thursdays - Free Coffee for Veterans, 8am-1pm
Saturdays – Music Jam, 9am-12pm
