FUN STUFF IS (HOPEFULLY) HAPPENING IN 2021.
AND IT'S IN DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE!
From Food Truck Festivals to Wine, Beer & Art Walks, from racing Wiener Dogs to Mistletoe Sip & Shop and Holiday Light Shows, there is a reason to visit during every season. Our fantastic annual signature Downtown Mooresville events will keep you heading to the heart of town throughout the year. Go ahead and mark your calendar, sign up for our newsletter, or check out the latest event details on Facebook so you don’t miss a single thing happening.
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(*As of January 2021, events/event dates below noted with an asterisk are tentative based upon any future conditional NC Executive Orders limiting outdoor events.)
Don't miss the annual Downtown Mooresville Saint Patrick's Day Parade! It's a fantastic celebration with the Irish Pipe bands, Connick School of Irish Dance, green cars, tumblers, loads of entertainment, family fun and more. The parade kicks off at 3pm and will march along Main Street from Iredell Avenue to Center Avenue. Connick School of Irish Dance will perform after the parade near 153 N. Main Street. Bring your chairs and come celebrate St. Paddy's Downtown style!
March 2021*
ST. PATRICK'S PARADE IN DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE
Every Spring & Fall, Uncorked & Artsy uncorks wine bottles and growlers! This fun evening features wine or beer tastings at multiple awesome Downtown Mooresville businesses. Local and regional artists also display and sell their works along Broad & Main Streets. Live music, in-tandem specials, and light appetizers are also served both inside of businesses and outside on the sidewalks. The tasting portion of the event is $25 per person in advance or $30 at the gate. Tickets include all tastings and a souvenir Downtown Uncorked & Artsy glass. The art and live music performances are free to attend. A portion of the proceeds benefits Mooresville Arts. 6-9pm
April 2 & October 1, 2021*
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE UNCORKED & ARTSY
Get Gourmet Fare from a bunch of trucks! The Downtown Mooresville Food Truck Festival takes place on North Main Street from 5-8:30pm monthly, April through October. Portions of Main Street will be closed for each event, so bring a chair, hang out in the street and stay a while so you can delight in these awesome Food Trucks from around the area, taste some delicious gourmet fare, listen to some music, stroll the streets & shop. Gets crowded so come early!
April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, & October 2, 2021*
FESTIVAL OF FOOD TRUCKS IN DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE
Our much beloved annual Downtown Mooresville Wiener Race which also raises money for local pet rescue groups is on again this year. Races are annually held for puppy, junior, adult and senior divisions. There is also a "Cutest" and "Best Dressed" category. All entrants are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to participate. Spectators are plenty welcome, no charge to attend!
Coming 2021*
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE WIENER RACE
Every October, Downtown Mooresville hosts a CRAZY number of kids for our annual Halloween Trick or Treat event. Kids and adults alike have a great time visiting our Downtown businesses that are handing out candy. So dress up and have fun in the heart of Mooresville! The event runs from 3-5pm but thousands of pieces of candy will be handed out and the event will end promptly at 5pm. Don't be late!
October 2021*
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE TRICK OR TREAT
November 22nd kicks off this beloved display with a Tree Lighting followed by the nightly Holiday Light Spectacular! The annually awesome Holiday Light Spectacular is an orchestrated light show that includes over 175,000 lights set to music. A community favorite you won't want to miss! Starts each evening at 5:30pm on the lawn at Town Hall and runs through December 31st. 413 N. Main Street. Free!
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November 22 - December 31
HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW IN DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE
When Small Business Saturday kicks off its annual Shop Small campaign, that means the gift-giving season is right around the corner. Support your local businesses and the local economy by shopping our independently owned Downtown Mooresville stores! Both Main & Broad streets are lined with unique mom-and-pop shops full of delightful service and plenty of cool one-of-a-kind gifts, sure to please even the most finicky folks on your holiday list. Help us stay #SmallBizStrong!
November 27, 2021
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Our unique shops and businesses will be offering open houses, store specials, sumptuous sips, divine deals, yummy appetizers, gifts, treats & more! Bring your favorite people and enjoy shopping small this holiday season in the heart of Mooresville. Whether it’s sparkly, sweet, handy, special, savory or a thingymajiggy that you need, you'll find it in Downtown Mooresville! 6-8pm along Main & Broad Streets.
December 3, 2021
DOWNTOWN MOORESVILLE MISTLETOE SIP & SHOP
Santa Visits, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, a Life Size Snow Globe, Victorian Carolers, Ice Skating, Petting Zoo, Unique Shopping & Dining, Hot Cocoa, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, S’mores, Crafts & more! The Classic Christmas Event is one not to miss!
