2026 Kings Drive Art Walk

Saturday, May 2, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 3, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Located on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway at
600 South Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28202

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Deci Ruiz

Deci Ruiz

The Potters Wheel, Fort Mill, SC My name is Deci Ruiz and I have been doing pottery for about 25 years. I have always experimented with one thing or another as an artist but the first timeI put my hands…

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Festival in the Park Featured in Top 8 Annual Events in Charlotte, North Carolina

The “Queen City” of Charlotte, NC is the perfect mixture of big city convenience and small-town charm. You’ll find a wide variety of restaurants, bars, theaters, art galleries, museums, music venues and sports arenas here, yet still feel right at…

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Festival In The Park Features Kyle Petty, Many Other Artists

Festival in the Park (www.FESTIVALinthePARK.org ) returns for its 54th year in Freedom Park September 21-23 with a diverse assortment of live performances, food and drink — and a record number of artisans displaying their works. “We continue to bring…

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FESTIVAL IN THE PARK WELCOMES KYLE PETTY, RECORD NUMBER OF ARTISTS AT 54TH ANNUAL EVENT

Festival in the Park returns for its 54th year in Freedom Park September 21-23 with a diverse assortment of live performances, food and drink — and a record number of artisans displaying their works. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Julie…

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Chunbei Schenone

Chunbei Schenone

Unchained Colors, Davidson, NC Self-taught artist for four years. Mainly oil and acrylic on canvas. Primarily landscape and cityscape. Artwork is displaying at Charlotte Art League, Coffey and Thompson Gallery, South End Kitchens Design Studio and the DA office. https://www.dancingwithme.net

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America’s Most Profitable Art and Craft Shows Recognized

Iola, Wis. — Sunshine Artist magazine, www.sunshineartist.com, announced today the release of its 26th annual 200 Best, ranking the nation’s most-profitable art and craft festivals based on subscribers’ sales performance in 2017. Launched in 1993, the 200 Best is split…

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Katrina Fiebig

Katrina Fiebig

Gilded Bug Jewelry, Asheville, NC Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings all handmade with a minimalist settings and a little bit of edge. I love taking stones and findings that are different, more natural, and organic and finding ways to incorporate…

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David Rudel

David Rudel

Cut Chop Serve, Charlotte, NC We utilize reclaimed and sustainably sourced lumber to build beautiful things. We call it up-cycling. Taking materials destined to be waste and turning them into functional art. From charcuterie boards and chopping blocks to conference…

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Aaron Ragan

Aaron Ragan

Mountain Artisans, Bristol, VA Mountain-Artisan’s mission is “Bringing art from wood.” With over 30 years of crafting experience in the local Appalachian Mountain region, we inter mingle artistic designs into beautiful wood products that reflect more than just the beauty…

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Miles Lyman

Miles Lyman

Miles Woodcraft, Charlotte, NC I make woodcraft custom woodcrafts for children. I have been doing this for 32 years. I have participated in Festival in The Park before. I also participate in the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte. http://mileswoodcraft.com

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62nd ANNUAL FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

Friday, September 25, 2026 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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