Join us for our 17th annual intro to summer!
MATTHEWS SUMMERFEST, presented by Novant Health - Matthews Medical Center!
Friday, May 9th 6pm-10pm
Saturday, May 10th 10am-10pm
Friday
6:30-8pm The Catalinas
8:30-10pm Spiderwebs
Saturday
2:30-4pm The Next Level Band
4:30-6pm Smokey Jones & the 3 Dollar Pistols
6:30-8pm Blackwater Band
8:30-10pm Captain Mike & the Shipwrecked
BeachFest Matthews has been REBRANDED in 2025, to include more music genres! Applications filled out before this re-brand will be honored.
Matthews Summerfest takes place in and around Stumptown Park, which is located at
120 S.Trade Street Matthews NC 28105
No pets are allowed at Matthews Summerfest per Town Ordinance.
Friday Night: Get a $30 wristband for All-You-Can-Ride Night in the Carnival!! *Back in 2025! Craft beer vendors (Seaboard Brewing, Southern Range, and Edge City) will be selling beer on site. Beer is to be purchased and consumed within the event footprint ONLY, to include Stumptown Park and the closed section of South Trade Street. Must be 21, with valid photo ID. Help us make this addition a success, and one that we can enjoy for years to come!
Arts & Crafts/Small Shops vendor applications are available for 2025! CLICK HERE for an application.
Commercial Exhibitor spaces are still available. CLICK HERE for an application.
Food Vendors are selected by event management. Applications are sent out specifically.
The Cruisin' Car Show is suspended in 2025--do you know
someone or an auto group that would like to host a car show or drive-in?
Let us know! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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