You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful way to spend the day than out in the middle of nowhere in a field looking into tent after tent full of antique gems. Remember Metrolina? This is the cute version of that! Seriously, this is one of our favorite Southern things to do and you will likely see us there. Wear your MVL hat so we can spot you! Tickets are $10 (it’s worth it) and there’s an ATM in the field somehow if you forgot cash. Here’s more info.

For some mysterious reason, Mooresville Day (created to celebrate Mooresville’s founding in March of 18-something-something) was pushed back a month to April. The date has changed but the theme of “we’re renting every carnival gimmick we can to celebrate something we call Mooresville Day” hasn’t.

Take all of four hours to watch how the Town of Mooresville celebrates itself! They say they’ll have “ a kaleidoscope of art” and “an array of the best cuisine from local food trucks”! They also “promise to keep the atmosphere lively and engaging”!

We’re only kind of joking. The Mooresville Police Department IS hosting a Free Shred Event in their parking lot where they will help you dispose of, in the presence of witnesses, any old bills, bank statements, and “any other unwanted documents containing personal information.” We assumed that was open to interpretation. Wait, what if it’s a cool sting operation!? Oh, man, we’re totally checking this out!

Mooresville’s first gospel festival now has a youth version and it’s going to be amazing. Everyone’s welcome to come have their spirits lifted through song. The Youth Uplifting & Praising Team are coming up from Charlotte, and the Third Creek Baptist Youth Gospel Choir are coming from Stony Point to join Mooresville dance and choir groups. And yes, there WILL be face painting and food trucks and more!

Groove to live bluegrass by Coddle Creek, partake in some delicious food & drinks, and support efforts to provide Iredell County high school seniors who demonstrate consistent, persistent, and dedicated commitment to Arts and Service with impactful scholarship opportunities.

Never any need for concert tickets - is free and open to the public.

(Food and beverages available for purchase on-site.)

What we love about the Mooresville’s Community Relations Committee’s first Spring Mosaic Festival is that it’s really just a community festival. Like, there's no other purpose than just getting Mooresville’s diverse neighbors together in Liberty Park to hang out and have fun together. There’ll be dance and music performances and food trucks, but also yoga lessons and a literature corner. Sounds just lovely.

Get a jump on Mooresville Day, by checking out Huntersville’s Food + Brews Street Festival. Why isn’t “Food” plural? I mean, will there only be one food truck? There will be food trucks (plural), breweries (plural), vendors, a kid zone (singular kid), and live music (singular).

If you don’t, you definitely don’t have a booth at the 3rd Inner Vision Psychic Fair. You’ll get to meet a whole host of Psychics, Mediums, Astrologers, Spiritual Guides, Intuitive card readers and Human Design Consultants. And they’ll be doing mini readings! Sounds like a blast. No matter what your psychic abilities are, you know where we’ll be March 23. Tickets here

This (literally and figuratively) sounds amazing. The CYO (Cornelius Youth Orchestras) is a thing we’re just now hearing about and they’re having a concert here in Mooresville. If you’re a musician, or have kids who play an instrument, please consider coming. You’ll be supporting these fine, young musicians, an excellent youth program, and inspiring your kids to keep the dream alive (and keep practicing, DARNIT!). Tickets here

That’s the saying, right? Well it is if you’re using rain barrels to collect all that free water falling from the sky. If you don’t have a rain barrel, or any idea of what I’m talking about, you need to attend the Rain Barrel Workshop in Bellingham Park. The Town of Mooresville’s awesome Stormwater Division will teach you how to assemble your rain barrel and show you the benefits of collecting stormwater. Register here!

Our favorite Petty is STP Petty. I know, everyone loves the iconic I-got-this-cowboy-hat-on-a-trip-to-New-Mexico-in-1985 Richard Petty. But man. Look at the handsome mug on STP Petty! And that killer windbreaker! Anyway, thanks to our awesome Chamber of Commerce (we’re also big Kirk Ballard fans), we’ll all get a chance to celebrate Richard Petty at the 2024 Community Awards Lunch. And the keynote speaker? I’ve-been-doing-this-for-75-years Richard Petty.

Email the Mooresville Chamber of Commerce for ticket info

Like, are your blonding skills, like, totally lame? Omagah, we, like, totally found a class for you! The Ultimate Blonding Masterclass will show pros and students how to totally max out their techniques! It’s sure to be, like, a total blowout, so totally get your tickets here.

The Kings of Canary are hosting a charcuterie workshop with an expert from Something Bleu Charcuterie. Learn everything from what to include to how to include it! And if you haven’t been to King Canary Brewery, THAT’S a cute trip all in itself! More info and tickets here!

This sounds like fun. Oh, not for me. I’m much too sane to jump in a lake in February. But a lot of folks LOVE to play in the cold. If that’s you, register here for the 2024 Super Chill Paddle ‘n Plunge. There’s a handful of races for all skill types and a polar plunge for all mental types, not to mention live music, food trucks, et al. And it might warm your heart to know the event benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. :-) Again, details here.

This is cool. And important. So I’m just going to post the description from the organizer – the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children. :-)

Creating a school family begins the moment the children enter the room. From the way we greet them, to the way say goodbye, our classroom rituals play the biggest role in how children will respond throughout the day. What does it look like to be in a classroom that is developmentally appropriate and supports the growth of emotional intelligence? How do we create an environment that is safe for children physically and emotionally? Join us for a 2 part series training as we set the stage for building a school family that can transform the lives of children, families, and teachers by using the principles of Dr. Becky Bailey, CSEFEL, and other social/emotional techniques. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we will explore the rituals that create safe spaces for children and families. In part 2, we will focus on how to respond to behaviors within the school family that we have built.

And it’s only $5! Get tickets here!

We thought it was funny that on Google, this event’s location seemed to be right smack dap in the most deliciously unhealthy of locale's. It’s not. But we recommend you eat at Big TIny’s BEFORE your short-but-healthy stroll to this event about eating and exercising right. Then strolling back to BT for some banana pudding.

More info here

Mooresville’s Community Relations Committee is hosting a 30 min. peace walk followed by a free breakfast to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. You’ll also hear Pastor Bill Russell, Jr., speak on Dream Forward: A Day of Reflection and Action.

You’ll need tickets for the free breakfast and you can get ‘em here.

Did you go to the King Canary Christmas Market to shop local this afternoon? Good. Now head over to the Mack Center to listen to some lovely locals play at the Free concert with Lake Norman Philharmonic. Reserve your seats here!

King Canary Brewing is throwing a little Christmas Market full of local makers of gifts and delicious foods. Grab a delicious, locally made brew and have a blast.

Mooresville pulls out all the stops to deliver a Downtown Christmas you will honestly never forget. Ice skate on some kind of flooring! See a building lit up with a $25,000 projector! But whatever you do, be sure to drop in on the mom and pop restaurants and shops that’ll be so, so, so happy to help you make your Christmas really amazing. They’re the real stars of the night. :-)

MVL will have a spot at the absolutely STUNNING Southern Christmas market in the Murray’s Mill Historic District. Maybe you’ve read our Stone’s Throw article on Murray’s Mill, and if you’ve never been, this is great time to see it.

In short, Murray’s Mill is a 1913 WORKING grain mill with a general store. Seriously, your can buy grits milled there! So cool.

For the last 5 years, they’ve hosted a Southern Christmas Market filled with only the best local handcraft and food vendors. Oh, did we mention MVL will be there? We’ll have our signature Dogwood Blossom ornaments (sold out on Our State Magazine’s online store, but in plenty at this market). We’ll also have Dogwood necklaces and jewelry, unique woodcrafts, and some fun surprises!

And, YES, it’s on a Tuesday! AFTERNOON! OMG, this parade is the one of the best things about living in a small Southern town. We love that, in 1944, the citizens of Mooresville decided to throw their Christmas parade BEFORE Thanksgiving (again, on a weekday) to welcome the season and give their local Downtown shops a boost. WAY before Target, Amazon, et al.

FACT: The town parade IS NOT run by the town itself, but by a small (believe us, VERY small), group of fun citizens (yes, we’re 3 of them) who strive to keep the parade traditionally old-fashioned, and Southern-small-town-“Christmas Story”- Americana at it’s finest.

Charming? YES! Stale? NO! I mean, check out how they announce the season this year for goodness sake…

But that’s just the start. If you’re a fan of the underdog, come to the parade dressed in GREEN to support the Grinch. Love the OG Jelly Belly? Come in RED to support Santa. Here, this will explain…

So there you go. This parade is a local favorite and we helped make it easy to watch. Go to MooresvilleChristmasParade.com for all kinds of info including a handy downloadable PDF that makes getting to the parade, parking, watching, and loving the parade easier than ever. :-)