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| 100% of Matthews Alive proceeds go to benefit Matthews-area non-profits. | |
presents:
Matthews Alive 2011 Entertainment & Activity Schedule
The festival is made up of three live music stages, a large arts and crafts area made up of over 160 regional artisans, a Family Fun Zone made up of rides, games and amusements, a Kid’s Connection with pony and train rides, a wide array of food vendors, the Southeast’s Largest Labor Day Parade, and much more! The festival attracts more than 200,000 attendees each year and continues to grow.
For information on parking, armbands see the Family Fun page
Printable Version of Entertainment Schedule
Friday September 2: 6:00PM to 10:00PM
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Windstream presents: "All you can ride arm band night" $15 (some restrictions apply) - Games Food, Amusements, Interactive Exhibits and more! |
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Entertainment |
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Artist |
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| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Holiday Band | (Beach/Party Band) |
| 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Band of Oz | (Carolina Beach Music) |
Goody's Headache Powder Main Stage at Stumptown ParkSaturday, September 3: 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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| + Matthews Alive Labor Day Parade: 10:00am - 12:00pm (along Trade street) | ||
| + Arts & Crafts Pavilion: 9am - 7:30pm | ||
| + Matthews Fire & EMS Dept. Open House (12:00pm - 6:00pm) | ||
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Artist |
Description |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Stella Rising | (Rock/Pop) |
| 2:00pm - 3pm | Rick Hubbard - Kazoobie | (The Kazoo Guy) |
| 3:30pm - 5pm | Skinny Velvet | (Rock/Blues) |
| 5:30pm - 7pm | U-Phonik | (Alternative Rock) |
| 7:30pm - 9pm | The WannaBeatles | (Beatles Tribute) |
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| (Located beside and behind The Community Center - Arts & Craft area) | ||
| + Activities for Kids 10 and under | ||
| + Pony rides ($4) - Choo Choo Train Rides ($2 per person) | ||
| + Town of Matthews Parks and Recreation Creation Station | ||
| + Discovery Place - Hands on Activities | ||
Children's Stage | ||
| Located in front of the Community Center) | ||
| 12:00pm – 12:30pm | Cara Zara | (Hoop Dancer) |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Steve Brogan | (Ventriloquist) |
| 2:00pm – 2:30pm | Craig Stone | (Comedian/Magician) |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Jolly Roger the Pirate | (Pirate Stories/Magic) |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm | Clown EZ | (Clown) |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Rick Hubbard - Kazoobie | (Kazoo Guy) |
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(Located in the air conditioned entertainment & events
area at The Matthews Community Center) |
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| + 12:00pm - 6:00pm: Quilt Show, Basket Show & Matthews Artist Guild Art Show in The Matthews Community Center | ||
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| 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Craig Stone | (Magician/Comedian) |
| 1:30pm - 2pm | Matthews Playhouse Community Theater Group | |
| 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Obakunle’s African Folktales | (African Folktales) |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Cara Zara | (Hoop Dancer) |
| 4:30pm – 5:15pm | Steve Brogan | (Ventriloquist) |
| 5:30pm – 6:15pm | Mid-East Magic Dance Ensemble | (Belly Dancing) |
WJZY/WMYT Kids Connection 
Woodforest Bank Cultural Center - Air conditioned entertainment &events
Our State Magazine Indoor Cultural StageSunday, September 4: 12:00PM to 9:00PM
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| + Arts & Crafts Pavilion: 12:00pm - 7:30pm | ||
| + Matthews Fire & EMS Dept. Open House (12:00pm - 6:00pm) | ||
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Artist |
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| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | GB and Me | (Roadhouse Country) |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Good Courage Band | (Christian Rock) |
| 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Faith Journeys Band | (Contemporay Christian) |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Henry Haney Project | (Jazz/Rock/Christian) |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Matthews Praise | (Local Church Choirs) |
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| (Located beside and behind The Community Center - Arts & Craft area) | ||
| + Activities for Kids 10 and under | ||
| + Pony rides ($4) - Choo Choo Train Rides ($2 per person) | ||
| + Town of Matthews Parks and Recreation Creation Station | ||
| + Discovery Place - Hands on Activities | ||
Children's Stage | ||
| Located in front of the Community Center) | ||
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Corky the Magic Clown | (Magic & Balloon Sculpting) |
| 1:30pm -2:00 pm | Steve Langely | (Juggler/Comedian) |
| 2:30pm - 3:00 pm | Rick Hubbard - Kazoobie | (Kazoo Guy) |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Craig Stone | (Comedian/Magician) |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Steve Brogan | (Ventriloquist) |
| 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Clown EZ | (Clown) |
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(Located in the air conditioned entertainment & events
area at The Matthews Community Center) |
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| + 1:00pm - 6:00pm: Quilt Show, Basket Show & Matthews Artist Guild Art Show in The Matthews Community Center | ||
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| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Steve Brogan | (Ventriloquist) |
| 2:00pm – 2:45pm | Cara Zara | (Hula Hoops) |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Steve Langley | (Juggler/Comedian) |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm | Mid-East Magic Dance Ensemble | (Belly Dancing Showcase) |
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm | Matthews Playhouse Community Theater Group | |
Monday, September 5: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Matthews Alive is CLOSED on Monday, but please check out these events that may still be available: |
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Kiwanis Labor Day Run 8:00am |
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Matthews Chamber of Commerce presents: The 2010 Matthews Auto & Motorcycle Classic |
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Labor Day Weekend |
Town Ordinance 91A-31
Alcohol is not permitted
For the safety of you and others:
- - No Firearms or Weapons
- - No Bicycles, Skateboards, Rollerblades or other wheeled recreational items
