WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND LAKE NORMAN

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Events, festivals and upcoming fishing tournaments around Lake Norman.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

AROUND THE LAKE

Upcoming events

3 upcoming

Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026DON’T MISS

Major Regional Festival

Carolina Renaissance Festival

16445 Poplar Tent Road · Huntersville, NC

The 2026 Carolina Renaissance Festival continues Saturdays and Sundays through November 22 with outdoor theater, jousting, artisans, food and family entertainment near Lake Norman.

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Oct 17, 2026DON’T MISS

Major Community Cultural Event

Lake Norman Diwali

Veterans Park · Huntersville, NC

Visit Lake Norman lists Lake Norman Diwali at Veterans Park on October 17 as a current regional cultural event for the Lake Norman visitor area.

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Oct 23, 2026ON THE LAKEDON’T MISS

State Park Event

LANO's Slightly Haunted Hike

Lake Norman State Park — Lakeshore Trailhead · Troutman, NC

North Carolina State Parks lists LANO's Slightly Haunted Hike at the Lake Norman State Park Lakeshore Trailhead for October 23.

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FISHING CALENDAR

Upcoming tournaments

4 upcoming

Oct 17, 2026CATT Lake Norman Fall Qualifier #3Carolina Anglers Team Trail · Pinnacle AccessOfficial CATT schedule ↗Oct 31, 2026CATT Lake Norman Fall Qualifier #4Carolina Anglers Team Trail · Pinnacle AccessOfficial CATT schedule ↗Nov 21, 2026CATT Lake Norman Fall Qualifier #5Carolina Anglers Team Trail · Pinnacle AccessOfficial CATT schedule ↗Nov 28, 2026CATT Lake Norman Fall FinalCarolina Anglers Team Trail · Pinnacle AccessOfficial CATT schedule ↗