5 Things To Do Around Lake Norman This Weekend

CORNELIUS, NC — From a craft beer festival, to fireworks in the park there are plenty of fun events happening around Lake Norman this weekend. If you're looking for something to do, Patch has you covered.

Lake Norman, along with the rest of the piedmont of North Carolina, can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms beginning Thursday afternoon, and throughout the days ahead when daily highs will stay above 90 degrees. The chance of rain continues Friday, into Saturday morning. Sunday will be sunny and hot, with a high of 95, though more rain could become possible in the evening. You can find more information about the weekend forecast here.

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Here are five events to check out around Lake Norman:

• Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's "Celebrate America” — Annual July 4th celebrations kick off early in Cornelius' Bailey Road Park on Saturday with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's performance of "Celebrate America," followed by fireworks. Saturday, June 23. 6 p.m. Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius.

• Elonzo Wesley at Priml Brewery — Saturday, June 23, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville.
• Craft Beer Summerfest — Sunday, June 24, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Harvey’s, Cornelius, 19906 N. Cove Road, Cornelius
• On The Green Concert Series: Moondance Orchestra — Sunday, June 24, 6 p.m. Davidson Town Green, 119 S. Main Street, Davidson.
• Sunday Jazz Jam at Old Town Public House — Sunday, June 24, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius.

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