Matthews Alive

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The Matthews Alive! Festival is a Labor Day weekend celebration and tradition! http://www.matthewsalive.org

It secondarily supports local non-profit organizations through music, arts and community involvement. $2M+ given back to the community so far.

Photos from Matthews Alive's post 09/23/2026
Photos from Matthews Alive's post 09/14/2026

SNEAK PEEK: Matthews Alive Day 3 šŸ’›
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Photos from Matthews Alive's post 09/13/2026

SNEAK PEEK: Matthews Alive Day 2 šŸ’™
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Photos from Matthews Alive's post 09/12/2026

SNEAK PEEK: Matthews Alive Day 1 🧔
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09/05/2026

UPDATE: Small Sops Pavilion will reopen at 4pm!

09/04/2026

It’s H O T outside!

If you’re planning on attending this year’s festival, please see the message below from Matthews Fire & EMS and remember to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate this weekend!

A few helpful reminders for this weekend
šŸ’§ Drink plenty of water before and during the festival.
ā˜• Limit caffeine and alcohol, which can contribute to dehydration.
šŸŒ™ If you have a serious preexisting medical condition or are sensitive to the heat, consider visiting after the sun goes down.
ā˜€ļø Take breaks in the shade and listen to your body.

If you need us, you can find us in the areas marked on the map

Come prepared, stay hydrated, and enjoy the festival safely!

Matthews Police Department
Town of Matthews, NC - Government
Matthews Alive

09/04/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! MATTHEWS ALIVE STARTS TODAY!

Before the music begins, the rides start spinning and downtown Matthews comes ALIVE, we want to recognize the incredible businesses and organizations helping make this four-day celebration possible.

Presenting Sponsor
Novant Health

Supporting Sponsor
Town of Matthews

Small Shops Pavilion Sponsor
Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

Children’s Stage Sponsor
Water Babies USA

Media Partner
Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly

Community-Level Exhibitors
Duke Energy
Logo Dogz Printz
Celebree School of Matthews
Iron Horse Motorcycles

Commercial Exhibitors
Renewal by Andersen
Green Exterior Remodeling
Capital Vacations
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Improveit Home Remodeling
Joyce Factory Direct
All American Gutter Protection
Atlas Chiropractic
Hornets Fan Shop
Champion Windows & Home Exteriors
Passanante’s Home Food Service
LeafGuard
Killingsworth Environmental
Forefront Dermatology
Stress Free Trips
Universal Windows Direct
Patio Enclosures
Inspire Family Chiropractic
Elite Martial Arts & Gymnastics
AARP
Sticky Fingers
PNC Grow Up Great
Move Pack Clean
Louisiana Hot Sauce

Please join us in giving all of these fantastic community partners a huge THANK YOU for supporting Matthews Alive and helping us bring four unforgettable days of fun to downtown Matthews!

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South Trade Street
Matthews, NC
28105