Matthews Alive Festival—A Great Place to Spend Labor Day Weekend
Historic downtown Matthews hosts the Southeast’s largest Labor Day festival every year. 
It’s called Matthews Alive and 2011 festivities start Friday evening, September 2nd. Matthews Alive will fill the town center with fun activities for the whole family from September 2nd through Monday September 5th.
What are some of the activities and entertainment that you’ll find at Matthews Alive this year?
Head over to Stumptown Park where a variety of bands will play at the band shell. Two bands will play beach music on Friday night from 7pm to 10pm. You can listen to rock bands on Saturday from 12:30pm to 9pm. Sunday’s entertainment will feature Christian music and local church choirs from 12:30pm to 9pm. More rock bands will play on Monday from 11:30 to 5pm.
Watch the Southeast’s largest Labor Day Parade on Saturday morning from 10am until noon. This traditional parade will include floats, marching bands, fire trucks and neighborhood groups.
Take the youngsters to the Kids Connection where you’ll find activities for children ages ten and under. There will be train rides and pony rides. A children’s stage will feature ventriloquists, magicians, and clowns throughout the festival. There’s also a carnival midway with rides and amusements for all ages.
Cool off in the Matthews Community Center while you browse through the quilt show, the basket show and an art show. An arts and crafts pavilion surrounds the Community Center and Matthews Elementary School with over 160 booths.
See classic cars and motorcycles at the 2011 Matthews Auto and Motorcycle Classic. Vehicles will be on display on Monday September 5th from 9am to 4pm.
View photos from the 2010 Matthews Alive Festival.
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Copyright 2011. Carol Fox. Allen Tate Realtors. *Matthews Alive Festival—A Great Place to Spend Labor Day Weekend*
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Good afternoon Carol. Sounds like a good time and a great place to live. I'll remember you for referrals down your way.