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ARTFEST OF MATTHEWS 23rd annual juried fine arts and crafts show. Also features children's activities, live music and more. Sept. 27-28. Gallery on The Green, 210 Matthews Station St., Matthews. 704-847-3649. www.matthewschamber.com.
CHARLOTTE OKTOBERFEST BEER FESTIVAL 2008 Unlimited samples of over 300 beers. Sept. 27. Memorial Stadium, 310 N. Kings Drive., 704-336-2884. www.charlotteoktoberfest.com
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DOWNTOWN BLUES FESTIVAL Festival will feature a variety of blues' artists to perform in downtown shops and restaurants. Oct. 2-4. Main St., Downtown Rock Hill, S.C. 803-328-2787. www.rockhillarts.org.
GREAT GRAPES WINE, ARTS AND FOOD FESTIVAL Uncork the fun by celebrating the tastes of over 100 diverse wines. There will also be wine seminars, Gourmet Live cooking demonstrations and other arts and crafts. $10-$20; Free for kids 12 and under. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 4. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall, 440 Sharon Road, 1-800-830-3976. www.uncorkthefun.com.
THE CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL This festival is a medieval amusement park with 22 acres full of entertainment. There are 10 stages, jousting tournaments, arts and crafts, food and more. Oct. 4-Nov. 16. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $7-$18. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville. 877-896-5544. www.royalfaires.com.
AN EVENING WITH TIERNEY CAHILL Presented by The Learning Society of Queens. "Ms. Cahill for Congress: Living Without Fear," speech. $15-$20. Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Dana Auditorium, Queens University of Charlotte, 1900 Selwyn Ave., 704-337-2213. www.queens.edu/learningsociety.
SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND DANCE Featuring a bunch of bands and performers, crafts and food. Oct. 9-12. $11-$85. 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Silk Hope, N.C. www.shakorihills.org.
FESTIVAL LATINO AMERICANO Celebrate the 18th anniversary of Charlotte's Latin America Festival, which features nationally and internationally known bands and musicians, traditional dances, children's activities and more. Oct. 12. 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road, 704-531-3848. www.festivallatinoamericano.org.
15 SHORT FILM FESTIVAL There will be 15 films from 15 countries including on Oscar nominated documentary. $7-$10. Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St., 704-376-3737. www.15filmfest.com.
THE AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW IN CHARLOTTE Artists offer their finest crafts in home décor, furniture, ceramics, metal, wood, glass, jewelry and fashion. $8. Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2 , 10 a.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., 800-836-3470. www.craftcouncil.org/charlotte.
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SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS SHOW Six acres of holiday crafts, gifts, decorations and more. Nov. 13--23. $3-$15. Charlotte Merchandise Mart, 2500 E. Independence Blvd., 704-376-6594. www.southernshows.com.