Matthews Alive will toast the thousands of volunteers who make the Town of Matthews and the festival a caring successfully community. This year’s theme is “Destination Matthews.”
The Matthews Alive Festival, in its 19th year, is a 4 day family festival which takes place every year over Labor Day weekend in Downtown Matthews. This year the event kicks off Friday, September 2 and concludes on Monday, September 5.
A variety of musicians and groups will perform and are sure to please everyone’s different tastes. Headlining the Festival Are:
The Holiday Band (Beach/Party Band), U-Phonik (Alternative Rock), The WannaBeatles (Beatles Tribute Band), Henry Haney Project (Jazz/Rock/Christian) and the Band of Oz (Carolina Beach Music).
For a complete schedule see below.
The festival is includes music and cultural entertainment, a large arts and crafts area made up of over 150 regional artisans, a Family Fun Zone with rides, games and amusements, the Kids Connection with pony and train rides, a wide array of food vendors, the Southeast’s Largest Labor Day Parade, and much more! The festival attracts more than 150,000 attendees each year and continues to grow. You can learn more at www.matthewsalive.org.
2011 Entertainment
Schedule
Friday, September 2: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Windstream presents: “All you can ride arm band night” $15
(some restrictions apply)
Games, Food, Amusements, Interactive Exhibits and more!
Goody’s Headache Powder MAIN STAGE - Stumptown Park:
7:00 – 8:00pm: The Holiday Band (Beach/Party Band))
8:30 – 10:00pm: Band of Oz (Carolina Beach Music)
Saturday, September 3: 9AM - 9PM
Matthews Alive Labor Day Parade: 10:00am - 12:00pm – along Trade Street
Arts & Crafts Pavilion: 9am - 7:30pm
Matthews Fire & EMS Dept. Open House & Hotdog Sale (12:00pm - 6:00pm)
Goody’s Headache Powders MAIN STAGE—Stumptown Park:
12:30pm -1:30pm Stella Rising (Rock/Pop)
2:00pm - 3:00pm Rick Hubbard - Kazoobie (Kazoo Guy)
. 3:30pm - 5:00pm Skinny Velvet (Rock/Blues)
5:30pm - 7:00pm U-Phonik (Alternative Rock)
7:30pm - 9:00pm The WannaBeatles (Beatles Tribute)
WJZY/WMYT Kids Connection
(Located beside and behind The Community Center - Arts & Craft area)
Activities for Kids 10 and under
Pony rides ($4) - Choo Choo Train Rides ($2 per person)
Town of Matthews Parks and Recreation Creation Station
Discovery Place - Hands on Activities
Children's Stage (Located in front of the Community Center)
12:00pm – 12:30pm Cara Zara (Hoop Dancer)
1:00pm – 1:30pm Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
2:00pm – 2:30pm Craig Stone (Comedian/Magician)
3:00pm – 3:30pm Jolly Roger the Pirate (Pirate Stories/Magic)
4:00pm – 4:30pm Clown EZ (Clown)
5:00pm - 5:30pm Rick Hubbard - Kazoobie (Kazoo Guy)
Woodforest Bank Cultural Center - Air conditioned
entertainment & events
12:00pm - 6:00pm: Quilt Show, Basket Show & Matthews Artist Guild Art Show in the Matthews Community Center
Our State Magazine Cultural Stage
12:30pm - 1:15pm Craig Stone (Magician/Comedian)
1:30pm - 2:00pm Matthews Playhouse Community Theater Group
2:30pm - 3:15pm Obakunle’s African Folktales (African Folktales)
3:30pm – 4:15pm Cara Zara (Hoop Dancer)
4:30pm – 5:15pm Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
5:30pm – 6:15pm Mid-East Magic Dance Ensemble (Belly dancing)
Sunday, September 4: 12:00PM – 9:00PM
Arts & Crafts Pavilion: 12:00pm - 7:30pm
Matthews Fire & EMS Dept. Open House (12:00pm - 6:00pm)
Goody’s Headache Powders MAIN STAGE—Stumptown Park:
12:30pm – 1:30pm GB and Me (Roadhouse Country)
2:00pm – 3:00pm Good Courage Band (Christian Rock)
3:30pm – 4:30pm Faith Journeys Band (Contemporary Christian)
5:00pm – 6:30pm Henry Haney Project (Jazz/Rock/Christian)
7:00pm - 9:00pm Matthews Praise (Local Church Choirs)
WJZY/WMYT Kids Connection
(Located beside & behind The Community Center - Arts & Craft area)
Activities for Kids 10 and under
Pony rides ($4) - Choo Choo Train Rides ($2 per person)
Town of Matthews Parks and Recreation Creation Station
Discovery Place - Hands on Activities
Children's Stage - (Located in front of the Community Center)
12:30pm - 1:00pm Corky the Magic Clown (Magic & Balloon Sculpting)
1:30pm -2:00 pm Steve Langely (Juggler/Comedian)
2:30pm - 3:00 pm Rick Hubbard - Kazoobie (Kazoo Guy)
3:30pm - 4:00pm Craig Stone (Comedian/Magician)
4:30pm - 5:00pm Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
5:30pm - 6:00pm Clown EZ (Clown)
Woodforest Bank Cultural Center - Air conditioned
entertainment & events
1:00pm - 6:00pm: Quilt Show, Basket Show & Matthews Artist Guild Art Show in the Matthews Community Center
Our State Magazine Cultural Stage
1:00pm – 1:30pm Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
2:00pm – 2:45pm Cara Zara (Hula Hoops)
3:00pm – 3:30pm Steve Langley (Juggler/Comedian)
4:00pm – 4:30pm Mid-East Magic Dance Ensemble (Belly Dancing Showcase)
5:00pm – 5:30pm Matthews Playhouse Community Theater Group
Monday, September 5: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Kiwanis Labor Day Run 8:00am
Entry forms , information, and online registration can all be found at www.matthewskiwanis.com
The race starts 8:00am sharp – Stumptown Park
Sign up starting at 7:00am. Advance entry fee is $20.00 and $25.00 the day of the race.
Family Fun Run at 8:45am with a $10.00 entry fee.
Awards given for all age groups including medals for the kids; T-Shirts given to the first 200 to register!!
Matthews Chamber of Commerce presents: The 2011 Matthews Auto Motorcycle Classic (Village Green – Town Hall- Matthews Station Street)
9:00am to 4:00pm Car registration from 8:00am to 11:00am
Arts & Crafts Pavilion: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Matthews Fire & EMS Dept. Open House (9:00am -5:00pm)
Vehicle extrication demonstration at 11:00am
Goody’s Headache Powders MAIN STAGE - Stumptown Park:
11:30pm - 1:00pm Matt Stratford Band (Classic Rock and Soul)
1:30pm - 3:00pm Right Turn Clyde (Variety)
3:30pm - 5:00pm Peace and Love (Funk and Dance)
WJZY/WMYT Kids Connection
(Located beside & behind the Community Center - Arts & Craft area)
Activities for Kids 10 and under
Pony rides ($4) - Choo Choo Train Rides ($2 per person)
Town of Matthews Parks and Recreation Creation Station
Discovery Place - Hands on Activities
Children's Stage - (Located in front of the Community Center)
12:00pm -12:30pm Rick Hubbard Kazoo Guy
1:00pm - 1:30 pm Jolly Roger the Pirate
2:00pm - 2:30pm Craig Stone (Comedian/Magician)
3:00pm - 3:30pm Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
4:00pm - 4:30pm Steve Langley (Juggler/Comedian)
Woodforest Bank Cultural Center - Air conditioned
entertainment & events
10:00am - 4:00pm: Quilt Show, Basket Show & Matthews Artist Guild Art Show in the Matthews Community Center
Our State Magazine Cultural Stage
12:30pm – 1:15pm Matthews Twirlers w/Sports
1:30pm – 2:15pm Obakunle’s African Folktales (African Folktalks)
2:30pm – 3:15pm Steve Langley (Juggler/Comedian)
3:30pm – 4:15pm Craig Stone (Magician/Comedian)
4:30pm – 5:15pm Steve Brogan (Ventriloquist)
(All Scheduled events are subject to change)