First-Ever Charlotte Sandlot Festival Set for September 19 at The Stick

Date
September 1, 2026
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Tommy Viola

The Knothole Foundation and CLTure will join together to host the first-ever Charlotte Sandlot Festival — a community event that will bring together athletes, fans, collectors, and families for a fun-filled day centered on play, community, and connection. 

This exciting new event will take place on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields & Education Center, located on 7531 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214.

FEATURED APPEARANCES & ACTIVITIES:
-Hornets center Moussa Diabaté
-Former Panthers WR Armanti Edwards
-Mascots, Sir Purr, Hugo, Homer the Dragon, Chubby and Cosmo the Sheepdog
-More special guests
-Interactive sports activities by SportsLink
-Golf simulators by WeGo Golf
-Home Run Derby sponsored by Truliant Federal Credit Union
-Speed pitch by the Charlotte Knights
-A soccer activation by TopBin90
-A curated food truck rally
-Sports Collectibles Card Show from SportsWax
-Baseball card photo booth by My Brother’s Keeper
-Video games
-Arts and crafts
-Face painting
-Balloon artists
-Vintage Market

APPEARANCE TIMES:

-Chubby: 12 PM

-Armanti Edwards: 1 PM

-Homer the Dragon: 1 PM

– Sir Purr: 2:30 PM

-Hornets Moussa Diabate & Hugo: 3 PM to 4 PM

Tickets are available now for just $7!!
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

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