Jousting, Books, & Fall Festival Fun: This Week in CLT 🍂📚

Christen Ripoli - REALTOR

Oct 7

7 min read

🌟Five To Try in the Greater Charlotte Area🌟

🍂 Jousting, Books, & Fall Festival Fun 📚🐾

October weekends in the Carolinas are hard to beat, and this one is packed with reasons to get out and explore! From stepping back in time at the Renaissance Festival and celebrating books at the ballpark to live music, local history, and a feel-good event for our four-legged friends, there’s something happening in every direction.

This week’s Five to Try is all about embracing fall, discovering new corners of the region, and making a few memories along the way. 💛

And as always, THANK YOU for the support, referrals, and love. Your trust keeps my business growing through relationships, and I’m forever grateful!

Let’s dive in!

1️⃣ McAdenville Oktoberfest 🥨🎶

Before McAdenville transforms into Christmas Town USA, head over for a full day of fall fun! The second annual Oktoberfest brings themed coffees, food trucks, live music, and community festivities to charming Main Street. It’s a great excuse to explore this storybook Gaston County town before the holiday crowds arrive.

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 10 | 8 AM-10 PM

📍 115 Main Street, McAdenville

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2️⃣ Fall Dog Adoption & Festival 🐶🍁

Fall fun is even better when it helps a good cause! Head to Indian Trail for a family-friendly festival benefiting the Humane Society, with adorable adoptable dogs and a chance to connect with fellow animal lovers in the community. Who knows, you might even head home with a new best friend!

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 10 | 11 AM-3 PM

📍 Hillcrest Pharmacy, Indian Trail

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3️⃣ Charlotte BookPalooza 📚⚾

Calling all bookworms! Truist Field is trading baseball for books during a celebration of reading featuring authors, booksellers, vendors, cosplay, character experiences, book-themed activities, and more. With kids and teens getting in free, it’s a fun way to encourage young readers while spending the day in Uptown.

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 10 | 11 AM-4 PM

📍 Truist Field, Uptown Charlotte

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4️⃣ Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival 🪕🍂

Take a drive west for an afternoon celebrating the history and small-town charm of Kings Mountain! Mountaineer Days brings together live music, historic demonstrations, family activities, and plenty of festival fun. Best of all, admission is free, making this an easy Saturday adventure for the whole family.

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 10 | 12-6 PM

📍 Patriots Park, Kings Mountain

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5️⃣ Carolina Renaissance Festival ⚔️👑

Huzzah! One of the Carolinas’ most memorable fall traditions is officially underway. Step into an entire Renaissance village filled with jousting knights, costumed characters, live entertainment, artisan shops, games, and, of course, those famous giant turkey legs. It’s an immersive experience that’s worth adding to your fall bucket list.

🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10-11 | 9:30 AM-5:30 PM

📍 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville

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NOTE: There's much more happening around Charlotte this week, so check out this Facebook group for tons of family-friendly events happening all over the Charlotte area. Family Fun in Charlotte and Union County I'm also trying to build up another group What's Up Charlotte. If you haven't already joined, I'd love your support!

Mortgage News

📉 Mortgage Rates See Some Relief This Week

Mortgage rates showed a mixed but slightly improved picture this week, with several key loan options moving lower. The 30-year fixed rate fell 0.05% to 7.56%, while the 15-year fixed dipped to 7.22%. The 30-year jumbo held steady at 7.70%.

Government-backed loans also saw some improvement, with the FHA rate dropping 0.04% to 7.20% and the VA rate falling 0.03% to 7.22%. The exception was the 7/6 SOFR ARM, which increased slightly to 6.89%. While rates remain elevated, this week's declines offer a little relief for buyers watching affordability closely.

*Most recent mortgage rates according to https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/

Featured Listings

📍1034 Canopy Drive, Indian Trail📍

Fresh news at 1034 Canopy Drive! This charming Brandon Oaks home is now offered at $464,900. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,532 square feet, there’s plenty of room to live, work, gather, and unwind. Picture slow mornings with coffee in the sunroom, evenings around the gas-log fireplace, weekend pancakes spread across the kitchen island, and a flexible upstairs loft that can become whatever your life needs it to be.

Out back, the deck overlooks a peaceful tree line, creating a relaxing spot to end the day. And when you’re ready to venture beyond home, Brandon Oaks offers sidewalks, walking trails, and two community pools, all while enjoying those low Union County taxes.

🔑 Highlights:

3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
2,532 sq ft of living space
Brick-front exterior with covered front porch
Open kitchen with center island
Great room with gas-log fireplace
Bright sunroom overlooking the backyard
Spacious loft + Murphy bed for flexible living
Deck with wooded views
Two-car garage + storage shed
Brandon Oaks amenities including pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, walking trails & sidewalks
Zoned for Shiloh Valley Elementary, Sun Valley Middle & High

Under Contract Listings

📍305 Annaberg Lane, Monroe📍

Welcome to 305 Annaberg Lane, a spacious home in the established St. Johns Forest community offering an exciting opportunity to make a home truly your own. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,885 square feet, this home has been loved by the same owner since 2007 and is priced with its next chapter in mind. Instead of paying a premium for someone else’s design choices, this home gives you the chance to select your own flooring, paint, and finishes while building equity along the way. The big-ticket basics are already working in your favor, including a newer 50-gallon water heater and a freshly serviced HVAC system with a newer outdoor unit and 2025 blower.

Inside, the main living area centers around a cozy fireplace, while the kitchen offers a spacious walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the primary suite features a large walk-in closet, garden tub, and separate shower. A huge bonus loft provides plenty of flexibility for a media room, playroom, home office, or additional gathering space. Out back, enjoy an expanded concrete patio and a private yard backed by trees, hedges, and fencing: the perfect setting for grilling, entertaining, or unwinding at the end of the day.

🔑 Highlights:

4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms
2,885 sq ft of living space
Priced at $350,000 with room to personalize & build equity
Spacious bonus loft
Primary suite with large walk-in closet
Newer water heater + updated HVAC components
Private backyard with expanded patio
St. Johns Forest pool, clubhouse & playground
Zoned for Rocky River Elementary, Sun Valley Middle & High

Video of the Week

Check out this video featuring: NEW Construction Tour | The Winslow at Edgewater | 4-5 Bed, 3,550+ Sq Living In Charlotte

Thinking about moving to the Charlotte area? Today I'm touring The Winslow at Edgewater — a two-story new construction home in Lancaster, SC that gives you 3,550 to 4,513 square feet, up to 5 bedrooms, and a downstairs flex space that can be a study OR a bedroom.

Edgewater was named 2024 Community of the Year, and once you see the amenities, you'll understand why. Championship golf, a lake, a restaurant inside the community, pickleball, resort-style pools, and homes starting in the $300s — all about an hour from Uptown Charlotte and 35 minutes from Rock Hill, with South Carolina's lower tax rate.

⚠️ BEFORE YOU TOUR ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION — WATCH THIS The builder's onsite sales agent works for the builder. Not you. If you register at a community without your own Realtor, you may lose the ability to have representation for that entire build. It costs you nothing extra to bring me — builders account for agent compensation whether you show up with one or not.

📧 christen.ripoli@gmail.com

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Charlotte Market Minute

📢 Charlotte Market Update | September 29th - October 6th 📢

A total of 1,278 properties were sold this week, with the average sales price coming in at $518,058 and the median sales price at $390,500. Properties spent an average of 63 days on the market and sold for 97.64% of list price, showing that homes are taking a little more time to sell as we move into the fall market. The average price per square foot landed at $234.20. The lowest sale this week was $35,000, while the highest sale reached $5.4 million, continuing to show the wide range of properties changing hands throughout the Charlotte area. With more than 1,200 properties sold during the week, there is still plenty of activity in the market. Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply watching the numbers, understanding these trends can help you make informed decisions about your next move.

Have questions about how this impacts your home plans? I’d love to help!

📩 Christen.Ripoli@gmail.com

📞 330.301.0687

🏡 Christen Ripoli, REALTOR® | Real

Discover "What's Up Charlotte?"

Looking for fun things to do around the Queen City? Check out the Facebook page What’s Up Charlotte? - your one-stop hub for local events, festivals, family-friendly activities, date night ideas, small business spotlights, and so much more!

It’s the perfect place to find weekend plans, connect with fellow Charlotteans, and uncover hidden gems in our city. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, this community has something for everyone.

👉 Join the conversation here: What’s Up Charlotte?

Discover "Family Fun in Charlotte and Union County"

Looking for family-friendly fun around Charlotte and Union County? Check out the Facebook group Family Fun in Charlotte and Union County - your go-to community for local events, kid-friendly activities, seasonal happenings, parks, festivals, free things to do, and so much more!

It’s the perfect place to discover weekend plans, connect with other local families, and find fun ideas close to home. Whether you’re new to the area or have lived here for years, this group is here to help you make the most of family life in and around Charlotte and Union County.

👉 Join the conversation here: Family Fun in Charlotte and Union County

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