Oak Street Mill

05/09/2024

It's almost go time!! 🙌

The 2nd Friday Street Festival returns to Oak Street Mill FRIDAY MAY 10 from 5-9pm and bringing the most jam-packed, exciting edition yet! 🔥

There's something for the entire family to enjoy (even your furry friends! 🐶) so make plans to be in Old Town and get ready to have a BLAST as we host the 2nd Friday - Kickoff Celebration! 🎉

05/02/2024

COUNTDOWN TO 2ND FRIDAY STARTS..... NOW!! 🚀

Who's ready for the return of the Lake's most exciting monthly Street Festival series?! 🙋‍♀️🙋

Well, you're in luck because the 2024 2nd Friday Street Festival officially launches FRIDAY, MAY 10 from 5-9pm here at Oak Street Mill with our most JAM-PACKED lineup of vendors, breweries, food trucks, kids activities, live bands, games, and giveaways yet!! 🍻🎪🎉

So mark your calendars, call your neighbors, leash up your pups and bring the whole crew out to Old Town Cornelius - OTC for an electrifying evening of community celebration at its very best at 2ND FRIDAY!! ✌️😎

Join the event page and help spread the word! 👇
https://www.facebook.com/events/1383154655898960

11/20/2023

Beautiful new event venue here at Oak St Mill! Give them a call to book your next memorable event! ✨

10/31/2023

Such a unique and charming venue here at Oak St Mill. ✨Give Jess a call to book your next special event at Seven Oaks Venue 🎉

09/26/2023

Don't miss out on the exciting Fall Edition of the 'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival happening THIS SATURDAY Sept 30 from 2-8 pm! 🎉

This action-packed festival has something for everyone including 2 stages of exceptional live bands 🎵 multiple food truck courts 🍴 local breweries 🍺 an AWESOME kid zone 🤸‍♀️ games 🎯and over 100 local artists, craftsmen & small businesses! 🎪

So mark your calendars, leash up your pups, and bring the whole crew out to experience the best of at the 'Tawba Walk! 🙌

09/26/2023

Don't miss out on the exciting Fall Edition of the 'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival happening THIS SATURDAY Sept 30 from 2-8 pm! 🎉

This action-packed festival has something for everyone including 2 stages of exceptional live bands 🎵 multiple food truck courts 🍴 local breweries 🍺 an AWESOME kid zone 🤸‍♀️ games 🎯and over 100 local artists, craftsmen & small businesses! 🎪

So mark your calendars, leash up your pups, and bring the whole crew out to experience the best of Old Town Cornelius - OTC at the 'Tawba Walk! 🙌

09/09/2023

Beautiful evening at the 2nd Friday Street Festival! 🎉 So great seeing so many familiar faces. Love our community here in ❤️

09/07/2023

We can't wait for the Grand Opening of Rustic & Main here at Oak St Mill this Saturday, Sept 9 from 10am-2pm! 🎉

All are invited to celebrate this exciting event featuring a coffee truck, food truck, kids activities and a $1,600 ring giveaway! 🤯

More info at www.rusticandmain.com

From settling into our new space to connecting with other local businesses, opening a retail location has been an exciting process for our team. We're thrilled to become a part of the thriving Cornelius community, which we can't wait to get more aquated with at our Grand Opening Party on Saturday, September 9th. ⁠
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Learn more about our Grand Opening Party in our Facebook Event 👆️
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09/07/2023

2nd Friday Street Festival returns to Oak St Mill this Fri Sept 8! 🎪

Join friends and neighbors from 6-10pm for a fun evening of live performances, food & drink, local vendors, kids activities and much more! 🎵

06/09/2023

Shout-out to WSOC-TV for the 2nd Friday Street Festival featured 🤩 Don't miss the party tomorrow, June 9 from 6-10 pm here at Oak Street Mill 🎉🎪🎸

Live music, craft brews, food trucks, local artists and vendors, kids activities, games, give-a-way and fun for the whole family! What's not to love?!? 🤘😝

From family-friendly festivals to cheering on the home team, here’s what’s happening in Charlotte this weekend.

06/07/2023

CALLING ALL KIDDOS!!! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

The 2nd Friday - KiDS FEST! returns to Oak Street Mill THIS FRIDAY, June 9 (6-10pm) featuring an ACTION-PACKED evening of fun for the entire family including:

✅ An Ultra-Cool Inflatable Village and Foam Party!🎪
✅ Games & Give-a-ways 🎯
✅ Food Trucks & Sweet Treats 🍭
✅ Kids Interactive Art Projects 🎨
✅ Local Vendors 🎈
✅ & a MUST-SEE performance from Dave Scott Crowe's Imusination Academy! 🎶

Oh, and of course we'll have some tasty local brews for the adults, too. 🍻

It's going to be a BLAST so mark your calendars, call your neighbors, leash up your pups and we'll see you this weekend here in Old Town Cornelius for KiDS FEST 2023! 🥳🎈🎉

05/11/2023

2nd Friday kicks off TOMORROW!!! 🎉🎪🎵

Join us for the series debut of OTC's most ACTION-PACKED monthly street festival THIS FRIDAY, May 12 from 6-10pm here at Oak Street Mill featuring:

🎈 Live performances from Dani Kerr & the Skeleton Krew and Pluto for Planet! 🎸🥁🎤
🎈 Food trucks & craft breweries 🍻🍴
🎈 Local Vendors 🎪
🎈 Kids activities & inflatables🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️
🎈 Games, give-a-ways and more! 🎉

So bring the whole crew, leash up your pups and come be a part of the experience here in Old Town Cornelius at the exciting return of the 2nd Friday Street Festival! ✌️😎

03/14/2023

Join the area's premiere Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, Apr 8 from 2-8 pm and get ready to experience LKN's most exceptional talent on full display! 🤙😝

'Tawba Walk festivities include:
💥 2 stages of Live Bands 🎸
💥 Over 100 local artists, craftsmen & vendors 🎪
💥 Local Craft Breweries 🍻
💥 Multiple Food Truck Courts 🚚
💥 Epic Kid Zone 🤸‍♂️
💥 Street Art & Live Demonstrations 🎨
💥 Games, Give-a-ways, and more! 🎉

It all takes place right here in the heart of Old Town Cornelius - OTC (Oak St Mill, Town Hall and Catawba Ave.) so gather the crew, leash up your pups, call your neighbors, and make plans to be in on Sat Apr 8 for the return of the Lake's most action-packed community festival... the 'Tawba Walk! 🤩🎶🎈

12/30/2022

📍This map is a super helpful guide if you are planning to come downtown to visit the Cain Center’s grand opening.
📍 Although our parking lot neighbors the festivities, it is reserved for guests and customers for Oak Street Mill businesses only
📍 Additional parking can be found within walking distance, just a few blocks away at Cornelius Elementary School
📍We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Cain Center to our downtown and are excited for the future!
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PARKING FOR OPENING NIGHT AT CAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 7:

Opening Night is just over a week away! Cain Center for the Arts is pleased to recommend several parking options near the facility. The information and map below will help you on your way.

Cain Center for the Arts will offer Self-Parking for $10 and Valet Parking for $20. Advance parking for this performance is available to purchase at the link below and will be on sale at the event.

Self-Park spaces will be located behind Cornelius Town Hall (the Green Lot) and at the intersection of N. Main St. and Mulberry St. in front of the Food Lion (the Blue Lot).

The Valet drop-off will be located near the corner of Catawba Ave. and Milling Way.

ADA Parking is located on Milling Way adjacent to the Town of Cornelius Police Station. This lot is free and is first-come, first-served. If the ADA lot is full, an accessible drop-off area is available at the intersection of Catawba Ave. and Milling Way.

The local public parking spaces within a 1-2 block distance from the Cain Center may also be utilized. Please observe all public and private parking regulations and signage.

Please note the private lots in the map. Parking is not permitted in those locations for Cain Center events.

See complete Cain Center parking information at cainarts.org/parking.

Advance parking for Opening Night on Saturday, January 7 is available for purchase here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2498483/parking-cain-center-for-the-arts-grand-opening-event-featuring-an-evening-with-renee-elise-goldsberry-cornelius-cain-center-for-the-arts-parking?_ga=2.5274419.1297107326.1672158337-2046033840.1660136534

We look forward to celebrating this dream come true with you!

12/26/2022

Merry Christmas to all from Oak St Mill! 🎅✨ We hope you have a wonderful time with friends and family! ❤️

10/14/2022

The Finale 2nd Friday Street Festival is TONIGHT! 🎉🎉🎉

Don't miss out on the fun from 6-10pm at Oak Street Mill featuring live performances by The Dropouts & Pluto for Planet 🎵 an all-star lineup of 8 local breweries 🍻 food trucks 🍴 kids activities and inflatables 🤸‍♀️ local vendors 🎪 games, give-a-ways and more! 🙌

Bring the whole family, leash up your pups 🐶 call your neighbors and join us for an amazing evening in Old Town 2nd Friday - Oktoberfest!!!! 🍂

10/12/2022

Gonna be a BLAST this Friday at the FINALE 2nd Friday Street Festival of the 2022 season! 🎉🎪🍺

Oktoberfest is coming your way 6-10 pm at Oak St Mill and featuring live performances from The Dropouts and Pluto for Planet 🎵 an all-star lineup of local breweries 🍺 food trucks 🚐 vendors 🎪 kids activities and inflatables 🤸‍♀️ and much more!

Cheers! 🍻

09/23/2022

Don't miss the return of our favorite arts & music festival this Saturday 2-8pm at Oak St Mill & Cornelius Town Hall!! 😎

Tawba Walk features 2 stages of live bands & performances, multiple Food Truck courts, local craft breweries, kid zone, games, giveaways, and over 100 local artists, craftsmen and businesses! 🎉🎪🎈

Being the whole family and come enjoy the festivities here in Old Town Cornelius - OTC ✌️

09/20/2022

Don't miss out on the area's LARGEST and most ACTION-PACKED Arts & Music Festival THIS SATURDAY, Sept 24 from 2-8 pm... the 'Tawba Walk!! 🎉🎈🎪

Check out this season's all-star lineup of Bands, Breweries, Food Trucks, and Activities below 👇 and come experience some of the best that Lake Norman has to offer this Saturday right here in the heart of Old Town Cornelius - OTC!

The 'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival features:

✅ 2 stages of Live Bands & Performances 🎵
✅ Multiple Food Truck Courts 🍴
✅ Local Craft Breweries🍺
✅ A Kid Zone 🤸‍♀️
✅ Live Paintings & Art Demonstrations 🎨
✅ Over 100 Local Artists, Craftsmen and Businesses! 🎪
✅ Games, Give-a-ways and much more! 🙌

So gather the whole crew, bring your friends & neighbors, leash up your pups and find your way to Oak Street Mill & Cornelius Town Hall this Saturday for the return of the 'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival (Fall 2022)! ✌️😎

09/15/2022

Join the area's premiere Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, Sept 24 from 2-8 pm and get ready to experience Lake Norman's most exceptional talent on full display!

'Tawba Walk festivities include:

💥 2 stages of Live Bands 🎸
💥 Over 100 local artists & vendors 🎪
💥 Local Craft Breweries 🍻
💥 Multiple Food Truck Courts 🚚
💥 Epic kid Zone 🤸‍♂️
💥 Street Art & Live Demonstrations 🎨
💥 Games, Give-a-ways, and more! 🎉

It all takes place right here in the heart of Old Town Cornelius (Oak Street Mill, Town Hall and Catawba Ave.) so gather the crew, leash up your pups, call your neighbors, and make plans to be in on Sat Sept 24 for the return of the Lake's most action-packed community festival... 'Tawba Walk! 🤩🎶🎈

09/08/2022

Hip Hip Hooray!! It's almost 2nd Friday! 🎉🎉🎉

OTC's most Action-Packed, Fun-Filled Street Festival Series is back THIS FRIDAY, Sept 9 from 6-10 pm here at Oak Street Mill featuring:

🎵 Live performances from local fan-favorites The Goodnight Brothers Band and international jazz recording artist Calvin Edwards Band 🎸
🎵 An all-star lineup of local brews and ciders 🍻
🎵 Food trucks and sweet treats 🚚🍴
🎵 Local artisans & vendors 🎪
🎵 Live interactive art 🎨
🎵 Games & give-a-ways! 🎯
🎵 Kids inflatables (double lane slide + EXTREME obstacle course), face-painting, balloon twisting and much more! 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

Sound like a plan?! Awesome! 🤙😎 Then we'll see you here in Old Town Cornelius - OTC for the next themed edition of the 2022 series 2nd Friday - Roots, Rhythm & Brews!🥳🎈🍺

08/08/2022

Don't miss the return of the 2022 2nd Friday Street Festival Series THIS FRIDAY Aug 12 from 6-10 pm here at Oak Street Mill! 🎉🎉🎉

We'll be introducing our newest theme 2nd Friday - Throwback Edition! so dress in your favorite throwback attire and let's Par-Tay it up here in Old Town as we feature:

💥 Live concert from Kids in America-Totally 80s Tribute with special guests Jam Garden! 🎶
💥 A costume contest for the best 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's attire with multiple awards per category! 🥇
💥 Throwback games & give-a-ways! 🎯
💥 Local brews & ciders 🍻
💥 Food trucks and sweet treats 🚚🍴
💥 Local artisans & vendors 🎪
💥 Live interactive art 🎨
💥 Kids inflatables, activities and much more!

Call your neighbors, leash up your pups, bring the kiddos and let's keep the summer vibes going strong at the return of 2nd Friday!
🥳🎈🎉

07/07/2022

Who's PUMPED for the return of the 2nd Friday Street Festival tomorrow?! 🙋🙋‍♂️

Well we've got an AWESOME lineup of activities in store for this month's 2nd Friday - America's Birthday BBQ Bash! including:

🇺🇸 Live concert from country legend Rockie Lynne and featuring the incredibly talented Dani Kerr band🎸🥁
🇺🇸 Meet-n-Greet with the Red and Blue of OTC 👩‍🚒👨‍✈️
🇺🇸 Touch-a-Truck with Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue and Cornelius Police Department 🚒🚓
🇺🇸 Local Food Trucks, Artisan & Vendors 🎪
🇺🇸 Craft Breweries 🍺
🇺🇸 Kids Activities, Awesome Inflatables, Live Artwork & Much More!!

So make plans to be here at Oak Street Mill THIS FRIDAY July 8 from 6-10 pm for another ACTION-PACKED version of our favorite monthly street festival - 2nd Friday!! 🎉🎉🎉

07/03/2022

🎈​ ​​​🇺🇸☀️This Independence Day Holiday week is coming in HOT! 🎈🇺🇸☀️ Mark your calendars for the next edition of the 2nd Friday Street Festival Series, America's Birthday BBQ Bash!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Get ready for a throw-down in Old Town on July 8 from (6-10pm) as we celebrate all things Red White and Blue! ​
Featuring:​​
🇺🇸 A friendly competition of local BBQ Food Trucks 🚚🍗🏆
🇺🇸 Live music from country legend Rockie Lynne
🇺🇸 Meet-n-Greet with the Red and Blue of OTC 👩‍🚒👨‍✈️
🇺🇸 Touch-a-Truck with Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue and Cornelius Police Department 🚒🚓
🇺🇸 Local Artisan & Vendors 🎪
🇺🇸 Craft Breweries 🍺
🇺🇸 Kids Activities, Live Artwork & Much More!!
So mark your calendars for Friday, July 9 from 6-10 pm at Oak Street Mill and come celebrate America's birthday with us here in Lake Norman's Cultural Arts Destination... Old Town Cornelius - OTC! ✌️😎🇺🇸

06/10/2022

You're coming tonight, right?! 🧐

The 2022 2nd Friday Street Festival Series kicks off TODAY 6-10pm at Oak St Mill here in Old Town Cornelius - OTC!🎪🎉🎉

There's plenty to do for the whole family including live music and performances, inflatables, foam party, face-painting, animal balloons, sweet treats, games, vendors, food trucks and plenty of tasty brews to go around! 🍻🍔🎶

Cheers to the start of an amazing summer season! 🌞

06/09/2022

2nd Friday - KiDS FEST! is coming your way TOMORROW 6-10 pm at Oak Street Mill! 🎪🤸🎵

Don't miss out on all the FUN as we bring you:

🍧 Live Interactive Show from the wacky and ultra-talented Dave Scott Crowe's Imusination Academy! ✨🎵
🍧 5 AWESOME Food Trucks with kids meals🤘😝
🍧 OTC Kids Zone with an inflatable village and FOAM party! 🥳
🍧 Games and Prizes, Balloon Animal Art, Face Painting, & Sidewalk Chalk Art Gallery
🍧 Sweet treats from Sunset Slush Lake Norman along w/ Funnel Cakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, banana pudding, State Fair Mini Donuts of NC, macaroons and fried oreos...oh my! 🤯
🍧 And all the favorite attractions you have come to know and love including awesome local artists & vendors, craft breweries & cideries and more!

So let's kick off this summer season in style here in Old Town Cornelius - OTC at the OFFICIAL launch of the 2022 2nd Friday Street Festival Series!! 🎉🎉🎉

06/08/2022

Did someone say FOAM PARTY?? ☄️ Bringing back by popular demand the EPIC FOAM PARTY element to the 2nd Friday - KiDS FEST! this week!
There will be plenty to do at the 2nd Friday Street Festival - get ready to have a BLAST!
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️INFLATABLE VILLAGE
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂games
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️interactive song & dance
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂balloon art
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️face painting
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️funnel cakes
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️shaved ice
🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️THE BEST TIME EVER!!

05/13/2022

⛈ Friends- we have decided to call off the 2nd Friday Street Festival this week due to the impending chance of thunderstorms ⛈
Follow us for updates for more community news, events, happenings and more!
Mark your calendar for Friday June 10, 6-10p 2nd Friday - KiDS FEST! ✌️
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