2026 Charlotte: the weekend
Labor Day weekend, 2026, Charlotte, NC. Here is how the weekend comes together.
The weekend at a glance
Meet and Greet
5:00 PM · Drury Inn hotel common area. Check in, connect with family, and pick up your official family wristbands (required for all reunion spaces).
5:30–7:00 PM · Family Kickback & Fellowship. Food and refreshments provided.
Continental Breakfast
7:00–10:00 AM · Drury Inn main dining area. Enjoy continental breakfast before heading out for daytime activities.
Charlotte Soul Fest
9:00 AM–10:00 PM · Free entry festival featuring live music, culture, and food vendors.
SouthPark Mall
Charlotte's premier upscale shopping destination. 4400 Sharon Rd.
Charlotte Premium Outlets
Top designer outlets (~30 mins away near the SC line). 5404 New Craver Rd.
Banquet
6:00–10:00 PM · Drury Inn private Banquet Room. Full dinner, celebration, music, family recognitions, and group photos.
Continental Breakfast
7:00–10:00 AM · Drury Inn main dining area (hosted Saturday & Sunday).
Family Picnic
1:00 PM · Veterans Park, 2136 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC. Outdoor food spread and yard games; shaded pavilion reserved.
Where we are staying
Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake, 6920 Northlake Mall Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216
Book early so we can all stay under one roof.
Key locations & amenities
Addresses & amenities
| Location | Address / details |
|---|---|
| Drury Inn & Suites | 6920 Northlake Mall Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216 · Breakfast 7:00–10:00 AM (Sat & Sun) · Kickback 5:30–7:00 PM (Mon–Sun) |
| Veterans Park | 2136 Central Ave. Pavilion reserved for Sunday Picnic |
| Soul Fest | Free Community Music & Food Fest (9 AM–10 PM) |
| SouthPark Mall | 4400 Sharon Rd. High-end retail & dining |
| Premium Outlets | 5404 New Craver Rd. Designer outlets (~30 min from hotel) |
Wristbands
Please wear your wristband to all official events.
Future reunions
Every year a new part of the family hosts the reunion in their city. When the next host is set, this page becomes their page, built from the same simple template. Want to host a future year? Talk to the leadership team at [email protected], or reach out through the Contact page.