Go Cornelius

06/16/2026

Introducing the GO Cornelius team…

Popping out of hedges, bouncing around town, and showing up where the fun is—that’s kind of our thing.

See anyone you know?

👇 Comment which one of these characters should stop by your Cornelius business next.

We’ll trade awkward hedge appearances for coffee, local stories, behind-the-scenes tours, and a good photo op.

Cornelius is full of great people, local businesses, and stories worth sharing—and we’re here for all of it.

We’re just getting warmed up. 🌳👀

05/13/2026

This wasn’t supposed to happen.

We had other plans.
Bigger plans.
More “let’s expand outside of Cornelius” plans.

But every single time… we somehow ended up right back here.

And eventually we realized:
Maybe that’s the point.

So instead of pretending to be somewhere else, we decided to lean into the place we already love being.

Go Cornelius.

Not really a news page.
Not really an event page either.

More like:
“Wait… that actually looks fun.”

And honestly?
That feels a lot more us.

You’re in, right?

11/30/2024

🎄✨ HO HO HO! Christmas in Cornelius is TOMORROW! ✨🎅

Join us this Sunday, Dec 1st, from 1-6 PM at Oak Street Mill for a festive afternoon packed with holiday cheer and excitement! Here's what’s waiting for you:

🎁 Shop ‘til you drop: Explore an amazing lineup of 70+ local artisans, crafters, and small businesses.
🍽️ Treat yourself: Enjoy delicious food trucks, hot cocoa, and local craft brews & ciders.
🎶 Feel the holiday vibes: Live Christmas music and performances to get you in the spirit.
🎪 Fun for all ages: Christmas-themed inflatables, a Candy Cane Quest scavenger hunt, and a Letters to Santa station.
🎅 Meet the man himself: A special visit from Ole Saint Nick!

It’s the perfect way to kick off the season with family, friends, and plenty of holiday magic. Mark your calendars and see you tomorrow for Christmas in Cornelius! 🎄❄️⛄

11/16/2024

Happening today 3:00 to 8:00! 🥳

Get ready for the ultimate showdown of the area’s best restaurants on wheels as they battle it out for YOUR vote and the title of “Champions of Old Town”! 🚚🍔🌮

📅 When: Saturday, Nov 16, 3-8pm
📍 Where: Cornelius Town Hall

Join friends and neighbors at the 11th Annual Cornelius Food Truck Invitational, where top food trucks go head-to-head in a delicious competition! 🍟 Cast your votes in fun categories like:

Fan Favorite 🏆
Most Insta-Worthy 📸
Best Unexpected Flavor Combo 🤯
Ultimate Comfort Food 🍕
Best Curb Appeal 🚛 …and more!

Also enjoy local ciders and craft beer 🍻 live music from The Goodnight Brothers Band (and special guests) 🎶, shopping from talented local vendors 🛍️, kids’ activities 🎈, and all the cozy NC fall vibes 🍂.

So round up your crew and come pre-friendsgiving with us in Old Town Cornelius for the return of one of our favorite events of the year! 🎉

Want to join the action? A few vendor spots are still available—apply now before they're gone!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/11thannualcorneliusfoodtruckinvitational-12849/

10/02/2024

This past Saturday’s ‘Tawba Walk was a blast! 🎨🎶

A huge thank you to our amazing vendors, artists, musicians, and the community for making it unforgettable. We just love this town and the people in it! 💛🙌

09/20/2024

It's that time of the year again!! 🎪🎵🎉

The 'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival is bringing the excitement to Downtown Cornelius on Sat Sept 28th from 2-8pm with another slam-packed afternoon of fun for the entire family including:

🎈Top notch Live Bands and Performances 🎸
🎈Delicious Food Trucks and Craft Breweries 🍻🍴
🎈Epic Games and Giveaways
🎈Multiple Kids Zones 🙌
🎈And over 100 Local Artists, Craftsmen and Businesses! 🎪

This is definitely one of THE must-experience events of the fall season so gather your A-team, call your neighbors, leash up your pups, and find your way to Downtown Cornelius for the epic return of the 'Tawba Walk! 🔥

09/12/2024

The 2nd Friday Street Festival is back TOMORROW at Oak Street Mill from 5–9 PM, and we’re pumped! 🎉

🌟 Join us for an epic evening of live music from hometown legends the Justin Mintun Band 🎶, local brews from our favorite breweries 🍻, an amazing food truck lineup 🍔🌮, and tons of family fun including inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, interactive art, gem mining, and incredible local artists and craftsmen! 🔥

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the action—head to Old Town Cornelius this Friday for the ultimate festival vibes! 🙌🎉

04/25/2024

Who's ready to do the 'Tawba Walk?! 🎉

There's truly something amazing in store around every corner so make plans to be in Old Town this Saturday April 27, 2-8pm and come be a part of the experience that's taking Lake Norman by storm! 🙌🎪🎵

04/24/2024

HERE WE GO!!! 🚀

Tawba Walk 2024 spring edition is set to launch THIS SATURDAY April 27th from 2-8pm here in Old Town Cornelius!

Be a part of the experience as we feature:
🎉 2 stages of EPIC live music 🎵
🎉 Local breweries & cideries 🍺
🎉 The area's best food trucks 🤤
🎉 TWO Kid Zones of epic proportions!! 🤸
🎉 Games, give-ways, a petting zoo, gem mining, Ulti-Futbol cage soccer, an all-new Pet Zone and.. OVER 100 LOCAL ARTISTS, CRAFTSMEN & BUSINESSES! 🎪

This is going to be one for the record-books folks so don't miss out on Lake Norman's most FUN-FILLED, ACTION-PACKED Arts & Music Festival... the 'TAWBA WALK!! 🎈🎵🎊
📍 Town Hall: 21445 Catawba Ave. + Oak Street Mill: 19725 Oak St. Cornelius NC 28031
👉 www.tawbawalk.com for more info

09/28/2023

'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival happening this Saturday Sept 30 from 2-8pm in Old Town Cornelius - OTC feat 2 stages of live bands 🎵 multiple food truck courts 🍴 8 local craft breweries 🍻 a kid zone 🤸 and over 100 local artists, craftsmen and small businesses! 🎉

Hope you can make it!