The official definition of “madness” includes everything from insanity and lunacy to great folly, enthusiasm and excitement.  In the case of Mint Hill Madness, however, “Madness” is simply an annual family-friendly weekend festival that celebrates the arrival of fall. Sponsored by the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce on the last weekend in September every year, Madness has been around for more than 25 years.

Mint Hill Madness is without a doubt the community’s largest event, drawing 30,000 plus into the area.  It takes place in the downtown area, at the intersection of Matthews-Mint Hill Road and Lawyers Road. There’s live music and entertainment, carnival rides and games, arts and crafts, typical fair food and more than 100 vendors.  This year’s festival will include a beauty pageant, dog show and cornhole tournament in addition to the annual parade on Saturday morning and fireworks show Saturday night.  Something for everyone, right?

If you’re looking to soak up a little local culture and small town fun, come out to this year’s Mint Hill Madness festival from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, or from 9 a.m. -10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The Allen Tate Company is a proud sponsor and we’ll be set up in the parking lot right outside the Mint Hill office all weekend.  Stop by and say hello – We look forward to seeing you at this year’s “Madness!”

By Judy Kendall (Broker-In-Charge – Mint Hill) – Guest Blogger