Camden Commons
Enjoy great vibes, good tunes, and local eats in South End.
Camden Commons isn’t your typical neighborhood hang out. We are shutting down the streets of South End for three days this season to add shopping, relaxation, and good vibes to your Sunday Funday routine. Come spend your day checking out the local food scene, playing nostalgic games, shopping local, and discovering community around every corner. This family-friendly event is free and open to all.
Camden Commons is happening on:
- Sunday, May 19 - 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday, June 16 - 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday, June 30 - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Street closure - Camden Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from Tremont Ave to East/West Blvd from 7:00am - 8:00pm during each Camden Commons event.
How to Get to Camden Commons?
- Travel by light rail. The LYNX Blue Line has several stops in South End. The closest one to this event is at East/West Blvd. Station.
- Travel by bike. Rent a JoyRides e-assist bike and travel by Rail Trail.
- Travel by car. Paid parking garages are available at 100 W Worthington, the Design Center, the Square, The Line, 110 East Blvd, or 1616 Camden. For more parking options, check out the South End Parking Guide.
Where it Started
In 2019, a coalition of South End, Wilmore, and Dilworth neighbors approached the City of Charlotte and Charlotte Center City Partners with requests to enhance walkability and pedestrian safety. Through a series of conversations in 2020 and 2021, the City made changes to improve pedestrian crossings throughout the neighborhood.
There was also broad interest in weekend street closures to allow for community space and special events. The first season of Camden Commons in 2022 was a pilot run of what could become a regular weekend happening, where an outdoor living room pops up on a few blocks of Camden Road. We are grateful to Lowe's, with their Lowe's Tech Hub in South End, for being the presenting sponsor of this event.
Tag us in your photos!
Make sure you tag @southendclt in your Camden Commons pictures.
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Media Inquiries
Please contact Moira Quinn, Charlotte Center City Partners' Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Communications or Brianna Bowers, Charlotte Center City Partners' South End Marketing Coordinator.
Applications for Pop-Up Markets
We are proud to partner with Esther + Elsa. Click the link below if you would like to be a vendor at this event:
Learn More About Vending Opportunities in South End
