Flow Fest
- Dates
- Sep 19 to 20, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- U.S. National Whitewater Center
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 2, 2026
Flow Fest returns to Charlotte, NC, Sep 19 to 20, 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
What it stands for
The Center frames Flow Fest around its Find Balance Outside tagline: classes are designed for people who want to deepen their practice and connect in nature, welcoming yogis of all skill levels across a property built for outdoor recreation
The experience
What's special
A free two-day outdoor yoga and wellness festival at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the 1,300-acre property becomes an open-air studio for 175 scheduled practices and workshops led by about 120 teachers. Alongside dozens of styles of yoga there are SUP and goat yoga on the water, floating sound baths, breathwork, qigong, ecstatic dance, Ayurveda and craft workshops, with featured instructor Cristi Christensen, DJ Sol Rising joining select practices, and evening sets from Dangermuffin, Taylor Winchester and Kindred Valley. General admission is free with registration; a dozen premium Elevated Experiences cost $15 to $65
Last time around
The 2025 edition ran as a one-day festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025 with 100+ classes across the Whitewater Center campus
The practice
all skill levels. The program welcomes yogis of all skill levels. Of the 175 scheduled practices and workshops, the official class pages label 148 Beginner/All Levels, 22 Intermediate and 2 Advanced. Unless otherwise specified each class lasts one hour
Flowing sequences that link breath to movement. Expect to move and sweat.
Vinyasa at half speed, with more time in each pose.
Long, passive floor holds that reach deep tissue. Slow, quiet and meditative.
Long, passive floor holds that reach deep tissue. Slow, quiet and meditative.
Fully supported poses with props, built for rest and recovery rather than effort.
A faster, playful remix of Ashtanga. Strong, sweaty and inversion friendly.
Guided lying-down meditation on the edge of sleep. No movement at all.
Beyond the mat
- SUP yoga
- goat yoga
- meditation
- breathwork
- pranayama
- sound healing
- sound baths
- qigong
- ecstatic dance
- reiki
- Ayurveda
- Yogastrology
- nada yoga
- yoga of classical Indian dance
- trail running yoga
- yoga x jiu jitsu fusion
- massage and bodywork
- live music
- DJ sets
- art and craft workshops
- wellness talks
Styles named as the festival itself describes them.
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Schedule
Saturday94
Sunday84
What it costs
Add-ons
What to bring
A full weekend of practice is easier with your own kit. What earns its place in the bag:
Your own matRentals sell out and shared mats are thin. Bring a grippy, cushioned mat you trust for a full weekend of practice.
Shop options
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Teachers & presenters
Plus the rest of the 124+ teachers, practitioners and speakers across the weekend.
Marketplace and vendors
The 2026 Vendor Village lineup is published as a logo wall on the official vendors page; names below are from the vendor logo files and links, spanning wellness, apparel, art, food and drink makers
- Prana
- Free Fly Apparel
- OM Gal Chemy (omgalchemy.com)
- Dream Charon Soap and Candle Co
- Wild You Handmade
- Amabile Co
- Carmesan Plus
- Art of Living Retreat Center
- Borinquen Kombucha
- Bel Flame Candles
- Kizmet Yogawear
- Ashera Earth Mother
- Zavia Handmade Goods
- Aevere
- Argana
- Barr in a Jar
- Bentley's Buds and Brews Flower Truck
- The Black Moon Co
- Bovine Beauty Co
- Cambium
- Chad's Chai
- Charlotte Yoga
- Foxwood and Clay
- Fern Snail Wren
- Full Spectrum Health and Wellness
- Give Yoga NC
- Grayl
- Gurukula Foundation
- Hammock Ceramic
- Hawley's Harvest
- Himalayan Institute
- Honey Bear Bakeshop
- House of Akasi
- Hydralive Therapy
- Jelbel
- Kind Spore
- La Cremerie Crue
- Laura Lee's Kitchen
- Love Healing More
- Marcus Bread Co
- Mary Campagna
- The Metanoia Community
- Molly Chopin Art
- Plant Pickup
- Sasha Mama Wellness
- SFC Grounding
- Spinning Out Pottery Studio
- Sweet Imalda's
- Tama Tea
- The Healing Lotus
- Always Xcel
Getting there
Nearest airport Charlotte Douglas International (CLT).
How do I get to Flow Fest?
By car
The venue is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway in west Charlotte, about 20 minutes west of Uptown off I-485, and a short drive northwest of Charlotte Douglas International. Arrive early: lots congest at peak hours, parking can be up to a half mile walk from the main facility, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police may reroute access roads at peak congestion
Most people drive to Flow Fest. The nearest major airport is Charlotte Douglas International (CLT), and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
The Center welcomes ride sharing. A designated free ride share drop off and pick up point on Whitewater Center Parkway involves a half mile walk to and from the main facility; drivers who drop passengers at the main facility instead pay the standard $13 parking fee. Pickup from the main facility is free. Cell coverage is normal, but agree a pickup point for the evening rush
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost $13 per day cars and motorcycles; $25 per day vans, RVs and buses. The event attracts around 20,000 visitors across the weekend; lots congest during peak hours
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Flow Fest?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 3
250 Beatty Drive, Belmont, just across the Catawba River from the venue at I-85 exit 27; about 1.3 miles from the Whitewater Center in a straight line but roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive around via I-85. Free breakfast and free parking
≈ $144+ / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book direct →1 Caldwell Drive, Belmont, off I-85 across the Catawba River from the venue; about 1.3 miles straight-line, roughly a 12 minute drive per hotel listing data. Free breakfast
Book direct →871 Hawley Avenue, Belmont, at I-85 exit 27, about 2 miles from the venue straight-line and a short drive around via I-85. All suite rooms with kitchens, free breakfast, outdoor pool; suits longer stays
Book direct →Luxe hotels 1
201 West Trade Street in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, about 20 minutes east of the venue by car, for pairing the festival with a city weekend; boutique art hotel with a spa and rooftop bar
Book direct →Airport hotels 1
2227 Cascade Point Boulevard, Charlotte, within six miles of Charlotte Douglas International and Uptown; useful for fly in day trippers with early departures
Shuttle Free shuttle to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (airport only, not to the festival)
Book direct →Airbnb & private camping
Charlotte has a large citywide Airbnb market. Inventory close to the Whitewater Center sits in west Charlotte, Belmont and Mount Holly, including river adjacent vacation homes
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp lists about 20 campgrounds and private land camping options in the wider Charlotte area, including McDowell Nature Preserve campground on Lake Wylie (tent, RV and primitive sites, roughly 30 minutes south of the venue). Since the Whitewater Center itself prohibits overnight camping, these are the practical camping route for this festival, all requiring a car
Search Hipcamp →Pricing
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