This was my first year attending the Festival of India in Charlotte. To me it was lackluster and too expensive. I have been to other cultural festivals in the area that were less expensive and more fun.
$5 for parking. $5 to enter inside...don't waste your money as there is dancing, music, food, and items for purchase on the street. FYI Henna tattoos are inside but costs another $5. The Henna work I paid for was only done on one finger and was sloppy. I dished out too much money at this festival and won't be returning next year. I'll just go eat at an Indian restaurant instead!