About OTC Inc.
Old Town Cornelius Inc. (OTC Inc.) is the nonprofit heartbeat of downtown Cornelius. We’re dedicated to creating a thriving, connected community by celebrating local culture, supporting small businesses, championing public art, and fostering spaces where neighbors gather.
What started as a grassroots movement has grown into a nonprofit focused on turning community energy into action, ensuring Old Town Cornelius continues to grow with purpose and heart.
How We Build Community
We’re working to make downtown Cornelius a place where people love to live, work, and gather by focusing on:
Community Events & Festivals
Bringing neighbors together through music, art, and local celebrations.
Public Art & Beautification
Supporting murals, placemaking, and creative projects that add color and character to our downtown.
Supporting Local Business & Culture
Helping small businesses thrive while promoting the unique identity of Old Town.
Preserving Local History
Honoring our past while shaping a community-focused future.
Events That Bring Old Town to Life
Events have been at the heart of Old Town Cornelius for over a decade, bringing neighbors together and making downtown a destination for culture, music, food, and fun.
From the 'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival to 2nd Saturdays (coming soon), the Cornelius Food Truck Invitational, Halloween in OTC, Christmas in Cornelius, and more, these gatherings showcase what makes our community special.
Under OTC Inc., we’re ensuring these events continue and grow with the support of the community. Your involvement—whether volunteering, sponsoring, or attending—helps keep these traditions alive while creating new opportunities to gather and celebrate together.
Join the Movement
Old Town Cornelius Inc. is more than an organization—it’s a movement powered by neighbors who care about the future of downtown..
There are many ways you can get involved:
Volunteer
Help with community events, festivals, and public art projects.
Join a Committee
Play a role in planning events, beautification projects, and local initiatives.
Become a Supporter
Advocate for downtown initiatives, share our mission, and help us grow.
Whether you have a few hours to give, a skill to share, or simply want to stay connected, your involvement helps keep Old Town thriving and welcoming for all.
Together, we can shape what’s next for downtown Cornelius.
Be Part of the Story
Your support brings neighbors together, celebrates the vibrant culture of Old Town, and helps preserve the history that makes this place special.
When you give to Old Town Cornelius Inc., you’re helping sustain beloved events, support public art, champion local businesses, and create opportunities for neighbors to gather and grow together.
Every dollar you give helps pave the way for a vibrant, welcoming downtown that honors the past while shaping the future.
Let’s Connect
Have questions, ideas, or want to collaborate? We’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re looking to get involved, partner on a project, or simply want to learn more about Old Town Cornelius, reach out and let’s start the conversation.
