The Old Town Cornelius Jazz Festival will be Saturday, Aug. 20 at Smithville Park. It will feature local jazz bands, food trucks, craft beer and children’s activities. Organized by the Cornelius Cultural Arts Group and Smithville Community Coalition, the event runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Smithville CommUNITY Coalition, Kiwanis Splash Pad, and Send-A-Kid-To-Camp. Smithville is one of the oldest communities in Cornelius, with roots dating back to the 1880s