Charlotte Wine + Food Week Grand Tasting Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Two Wells Fargo Center 301 South Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28282 Tickets: $150 plus Charlotte Wine + Food Week's largest tasting experience with a selection of over 100 curated wines and small bites from several local restaurants. A […]
YAMs 32nd Annual Derby Days Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Rd Charlotte, NC 28207 Tickets: $55 (member) / $65 (non-member) The Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAM) will host the 32nd Annual Derby Days event Saturday on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph. Derby Days […]
Carolina BBQ Festival 2023 Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp North End 300 Camp Road Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $75 plus Carolina BBQ Festival will bring the community together with 14 pitmasters from the region for an afternoon of great food, live music, local vendors, wine, beer, and cocktails for a […]
The Gaslight Anthem and Oso Oso Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. The Fillmore 820 Hamilton St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $40 plus The Gaslight Anthem is a rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, formed in 2006, consisting of Brian Fallon (vocals, guitar), Alex Rosamilia (guitar, vocals), Alex Levine (guitar, vocals), and Benny […]
CLT Asian Eats Night Market Friday, May 19, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. HopFly Brewing Company 1327 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: Free Admission Katsu Kart and CLT Asian Eats celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at HopFly Brewing Company with the return of the "Night Market" on Friday […]
Crawfish For A Cause Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Suffolk Punch Brewing 2911 Griffith St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: $34.99 plus Crawfish For A Cause is a non-profit organization that raises funds to support mental health and suicide awareness throughout the Southeast. The charity food festival will feature live music, […]
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ballantyne's Backyard 11611 North Community House Road Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: $45 plus This 15th Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival returns to Ballantyne's Backyard for a day full of good food and bourbon. Your ticket gets you a sampling […]
AfroPop! Charlotte, Vol.64: Davido da GOAT Edition Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Crown Station 3629 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $8.50 plus AfroPop! celebrates the music of Afrobeats legend Davido at Crown Station on Saturday night. AfroPop! is the long-running monthly dance party featuring percussionist DJ Kato and […]
Crave Charlotte Food & Wine Festival (Grand Culinary Celebration) Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing 2832 Griffith St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: $55 plus A Charlotte culinary celebration, Crave Charlotte Food & Wine Festival's Grand Tasting event takes place at the Barrel Room at […]
Taste of Charlotte 2023 June 9-11, 2023 Taste of Charlotte 101 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free admission (Tasting Coin Cups are $20 which include 14 coins) Taste of Charlotte, the three-day Queen City food festival started in 1998, returns with tastings from a wide selection of Charlotte-area restaurants this weekend (June 9-11). […]
Eat Black Charlotte Food & Culture Festival Saturday, June 10 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Victoria Yards 209 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $10 admission (children under 18: Free) Eat Black Charlotte Week will feature over 25 participating Charlotte-area Black-owned restaurants offering prix fixe menus and deals for lunch and dinner. The […]
8th Anniversary Summer Bash at The Chamber by Wooden Robot Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Chamber by Wooden Robot 416 E 36th St STE 100 Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Wooden Robot celebrates their eighth anniversary and Summer Bash at The Chamber in NoDa. A beach and tropical themed […]
Charlotte Peruvian Festival 2023 Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Camp North End 300 Camp Rd Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Free Started in 2018, Charlotte Peruvian Festival showcases Peruvian culture, music, and gastronomic offerings, celebrating the city's rich ethnic community. A family-friendly event, the festival will feature several Peruvian food options, […]
Renaissance Brunch & Day Party Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. QC Sound Stage 3049 Scott Futrell Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 Tickets: $20 plus A Beyoncé brunch experience to celebrate her return to the Queen City with a live band performing the Renaissance album from start to finish. A menu "inspired […]
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Pop-Up August 25-26, 2023 Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Pop-Up 412 W Palmer St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: Free Sierra Nevada will be hosting a free Pale Ale pop-up party in South End this weekend with classic arcade games by Super Abari Game Bar, live art, food trucks (Burger Box and Not […]
Hattie's 2023 Summer Bash Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 2 p.m. Hattie's Tap & Tavern 2918 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Hattie's Tap & Tavern host their 2023 Summer Bash featuring a whole hog roast, drink specials, and live music featuring performances by King Cackle, Thousand Dollar Car, Whiskey Richards, Lil Skritt, The […]
We Love Fela Party Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Noda Company Canteen 1824 Statesville Ave Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Free (with RSVP) Su Casa, one of Charlotte's longest-running dance parties, will bring their annual We Love Fela Party to Noda Company Canteen (in the Boileryard at Camp North End) in partnership with Charlotte […]
Yiasou Greek Festival September 8-10, 2023 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral 600 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: $5 (12 and under Free) A Charlotte tradition since 1978, the Yiasou Greek Festival will return with a weekend full of food and entertainment at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Yiasou (the Greek word for hello, […]
Jollof Festival Charlotte Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free Range Brewing 2320 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $35 plus Jollof Festival celebrates the West African rice dish in Charlotte for the first time ever. Eat your way through the many delicious Jollof rice dishes served up by teams […]
Festival of India Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Belk Theater (5th and N. Tryon) 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $6 plus For over 25 years, Festival of India has drawn thousands of visitors from Charlotte and neighboring counties to showcase the diversity of Indian culture and its […]
Latin American Festival Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Amp Ballantyne 11115 Upper Ave. Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: Free The Latin American Coalition presents the 33rd annual Festival Latino Americano for the first time at The Amp Ballantyne in south Charlotte. The event will feature authentic cuisine from several representing […]
Hispanic Heritage Festival featuring Gente de Zona Saturday, September 23 2023 at 3:00 p.m.to 10 p.m. Truist Field 324 S. Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $20 plus Truis Field will host the 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas headlined by Latin Grammy Award-winning Cuban Reggaeton duo, Gente de Zona. The event will […]
Carolina Renaissance Festival September 30 - November 19 Carolina Renaissance Fest 16445 Poplar Tent Rd Huntersville, NC 28078 Tickets: $32 for adults (ages 13+) and $20 for children (ages 5-12) Travel back in time as a 25-acre field in Huntersville transforms into the village of Fairhaven and history comes alive with castles, cottages, kitchens, and […]
Charlotte Vegfest 2023 Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Camp North End 300 Camp Road Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Free Charlotte Vegfest returns to Camp North End this weekend with some of the region's best vegan food, vendors, cooking classes, demos, competitions, yoga, and more. A 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission […]
Farm to Fork Picnic in The Garden Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 Tickets: $125 plus Belmont’s Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden serves as the picturesque backdrop once again for Piedmont Culinary Guild’s Farm to Fork Picnic in The Garden. […]
Hola Charlotte Festival Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Uptown Charlotte South Tryon Street Brooklyn Village Avenue to 4th Street Tickets: Free Embrace the vibrant culture at Charlotte’s largest Hispanic heritage celebration at this year’s Hola Charlotte Festival. The 11th edition of the festival highlights Latin American culture through music, dance, […]
South End Wine & Hops Festival Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lenny Boy Brewing Co. 3000 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28217 Tickets: $38 plus Lenny Boy Brewing will host the annual Fall South End Wine & Hops Festival. Guests will enjoy unlimited samples from nine Charlotte area craft breweries […]
NoDa Night Market Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Crown Station 3629 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Crown Station and CLTure present the first NoDa Night Market happening at the 3600-3700 block of North Davidson Street celebrating Asian culture and representing cuisines from multiple countries. The free community […]
Light the Knights Festival November 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Photo: Laura Wolff /Charlotte Knights Truist Field 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $10 ($40 - all activities pass) The Charlotte Knights’ Light the Knights Festival will return this holiday season lighting up Truist Field in Uptown with a regulation-size ice skating […]
Queen City Nerve's 2023 Best in the Nest Party Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Norfolk Hall 2905 Griffith Street Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: $30 plus Charlotte's Queen City Nerve celebrates their five-year anniversary and 2023 Best in the Nest winners with an evening full of live music, art, food, and […]
Taste of NC Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mint Museum 2730 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28207 Tickets: $50 plus Piedmont Culinary Guild is teaming up with the North Carolina Winegrower's Association for Taste of NC, a tasting event pairing several talented Charlotte chefs with North Carolina vineyards at the historic […]
NoDa HoliDay Market Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Crown Station 3629 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Following the wildly successful NoDa Night Market in November, Crown Station, Sierra Nevada, and CLTure present the NoDa HoliDay Market Block Party featuring several of the city’s best Asian food trucks […]
Free Soup Day at Free Range Brewing Monday, January 1, 2024 at 11 a.m. Free Range Brewing 2320 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free Free Range Brewing will host their eighth annual Free Soup Day featuring talented Charlotte-area chefs accompanied by bakery Verdant Bread and Loto Cafe. Some of the soups that will […]
Soul Family House Party Friday, January 12, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. Snug Harbor 1228 Gordon St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $12 plus DJ Andy K presents an evening of house music and delicious food by Soul Gastrolounge. The Soul Family House Party will feature sets by DJ Andy K, That Guy Smitty, Steve Howerton, Probably […]
Tet Lunar New Year Festival Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oasis Shriners 604 Doug Mayes Place Charlotte, NC 28262 Tickets: $5.00 (kids under 5 free) The Vietnamese Association of Charlotte presents the Tet Lunar New Year Festival featuring an impressive list of authentic Asian food vendors, raffles, games, photo booths, […]
Carolina BBQ Festival 2024 April 5 + 6, 2024 Victoria Yards 209 E. 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $49 plus Carolina BBQ Festival returns this weekend with a charity kickoff dinner and concert on Friday night and a whole hog barbecue Saturday at Victoria Yards featuring 15 Carolina pitmasters. Photo: Carolina BBQ Festival (Facebook) […]
Empanada Fest 2024 Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Camp North End (Boileryard Area) 1824 Statesville Ave. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Free Celebrate Latin America’s famous pastry turnovers at the third annual Empanada Fest. Several local restaurants and food trucks will be dishing the many variations of the empanada-- whether you […]
Moo, Brew & 'Que Fest April 12-14, 2024 Avidxchange Music Factory 817 Hamilton St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $39 plus Charlotte restaurant Moo & Brew hosts their annual Moo, Brew & 'Que Fest at Avidxchange Music Factory. The three-day event will feature performances by alternative rockers The Revivalists, Flipturn, Hippo Campus, Illiterate Light, country singer-songwriter […]
Charlotte StrEATs April 13-14, 2024 Gateway Village 900 W Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free (StrEATs Festival) / $105 (Tasting Tour) Charlotte StrEATs returns to Gateway Village this weekend featuring award-winning chef, television personality, and author Aarón Sánchez. Saturday will feature the StrEATs Tasting Tour, where attendees will be able to sample small bites […]
106 & NoDa starring Jordan Centry with Don Garrett and Kayla Kandi Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Crown Station 3629 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $10 plus CLTure, Voodoo Ranger, and Crown Station present a new and unique comedy event starring fast-rising Charlotte stand-up comedian, Jordan Centry. Centry, who has gained […]