# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: We’re back at Ballantyne’s Backyard! CHARLOTTE’S BIGGEST, BADDEST, BONE-IN, BBQ FEST is Back and Ready for More!!!About this EventQueen City is Smokin’ and GOING HOG WILD!!This 18th Annual affair offers up all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass, and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.Unleash Your Beast……. with OVER 60+ BEERS, 40+ BOURBONS, AND LOTS OF BARBECUE!NEW BEAST MODE CABANAS. DO you have a group of friends who are the LIFE of the PARTY – bring it!!! This package is VERY EXCLUSIVE & LIMITED and Offers you – your own oasis at the show.Each Guest Receives a Souvenir Tasting Cup to enjoy All You Care To Taste Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table.The SHRINE OF SWINE is back! Enjoy whole hogs during each session. Pork worship at its finest!BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection from our vendors onsite – pulled pork from whole hogs, ribs, brisket, chickens, sausages and all the fixins’ you can imagine. We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low.Enjoy seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers, Brewmasters, and Pit Masters from the deep South.GAME IT: The Cochon Carnival is loaded with fun activities and games to keep everyone challenged. Connect four, giant jenga, cornhole, and so much more…DANCE: Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music on The Main Stage.SHOP: Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania, Hot sauces, BBQ accessories, Cigars, and more!VIP AdmissionValid from 12pm – 6pmThe VIP ticket includes 6 hours of sampling, a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, a BBQ dinner plate, VIP Washroon, and live entertainment. These tickets are limited and always SELL OUT.General AdmissionValid from 2pm – 6pmThis GA ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, and all live entertainment.Designated Driver tickets are sold Onsite Only for $25 on the day of the event.PLEASE NOTE:All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.E vent is Rain or Shine.Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!https://charlotte.beerandbourbon.com/Interested in being Vendor?Email: sales@drinkeatrelax.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/beer-bourbon-and-bbq-festival-charlotte/100001803862504309 - **Event Categories**: festivals, beer-festivals, workshops, parties, live-music, art, theatre, entertainment, carnivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 18 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 47.53, max: 100.65, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Ballantyne's Backyard - **lat**: 35.0604928 - **long**: -80.8409643 - **full address**: Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1b780beb7ce004426bbfcb58357d7c08a6203294c5ab198e38443fc5c4524b1c-rimg-w1200-h467-dc495d47-gmir.jpg?v=1760458083 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte being held? - **A:** Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 North Community House Road, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte? - **A:** Ticket prices for Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte range from USD 48 to USD 101 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityVIP Admission 12pm - 6pmUSD 101 + USD 8 fee + USD 7 taxAvailableGeneral Admission 2pm - 6pmUSD 48 + USD 5 fee + USD 3 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte? - **A:** Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte is organized by Drink Eat Relax Events LLC. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Drink Eat Relax Events LLC's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Drink Eat Relax Events LLC a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Drink Eat Relax Events LLC has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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