# Best Festivals Events in Charlotte

- **Subtitle**: From folk fields to empanada lines, how Charlotte actually does festivals
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

Festivals in Charlotte are not just something tacked onto the calendar, they are how this city socializes. The scene is messy in the best way, with craft tents, food smoke, and local bands all colliding across different corners of town. The big numbers are real, but what matters more is that regulars actually plan their year around certain festivals events in Charlotte and you start seeing the same faces from one field or parking lot to the next.

If you are into handmade everything, the Spring Craft Fair is usually the first one people bring up. It pulls in the DIY crowd, the Etsy-obsessed, and half the local makers you follow on Instagram, all comparing ceramics and candles like it is a competitive sport. Clayworks Spring Studio Festival goes deeper into that world, a little more niche and very clay nerd friendly, with people geeking out over glazes instead of headliners. These are the best festivals in Charlotte for folks who want to meet the artists, not just buy from them.

Music lovers get their own playground at the 3rd Annual Charlotte Folk Music Festival, which leans into the rootsy, guitar case on the lawn kind of vibe. Expect the crowd to be part superfans, part families parked on blankets, with the odd musician quietly judging the fingerpicking from the back. Up around Lake Norman, the Lake Norman Spring Bash on Dog Island skews more day-party-meets-lakeside hangout, the kind of festival where you end up talking to strangers at the water instead of staring at a main stage.

Food people are spoiled, and slightly insufferable, at Empanada Fest 2026 and The Carolina BBQ Festival 2026. Empanada Fest is exactly the kind of event locals keep to themselves, a slow-moving line of people arguing about fillings and which stand actually nails the crust. The Carolina BBQ Festival is louder and smokier, leaning into regional pride and brisket debates, with serious eaters pacing themselves like it is a marathon. Spots like The Independent Picture House often host more curated culture-forward festival events, while big outdoor hubs such as American Legion Memorial Stadium and that stretch around 7400 City View Dr give the larger festivals room to spread out. Put together, they make the festivals events in Charlotte feel less like one-off shows and more like a citywide habit.

Quick picks:
• Spring Craft Fair: for handmade obsessives and local makers
• Clayworks Spring Studio Festival: for clay and ceramics fans who live for process
• 3rd Annual Charlotte Folk Music Festival: blankets, guitars, and roots music diehards
• Lake Norman Spring Bash Dog Island: lakeside festival people watching with a party edge
• Empanada Fest 2026: long lines, big flavors, strong opinions
• The Carolina BBQ Festival 2026: smoked meat, sauce debates, and hardcore BBQ loyalists

## Festivals Events in Charlotte

- **Event Name**: Taste of Charlotte 2026
  - **Description**: North Carolina’s largest food festival is set to return to Tryon June 5th-7th 2026 in uptown Charlotte welcoming Food Lion as its title sponsor for the sixth year. The event offers a mix of family entertainment unique shopping live music kid’s activiti
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/taste-of-charlotte-2026/80001095993570
  - **Venue**: Uptown Charlotte
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- **Event Name**: Taste of Charlotte Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Food Lion Taste of Charlotte Festival is the largest annual festival held in Uptown Charlotte. Meet, Eat, Drink, and Play! This year the festival is hosted in Uptown on Tryon Street for several blocks, bringing local restaurants to you! 

Friday, June
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/taste-of-charlotte-festival-2026/200028774065728
  - **Venue**: 101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
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- **Event Name**: The Carolina BBQ Festival - 2026
  - **Description**: Celebrate the Tradition of Whole Hog BBQ and so MUCH MORE. Tastings from 30+ Pitmasters  + Chefs at the 5th annual Carolina BBQ Festival.About this EventJoin us at the Carolina BBQ Festival
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/the-carolina-bbq-festival-2026/100001977318859938
  - **Venue**: Victoria Yards
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- **Event Name**: Charlotte Grilled Cheese Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Celebrate with bites of melty, cheesy goodness paired with delicious drinks from Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bars.About this EventCharlotte Grilled Cheese FestivalEnjoy a fun twist on America's Favorite Sandwich with an
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/charlotte-grilled-cheese-festival-2026/100001984379460384
  - **Venue**: South End Station Parking Lot
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- **Event Name**: Carolina Country Music Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Carolina Country Music Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC.

We will be opening for National Acts such as Luke Bryan, Riley Green, Post Malone, Blake Shelton and many more. We will be performing a mix of Originals and your favorite modern and classic Country Son
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/carolina-country-music-festival-2026/200029474806641
  - **Venue**: Myrtle Beach S.C
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- **Event Name**: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte
  - **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 al
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/beer-bourbon-and-bbq-festival-charlotte/100001803862504309
  - **Venue**: Ballantyne's Backyard
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  - **Price**: USD 48 to 101
  - **Categories**: festivals, beer-festivals, workshops, parties, live-music, art, theatre, entertainment, carnivals
- **Event Name**: “Mimosa Land” Mimosa Festival (Charlotte,NC) UNITED CARES INC
  - **Description**: Welcome to Mimosa Land “ Mimosa Festival” - a day filled with smooth tunes, good vibes, and endless mimosas! Sponsored by United caresAbout this EventCome groove with us at the Mimosa Land
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: Romare Bearden Park
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- **Event Name**: Babymetal at Truliant Amphitheater
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Babymetal at Truliant Amphitheater, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Truliant Amphitheater in the heart of Charlotte, NC for an event tha
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/babymetal-at-truliant-amphitheater/2400029900469023
  - **Venue**: Truliant Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Empanada Fest 2026
  - **Description**: 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓: 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
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Come and taste your way around Latin America’s famous pastry turnovers. Whether you prefer them baked or fried, meat-filled or vegetarian, made with flour or with corn –
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/empanada-fest-2026/200029784728820
  - **Venue**: The Boileryard at Camp North End
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- **Event Name**: Summer Soul Juneteenth Festival
  - **Description**: Charlotte we coming BACK for the summer 🔥☀️
Summer Soul Juneteenth Festival hits Uptown Charlotte June 27th from 11AM–10PM! Come celebrate the culture with black vendors, black food trucks, live band, games, and a whole day of good vibes for everybody.
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/summer-soul-juneteenth-festival/200029898141325
  - **Venue**: Uptown Charlotte
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- **Event Name**: Leagues Cup: Phase One - Charlotte FC vs. CF Pachuca
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Leagues Cup: Phase One - Charlotte FC vs. CF Pachuca, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bank Of America Stadium in dynamic Charlotte
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/leagues-cup-phase-one-charlotte-fc-vs-cf-pachuca/2300029807750416
  - **Venue**: Bank Of America Stadium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: 7th Annual Charlotte Brunch Festival
  - **Description**: Brunch lovers, this one is for you! Join us for a celebration of all things brunch!About this EventThe 7th Annual Charlotte Brunch Festival returns! Get ready to indulge in delicious brun
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/7th-annual-charlotte-brunch-festival/100001983974493116
  - **Venue**: The Boardwalk at The Shoppes at University Place
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  - **Price**: USD 7 to 10
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Entertainment, Kids, Music
- **Event Name**: Charlotte WestieFest 2027
  - **Description**: Charlotte WestieFest 2027 returns for our 12th Year!

SAVE THE DATES!!!
February 4th - 7th, 2027!!

After three straight years of having over 900 people in attendance .... and in continuing efforts to do all we can to continue making the weekend an enjoya
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 119
  - **Date**: Thu Feb 04 2027 at 03:00 pm – Mon Feb 08 2027 at 03:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/charlotte-westiefest-2027/200029631575209
  - **Venue**: Hilton Charlotte University Place
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- **Event Name**: 2026 JAPAN FEST at Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Co
  - **Description**: Join our third annual JAPAN FEST celebration! Hosted by Urban District Market, Seoul Food Meat Co, and the Japanese Association in Charlotte. 

Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17
JAPAN FEST 
12pm - 9pm | Urban District Market 

Address: 2315 N Davidson
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 130
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/2026-japan-fest-at-urban-district-market-and-seoul-food-meat-co/200029771650524
  - **Venue**: 2315 N Davidson St, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28205
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, contests, karaoke, kids, live-music, entertainment, food-drinks, art, music-festivals, anime
- **Event Name**: Queen City Fest
  - **Description**: 👑 QUEEN CITY FEST — UPTOWN CHARLOTTE
Get ready for one of the biggest small-business events of the season 💥
HandCrafted Market CLT presents Queen City Fest — a full street takeover in the heart of Uptown featuring an incredible lineup of local makers, art
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 111
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/queen-city-fest/200029818154933
  - **Venue**: Levine Avenue of the Arts, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, shopping

## Trending Events in Charlotte

- **Event Name**: Charlotte African American Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for a day of celebration honoring the rich heritage and accomplishments of the African-American community.
  - **Venue**: The Carole Hoefener Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69acd79008780.jpg
- **Event Name**: Kings Drive Art Walk 2026
  - **Description**: EVENT INFORMATIONFestival in the Parkpresentsthe 16th annual“Kings Drive Art Walk”SATURDAY  May 2, 2026 11:00 a
  - **Venue**: Little Sugar Creek Greenway
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb696448915f9e6.jpg
- **Event Name**: Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Summit 2026
  - **Description**: Deliverance & Spiritual Warfare Summit 2026 – Charlotte NCHeaven is raising up an army—will you answer the call?Step into a realm where the power of God collides with the cry for
  - **Venue**: Charlotte Marriott City Center
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- **Event Name**: Chesapeake Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Bennett Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Charlotte Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Mallard Creek Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/71caf36c9d58a3c0bd7871a02bb289a74e2dec8bcaee9e7bf3ce4c04f57fc1a3-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762625843
- **Event Name**: Matt Rife at Spectrum Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Matt Rife at Spectrum Center, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Spectrum Center in the heart of Charlotte, NC for an event that wil
  - **Venue**: Spectrum Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb699d9b9fb2924.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bruno Mars with Leon Thomas and DJ Pee .Wee
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bank of America Stadium
🏠 Address: 800 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
🌆 City: Charlotte
📍 Location: 35.2258, -80.8528✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Bruno Mars with Leon Thomas and DJ Pee .Wee, where every moment
  - **Venue**: Bank of America Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Taste of Charlotte 2026
  - **Description**: North Carolina’s largest food festival is set to return to Tryon June 5th-7th 2026 in uptown Charlotte welcoming Food Lion as its title sponsor for the sixth year. The event offers a mix of family entertainment unique shopping live music kid’s activiti
  - **Venue**: Uptown Charlotte
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb690930cb6a1dc.jpg
- **Event Name**: Zach Bryan at Bank of America Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Zach Bryan at Bank of America Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bank of America Stadium in dynamic Charlotte,
  - **Venue**: Bank of America Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Taste of Charlotte 2026 (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 12:00 am at Uptown Charlotte), Taste of Charlotte Festival 2026 (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 11:00 am at 101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States), The Carolina BBQ Festival - 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Yards), Charlotte Grilled Cheese Festival 2026 (Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at South End Station Parking Lot), Carolina Country Music Festival 2026 (Thu Jun 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at Myrtle Beach S.C).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Charlotte this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** The Carolina BBQ Festival - 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Yards), Empanada Fest 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Boileryard at Camp North End).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Charlotte in April 2026?
  - **A:** The Carolina BBQ Festival - 2026 (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Victoria Yards), Empanada Fest 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Boileryard at Camp North End), 7th Annual Charlotte Brunch Festival (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Boardwalk at The Shoppes at University Place).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Charlotte on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Charlotte include Uptown Charlotte, 101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States, Victoria Yards.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Charlotte range from USD 7 to USD 574. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Charlotte include Taste of Charlotte, Taste of Charlotte Festival, Carolina BBQ Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Charlotte.

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