# Best Food-Drinks Events in Charlotte

- **Subtitle**: From empanada fests to mimosa parties, here is where Charlotte actually eats and drinks together
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Charlotte likes to pretend it is laid back, but look at the food-drinks scene and you can tell people here commit. There are literally thousands of locals chasing the best food-drinks in Charlotte at any given time, and half of them are already RSVP’ed to something with a tasting wristband involved. Big, loud festivals sit right next to neighborhood pop ups, so you get both the Instagram chaos and the low key hang in one city.

The festival crowd is serious. Lake Norman Spring Bash Dog Island pulls in the outdoorsy crew who want their craft beer with a side of lake breeze and dogs everywhere. Empanada Fest 2026 is where you go if you plan your life around handheld food and long lines that are actually worth it. Then there is The Carolina BBQ Festival 2026, the heavyweight. That is the one you hit if you care about smoke rings, pitmasters, and arguing about who does pulled pork properly. Vegfest Jr. at Charlotte Shout pulls in the plant based families and veggie-curious folks who are tired of being the side salad order at every table.

The city also leans hard into themed food-drinks events that feel more like a scene than a simple outing. Carowinds Viva La Fiesta turns the park into a mashup of Latin food, drinks, and music, so you get churros, cocktails, and coasters all in one slightly chaotic loop. HUG Mimosa Party & Grand Opening is exactly the kind of thing locals keep on group chats, not in guidebooks, a bubbly, brunch energy launch that is all about clinking glasses and scouting a new regular spot before it gets overrun.

When it is not all big tents and tasting passes, Charlotte slides back into its regular haunts. Cru Charlotte keeps the familiar wine bar charm for people who like their nights measured in flights and gossip, not body shots. Around The Milestone Club, you get that gritty, old school neighborhood edge, the kind of place you end up grabbing a drink after a show and staying longer than planned. Marquee Charlotte leans more polished, a magnet for the dressed up crowd who want cocktails, lights, and the feeling that they picked the right side of town.

Here is a quick hit list of food-drinks events and spots shaping Charlotte right now:

• Lake Norman Spring Bash Dog Island, lake views, dogs, drinks, and festival food
• Empanada Fest 2026, empanada obsessives, lines, and every filling you can think of
• The Carolina BBQ Festival 2026, pitmasters, smoke, and serious Carolina cue debates
• Vegfest Jr. at Charlotte Shout, kid friendly, plant based bites, and chill daytime energy
• Carowinds Viva La Fiesta Opening Weekend, rides, Latin food, and strong party vibes
• HUG Mimosa Party & Grand Opening, champagne-forward, social, and very group chat coded
• Cru Charlotte, relaxed wine-centric nights with a familiar regulars crowd
• The Milestone Club area, gritty, no fuss drinking before or after a show
• Marquee Charlotte, polished cocktails and a see-and-be-seen atmosphere

## Food & Drinks 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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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, kids, shopping, food-truck-festivals
- **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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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 134
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, live-music, entertainment, kids, nonprofit, music-festivals
- **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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  - **Price**: USD 57 to 74
  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, live-music, nonprofit, parties, it
- **Event Name**: Empanada Fest 2026
  - **Description**: 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓: 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟐-𝟔𝐏𝐌 | 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

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**: 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
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    - 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**: **SOLD OUT** BTR Tour 2026 - K*ll Lincoln + JER + Bad Operation w/ Flying Raccoon Suit @ Milestone
  - **Description**: FRIDAY, JUNE 19th 2026

BAD TIME RECORDS TOUR 2026
featuring
K*ll LINCOLN
JER
and BAD OPERATION
with Flying Raccoon Suit

BAR OPENS AT 7:00 PM / SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 PM / AGES 18 & UP WELCOME / NO ONE ADMITTED WITHOUT VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION (NO EXC
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    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/sold-out-btr-tour-2026-kll-lincoln-jer-bad-operation-w-flying-raccoon-suit-milestone/200029742609430
  - **Venue**: The Milestone Club
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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
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    - 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**: Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte Ballantyne
  - **Description**: Join Us For The Return of this Tantalizing Event…..The Wine + Food Festival At Ballantyne!About this EventUncork The Flavor, Uncork The Fun, Uncork Charlotte!Come to a
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/wine-and-food-festival-charlotte-ballantyne/100001804070897619
  - **Venue**: Ballantyne's Backyard
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  - **Price**: USD 48 to 88
  - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, festivals, music, entertainment, wine-tasting, workshops, live-music, cooking, music-festivals, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Carowinds Viva La Fiesta Opening Weekend
  - **Description**: https://www.sixflags.com/carowinds/events/viva-la-fiesta

Celebrate spring with vivid cultural experiences and spirited traditions at Carowinds’ Viva La Fiesta, the most exciting spring activity in the Carolinas. Embark on a voyage to tropical shores with
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    - Count: 90
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/carowinds-viva-la-fiesta-opening-weekend/200029879915517
  - **Venue**: 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28273
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, art, parties, sports, music
- **Event Name**: RnB Mimosa Festival Charlotte : Session 1
  - **Description**: Your favorite music with your favorite drink...........MIMOSAS!About this EventRNB MIMOSA FESTIVAL CHARLOTTE********************************************************
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/rnb-mimosa-festival-charlotte-session-1/100001980158922642
  - **Venue**: Victoria Yards
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  - **Price**: USD 38 to 164
  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: FOODEESFEST - Charlotte, NC
  - **Description**: Come for the food, leave with a story. Join the #1 touring food truck festival experience in the US!About this EventJoin Us at the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in Charlotte, NCGet ready for
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    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/foodeesfest-charlotte-nc/100001977678624002
  - **Venue**: Charlotte Premium Outlets
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: food-drinks, festivals, food-truck-festivals, art
- **Event Name**: 2026 Gameday Carolina Blue Zone Tailgate - Bruno Mars
  - **Description**: Join Gameday Charlotte for all-inclusive food, drinks, music, games, and more before the Bruno Mars show.About this Event2026 Carolina Blue Zone Tailgate - Bruno Mars
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/2026-gameday-carolina-blue-zone-tailgate-bruno-mars/100001980589391185
  - **Venue**: Gameday Hospitality Carolina Lot
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  - **Price**: USD 45 to 71
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
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  - **Description**: Your favorite music with your favorite drink...........MIMOSAS!About this EventRNB MIMOSA FESTIVAL CHARLOTTE********************************************************
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/rnb-mimosa-festival-charlotte-session-2/100001980159295758
  - **Venue**: Victoria Yards
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  - **Price**: USD 38 to 164
  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: 2026 Charlotte Goal Zone Tailgate - USA vs Senegal
  - **Description**: 2026 Charlotte Goal Zone Tailgate - USA vs Senegal
Charlotte's Premiere Pre-Game Experience | May 31, 2026 | 12:00-3:00PM
United States vs. Senegal

Kick off your matchday at the Charlotte Goal Zone Tailgate, built to provide the ultimate pregame experien
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/2026-charlotte-goal-zone-tailgate-usa-vs-senegal/200029793188118
  - **Venue**: 1049 Winnifred St, Charlotte, NC 28203-6450, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, sports, live-music, entertainment, football

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks 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), Empanada Fest 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Boileryard at Camp North End).
- **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** FOODEESFEST - Charlotte, NC (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 01:00 pm at Charlotte Premium Outlets).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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), Carowinds Viva La Fiesta Opening Weekend (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28273), 2026 Gameday Carolina Blue Zone Tailgate - Bruno Mars (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 05:00 pm at Gameday Hospitality Carolina Lot).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Charlotte include Uptown Charlotte, 101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States, Victoria Yards.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Charlotte range from USD 7 to USD 164. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Charlotte include Taste of Charlotte, Taste of Charlotte Festival, Carolina BBQ Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Charlotte.

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