Food & Drink events in Charlotte

Check out happening food & drink events all around Charlotte, NC

Taste of Charlotte 2026

Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 am Uptown Charlotte

Taste of Charlotte Festival 2026

 Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 am 101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

Charlotte Grilled Cheese Festival 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm South End Station Parking Lot USD 57 to 74

“Mimosa Land” Mimosa Festival (Charlotte,NC) UNITED CARES INC

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm Romare Bearden Park USD 25 to 574

Summer Soul Juneteenth Festival

Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Uptown Charlotte

2026 JAPAN FEST at Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Co

Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm 2315 N Davidson St, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28205

**SOLD OUT** BTR Tour 2026 - K*ll Lincoln + JER + Bad Operation w/ Flying Raccoon Suit @ Milestone

 Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm The Milestone Club

FOODEESFEST - Charlotte, NC

 Fri, 11 Sep at 01:00 pm Charlotte Premium Outlets Free

Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte Ballantyne

 Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm Ballantyne's Backyard USD 48 to 88

On The Border with Ryan & Woody and U.S. Navy Band at SouthPark After 5

 Thu, 07 May at 05:00 pm 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28211

RnB Mimosa Festival Charlotte : Session 1

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Victoria Yards USD 38 to 164

The Charlotte Margarita Festival

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Tipsy Pickle USD 8 to 1,110

Front Porch - May 😎

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am FreeMoreWest

Java Band with Rod Fiske at SouthPark After 5

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:00 pm 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28211

2026 Derby Days at the Mint Museum

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Mint Museum Randolph USD 34 to 82

2026 Gameday Carolina Blue Zone Tailgate - Bruno Mars

 Wed, 29 Apr at 05:00 pm Gameday Hospitality Carolina Lot USD 45 to 71

RnB Mimosa Festival Charlotte : Session 2

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Victoria Yards USD 38 to 164

Ed Sheeran Loop Tour 2026 " The Ultimate Tailgate Experience"

 Sat, 17 Oct at 02:00 pm 628 W Morehead St USD 0 to 574

Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Historic Fourth Ward USD 42 to 53

2026 Charlotte Goal Zone Tailgate - USA vs Senegal

 Sun, 31 May at 12:00 pm 1049 Winnifred St, Charlotte, NC 28203-6450, United States

College Football Kickoff "The Ultimate Tailgate Experience"

 Sat, 19 Sep at 03:00 pm 628 W Morehead St USD 0 to 574

Chris Stapleton All-American Road Show "The Ultimate Tailgate Experience"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 02:00 pm 628 W Morehead St USD 0 to 574

Festa Italiana Charlotte

Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Festa Italiana Charlotte

Landslide with Square Roots at SouthPark After 5

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28211

Ballantyne Wine Festival

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Ballantyne Village USD 36 to 59

South End Food Truck Friday

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Lenny Boy Brewing Co

2026 Gameday Carolina Blue Zone Tailgate - Chris Stapleton

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Gameday Hospitality Carolina Lot USD 45 to 71

Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked with Drew Nathan Duo at SouthPark After 5

 Thu, 21 May at 05:00 pm 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28211

Cinco de Mayo at Camp North End

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm The Boileryard at Camp North End

Whiskey, Wine, & Fire - Charlotte, NC

 Sat, 24 Oct at 04:00 pm Ballantyne's Backyard USD 48 to 88

Cinco De Drinko

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Monday Night Brewing - Garden Co. Free

PRISM: Powered by Makers Mark

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm Moxy Charlotte Downtown Free

Jockey's & Juleps

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Búho Bar USD 55

Cinco De Mayo Charlotte Bar Crawl 2026 | Saturday, May 2nd

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm TBA USD 18 to 23

Cinco de Mayo - Tacos, Chelas & Beats

 Sat, 02 May at 04:30 pm MEZCAL 87 CANTINA+BAR USD 0 to 13

Virginia Cavaliers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Football Game Tailgate

 Sat, 19 Sep at 01:00 pm Uptown, Charlotte, North Carolina

FREE HOOKAH MONDAY : CINCO DE MAYO! $150 BOTTLES $7 DRINKS

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Cru Charlotte Free

AfroPop! Charlotte, Vol.99: 3rd Annual Haitian Flag Day Party!

 Sat, 16 May at 09:30 pm CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub USD 13 to 18

2026 Charlotte Goal Zone Tailgate - All Star Game

 Wed, 29 Jul at 12:00 pm Gameday Hospitality Carolina Lot USD 45 to 71

SouthEast Crab Feast- Charlotte (NC)

 Sat, 01 Aug at 01:00 pm Park Road Park USD 0 to 75

9th Annual Black Fathers Rock Celebration

 Sat, 06 Jun at 03:00 pm Event Masterz USD 0 to 1,069

2026 Gameday Carolina Blue Zone Tailgate - Ed Sheeran

 Sat, 17 Oct at 03:30 pm Gameday Hospitality Carolina Lot USD 45 to 71

International Festival 2026 - UNC Charlotte

 Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 am Barnhardt Student Activity Center Free

Pasta Making With Chef Tiore at a Local Brewery - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 pm Burial Beer- House of Relics USD 66

Make Your Own Sushi in Charlotte

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm Hyatt Centric Charlotte SouthPark USD 69

Beats & Blanket Block Party

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Omegas of Charlotte USD 13 to 77

Brewers Beer Dinner

 Tue, 26 May at 07:00 pm Brewers At 4001 Yancey USD 25

AC/DC Power Up Tour 2026 "The Ultimate Tailgate Experience"

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm 628 W Morehead St USD 0 to 574

Sushi Making With Chef Tiore - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm Burial Beer- House of Relics USD 66

Queen City R&B Mimosa Fest & Day Party

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

Queen City Margarita Fest & Day Party

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

Roll Your Own Sushi With Chef Debbie - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm Lost Worlds Brewing USD 66

National Pastry Conference 2026

 Sat, 03 Oct at 09:00 am Charlotte Convention Center USD 29 to 398

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Charlotte’s Taste of Latin American Food

 Sun, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Divine Barrel Brewing Free

12th Annual Teal Diva 5k

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am McAlpine Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211, United States

2026 Charlotte Goal Zone Tailgate - All Star Game (Powered by Gameday Hospitality)

 Wed, 29 Jul at 12:00 pm 1049 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4241, United States

Cinco De Mayo

 Tue, 05 May at 04:00 pm The Music Yard at SouthBound

USMNT USA vs. Senegal Match "The Ultimate Tailgate Experience"

 Sun, 31 May at 12:00 pm 628 W Morehead St USD 0 to 574

Tacos & Margaritas Bar Crawl - Charlotte

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Retro Bar USD 19 to 50

#CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Charlotte

 Sat, 25 Jul at 02:00 pm Victoria Yards USD 7 to 55

Mother's Day Brunch at the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

 Sun, 10 May Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel USD 43 to 102

Sushi Making With Chef Tiore - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 19 Apr Burial Beer- House of Relics USD 66

Otaku Block Party

 Fri, 03 Jul at 07:00 pm Starlight on 22nd USD 0 to 45

In-Person Class: Dumplings from Scratch: Fold, Fill, Savor (Charlotte)

 Thu, 28 May at 06:30 pm Hi-Wire Brewing and Noble Cider Taproom USD 65

April 'Women of Whiskey': With El Major Tequila's Grace Gonzalez!

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm The Artisan’s Palate USD 25

Cooking for Wellness With Chef Tiore - Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm Burial Beer- House of Relics USD 66

5K Fun Run x HEIST BREWERY NoDa| 2026 NC Brewery Running Series

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Heist Brewery USD 0 to 62

El Mercadito Mis Raices

 Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm Urban District Market Free

Classic Handmade Pasta in Charlotte

 Wed, 29 Apr Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte USD 69

TE AMO TEQUILA! SUNDAY FUNDAY CINCO DE MAYO! $5 DRINKS $10 HOOKAH

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm Cru Charlotte Free

Queen City Mother's Day Celebration

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 pm Blush CLT USD 25

Queen City Juneteenth Celebration & Day Party

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

She just wanna have fun brunch day party! $5 wing baskets! $7 drinks!

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm CRU Free

Cooking for Wellness With Chef Tiore - Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 05 Apr Burial Beer- House of Relics USD 66

Festa Italiana Charlotte: An Italian Food & Wine Festival

 Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm Gateway Village

Beginner Sushi Class - Charlotte

 Wed, 06 May at 06:30 pm Vaulted Oak Brewing

Beginner Sushi Class - Charlotte, North Carolina

 Thu, 07 May at 06:30 pm Divine Barrel Brewing

Dumpling Making With Chef Shaun - Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 24 May Burial Beer- House of Relics USD 66

Make Sushi With Chef Shaun - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 03 May Lost Worlds Brewing USD 66

Charlotte' NColor Festival

 Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am 3301 Statesville Ave Free

Dumplings from Scratch: Fold, Fill, Savor - Charlotte

 Thu, 28 May at 06:30 pm Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte USD 69

Queen City Tequila Fest & Day Party

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

R&B-ingo w/ WNO's Darren Brand & Metchie Davis- Charlotte NC

 Sat, 30 May at 03:00 pm Harolds Chicken & Ice Bar - Charlotte USD 7 to 39

Cinco De Mayo: Tequila Me Please! $150 BOTTLES! $7 DRINKS!

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Cru Charlotte, North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, USA Free

Gameday New York Tailgate Zone - AC/DC

 Sat, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm Gameday Hospitality Carolina Lot USD 0 to 50

Sourdough 101 Class - Trolley Barn

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm Legion at the Trolley Barn USD 125

“1st Friday’s”

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm 917 Central Ave USD 13

The LaTin CoFFee ParTy - Charlotte

 Sun, 17 May at 11:00 am RSVP South End USD 23 to 50

Make Fresh Tagliatelle With Chef Autumn - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™

 Sun, 12 Apr Lost Worlds Brewing

Hats and High Tea Mother's Day Tea Party

 Sun, 10 May at 02:00 pm Mahlon Adams Pavilion USD 65

Friends of West Meck 6th Future Ready Fundraiser

Sat, 06 Jun at 05:00 pm The Union at Station West

THE BIG BACKYARD COOKOUT

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm 6912 Old Lawyers Rd USD 13 to 18

SportsLink Field Day 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 920 Hamilton St USD 11 to 211

Copy of Wine & Cheese Pairing: Monte Rio Edition

 Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm Frenchy's Sip and Shop USD 42

Queen City Juneteenth Cookout & Day Party

 Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

Pop Up Charlotte

 Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 pm 1202 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216-5036, United States

Picnic Social || Hands On DIY Body Butter Workshop!

 Wed, 20 May at 10:00 am LOCKSTAR USD 53

Park After Dark 2026!!

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm The Spoke Easy, Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, USA USD 10

I ❤️ R&B WEDNESDAYS ! $200 BOTTLES! DRINK SPECIALS! FREE VIP SEATING

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm Somewhere CLT Free

DJ Aktive presents Protect ya Neck CLT Edition w/ DJ Skillz

 Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub USD 11 to 19