Charcuterie Board Walk 2026

Sip, snack, and stroll your way through Downtown Jackson at the Charcuterie Board Walk on Thursday, May 14 from 4:00–8:00 PM. Begin your evening at Bella Notte Ristorante (137 W Michigan Ave) for check-in, where you’ll enjoy charcuterie-inspired small plates, a cash bar, and live music to set the tone, then explore downtown with a curated tasting map guiding you to participating businesesses.

Along the way, enjoy thoughtfully crafted charcuterie-inspired small plates, wine tastings from local wineries, non-alcoholic options, live music, shopping, and interactive pop-up experiences. Each stop offers something unique—creating an atmosphere centered on connection, discovery, and shared experiences.

Collect a sticker at every location for a chance to win a Downtown Jackson Night for Two, including a $100 DDA gift certificate. Purchase 4 or more tickets in one transaction and receive a free charcuterie gift set from Spring Arbor University’s Gainey School of Business.

Perfect for a girls’ night, date night, or a meaningful Mother’s Day outing, this event supports local businesses and downtown beautification efforts led by the Jackson DDA.

Grab your tickets NOW and be part of one of downtown’s most memorable nights of the year.

Date: May 14, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Check-in: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM at Bella Notte Ristorante

Event Location: Downtown Jackson

Tickets: For $40, participants will indulge in an evening of charcuterie sampling provided by Bella Notte Restaurant, The Grand River Brewery and the Jackson Career Center Culinary students. 6 complimentary wine or non-alcoholic samples from Sandhill Crane Winery, Cherry Creek Cellars, Sleeping Bear Winery and Zero Bar and explore shops, restaurants, pop-ups, and service-based businesses, all while soaking up the energy of the Downtown Social District.

Perks: Purchase 4 or more tickets in one transaction and receive a free charcuterie gift set from Spring Arbor University’s Gainey School of Business.

Prize Drawing: Recieve a sticker from each brick and mortar location, place the sticker on your map and after all locations have been visited, leave your map at a participaing business. Collect a sticker at every location for a chance to win a Downtown Jackson Night for Two, including a $100 DDA gift certificate.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Check-in is at the Bella Notte Ristorante (137 W. Michigan Ave.), where guests will check-in, receive a map and 6 drink tickets to guide them through the downtown happenings. While checking in, attendees will enjoy live music, charcuterie small bites and a cash bar.

Explore Downtown: From 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM guests will explore the downtown area visiting participating small businesses, restaurants, pop-ups, and service-based businesses to shop, sample, eat, and collect stickers to enter the drawing for a Downtown Jackson Night for Two. 6 drink tickets will be issued for adults 21+ to experience wine samples from Sandhill Cranes Winery, Cherry Creek Cellars and Sleeping Bear Winery. Under 21 or prefer non-alcoholic options? Zero Bar & Lounge will also be serving samples.

Social District: At any time during the event, take advantage of the Downtown Social District. Participating establishments are Axe Play, The Dirty Bird, Ogma Brewing Company, Grand River Brewery, The Town Bar, The Crazy Cowboy, Bella Notte, and Tilted Pinball Bar. Please note that social district beverages are additonal costs and drink tickets cannot be used for social district beverages.

Bring your friends and family and grab tasty treats while you stroll through our beautiful downtown and uncover new favorite spots! Psst...This is a perfect Mother’s Day gift!

COMMUNITY IMPACT: Participating in this event will support our local downtown businesses and profits go towards the JDDA downtown beautification program.

Tickets are limited - GRAB them now and visit downtown Jackson!

Info: Start at Bella Notte Restaurante (137 W. Michigan Ave.) to check-in, pick up your map for the evening while enjoying charcuterie small plates, a cash bar and listening to live music! Parking is FREE and plentiful on the street or in city owned lots. For more information on the City of Jackson parking, please visit: https://www.cityofjackson.org/280/Parking-Management

Info: Experience Jackson like never before! The DDA has brought the wine, professional charcuterie small plates, shopping, personal services and a community connection.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bella Notte, 137 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, United States

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