Charlotte StrEATs Festival

Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

First Ward Park | Charlotte

Charlotte StrEATs Festival
Publisher/HostCharlotte StrEATs Festival
Charlotte StrEATs Festival
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Let’s celebrate Charlotte’s culinary scene during Charlotte SHOUT!
About this Event

Mark your calendar for the fifth annual Charlotte StrEATs Festival, held in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! This FREE event celebrates Charlotte’s incredible culinary scene. To help us create the best experience possible, we ask attendees to register in advance.


What to Expect:

🍴 Neighborhood Cook-off Battles
Watch as chefs go head-to-head in an exciting culinary showdown to claim the title of StrEATs Neighborhood Champion.

🛍️ Artisan Market
Shop a carefully curated selection of the city’s top culinary vendors.

👨‍🍳 Cocktail Demonstrations + Tastings
Taste craft cocktails created by Charlotte’s top mixologists. 21+ only. Pre-sale wristbands will go on sale closer to the event and will also be available for purchase at the event.

🚚 Food Trucks
Enjoy Charlotte's top food trucks!

🧺 Picnic Baskets
Pre-order a picnic basket curated by Charlotte's best caterers. More details to be announced soon. Pre-order will open in March.

For the most up-to-date information and full schedule, visit: cltstreatsfestival.com

Charlotte StrEATs is brought to you by Unpretentious Palate and Carben Events + Marketing and is part of Charlotte SHOUT! Food Pillar Sponsor Compass Group.

FAQs:

  • Event is for all ages. 21+ to drink alcohol.
  • Event is rain or shine.
  • Parking is available in the 7th Street Parking Garage. Fees apply.
  • Items not allowed: Backpacks, coolers, camping chairs, smoking, weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, blunt objects, chemical weapons), outside food or alcohol.

About Charlotte StrEATs:
Founded in 2022 by Kristen Wile and Casey Wilson, the Charlotte StrEATs Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the city’s rich culinary identity. As one of the few women-owned and operated food festivals in the nation, it serves as a platform to promote and financially support local culinary talent, while fostering meaningful connections within the community.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Ward Park, 301 East 7th Street, Charlotte, United States

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