The 6 Best Food Festivals in Charlotte

As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to go outside and enjoy the many festivals in the Charlotte area. Perhaps the best aspect of these festivals is the seemingly endless amount of culinary delights. With so many flavors, it’s a sure-fire conclusion that your taste buds will thank you. This year, head out to these great food festivals in Charlotte. Just make sure to fast for a few days beforehand.

Soul of the South Uptown Food Tour

Taking place each year in March, the Soul of the South Uptown Food Tour explores some of the finest examples of southern cuisine in the city. This includes a visit to several restaurants where you can eat to your heart’s content and enjoy meetings with the chefs and owners. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you’ll walk from one destination to the next.

Sweet Tooth Festival

There’s something enticing about nourishing your inner child with as many sweets as you possibly can. The best place to do that in Charlotte is at the Sweet Tooth Festival this March. This event showcases mouth-watering treats like cupcakes, cookies, candy, and more. If you have a sweet tooth, you can’t afford to miss this festival.

Charlotte Wine & Food Festival

If you want to get classy, head over to the Charlotte Wine & Food Festival this April. This annual event showcases some of the best wines in North Carolina and throughout the country. Sample several examples of Shiraz, Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc at one of the weekend’s tastings, or learn how to pair wine with various dishes. In addition to the wine and food, there is also live music and several local craft brews.

Charlotte Asian Festival

Although it’s not billed as a food festival, the Charlotte Asian Festival still has a number of Asian cuisines, whether you love Thai, Vietnamese, or Chinese food. Set in May each year, this event also offers a number of shows and demonstrations showcasing Asian culture. The crowning jewel is the Dragon Boat Race, where participants row their dragon-themed longboats to the finish line.

Festa Italiana Charlotte

Italian-themed food festivals are rare no matter where you are. That’s what makes May’s Festa Italiana all the more exciting. The event features 10 area chefs, each making their own signature Italian appetizer. However, the most exciting part is that the festival is an all-you-can-eat affair. Get there early to make sure you get your money’s worth.

Taste of Charlotte

For those that just can’t decide on a single type of food, the Taste of Charlotte, which occurs each June, offers a sophisticated array of delicacies from over 100 local vendors. Once you’ve stuffed yourself, you can listen to live music, take your kids to the interactive children’s area, or sign up for the 5K race to work off your indulgence. You can also head to the Marketplace, which is an open air venue that sells jewelry, gifts, and other trinkets.

With so many food festivals coming up in Charlotte, it’s hard to decide which ones to attend. The best line of reasoning here is to just visit them all.

 

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