Charlotte StrEATs Tasting Tour 2026

Charlotte's premier tasting experience is back – marking 5 delicious years!

This April, come savor signature bites from Charlotte's top restaurants, enjoy craft cocktails created by our top mixologists, and enjoy chef cooking demos all while taking in the gorgeous skyline views of First Ward Park – new location!

Tickets are all-inclusive and include:

• Signature bites from 20 of Charlotte’s best locally-owned restaurants
• StrEATs bar featuring craft cocktails from leading mixologists, beer, and wine
• Chef demonstrations
• Mixologist demonstrations
• Live music + more!

Upgrade to VIP: VIP ticket holders also receive 1 hour early entry at 11 a.m., the 2026 StrEATs Cookbook featuring recipes from participating restaurants, and a StrEATs goody bag.

Join us as we celebrate 5 years of flavor, community, and Charlotte’s growing culinary scene.

This event is 21+ only.

Participating restaurants announced in February. Learn more by visting: https://cltstreatsfestival.com/tastingtour.

FAQs:

• Event is 21+ only. All IDs will be checked. No ID, no entry.
• Event is rain or shine.
• Tickets are nonrefundable.
• VIPs get 1 hour early access at 11 a.m.
• NO pets allowed at this event. No animals are permitted on the event properties with the exception of a service, guide, or signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.
• Items not allowed: Backpacks, coolers, camping chairs, smoking, weapons of any kind (firearms, knives, blunt objects, chemical weapons), outside food or alcohol.

Charlotte StrEATs is brought to you by Unpretentious Palate and Carben Events + Marketing and is part of Charlotte SHOUT!

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.

The festival includes the StrEATs Tasting Tour (4/11), Charlotte StrEATs Festival (4/12), and StrEATs Uncorked (Date TBA). Learn more: cltstreatsfestival.com.