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

  • April 12
  • Charlotte StrEATS Festival 2026