Charlotte StrEATs Festival

See you April 2026!

Taste your way through Charlotte at StrEATs!

Thank you to all who spent the weekend with us at the Charlotte StrEATs Festival! You came, you ate, you drank, you shopped, and you were entertained! Thank you for joining us in celebrating the vibrant culinary landscape of the Queen City.

The Events

StrEATs Uncorked

Fri. April 4th from 6-9 p.m. | Johnson & Wales

Thanks to all who came to Charlotte StrEATs Uncorked, presented by NC Wine! Celebrating North Carolina’s finest wines and regional cuisines.

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StrEATs Tasting Tour

Sat. April 12th from 12-3 p.m. (VIP access 11 a.m.) | Gateway Village

Enjoy bites from locally-owned restaurants from around the city, engaging cooking demonstrations, handcrafted cocktails created by your favorite Charlotte mixologists, live music, and more!

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Sun. April 13th from 12 -4 p.m. | Gateway Village

This FREE festival features our artisan market, food trucks, Neighborhood Cook-off Battles, celebrity chef, cocktail demos and tastings, and more.

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Chef Eric Adjepong comes to StrEATs!

We’re excited to bring Chef Adjepong to Charlotte and show off the Queen City! Join us at the StrEATs Festival Sunday, April 13 to see him cook live and watch him host our Neighborhood Cook-off Finale.

Chef Adjepong’s career has thus far been a study in bravery. From ushering West African flavors into the mainstream culinary conversation a la Top Chef to hosting the 2023 James Beard Awards, Eric’s rise to stardom is defined by a series of bold moves and a steadfast sense of self. Now, with multiple shows on Food Network including Wild Card Kitchen and Alex vs. America, two published books, and the opening of his first restaurant, Elmina in Washington, D.C. – Eric is a multi-hyphenate, culture-focused chef with a vision, a mission, and a story to tell. Learn more.

MEET THE TALENT

StrEATs attendees will enjoy the artistry of over 40 taste makers.

Congrats to this year’s Neighborhood Cook-off Champion, Chef Garcia Brown of SouthBound! Read all about the battles and see the winning dish on Unpretentious Palate.

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