April 2026
Thank you for coming to the fifth annual Charlotte StrEATs Festival!
Charlotte showed up in a big way for StrEATs 2026. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the chefs, mixologists, and makers who continue to shape our city’s culinary identity.
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The Events
StrEATs Tasting Tour
Saturday, April 11th from 12-3 p.m. (11 a.m. for VIPs!) Enjoy bites made by locally-owned restaurants from around the city, engaging cooking demonstrations, handcrafted cocktails created by your favorite Charlotte mixologists, live music, and more!
Charlotte StrEATs Festival
Sunday, April 12th from 12-5 p.m.
This FREE festival features our artisan market, Neighborhood Cook-off Battles, cocktail demos, picnic baskets, and more!
StrEATs Uncorked
Friday, April 3rd from 6-9 p.m.
Walk-around tasting experience celebrating North Carolina’s thriving wine industry. Wineries and chefs have been announced!
MEET THE TALENT
StrEATs attendees will enjoyed the artistry of these tastemakers!
Congrats to our 2025 StrEATs Neighborhood Cook-off winner, Chef Oscar Johnson of Biscuit Jam, representing West Charlotte.
Chef took home $1,000, a trophy, and bragging rights as the 2026 StrEATs Neighborhood Champion. Read the full recap from Unpretentious Palate here.
Hosted by:
We are proudly a part
of Charlotte SHOUT!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Interested in partnering with us? Learn more here.
Food Pillar Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Uncorked Sponsors
The Charlotte StrEATs Foundation
As we celebrate five years of Charlotte StrEATs, we’re proud to announce the Charlotte StrEATs Foundation! The Foundation will celebrate and uplift Charlotte’s diverse culinary community by raising funds and awareness to support local nonprofit organizations in the areas of food equity, culinary education, and industry access.
Meet this year’s nonprofit partners!
