Charlotte’s premier tasting experience is back – marking 5 delicious years. Early Bird Tickets are on sale now!

This April, savor signature bites from 20 of Charlotte’s best locally-owned restaurants, sip on 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!

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.

Participating restaurants will be announced soon. Sign up for the newsletter for the latest.

Saturday, April 11th, 2026

12-3 p.m. (VIPs 11 a.m.), at First Ward Park

NEED TO KNOW:

• 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.