Charlotte’s Largest Food Festival

Taste of Charlotte is a three-day food festival in Charlotte, NC. It features samples from area restaurants and various performances and activities that will surely delight the festival-goers. Aside from that, a large variety of local, regional, and national partners will provide information, coupons, and free stuff!

Admission to Taste of Charlotte is FREE.  Purchase festival coins to use for tasting restaurant food, beverages and kid’s activities.  You can purchase your coins on site at booths located throughout the festival or or go contactless with the new Taste of Charlotte App!

Located in Uptown Charlotte, on Tryon St. in the heart of Center City Charlotte.  Enjoy delicious food while strolling the festival experiencing 3 stages of entertainment, performances and interactive tours.  Taste of Charlotte truly is a fun, friendly atmosphere for all ages.  Come see for yourself why Taste of Charlotte is a taste of everything Charlotte has to offer.

This City’s Got Taste!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, June 6, 2025

Entertainment Stages:

Main Stage:
Levine and Tryon Street
Luzianne Tea Main Stage Line Up:

11am - 2pm: Doubting Thomas
3pm - 6pm: Joseph Gallo
6:30pm: NC Brazillian Arts Project
7:00pm: KIPP Change Academy Dance Team
7:10pm: House of Crane Modeling Troupe
7:30pm: Best of Taste Awards presented by Gordon Foods hosted by Queen City News
8:00pm - 11pm: Garrett Huffman Band - introduced by Queen City News

Tavern Stage:
Trade and Tryon Street
Tavern Stage Line Up:

Blazin’ Keys Dueling Pianos
11am - 2:45pm
3:15pm - 7:00pm
7:30pm - 11pm

Wine Cellar Stage:
3rd and Tryon Street
Wine Cellar Stage Line Up:

11am - 2pm: Lisa Trinity
3pm - 6pm: McKinney Gap
6:30pm - 7:15pm: Charlotte Chorale
8pm - 11pm: The Violent Gypsies

Street Performers:
Presented by North Carolina Education Lottery
Street Performers Line Up

- One Life Wonder Break Dancers
- Bucket Drummer
- The Magic of Kristian Charles
- Lanky Lou - Taste of Charlotte Stilt Walker

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Entertainment Stages:

Main Stage:
Levine and Tryon Street
Luzianne Tea Main Stage Line Up:

11am - 2pm: Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band Introduced by Delilah Claire, Miss Charlotte’s Teen 2025
2pm: Luzianne Tea Trivia Showdown
2:10pm: Flourish Foundation Project
2:30pm: BeYou Clubhouse / 904 Vybez
2:40pm: Amor Dance Crew
2:45pm: Artistry in Motion
3:00pm: ProForce Dancers
3:10pm: Line Dancing with Debbie & Donna
3:30pm: Charlotte Cultural Collective
3:40pm: XLNC Dance Studio
4:10pm: Melody Shanahan
4:15pm: Body Part Fitness
4:35pm: XLNC Dance Studio
4:45pm: KDS Cheer and Dance
5:10pm: Vision Elite Royalty - Vision Gymnastics & Dance
5:30pm: Twinnation Dance Crew and Friends
5:50pm: Dream Drill Team
6:00pm: Dream Drill Team Marching Band
6:30pm: Mix Rising Stars Showcase featuring John K & Melanie Pfirrman
8pm - 11pm: Party Panda Band

Tavern Stage:
Trade and Tryon Street
Tavern Stage Line Up:

Blazin’ Keys Dueling Pianos
11am - 2:45pm
3:15pm - 7:00pm
7:30pm - 11pm

Wine Cellar Stage:
3rd and Tryon Street
Wine Cellar Stage Line Up:

11am - 2pm: Cori Rose
3pm - 6pm: Suite Strings CLT
8pm - 11pm: The Never B’s

Street Performers:
Presented by North Carolina Education Lottery
Street Performers Line Up

- One Life Wonder Break Dancers
- Bucket Drummer
- The Magic of Kristian Charles
- Lanky Lou - Taste of Charlotte Stilt Walker

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Entertainment Stages:

Main Stage:
Levine and Tryon Street
Luzianne Tea Main Stage Line Up:

11am - 2pm: TTW Band
1pm - 2pm: Charlotte Character Meet & Greet
2pm: Luzianne Tea Trivia Showdown
2:15pm: NC Saint Cheer
2:25pm: S2C Mime Team
2:35pm: Ms. Bril Teaching Dance Company
3pm - 6pm: Sunset Revival Band

Tavern Stage:
Trade and Tryon Street
Tavern Stage Line Up:

Blazin’ Keys Dueling Pianos
11am - 6pm

Wine Cellar Stage:
3rd and Tryon Street
Wine Cellar Stage Line Up:

11am - 2pm: Mazzi
3pm - 6pm: Bailey Griggs

Street Performers:
Presented by North Carolina Education Lottery
Street Performers Line Up

- One Life Wonder Break Dancers
- Bucket Drummer
- The Magic of Kristian Charles
- Lanky Lou - Taste of Charlotte Stilt Walker

Date:
June 6-8, 2025

Hours:
Friday - 11am - 11pm
Saturday - 11am - 11pm
Sunday - 11am - 6pm

Location: Uptown Charlotte Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

Click here for More Information