May Food & Drink Events in Charlotte
Looking for things to do in Charlotte? Mark your calendar for these food and drink events happening in the Charlotte region, May 2024.
Events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for full details and pricing information.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Camp North End
Things to Do in Charlotte in May
May 1-5: MargaritaCon
Astral Tequila invites you to raise a glass for a good cause. Every bottle of Astral Tequila helps make bricks that build homes. Join the festivities at a participating bar when you order an Astral margarita. There are 14 participating bars and restaurants in the Charlotte region, including Merchant & Trade, Lost & Found, Puerta and The Workman’s Friend. AstralTequila.com
May 1-June 1: The Secret Garden at BackStage Lounge
Sip botanical-infused cocktails in a space filled with floral decor at BackStage Lounge’s newest themed bar, The Secret Garden. Be sure to check social media for the password of the week. BackStageLoungeCLT.com
May 2-5: Cinco de Mayo Cantina Pop Up
The Lanai at Monarch Market transforms into a vibrant cantina ahead of Cinco de Mayo. Sip specialty cocktails as you nosh on food from the market and enjoy music from a mariachi and DJ. MonarchMarketCLT.com
May 4: Fiesta Crawl
Kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend with a bar crawl in South End, NoDa and Plaza Midwood. Carolina Crawls hosts this event featuring more than 30 participating venues, food and drink specials, giveaways and more. Eventbrite.com
May 4: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Camp North End’s Boileryard with authentic Mexican food, music, dancing, vendors and more. There will be live entertainment throughout the evening, including a mariachi. Camp.nc
May 4: Kentucky Derby Party
Come to Sycamore Brewing dressed in your Derby best and sip on Bulleit Kentucky mules and mint juleps while you watch the Kentucky Derby on all the screens. Facebook.com
May 4: Charlotte Crawfish Boil
Resident Culture’s Plaza Midwood taproom is hosting this inaugural event featuring freshly boiled and seasoned crawfish and shrimp. ResidentCultureBrewing.com
May 5: Charlotte Regional Farmers Market 40th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market’s 40th birthday with free strawberry ice cream, strawberry cake, kids’ activities and more. Adults can enjoy samples from local breweries, meaderies, distilleries and wineries. Facebook.com
May 5: Cinco de Mayo Festival
Head to Symphony Park for a massive Cinco de Mayo celebration. In addition to festive music and a dog costume contest, this festival also features michelada stations throughout the venue and food vendors. CincoDeMayoCharlotte.com
May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Pilot Brewing celebrates Cinco de Mayo with tacos, quesadillas and more from Edwin’s Organix, as well as a hot sauce challenge, spicy bloody marys and margaritas, and a special beer release. PilotBrewing.us
May 5: Cinco de Mayo at Sycamore
On Cinco de Mayo, Sycamore Brewing will have live music and food specials, including $3 tacos, half-price margaritas and $10 Cazadores tequila. Facebook.com
May 9: Maker’s Mark Distillery Dinner
STIR and Maker’s Mark are teaming up for this exclusive, five-course dinner featuring bourbon pairings. Maker’s Mark diplomat, Tommy Quimby, will share information about these spirits throughout the dinner. StirCharlotte.com
May 12: Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte
Treat mom to a meal on Mother’s Day. Restaurants across the Queen City are offering special brunches, lunches and even tea parties on Mother’s Day. Click here to find places to eat on Mother’s Day in Charlotte.
May 18: Cheerwine Festival
Enjoy all things Cheerwine at the annual Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury. Visit the Taste of Carolina Originals sampling area for free food samples all day. There will also be food available for purchase, each made with Cheerwine. CheerwineFest.com
May 18: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Indulge in beer, bourbon, barbecue, bacon, biscuits and more at this annual festival at Ballantyne’s Backyard. Admission covers a sampling glass, so you can get your fill of all-you-care-to-taste beer and bourbon samples. Charlotte.BeerAndBourbon.com
May 19: Festa Italiana
Mangia at Gateway Village during this daytime gala, featuring brick oven pizza, pasta, fine Italian prosecco, Peroni beer and more. Festa Italiana raises money for the Nevins Center which serves people with developmental disabilities. FestaItalianaCharlotte.org
May 19: Jay Day Block Party
This block party on Jay Street in West Charlotte is your chance to shop local vendors, sip local brews and order food from the on-site food trucks, B Cooks and Pizzeria Di Cicco. Facebook.com
May 19: Honky Tonk Brunch
Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for a brunch at SupperClub SouthEnd set to the playlist of some of your favorite country artists. Resy.com
May 25: A Sampling Soiree with Blacker the Berry Lemonade
Sample four different flavors of Blacker the Berry Lemonade, a local lemonade company, as you snack on treats from Kass’s Kitchen and Kandy Koated Popcorn during this free event. Checkout.Square.site
May 29: North Italia Ballantyne Opening Day
North Italia, a popular Italian restaurant known for handmade pizza and pasta, is opening a second Charlotte-area location at The Bowl at Ballantyne. TheBowlNC.com
May 30: Charlotte Magazine’s BOB Awards Party
Celebrate the best of Queen City businesses with Charlotte Magazine at Camp North End. Your ticket includes samples from BOB Award-winning restaurants, beer, wine and live music. CharlotteMagazine.com
Hosting any events in June? Let me know and I’ll add them to the next event blog!