Four Fun Festivals Coming to Charlotte This Summer

Apr 13, 2017

Four Fun Festivals Coming to Charlotte This Summer Summer is the time for festivals, and Charlotte is the place to go if you want to experience a variety of different types of events. Whether you like to try new foods, explore local and national art, or listen to music, there is a festival in the Charlotte area where you can do it. Here are some of the fun festivals coming to Charlotte this summer.

1. SouthEast Crab Feast

The annual SouthEast Crab Feast event is the place to go for delicious fresh crab. Head to Park Road Park on June 24 for all-you-can-eat fresh blue crab along with a side of fish and chips. The event offers two different sessions, so you can go from either 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is also live music and a family-friendly environment. Tickets go on sale ahead of time, and the proceeds from the event benefit cancer research.

2. Taste of Charlotte

From June 9 to 11, Tryon Street between MLK Jr. Boulevard and Sixth Street turn into a food and wine festival. This annual event celebrates local restaurants and businesses and stretches more than five blocks. Come and taste the food from local cafes, food trucks, and eateries of all kinds. There is also live music, activities for the kids, and booths set up from more than 30 different restaurants. You can walk down the street and try anything from pizza to soul food to ice cream. It is free to attend the Taste of Charlotte Festival, and you can purchase special festival coins to pay for your food and drinks. The coins typically cost about $20 for 15 of them, and most of the food samples cost between one and three coins.

3. FAM Fest International Film Festival

On Aug. 10, 2017, the FAM Fest International Film Festival will take place at Ayrsley Cinemas on Kings Parade Boulevard. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the theater will exhibit the film, animation, and music videos from 30 different countries. The festival is a platform where independent artists can show their family-friendly work.

4. University City Wine Fest

The Wine Vault University City Wine Fest will be held at the Shoppes at University Place on April 22. This event will feature more than 100 wines from 25 different wineries. Guests can stroll along the boardwalk as they sample wines and enjoy the entertainment. This event is an excellent time for wine lovers to find a new favorite, or for beginners to get a taste of some of the best in the area. The representatives from the wineries will talk to you about their wines and share their knowledge and love of wine. Admission ranges from $25 to $50, and the event takes place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

These are just a few of the festivals going on in the Charlotte area this summer. There are many more that you can attend for good food and fun entertainment while you spend some time with family and friends.

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