August Food & Drink Events in Charlotte

Looking for things to do in the Queen City? Mark your calendar for these food and drink events happening in the Charlotte region, August 2024.

Events are subject to change. Please visit the event website for full details and pricing information.

Basil Hayden Dinner at The Porter’s House (Photo from The Plaid Penguin)

Charlotte Events in August

Aug. 1: Aperol Spritz Cocktail Class

Celebrate National Aperol Spritz Day with a cocktail-making class at Bulla Gastro Bar. BullaGastroBar.com

Aug. 1-7: Watermelon Week at Superica

Superica celebrates the refreshing flavors of summer with watermelon-inspired dishes and beverages. Superica.com

Aug. 1-11: Olympic Shots at Spindle Bar

In honor of the Paris Summer Olympics, Spindle Bar at Optimist Hall is shaking up red, white and blue shots. SpindleBar.com

Aug. 3: Optimist Hall’s 5th Birthday Extravaganza

Celebrate Optimist Hall’s fifth birthday with a ferris wheel, three-lane slide, DJ, and food from vendors like Harriet’s Hamburgers. OptimistHall.com

Aug. 6: Schreiber’s on Rye Dinner Menu

Schreiber’s on Rye at Optimist Hall launches the food stall’s new dinner menu, served daily from 4-9 p.m. SchreibersOnRye.com

Aug. 8: Basil Hayden Dinner

Enjoy a four-course dinner, with Basil Hayden spirit pairings for each course, at The Porter’s House. OpenTable.com

Aug. 11: Speakeasy Soiree with Intoxicante

Experience Intoxicante’s mobile bartending business with tickets to this intimate open bar at Dupp & Swat. EventBrite.com

Aug. 15: August Women of Whiskey Tasting

The theme for this month’s Women of Whiskey cocktail tasting is “East Meets West,” featuring three different women distillers/blenders from three regions. EventBrite.com

Aug. 17: Charlotte Dessert Festival

Browse and buy from the selection of sweet-treat vendors at this touring festival. EventBrite.com

Aug. 18: Pride Brunch

Before the Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade, visit Urban District Market for a themed brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. UDMMillDistrict.com

Aug. 24: Tacos ‘N Taps Festival

Sip all-you-care-to-taste samples of beer and tequila then grab a bite from more than 15 taco trucks, taquerias and Mexican restaurants at Ballantyne’s Backyard. DrinkEatRelax.com

Aug. 24: Champagne Jamboree

Fin & Fino’s Uptown location features a champagne tasting with various food pairings, including raw oysters, charcuterie and cheese, chicken skewers and more. OpenTable.com

Hosting any events in September Let me know and I’ll add them to the next event blog!