September 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, September 2024.

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

September Events in Charlotte

Sept. 6-8: Yiasou Greek Festival

Indulge in authentic Greek cuisine, including homemade pastries, at one of Charlotte’s largest cultural events. YiasouFestival.org

Sept. 7: City Kitch Food Truck Rally

Get a taste of some of Charlotte’s best food trucks across the street from City Kitch. TheCityKitch.com

Sept. 7: Paella Night with Edwin’s Organix

Pilot Brewing hosts Edwin’s Organix for a night of paella, featuring a seafood and vegan option. PilotBrewing.Square.Site

Sept. 10: Taste of Panthers

Enjoy an evening of gourmet food, wine and entertainment as you mingle with Carolina Panthers players and legends. Panthers.com

Sept. 12: Tinder Box Cigar Dinner at Dressler’s

Cigar enthusiasts won’t want to miss this three-course dinner featuring four featured cigars. OpenTable.com

Sept. 13-15, 20-22, Oct. 4-6, 11-13: Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

One of Charlotte’s favorite Oktoberfest celebrations, Mecktoberfest takes place over four weekends at the brewery’s LoSo and Ballantyne locations. OMBBeer.com

Sept. 14: Low Country Culture Festival

Indulge in Low Country cuisine like she crab soup at Ballantyne’s Backyard, presented by QCity Metro. QCityMetro.com

Sept. 14: Festival of India

Try authentic Indian food during this cultural celebration in Uptown. IndiaFestival.IACofCarolinas.org

Sept. 14: Oyster & Weenie Roast at Fin & Fino

Head to the patio of Fin & Fino’s Birkdale Village location for roasted oysters and grilled hotdogs. Ticket includes food, cocktails, beer and wine. OpenTable.com

Sept. 14: Dessert Wars

The largest dessert festival in America comes to the Park Expo Center, where you can sample more than 50 local sweets vendors. Dessert-Wars.com

Sept. 14: Fall Fest at Sycamore Brewing

Enjoy a day of exclusive fall beers, handcrafted cocktails and festive food specials. Facebook.com

Sept. 19: Mama Ricotta’s Woodford Reserve Dinner

Mama Ricotta’s Italian specialties are paired with Woodford Reserve cocktails during this four-course dinner. Resy.com

Sept. 21: University City Wine Fest

This annual wine festival features more than 100 wines, along with craft beer, cider and cocktails, along the University City Boardwalk. CarolinaTix.org

Sept. 27-29: Syctober Fest at Sycamore Brewing

This weekend-long celebration features German-inspired beers, bites and more. Facebook.com

Sept. 28: Wine & Food Festival

Sip all-you-care-to-taste wines from local, national and international wineries, along with beer and spirits. Charlotte.UncorkTheFun.com

Sept. 28: Oktoberfest at Pilot Brewing

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Pilot Brewing with the brewery’s Oktoberfest beer and free bratwursts from The Good Wurst Co. PilotBrewing.us

Sept. 28: Oktoberfest 2024 Pub Crawl

Celebrate Bavarian culture and beer during this bar crawl. PubCrawls.com

Sept. 29: Farm to Fork in the Garden

This culinary event at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden features tastings from more than 30 of the Charlotte area’s best chefs and local farmers to benefit the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. DSBG.org

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