If you're looking for a way to spice up your weekend in the Charlotte area, a variety of events on Saturday and Saturday offer something for everyone. WCCB Charlotte highlights that the Charlotte SHOUT! festival is kicking off, along with the Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill. Additionally, WBTV brings word of several other events that promise to deliver full flavors and vibrant experiences.
For those with a taste for cultural cinema, the Charlotte Latino Film Festival at the Independent Picture House wraps up this Sunday, featuring films that reflect Charlotte’s growing Latino community, followed by engaging Q&A sessions and live performances. Admission starts at $15 per film. Meanwhile, the Asian Night Market at Urban District Market, happening Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., invites you to immerse yourself in a night of food trucks, pop-up shops, and karaoke.
Saturday offers a plethora of diverse events. The Carolina BBQ Festival at Victoria Yards will, bring together over 15 pitmasters offering up samples of their BBQ artistry, with live music and a vendor market as an accompaniment, with tickets priced at $75. Concurrently, The Wine + Food Festival at Ballantyne's Backyard is set to delight with international wines, beers, spirits, and food from Charlotte's best chefs, starting at $49 general admission.
At the same time, foodies can indulge in the savory world of Empanadas at Empanada Fest at Boileryard Camp North End, which celebrates this versatile dish with a wide range of fillings—a free entry event where food and drinks are available for purchase. Also happening Saturday, Charlotte Brew Fest promises unlimited samples of craft beer, a gift cup for tasting, and a slice of local entertainment, all for a cause as proceeds benefit AltruSpirit, a local nonprofit, with admission starting at $46.
And if you've over-indulged, Sunday presents an opportunity to sweat it out at Strength in the City at Bank of America Stadium. Participants can join a 5K run or dive into over 35 fitness and wellness classes, while also having access to relax and recover services, with admission at $75, which includes a ticket to a Charlotte FC game.
No matter your interests, Charlotte's weekend events round up an ideal mix of food, culture, fitness, and community spirit. For more details on these events and to plan your weekend, check the links to the articles provided by WCCB Charlotte and WBTV.
