CHARLOTTE EVENTS

Events held in Charlotte unless indicated otherwise.

APRIL

Art & Soul South End Festival
Annual event featuring art, music, and fun; Camden Road, Historic South End; http://www.visitcharlotte.com

MAY

Greater Hickory Smoke Barbeque Festival
LP Frans Stadium; Hickory, NC; http://www.greaterhickorysmoke.com

JUNE

Taste of Charlotte
Annual event featuring over 100 samples from local restaurants, children's activites and live entertainment; Tryon Street; http://www.visitcharlotte.com

Juneteenth
Celebration includes food, music, dancing, storytelling, family fun and more; Charlotte; http://www.juneteenth.com

JULY

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Symphony Park; Link

OCTOBER

Great Grapes Wine, Arts and Food Festival
Annual festival featuring wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and unique art; Symphony Park; http://www.uncorkthefun.com/charlotte-north-carolina/site-info

Ciao Italia Festival
Annual festival featuring cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, children's activities and more; Wachovia Atrium; http://www.italian-club-charlotte.org

DECEMBER

Kwanzaa
Begins 12/26; Annual 7-day celebration of the African American culture; Charlotte; http://www.soulofamerica.com/kwanzaa-celebrations.phtml

JANUARY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Various events throughout the community; Charlotte; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm

FEBRUARY

Black History Month
Various events throughout the month, Charlotte; http://www.aacc-charlotte.org/calendar.htm

Annual Charlotte Black History Tour
Tour includes over 50 sites and covers over 50 miles of historic terrain; Charlotte; website

CIAA Basketball Tournament
Annual tournament featuring HBCUs; Charlotte Bobcats Arena; http://www.visitcharlotte.com