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Food Festival in Charlotte, NC

Taste of Charlotte is a three-day food festival in Charlotte, NC. It features samples from area restaurants and various performances and activities that will surely delight the festival-goers. Aside from that, a large variety of local, regional, and national partners will provide information, coupons, and free stuff!

Admission to Taste of Charlotte is FREE. Purchase festival coins to use for restaurant samples, beverages and kid’s activities. You can purchase your coins on site at booths located throughout the festival or or go contactless with the new Taste of Charlotte App!

Located at Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights in 2021! Enjoy delicious food while strolling the festival experiencing 3 stages of entertainment, performances and interactive tours. Taste of Charlotte truly is a fun, friendly atmosphere for all ages. Come see for yourself why Taste of Charlotte is a taste of everything Charlotte has to offer.

This City’s Got Taste!

Friday 4pm-11pm

Saturday 11am-11pm

Sunday 11am-6pm

Bring your friends…bring your family…but please leave your furry friends at home!

Fun

Run

Download 2021 Festival Map

Where are you located this year?
Where is parking?
Parking for the event is in the Duke Energy Parking Deck, located between the Knights Stadium and the Panthers Stadium. Deck parking fees vary by day. Other Preferred Parking Lots are available around the stadium.
Parking Rates in the Duke Energy Deck across from the stadium:
- Friday…. Daily rate of $20.00
- Saturday… Daily rate of $5.00
- Sunday…. Daily rate of $20.00
ADA parking is available in the Mint Street Garage, located behind the Marriott Residence Inn. There is a fee of $5 to park in the Mint Street Garage.
Or Take the Light Rail to the CLT Area Transit Station to hop on the new trolley to be dropped off at Truist Field.
What is your mask policy?
How many coins will I need to get food samples or beverages?
How many coins come in a cup?

A: You can get the best value by purchasing a large cup of coins from one of the Coin Booths for $20. The large cup has 15 coins. The small cup has 7 coins for $15. Or get the new Taste of Charlotte APP for digital coin! No touching physical coin and pre-purchase to avoid lines, plus top up when you want!
Do other vendors or activities take coins?
Can I pre-purchase coins?
Do you allow dogs or animals?
What is the Truist Field Bag Policy?
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Lynx Light Rail to Trolley to Stadium

(Stonewall, Convention Center, Or CLT Transit)

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MLK & Mint St.

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Taste of Charlotte 2021

Taste of Charlotte is held in a new location for 2021! Food, fun, and a run at Charlotte Knights Stadium!!

Map out what you want to do, see and most importantly what you want to EAT before you even arrive!

Download 2021 Festival Map

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