Charlotte wine & hops weekend
Charlotte’s South End Wine & Hops Fest runs March 27–29 with tastings, live music and local food vendors — it’s the city’s big weekend lifestyle draw ( ). The festival sits alongside other weekend events like the Charlotte Fair, giving food and drink fans multiple options across the city (axios.com).
The South End Wine & Hops Fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, with on-site hours listed as 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 3000 S Tryon St. (Lenny Boy Brewing). (southendwineandhopsfest.com) General-admission tickets are listed at $35 with 2 p.m. entry, an Early Admission ticket (1 p.m. entry) is $45, a VIP table package is $550 and the designated-driver pass is $15. (southendwineandhopsfest.com) The VIP table package includes a reserved table that seats 10 and four bottles of wine at the table, and all ticket types are marked non-refundable on the event page. (southendwineandhopsfest.com) Organizers Third Rock Events produce the festival at Lenny Boy Brewing, advertising a “rain or shine” policy and a festival souvenir sampling glass included with tasting access. (thirdrockevents.com) The South End Wine & Hops Fest bills itself as an annual event with multiple local awards — the festival page cites several Best of Charlotte recognitions and positions the spring edition as a repeat, multi-year attraction. (southendwineandhopsfest.com) The larger-city weekend alternative, The Charlotte Fair, runs March 26–April 6, 2026 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (zMAX Dragway) and lists family rides, live entertainment and a HopeKids NC partnership on its official schedule. (thecharlottefair.com)
