WHEN/WHERE IS THE EVENT?

Charlotte Wine + Food Week will be held Wednesday, April 23 through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Our events are at a wide variety of locations in Charlotte, including the city's hottest restaurants and event venues, including The Quail Hollow Club, where the Collectors Gala & Live Auction will take place; and The Union at Station West where our largest event, The Grand Tasting, will take place. Tickets go on sale on March 7, 2025, at 1 pm. CW+F is committed to supporting our restaurant and vintner partners and fundraising to support our four local children's charities, including A Child's Place- a program of Thompson, Augustine Literacy Project, Digi-Bridge, and Wayfinders.

Our plans are as follows:

April 23 - April 28 | Online Charity Auction
Registration and bidding will open at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 23. Bidding will close on a rolling basis Monday, April 28 between 8:00-8:30 pm.

  • Wednesday, April 23 | 6:30 pm - Private In-Home Vintner Dinners + Public Restaurant Vintner Dinners

  • Thursday, April 24 | 6:30 pm - Private In-Home Vintner Dinners + Public Restaurant Vintner Dinners

  • Friday, April 25 | 6:30 pm - The Collectors Gala & Live Auction held at The Quail Hollow Club

  • Saturday, April 26 | 6:30 pm - Early Admission | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm General Admission - The Grand Tasting held at The Union at Station West

  • Sunday, April 27 | 1:00 pm - Rosé Brunch at The Wine Vault

  • Sunday, April 27 | 6:00 pm - Closing Dinner at Restaurant Constance

Tickets go on sale on March 7, 2025. Please sign up for our newsletter to be notified.

are tickets refundable/transferable?

Cancellation Policy: Once processed, CW+F tickets are non-refundable. However, they are transferable so feel free to give your ticket to someone else. Please keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase. CW+F will have a guest list at the entrance to all events, however, it is recommended you bring your purchase confirmation either on your mobile device or a printed copy. If you do give your ticket to someone else, please notify the CW+F team at info@charlottewineandfood.org.

WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?

Attire depends entirely on the event:

  • Restaurant Vintner Dinners: Snappy Chic. We suggest a dress shirt (no ties) and slacks or dress jeans for him with the option for a sports coat, and a dress or nice top and pants for her.

  • The Collectors Gala & Live Auction: Cocktail, Dress to Impress - no ties required for men.

  • Grand Tasting: Snappy Chic, dress jeans permitted.

  • Rosé Brunch: Colorful Garden Chic, think pink!

  • Closing Dinner: Snappy Chic. We suggest a dress shirt (no ties) and slacks or dress jeans for him with the option for a sports coat, and a dress or nice top and pants for her

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

A few items that top the list:

  • Photo ID: an absolute MUST at every in-person event to confirm you are 21 or older and to access many of our event venues.

  • Credit Card: we will have fabulous auction items and raffles, as well as the opportunity to order the delicious wines we pour at nearly every CW+F event.

  • Cell Phone: Bring your phone fully charged to take photos of these unique wine & food experiences. Don’t forget to share them with us on socials @cltwineandfood! You’ll also need your phone to register to participate in our online charity auction!

what if i have a food allergy?

Dietary restrictions for restaurant dinners will be accommodated with advance notice. At the time of ticket purchase, please fill out the appropriate field asking about such restrictions. If you don’t know your guests or have the information at the time of purchase, please email info@charlottewineandfood.org with your name, dietary restriction, and the name of the CW+F event you are attending at your earliest convenience.

Getting to and From EVents?

Given the nature of the events, we recommend you use a ride-share or car service to get to and from all our events. Your safety is important to us!

ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED AT CW+F EVENTS?

We love children… our mission is to fundraise for charities that positively impact the lives of children within our community. However, all CW+F Week events are open to adults 21+ years of age or older as of the day of the event ONLY. No exceptions.

ARE DOGS ALLOWED AT CW+F EVENTS?

Nearly all events are held indoors and no pets are allowed at restaurants or our venues. Please leave Fido at home.