Come out and enjoy the afternoon in a beautiful and relaxing setting Ballantynes Backyard and see what over 100,000 Guests in Charlotte have enjoyed over the years. This year we will bring together some of Charlottes hottest chefs enjoy chef demos in the Tasting Theater where they will prepare some of their favorite signature dishes. Taste hundreds of local, national and international wines, along with beers and spirits in an All-You-Care-To-Taste platform. The wines are fine and served in a fun environment. There will be great food available to purchase from some of Charlottes Pop-Ups and Food Trucks. Great Live Music throughout the day with Trial By Fire a tribute to Journey and Mallow Hill that will keep you dancing.
VIP Experience 12pm-6pm Includes access to the VIP Champagne Lounge, a bottle of wine, an extra hour of sampling all wine, beer and spirits, a souvenir glass and wine bag, free water , VIP washrooms and all performances.
General Admission 1pm-6pm Includes a souvenir wine glass, all-you-care-to-taste wines, beers & spirits and all performances.
Ticket prices increase on-site.
Uncork the Flavor, Uncork the Fun, Uncork Charlotte!
Ballantynes Backyard features over 100 acres of lush green space with miles of running and walking trails, rolling hills and fishing ponds the whole family can enjoy. The community park, located on the former golf course in Ballantyne, offers unparalleled open space and is accessible to everyone. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.
Capture the Magic... See what over 90,000 People
from all over the region Enjoyed last Holiday
Season! Share it with your Family & Friends! What
to Expect from your Holiday Experience: NEW this
Year: 40% MORE Show Features...Including new
scenes and exciting new displays. New VIP Options
and Amenities Over a Million Spectacular Lights &
Displays on a Half-Mile...
Hosted by and benefiting Catawba Lands Conservancy
and Carolina Thread, Pop Up Picnic is a free
community celebration on Oct 19 at Ballantyne?s
Backyard. Spread a blanket and enjoy a relaxing
evening outside in support of our local green
spaces and trails! This free, family-friendly
community picnic is open to all. Purchase a picnic
meal curated by local chefs and restaurants...
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Come out and enjoy the afternoon in a beautiful and relaxing setting Ballantynes Backyard and see what over 100,000 Guests in Charlotte have enjoyed over the years. This year we will bring together some of Charlottes hottest chefs enjoy chef demos in the Tasting Theater where they will prepare some of their favorite signature dishes. Taste hundreds of local, national and international wines, along with beers and spirits in an All-You-Care-To-Taste platform. The wines are fine and served in a fun environment. There will be great food available to purchase from some of Charlottes Pop-Ups and Food Trucks. Great Live Music throughout the day with Trial By Fire a tribute to Journey and Mallow Hill that will keep you dancing.
