FAQ

We are ready to #BBQforaCause! This year we are smoking at Victoria Yards + the adjacent parking lot as part of Charlotte SHOUT! Kicking the celebration off with our KICKOFF Event on Friday, April 4th - at 6:00 pm. 

On Saturday - Our Pitmasters will offer tastings throughout the event area. Plan to enjoy a mix of whole hog, brisket, chicken, hash and rice, seafood, and more! Beer, wine, and cocktails can be purchased onsite. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase. Live music will be played by some of the best local, and regional acts. A mix of funk, soul, and bluegrass, along with a DJ. Vendors will be located throughout the festival. We will also have an onsite brick pit showcasing the heritage of whole hog cooking. 

Yes. Tickets are non-refundable.

No. We have ample food and drink available at The Kickoff & at The Festival. All food is included in your ticket price - trust us, you won't need to bring food. Drinks, including water and non-alch, will be available for purchase.  

The Festival's bar is CASHLESS. Please plan to have Credit or Debit and/or Venmo to purchase.

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Absolutely! All young children under 10 are Free - we do ask that you select the Piglet ticket so that we can keep a head count for capacity. Children who plan to EAT must have a PAID ticket to receive a tasting wristband.

Ample parking is available around Center City with differing prices. The closest parking is located at the 7th street station parking garage or the surface lot on the backside of the event - 8th and N. College.  

You can find additional surrounding parking locations with Parkme here. 

Or Park Mobile here.

Entry will take place on 7th Street right across from the 7th Street Parking Garage beside of 7th Street Market. VIP will have an entrance off of 7th Street as well - this entrance will be located directly in front of Victoria Yards (colorful lot, not the parking lot). 

No animals will be allowed inside The Festival area except for service animals.

Security will be onsite. 

Great News! We have secured a partnership with Homewood Suites by Hilton, Charlotte Uptown First Ward. Right beside the festival venue and lot.