Drink. Eat. Relax. Events' signature food & drink festivals return to Ballantyne's Backyard in 2026! Enjoy five opportunities to sip unlimited beer, wine and cocktails in the park.

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

Saturday, May 9
Noon – 6 p.m. | $39 – $85
It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass to enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE sampling of 60+ beer and 40+ bourbon options.

Ballantyne office customers and residents of Oro and Towerview get 20% VIP and GA admission with the goBallantyne app.

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Wine & Food Festival

Saturday, September 26
Noon - 5 p.m.  |  $39-$75
Enjoy over 100 different international and local wines, craft beers, and craft spirits in an all-you-care-to-taste affair paired with Charlotte's best chefs and culinary pioneers.

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Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival

Saturday, October 24
4 – 9 p.m. | $39 – $75
Relax around the fire gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling, and drink pairings.

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Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular

TBD, November - December 2026
The immersive holiday experience is back in Ballantyne's Backyard, featuring over one million lights, a Winter Wonderland Carnival, life-sized snow globes, and more.

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