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Food and drink events across North Carolina, chosen when the event name says food or drink.
3 food and drink events are on our calendar in 3 towns. We list an event here only when its name says food or drink; the notes on each organizer page may mention more.
Events come from our North Carolina events dataset (last re-checked Oct 21, 2026); each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page, and “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
Food and Drink Events With Dates
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowes Foods Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting | Fri, Nov 20 (5:45 PM) | Hickory · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter edition | Jan 22-31 (Restaurant hours vary by participant) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| St. Patrick's Day Train Ride (dinner train, NC Transportation Museum) | Mar 12-13 (Fri and Sat; first boarding 5:15 PM, second 7:30 PM) | Spencer · Charlotte Region | Pricing listed as coming soon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are these events chosen?
An event appears here when its name says food or drink, such as a restaurant week or a whiskey and wine festival. Festivals with food vendors are on the main calendar.
Does the list include restaurants?
No. This page covers events only; we have not published restaurant listings.
Why is the list short?
It is built from what we have checked on organizer pages. Know an event we missed? Use submit an event.
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read; all rows are in the North Carolina events dataset with a checked date on every row.
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Food and Drink Events”, itsnorthcarolina.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink-events/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.