Taste 101

Admission to Taste of Charlotte is FREE! Coins are used to purchase Food & Beverage throughout the festival.  Purchase coins at a coin booth when you arrive onsite at any entrance to the festival. OR purchase Digital Coins ahead of time by downloading our Taste of Charlotte APP to avoid the lines, plus top up with coins, when you want!

Food can be purchased from the local participating restaurants…
Beer, Wine, Soda and Water can be purchased at one of our Beverage Booths on every block, in the Wine Cellar or in the Tavern at the Taste!

Our Taste of Charlotte Tasting Coin Cup is $20 and contains 14 Coins…
Coins are used for ALL Restaurant Food Tastings, Beverages and Kid’s Activities.
*You can also purchase at any coin booth a $20 wristband for kid’s activities and get unlimited play all day!  (note that the wristband is good only on the day purchased/ picked up)

Festival Coins can be purchased onsite during Taste of Charlotte at one of the Coin Booths (located near each stadium entrance).   Coin Booths also accept credit cards.  There is a credit card fee of $1.50 per transaction.

Pre-purchased coins of 10 cups or more are available by contacting our office. Please contact our office to arrange this purchase to pre-pay and pick up.