WHAT TO EXPECT
The Charlotte Grilled Cheese Festival is a spring celebration of melty, cheesy sandwiches, craft drinks, live music, games, and vendors. Enjoy unlimited samples, beverages, and fun activities—grab your tickets early, as this sell-out event has been a hit since 2023!
Unlimited Grilled Cheese Samples
Taste a variety of creative, melty grilled cheese sandwiches from local chefs.
Outdoor Games
Enjoy lawn games and activities perfect for a fun, playful afternoon.
Local Vendors to Shop
Explore unique goods and handmade items from local artisans and vendors.
Live Music
Groove to live tunes from local bands keeping the festival energy high.
Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Mimosas
Sip your favorite beverages, including craft beers from local breweries and specialty cocktails.
Social Environment
Connect with fellow grilled cheese lovers in a friendly, lively environment.
CHARLOTTE GRILLED CHEESE FESTIVAL
TICKET OPTIONS
VIP - EARLY ACCESS
Everything General Admission receives PLUS:
- An extra hour of sampling with early entry at 12 PM
- Extra Raffle Drawings
- 5Â Beverage Tickets
GENERAL ADMISSION
- 1pm Entry
- Unlimited Grilled Cheese Samples
- 2 Beverage Tickets
- Raffle Drawing
Get Involved with Grilled
Cheese Fest!
Fundraising Opportunity
Staff a station with 3–6 volunteers, help cook and serve, and receive a $500 donation for your organization (10 AM–5 PM).
Apply for a Vendor Space
Promote your small business to a crowd that loves to shop local!
Top 3 Grilled Cheeses from 2025
#1
Leena's Spicy Gawlick
Chick N Cheese
#2
Chef Trivette's
Bacon Jam Boogie
#3
Bottoms Up
Mac Daddy
2026 Grilled Cheese Menu
2025 PHOTO GALLERY
