Taste of Charlotte

When: Fri., June 10, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat., June 11, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun., June 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 2016

This three-day festival has become a signature event that features more than 100 samples from Charlotte area restaurants. Purchase tokens and trade them in for the food items you’d like to try. More importantly, and because, you can honestly only eat so much, this event is a street festival with live music and entertainment, interactive children’s activities, street performances, vendors and swag. There’s also a “Race to the Taste” 5k. For more information, visit www.tasteofcharlotte.com.