Back in Charlotte, NC - October 4th-8th 2023
SCHEDULE
The 2023 BayHaven Food & Wine Festival will feature numerous intimate, multi-course chef dinners, a large tasting event and a tailgate celebration to close out the event.
Celebrate “Homecoming” for five days, Oct. 4th - 8th featuring Black foodways drawing inspiration from historically Black colleges and universities!
Tickets for all events can be purchased, here.
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023
IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR Community Feast, 6:30pm
West Complex, 1600 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA
General Admission - $150.00
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Community Dinner is our opening night event and features James Beard Award chefs and Charlotte award winning chefs.
This lineup includes Chefs Gregory Collier, Keith Rhodes, Cleophus Hethington, Ricky Moore, Jermaine Blackmon, Nana Wilmot, Chef Joya, Taking place on the West Side of Charlotte this family style feast will highlight different styles of cuisine while celebrating and highlighting the West Side community.
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023
MAKE FOOD NOT WAR
Food & Beverage Symposium, 9:00 am
Lunch - $65.00, Symposium - $65.00, Lunch/Symposium Combo - $105.00
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The Symposium will be held at Johnson and Wales University with thought provoking dialogue on food, education, and culture. Our featured guest Toni Tipton-Martin, an award winning food and nutrition journalist, will be amongst the amazing talent we have on the panel.
This event will be spearheaded by James Beard Foundation's Shameeka Leacock, Colleen Vincent, and the founder of National Black Food and Justice Alliance, Dara Cooper. The panelist also includes top chefs, farmers, hospitality professionals, and food media. Lunch is created by a premier Chef Elena Lundy and the JWU culinary student team.
Portion of proceeds will go towards two scholarships.
AU NATURALE'
Community Matters Cafe, 6:30pm
Au Naturale' plated dinner at Community Matters Cafe will lead by Chef Brandon Staton and featuring lead chef of Community Matters Cafe, Chayil Johnson. This is a family friendly event with mocktail pairings with each dish.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the mission of Community Matters Cafe. The cafe engages the community and helps provide recovery services to men and women who struggle with substance abuse and homelessness. In alignment with the mission of the cafe no alcoholic beverages will be served during this event. Featuring chefs Elaina Ruth, Jaz Johnson, Armani Johnson, Malik Williams, & Lawrence Weeks
6:30 - 9:30 PM, $160 - Click for Tickets
CAROLINA DREAMIN' Dinner, 6:30pm
Celebrating Carolina's finest the Carolina Dreamin dinner is led by James Beard nominated and Top Chef Keith Rhodes and will feature chefs Ade Carrena, Springs Council, Marketa Lucas, Ricky Moore, Brandon Shepherd, & Gregory Collier
1220 S Tryon Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28203
6:30 - 9:30 PM, $225 - Click for Tickets
Friday, Oct. 6, 2023
GET GROOVY (PACKAGE) - West Side of Charlotte
“Up in Smoke" Pig Pickin' and Oyster Roast + “Everybody Is A Star” – Tasting tent event : combine both for 10% off
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, $202 - Click for Tickets
Up in Smoke Pig Pickin' will take place on the west side of Charlotte and will be led by James Beard nominated Josh Lee of Atlanta and five additional top chefs. Lunch will include a whole hog roast, oysters, and a plethora of sides and desserts.
Tasting Tents Description: Join us for more than 50 food and beverage talents from all over the country. There will be a variety of food from the top chefs from east to west coast as well as plenty of beverage options!
THE BRADY BRUNCH (PACKAGE) - West Side of Charlotte
“Up in Smoke” Pig Pickin’ and Oyster Roast + “Everybody Is A Star” - Tasting Tent Event + “Boogie Down Brunch and Day Party”
Combine all 3 for 15% off - Click for Tickets
Friday, Oct 6, 12 pm
Sunday, Oct 8, 4 pm
“UP IN SMOKE” Pig Pickin’ and Oyster Roast
1st Ward Charlotte
FRIDAY, OCT 6, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
WE WANT ALL THE SMOKE! Up in Smoke Pig Pickin' will take place in Uptown Charlotte and will be led by James Beard nominated Josh Lee of Atlanta and JBF WEL Alum Adrian Lipscombe. An elite lineup of chefs that include Todd Richards, Matt Raiford, Kenyatta Ashford, Selasie Dotse, Jerome Grant, & April Anderson. Lunch will include a whole hog roast, oysters, and a plethora of sides, beverages and desserts.
MOTHER EARTH
All Ladies Chef Dinner - The Tavern
1100 Metropolitan Ave suite 170, Charlotte
$200 - Click for Tickets
Queen Mother. The Mother Earth will celebrate the revolution and growth of Black women in the culinary industry. This stacked roster includes Chef Quientina Stewart, Courtney Evans, Whitney Thomas, Elaina Ruth, April Anderson, Sam Dotse, Tiffani Williams, & Reyana Radcliff,
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
EVERYBODY IS A STAR
Tasting tent event
$100 - Click for Tickets
SATURDAY, OCT 7, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
WHO HAS THE BEST FOOD CITY?!! With more than 50 food and beverages professionals, come judge for yourself! We will have a battle of the food cities with Team Detroit led Ederique Goudia, the DMV area led by Jerome Grant, Charlotte led by Chef Jamie Barnes, Chicago led by Lamar Moore, Team Vegan led by Chef Joya, & Team Atlanta led by Joshua Lee. There will be a variety of food from the top chefs from east to west coast as well as plenty of beverage options!
Tickets include all food, wine, and spirit tastings. 21 and up ONLY
THE SUNFLOWER PACKAGE
“Everybody Is A Star” – Tasting tent event +
“Boogie Down Brunch and Day Party"
combine both for 10% off
$261 - Click for Tickets
SATURDAY, OCT 7, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT - SUNDAY, OCT 8, 2023, 4:00 PM
West Side of Charlotte
Tasting Tents Description: Join us for more than 50 food and beverage talents from all over the country. There will be a variety of food from the top chefs from east to west coast as well as plenty of beverage options!
Boogie Down Brunch Description: Featuring dishes created by 12 of the most notable chefs in the country and live entertainment. Come ready to boogie and brunch while enjoying the wine and spirits during this mid-day party.
LOVE, FEAST, & SOUL GALA
Formal Seated Dinner & After Party Mixer
$225 - Click for Tickets
SATURDAY, OCT 7, 2023, 6:30 PM EDT
SUNDAY, OCT 8, 2023, 1:00 AM EDT
Embassy Suites - 401 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte
Ticket Includes:
Cocktails: 6:30p-7:30p
Dinner: 7:30p-9:30p
Mixer 10:30p-1a
Come dressed to impress for a family style gala at Embassy Suites. The gala's dinner will begin with a cocktail hour followed by live entertainment and dinner led by David & Tonya Thomas and featuring chefs Scott Bacon, Durian "DJ" Neal, Jasmine Norton, Saon Brice, & Catina "Cat" Smith
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023
BOOGIE DOWN BRUNCH & DAY PARTY
$190 - Click for Tickets
SUNDAY, OCT 8, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
Embassy Suites
401 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202
Brunch Description: Featuring dishes created by 12 of the most notable chefs in the country and live entertainment. Come ready to boogie and brunch while enjoying the wine and spirits during this mid-day party and closing event.