Ballantyne’s Backyard in Charlotte hosts an unforgettable autumn feast at Whiskey, Wine, & Fire! Pack your bags for souvenir tasting glasses, live bluegrass tunes, and dramatic fire-breather performances. Loosen your belt for whole-animal open-fire roasts, 14-inch churrasco kebabs, and raw bar oysters by the firepits today!
Key Takeaways
- All-You-Care-To-Taste Beverage Sampling: Every guest receives a souvenir tasting glass unlocking unlimited pours of bourbon, whiskey, boutique wines, and craft spirits, alongside an on-site bottle shop to purchase favorites.
- Open-Fire Culinary Delights: Live pitmasters showcase whole-animal roasts, massive 14-inch churrasco kebabs, and freshly shucked oysters at the raw bar, all served alongside cozy firepits scattered across the lawn.
- Atmospheric Evening Spectacles: Live Bluegrass and Americana bands perform on the main stage as professional fire-breathers illuminate the twilight sky over Ballantyne’s Backyard.
- Tiered Ticket Perks: Twilight VIP passes offer early entry, an exclusive 4-taste food passport, and upgraded perks, while General Admission provides access to all unlimited liquid tastings, live music, and à la carte culinary offerings.
- Prime Charlotte Venue: Hosted at Ballantyne’s Backyard, providing an expansive outdoor setting perfect for an immersive, high-energy autumn foodie getaway in South Charlotte.
Ballantyne’s Backyard, NC
October, 2026
Pack your appetite and leave your restraint at home, because Whiskey, Wine, & Fire is rolling into Charlotte’s Ballantyne’s Backyard, and it’s gloriously unrefined. Forget prissy, pinky-up tastings—this twilight foodie feast is equal parts cozy campfire, high-end spirit safari, and fiery outdoor spectacle.
The moment you step into the sprawling field, you’re handed a souvenir tasting glass—your official golden ticket to an “all-you-care-to-taste” extravaganza. Fancy a smoky bourbon? They’ve got rows of whiskey bars waiting. Prefer a velvety Cabernet? Stroll on over to the wine stations or drop by the pop-up wine bottle shop to grab a favorite to take home.
The irresistible aroma drifting across the lawn comes courtesy of live, open-fire pitmasters roasting whole animals, sizzling giant 14-inch churrasco kebabs, and shucking fresh oysters at the raw bar. Grab a plate, snag a spot near one of the cozy firepits scattered throughout the gardens, and watch actual fire-breathers light up the autumn dusk to the tune of live bluegrass and Americana bands playing on the main stage.
If you want to live like royalty, snap up a Twilight VIP ticket for early entry, a 4-taste food passport, and exclusive perks. Otherwise, grab a General Admission pass for access to all the unlimited beverage tastings, lively music, and delicious à la carte eats.
Whether you’re hunting down rare small-batch spirits, browsing artisanal BBQ gear, or simply warming your toes by the embers with a full glass, this outdoor bash is the ultimate way to heat up your autumn weekend. Bring your appetite, grab a coat, and get ready to ignite your senses!
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to our website: www.drinkeatrelax.com/event/whiskey-wine-fire-charlotte/
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