The Secret Reason Bourbon Lovers and Foodies Are Heading to Ballantyne!

The Secret Reason Bourbon Lovers and Foodies Are Heading to Ballantyne!

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!


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