Charlotte’s 4th Annual University City Wine Fest is finally back this week!
In light of the pandemic, organizers have created a wide array of unique ways to keep attendees socially distanced while enjoying our region’s best local wines, beers, and music.
One week until Rosé-Mimosa-Soirée
All the rosé & sparkling wine your hearts desires
A DJ laying down all your favorite brunch jams
Local pop up shops 🙌
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— Greystar Univ City Wine Fest (@UnivCityWineFes) September 13, 2020
This year’s festival will offer events ranging from sipping wine on the water while paddle boating to a limited capacity dining experience at a local chef’s home.
“We look forward to holding the festival to most importantly support local business owners that have been impacted by the coronavirus, and to provide a safe way for individuals to enjoy community,” says Darlene Heater, Executive Director of University City Partners. “University City Wine Fest is lots of fun and has met the growing interest for programs and activities in University City. We will engage more area businesses surrounding the lake and boardwalk, which offers an accommodating location to enjoy scenic views while social distancing.”
The full University City Wine schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, September 16, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Wine Wednesday on the Water
The Shoppes at University Place
Thursday, September 17, 6 – 9 p.m.
Royal Wine and Dine Event
Home of Chef Lisa Brooks
Friday, September 18, 6 – 9 p.m.
Nails, Champagne & Shopping
The Shoppes at University Place
Saturday, September 19, 2 – 6 p.m.
4th Annual University City Wine Fest
Armored Cow Brewing
Sunday, September 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Rose’ Mimosas Sioree
The Shoppes at University Place
All proceeds from University City Wine Fest will benefit literacy programming at Charlotte Mecklenburg University City Regional and Sugar Creek Libraries. The Wine Fest is presented by title sponsor Greystar, University City Partners and Courtyard by Marriott & Springhill Suites, with support by UNC Charlotte, The Shoppes at University Place, Morningstar Storage and Phoenix Landscape Management. See full list of sponsors here.
Tickets are now available for purchase at universitycitywinefest.org.
More information can be found on the website, Facebook and Instagram.