Save The Date

June 3rd-12th, 2022

We’re getting
ready for 2022!

We had a turnout of over 1,200

Join us Eat Black Charlotte Week scheduled for June 3rd-12th, 2022 Eat Black. This celebration week highlights Black-owned food businesses in the Charlotte-metro area. 2021 participating food businesses benefited from valuable resources like workshops and extensive media coverage. Participating in Eat Black Charlotte Week will give you the opportunity, as a business, to impress customers and the community with your food and service. With that being said, we hope you will participate in Eat Black Charlotte Week 2022.

Are you interested in becoming a 2022 sponsor?

*2021 Sponors

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Let’s hear from
the people

Mayor Vi Lyles

@CLTMayor

I want to thank the @eatblkclt team, volunteers, food bloggers & the entire CLT community for a great week celebrating the Black restaurant community! Good music & food at @UnknownBrewing
was a great way to spend time with the family. I can’t wait to see what you all do next!

9:39 AM · June 14, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

KristyNC

@KBNC1986

Eat Black Charlotte started as a hashtag. Now, it’s grown into a weeklong food event.

1:21 PM · May 5, 2021·Twitter for Android

Ke 🦋

@lowKEE_amazing

Me and my lil chocolate dropped when to Charlotte, NC for the weekend on a whim… solely for a food tour 😂😍 They have so many good restaurants, vegan… black owned.. rooftop.. anything you want to eat Charlotte has it.

5:38 AM · Jun 9, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

LINDSEY | Startup Designer

@LindseyCreated

+ Salmon Cakes, Mac & Cheese, Yams @ Merts in Uptown Charlotte. Eat black owned

8:30 PM · Sep 9, 2020·Twitter for iPhone

Mayor Vi Lyles

@CLTMayor

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of having lunch with a group of young entrepreneurs and I was amazed by them all! My tastebuds are still in awe of #whatthefriesclt. What an indulgence. And the #eatblkclt festival this Saturday will be awesome!

10:41 AM · Jun 14, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

Frequently Asked Question

Which food business can participate in Eat Black Charlotte Week?

Businesses that are licensed and permitted to operate in their county including brick & mortar, ghost kitchens, and food trucks.

Can food businesses outside of Charlotte, NC participate?

Yes! If your food business is located in a neighboring county you can participate.

What are the guidelines for participating in Eat Black Charlotte Week?

See guidelines here

When is the deadline for paid registration?

The deadline for registration is Tuesday, May 10th, 2022. However, promotional registration fee ends Friday, April 22, 2022

For restaurants interested in 2022

Click to go to Eat Black Charlotte Home Page

Supporting Charlotte’s Black-Owned food businesses all yearlong

We’re getting ready for 2022!