Aperitivo: Italian Cocktail Social Hosted by Zinicola
Festa Pre-Event / Apprevito
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:30-6:30PM
Cost: Cash Bar
Neighborhood: Ballantyne
14835 Ballantyne Village Way #140, Charlotte, NC 28277
Sip, savor, and socialize! 🥂 Join Chef Richard Cranmer and the Zinicola team for an authentic Italian cocktail hour in the heart of Ballantyne Village.
Opportunity to contribute to St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte & Festa Italiana Charlotte will be available.
21 and Up Event
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Indoor / Outdoor Seating
Italian Wine Dinner
Hosted by The Teal Turnip
Pre-FESTA Event / Wine Dinner Series
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00PM
Cost: $125
Neighborhood: Oakhurst
1640 Oakhurst Commons Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
Join chefs Taylor Kastl and Steve McGinley for an exclusive 4-course wine dinner, where coastal Italian flair meets Charlotte’s vibrant food scene. Enjoy four expertly paired courses featuring bold, unexpected flavors from the masterful duo behind The Teal Turnip. Limited Seating.
Portion of proceeds from this event go to St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte & Festa Italiana Charlotte.
21 and Up Event
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Seated / Indoors
Italian Wine & Olive Tasting + Book Signing Hosted by Lowcountry Bella, Illumination Wines & Mariella & Grace
Festa Pre-Event / Tasting / Book Signing
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:30PM
Cost: Free Tasting
Neighborhood: Fort Mill
Illumination Wines
201 Springs St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Experience a curated tasting journey with Lowcountry Bella (Mandi Casey), Illumination Wines, and Mariella & Grace's AJ Vezendy. Enjoy free, expertly paired wine and olive oil tastings designed to highlight seasonal flavors.
Opportunity to contribute to St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte & Festa Italiana Charlotte will be available.
21 and Up Event
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Indoor / Outdoor Seating
Italian Wine Dinner Hosted by Aqua e Vino and Siano (SOLD OUT)
Festa Pre-Event / Wine Dinner
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6:00PM
Cost: $200
Neighborhood: SouthPark
4219 Providence Road #3 Charlotte, NC 28211
Experience the magic of authentic Italian dining! Join Chef Gabriel Grigolon and the Siano Family for an exclusive multi-course dinner paired with tier Italian wines and the finest ingredients. Limited Seating.
Portion of proceeds from this event go to St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte & Festa Italiana Charlotte.
21 and Up Event
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Indoor Seating
Italian Wine Tasting
Hosted by The Everyday Market
Festa Pre-Event / Wine Tasting
Friday, May 15, 2026
6:00PM
Cost: $12
Neighborhood: SouthEnd
3541 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, NC 28217
Join Chef Majid Amoupour from The Everyday Market for a guided, experiential tasting tour of Italian wines.
Opportunity to contribute to St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte & Festa Italiana Charlotte will be available.
21 and Up Event
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Seated /Indoors
FESTA ITALIANA Charlotte: An Italian Food & Wine Festival
Italian Food & Wine/ Grand Tasting Experience
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1:00PM
Cost: Starting at $125
Uptown Charlotte - Gateway Village Promenade
Highlighting "the Beauty of Italian Culture & Cuisine, for Charities," join St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte for this annual Culture & Culinary experience.
Net Proceeds from this event go to impact the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Nevis Inc. of Charlotte.
All ages welcome
Dress Code: Spring Cocktail Attire
Seated / Outdoors
