What Is The BayHaven Food & Wine Festival?

The BayHaven Food & Wine Festival is a nearly week-long festival held in Charlotte, NC. BayHaven focuses on elevating and providing opportunities to Black food and beverage professionals and brands. Founded in 2021 by Gregory and Subrina Collier, the dynamic duo behind BayHaven Restaurant Group and award-winning concepts such as Leah & Louise, BayHaven Food & Wine Festival is Black-founded and Black-centric. Festival events range from casual to more formal occasions, with a bit of something for everyone. While events change every year, the 2022 festival included the below and so much more! A farm dinner held at Nebedye Farms, a Black-owned farm in Charlotte. A half-day symposium held at Johnson & Wales University, covering everything from Black food media to Black restaurant ownership. A six-course plated dinner featuring all-female talent led by chef Zoe Adjonyoh, author of "Zoe's Ghana Kitchen." A homecoming gala where a wide array of chefs showcased their craft and attendees had a moment to dress up. A tasting tent event with more than 75 chefs, mixologists, caterers, and more showcased. There were so many booths at the tasting tent event that people STRUGGLED to try them all.