Act now to take part in BayHaven Food & Wine Festival, celebrating Black food and culture

The second annual BayHaven Food and Wine Festival will be taking place on Oct. 19-23 and will feature over 100 Black chefs and mixologists. But time is running out to get tickets: Some events are already sold out or have ended sales, and ticket sales for the rest of the events are ending this morning.

This year’s festival is spreading out. It will take place in multiple locations across Charlotte, including Camp North End, Johnson & Wales University, The Ruth and other local spots.

The decorated lineup of chefs includes:

• Zoe Adjonyoh, a chef, author and director of Women’s Leadership Programs at the James Beard Foundation

• BJ Dennis, an expert in South Carolina Gullah foodways

• Kenny Gilbert, a “Top Chef” contestant

• Cleophus Hethington, a 2022 James Beard Foundation finalist for emerging chef

• Ricky Moore, the 2022 winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast

• Chris Scott, a “Top Chef” contestant

• Ashleigh Shanti, a “Top Chef” contestant and James Beard Foundational semi-finalist for rising star chef of the year in 2020

• Nick Wallace, a “Top Chef” contestant

Justin Hazelton of Top Shelf Co. and Leah & Louise, and Johnny Caldwell and Taneka Reaves, the duo behind the Cocktail Bandits brand, will be curating cocktails for the festival.

BayHaven schedule of events

Events, locations and participants are subject to change. Stay tuned to this space for updates:

Oct. 19

• Freshman Orientation Farm Dinner: The Friends of James Beard Benefit dinner will take place at Skyline Terrace, 1601 Trade St. A cocktail reception with appetizers begins at 6 p.m., and dinner starts at 7:15 p.m. The event will feature six courses and four wine pairings for $275 per person.
  
  
  
  Chef Gregory Collier of BayHaven Restaurant Group, a three-time James Beard award nominee, will host the event. Featured participants include:

• Kenyatta Ashford, Neutral Ground, Chattanooga, TN
• Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Emmer Hospitality Group, Austin, TX
• JBF award semifinalist Cleophus Hethington, Ębí Chop Bar, Atlanta
• JBF award winner Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham
• JBF award semifinalist Keith Rhodes, Catch, Wilmington, DE
• Tiesha Whittaker, Buttermilk Boutique, Clayton

Oct. 20

• Homeroom Midday Symposium: The symposium will feature a family-style lunch from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Johnson & Wales University, 801 W Trade Street, for $75 per person.

• Roots Vegan and Vegetarian CBD Dinner: From 6:30-9:30 p.m. guests can enjoy a dinner where each dish is infused with CBD and hemp (no THC) at Camp North End, 301 Camp Road, for $215 per person.

• Chef Zoe And Friends: This all-woman dinner, led by chef Zoe Adjonyoh, author of “Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen” and director of women’s leadership programs at the James Beard Foundation, will feature six courses and three cocktail pairings. Guests will receive a copy of Adjonyoh’s book and spices. 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Ruth, 2122 Thrift Road. $275 per person.
  
  
  
  Featured participants include:

• Courtney Evans of Leah & Louise

• Selasie Dotse of Elade Test Kitchen, San Francisco

• Nana Wilmot of Love That I Knead Supper Club, Philadelphia.

Oct. 21

• Pre-Game Food Truck Rally: Each ticket is $85 per person and includes three food portions and two beverages. The rally will be from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Camp North End, 301 Camp Road.

• Homecoming Gala: This adult prom will take place from 6:30-10 p.m at Embassy Suites Uptown, 401 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for $300 per person.

• SOLD OUT. Seafood 202 Dinner: The six-course dinner featuring wine pairings and live music will be from 6:30-9:30 p.m at Camp North End, 301 Camp Road for $235 per person.
  
  
  
  Featured chefs include:

• Tonya and David Thomas, H3irloom Food Group, Baltimore

• Kristi Brown-Wokoma, That Brown Girl Cooks!, Seattle

• Jamie Davis, The Hackney, Washington, NC

• Chad Lewis, Haymaker, Charlotte

• Chris Scott, Butterfunk Biscuit Company, New York City

• Lawrence Weeks, North Of Bourbon, Louisville, KY

• Duane Nutter, Southern National, Mobile, AL

Oct. 22

• Pep Rally Tasting Tent: Over 75 chefs, mixologists and wine makers from across the country will be featured at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $150 per person, or a four pack of tickets for $500.
  
  
  
  Among the participants are:

• Elena Lundy, EML Catering, Charlotte
• Tiffany Williams, Exquisite Catering & Events, Chicago
• Jamie Barnes, What The Fries, Charlotte
• Malik Williams, Tap@1918, Rocky Mount
• April Anderson, Good Cakes & Bakes, Detroit
• Lana Lagomarsini, Lana Cooks, New York City
• Anita Spring Council, Mama Dip’s Kitchen, Chapel Hill
• Syrenity Davis, The Lux Chef LLC, Charlotte
• Joshua Lee, Lake & Oak BBQ, Atlanta, GA
• Jermond Booze, Taste the Diaspora, Detroit, MI

Oct. 23

• Alumni Brunch: The multi-course brunch will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Johnson & Wales University, 801 W Trade Street, for $185 per person.

• SOLD OUT. Post-Game Tailgate: The grand finale of the festival will take place at Camp North End, 301 Camp Road, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for $115 per person.

BayHaven Food & Wine Festival

When: Oct. 19-23

How to go: Get tickets online

This story was originally published August 22, 2022 at 10:20 AM.

Lorenza Medley

The Charlotte Observer

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Lorenza Medley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a freelancer for CharlotteFive. When she’s not lost in the aisles of a library, you can find her chowing down on some barbecue ribs or exploring her local Target.