University City Wine Fest returns this weekend

CHARLOTTE, NC – The 9th Annual University City Wine Fest returns is officially back this weekend. Event-goers will experience an extra event on the line up this year.

Wine on the Water, will be held on Friday, before the main festival on Saturday. It features wine tastings, paddle boat rides, and live music by the lake at University Place.  Two seatings are available at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $45 each.

Then on Saturday, the University City Wine Fest will take over the Shoppes at University Place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the festival includes unlimited tastings from dozens of wineries, local craft brews and mixologists.

The festival will also feature live music, a pop-up market, and food. General admission tickets cost $35 and early admission tickets cost $45.

You must be 21 or older and present a valid ID in order to attend the event. Tickets can be purchased online.