Celebrate the season with a festive outdoor evening stroll through Historic Fourth Ward, beautifully decorated for the holidays! This self-guided, porch-crawl-style tour will include delicious food and cocktail tastings (while they last) and seasonal live music in the most walkable and picturesque Victorian-era heart of the neighborhood. Want to tour 3 of our most beautiful private homes? Upgrade your ticket to include the Holiday Home Tour!
Hospitality partners offering complimentary food or cocktail tastings, on-site or at their neighborhood restaurants include:
1800 Tequila, Assorted Table Wine, The Asbury, Broken Shed Vodka, Cakeable, The Daily, Doc Porter’s Distillery, The Dunhill Hotel, Indigo Tea & Coffee, It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Korn, Muddy River Distillery, Old Forester, Pizzeria Sapienza, Republic National Distributing Co., Sea Level, Spaghett (Thurs/Fri only), and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Additional vendors announced soon! Follow us on social media (IG: @fourthwardclt; FB: @friendsoffourthward) for updates!
Ride Charlotte will offer complimentary hop on/hop off shuttle service around the primary tour route. Flag them down when you see space available, if you need a quick lift to their next stop.
This event is presented by the Friends of Fourth Ward, with support from Gold Sponsors Howard Hanna Allen Tate, Watershed Builders, and Ride Charlotte.
TICKETS: $30-$60
Due to the range of ticket options, please read thoroughly before purchasing, and review FAQ’s at the bottom of this page. After purchasing, please OPEN THE RECEIPT attached to your confirmation email to review your ticket purchase. The body of the email itself is very confusing.
NOTE: Those who choose to purchase an upgraded ticket will enjoy both the Holiday Sip & Stroll AND interior tours of 3 spectacular private homes, decorated for the season.
NOTE: The Sip & Stroll is a self-guided, outdoor-only event, with stops located in the heart of the neighborhood. NO interior home tours are provided with this ticket option.
Note: This ticket type allows the holder to participate in the full Sip & Stroll event, as well as tour the interiors of 3 private homes, decorated for the season according to the homeowners’ individual taste.
This event sells out well in advance every year, so buy your tickets early!
Happy Holidays, and we look forward to seeing you!
My ticket appears to be for the wrong date. Can you check it for me or transfer me?
A: Please open the receipt attached to your Eventbrite confirmation email, or scroll all the way to the bottom of your email to find “Order Confirmation.” Either of these methods will more clearly state the valid dates of your tickets. In 99% of cases, guests have in fact purchased tickets for their desired dates, but the Eventbrite confirmation email is confusing. NOTE: the tour takes place from 5-9 pm Thurs, Fri, and Saturday ONLY.
I have a ticket. Where do I check in?
A: Our Ticket Booth is located at the corner of W. 9th and N. Poplar Streets. Please check in there to receive your guidebook (required for touring). To expedite check-in, please bring a digital or printed copy of your ticket.
I lost my ticket confirmation. Will I be able to check in?
A: No worries! Simply report to the Ticket Booth at W. 9th & N. Poplar Streets, and we will check you in manually via first and last name.
Is the tour walkable? How long will the tour take?
A: The tour is walkable and self-guided. You will receive a tour guidebook (required for touring) with all the info necessary to make the most of the tour, and you can go at your own pace. While you may start the tour at any time, we anticipate this year’s tour will take 3-4 hours to complete all activities.
Are children allowed?
A: While we do not specifically program activities for children, they are welcome to come. Children who cannot be carried require a ticket. Please, no strollers in home interiors.
Are dogs allowed?
A: While we LOVE dogs, many of our participating homes have resident dogs, who will be cooped up for the weekend, watching from windows as strangers visit their yards/spaces. In deference to resident dogs’ stress levels, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home.
Where do I park?
A: Limited on-street parking in Fourth Ward is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend ride share services or light rail, to minimize parking issues. The closest light rail stops are at 7th Street Public Market and 9th Street. The Parking.com site is helpful for viewing additional parking options.
Are the homes and cocktail stops different each year?
A: The homes and stops are usually different every year! Occasionally, we re-visit homes and/or gardens for cocktail stops, particularly when they are conveniently located along the tour route, or large enough to accommodate our guests. But we always strive to keep things fresh and interesting for attendees!
Gold Sponsors
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate
Hospitality Partners
It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Korn
