Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward

On May 16th and 17th, 2026, from Noon to 4 pm each day, the Friends of Fourth Ward will host the Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward, a garden & lifestyle tour, complete with complimentary food, wine and cocktail tastings at gardens and restaurants along the way. This walkable, self-guided tour through historic Fourth Ward showcases a mix of private courtyards, Victorian front porches, and unique outdoor living spaces. The tour also highlights art, architecture, historic homes, Charlotte's oldest cemetery, and special points of interest along the tour route, effectively making all of Historic Fourth Ward – and the extraordinary quality of life it offers – part of the tour.

GIVEAWAY: Purchase your tour ticket by NOON on May 8th and be entered to win a STAYCATION PACKAGE from The Dunhill Hotel and The Asbury. Details below.

Additional Perks Included in Ticket Price: Live music + complimentary food, wine and cocktail tastings in gardens and restaurants along the tour route. PLUS:

• The historic Dunhill Hotel and The Asbury will offer an Open House with complimentary tastings featuring their famous Sticky Biscuits accompanied by a bourbon cocktail.
• Spaghett - On Saturday only, experience the hottest ticket in town, with complimentary tastings by Executive Chef Kendall Moore and award-winning mixologist Amanda Britton. This long-awaited concept from James Beard nominee Chef Sam Hart is now open in the Historic Morrison House in the heart of Fourth Ward.

• Historic Settlers Cemetery – From 1-4 each day, enjoy docent-led tours of Charlotte's oldest cemetary (founded 1768), an oasis of green tranquility uptown.

Complimentary Tastings Courtesy of: The Asbury, Assorted Table Wine, Doc Porter's Distillery, Don Q Rum, The Dunhill Hotel, Indigo Tea & Coffee, The Daily, Gunpowder Gin, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Pizzeria Sapienza, It's Poppin' Gourmet Kettle Korn, Republic National Distributing, and Spaghett (Sat. Only). More vendors announced soon. Follow us @fourthwardCLT on Instagram and @friendsoffourthward on Facebook for updates!

Secret Gardens STAYCATION GIVEAWAY with The Dunhill Hotel and The Asbury! Our friends at The Dunhill Hotel and The Asbury have graciously donated a spectacular Staycation Package for one lucky winner! Purchase your Secret Gardens tour ticket by Noon on Friday, May 8th, and be entered to win the following:

· One-night stay for Two in a luxurious Vintage Queen Room.

· $50 gift certificate for dining at The Asbury.

· Complimentary parking.

Winner will be chosen by random drawing.

Tour Tickets: Day-specific tickets are $35 per person and are good for either Saturday or Sunday. Weekend Flex tickets are $45 per person and allow the buyer to choose which day to attend (Saturday or Sunday). Weekend Flex tickets are a great option for those who want to secure a ticket early, before sell-out, while keeping their options open for which date to attend. Regardless of Ticket Type, you may only visit each tour stop or tasting location once. The tour is walkable and self-guided. Tour is rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. Fourth Ward events sell out fast, so buy your ticket today!

During tour hours, ticket holders must redeem their tickets for tour guidebooks at the Tour Ticket Booth at the corner of West 9th & North Poplar Streets in Fourth Ward. The ticket booth also will be the only location for same day ticket purchases, if tickets are still available.

PLEASE NOTE: When purchasing a ticket, please check the receipt attached to your confirmation email. The receipt will clearly state which ticket type you have purchased, and the day for which it is valid. (The body of the Eventbrite email is confusing.) To expedite check-in, please bring a printed or digital copy of your Eventbrite ticket or receipt with you to the Ticket Booth when you arrive. If you have misplaced your ticket, have no fear; we can check you in by name at the Ticket Booth.

Children who cannot be carried require a ticket. Strollers can be challenging on Fourth Ward’s brick-paved sidewalks and may be unusable on narrow garden walkways.

We love dogs, but, out of respect for the resident dogs and cats of Fourth Ward, please leave your furry friends at home.

Secret Gardens is presented by the Friends of Fourth Ward, with support from Gold Sponsor Howard Hanna Allen Tate.

Parking: Tour-goers are encouraged to use ride share services or light rail to access Center City. The 9th Street light rail stop is .3 miles to our ticket booth at the corner of W. 9th & N. Poplar Streets, or you may choose the 7th Street stop if you would like to shop at The Market at 7th Street before or after the tour. Limited free on-street parking is available within Fourth Ward on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional center city parking information: http://www.charlottecentercity.org/transportation/parking/

About Historic Fourth Ward and Fourth Ward CLT The historic Fourth Ward in Uptown Charlotte blends restored 100-plus-year-old Victorian homes with luxury condominiums, urban apartments, parks, and businesses. It is the oldest of the handful of designated Historic Districts in the city. This remarkable fusion of old and new is a defining characteristic of one of America’s most unique urban neighborhoods.

Among the vibrant threads in the vivid tapestry of the Fourth Ward is the Friends of Fourth Ward, under which the Fourth Ward Foundation and Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association flourish. These volunteer-driven, non-profit organizations raise funds, promote social activity and equity, and celebrate the diversity of the neighborhood.

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