The Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward Tour 2026
May 16–17, 2026 | Noon to 4 PM, each day
Where gardens, porches, and stories come to life. A walkable, self-guided tour through Historic Fourth Ward showcasing private courtyards, Victorian front porches, and outdoor living spaces — with complimentary food, wine, and cocktail tastings, live music, and art along the way.
Presented by Friends of Fourth Ward. Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite.
Tickets
| Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day-Specific | $35 per person | Valid for Saturday or Sunday (choose at purchase) |
| Weekend Flex | $45 per person | Choose which day to attend — secure a ticket before sellout while keeping your options open |
Regardless of ticket type, each tour stop or tasting location may be visited once.
Ticket Booth: Corner of West 9th and North Poplar Streets. Redeem your ticket for a tour guidebook during tour hours. Same-day purchases available at the booth if tickets remain. Bring a printed or digital copy of your Eventbrite ticket or receipt — or check in by name.
Fourth Ward events sell out. Buy tickets now.
Staycation Giveaway
Purchase your ticket by noon on Friday, May 8 and enter to win a staycation package from The Dunhill Hotel and The Asbury:
- One-night stay for two in a Vintage Queen Room
- $50 gift certificate for dining at The Asbury
- Complimentary parking
Winner chosen by random drawing.
What's Included
Every ticket includes access to all tour gardens and these perks along the route:
Live Music
Prevox Trio · Isaac & Adele · The Porchlights · Leisure McCorkle
Complimentary Tastings
Food, wine, and cocktail tastings in gardens and restaurants along the tour route, courtesy of: Arbol Eatery, The Asbury, Assorted Table Wine, Beverly's Gourmet Foods, Doc Porter's Distillery, Don Q Rum, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin, The Dunhill Hotel, Indigo Tea & Coffee, The Daily, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Pizzeria Sapienza, It's Poppin' Gourmet Kettle Korn, Republic National Distributing, and Spaghett (Saturday only). More vendors announced as the tour approaches.
Featured Stops
The Dunhill Hotel & The Asbury
Open house with complimentary tastings featuring Sticky Biscuits and a bourbon cocktail. The Dunhill, at Stop 42 on the Fourth Ward Walking Tour, has anchored the neighborhood since 1929.
Spaghett — Saturday Only
The long-awaited concept from James Beard nominee Chef Sam Hart, now open in the Historic Young-Morrison House in the heart of Fourth Ward. Complimentary tastings by Executive Chef Kendall Moore and award-winning mixologist Amanda Britton. Read more about Spaghett on Fourth Ward Charlotte.
Historic Settlers Cemetery — Docent-Led Tours
From 1–4 PM each day, enjoy guided tours of Charlotte's oldest cemetery, founded in 1768. An oasis of green tranquility in Uptown.
Getting There
The tour is in Historic Fourth Ward, Uptown Charlotte. The ticket booth is at the corner of West 9th and North Poplar Streets.
Light Rail: The 9th Street stop is 0.3 miles from the ticket booth. The 7th Street stop puts you near The Market at 7th Street if you want to shop before or after the tour.
Ride Share: Encouraged. Drop-off near W 9th and N Poplar.
Parking: Limited free on-street parking within Fourth Ward on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional center city parking at charlottecentercity.org/transportation/parking.
Know Before You Go
- The tour is self-guided and walkable. Pick up your guidebook at the ticket booth and explore at your own pace.
- Rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.
- Children who cannot be carried require a ticket. Strollers can be challenging on Fourth Ward's brick-paved sidewalks and may not fit on narrow garden walkways.
- Dogs: Out of respect for the resident dogs and cats of Fourth Ward, leave pets at home.
About the Tour
The Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward is an annual tradition produced by Friends of Fourth Ward, the neighborhood's 501(c)3 organization since 1976. The tour showcases a mix of private courtyards, Victorian front porches, and unique outdoor living spaces, while highlighting art, architecture, historic homes, Charlotte's oldest cemetery, and the defining character of one of America's most unique urban neighborhoods.
Gold Sponsor: Howard Hanna Allen Tate
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