Taste of Carolina Originals

Sponsored by Food Lion, visit our "Taste of Carolina Originals" sampling area to enjoy free all-day food samples. Located on North Main Street.

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Food Lion

Food Lion is an American grocery store chain headquartered in Salisbury, North Carolina, that operates over 1000 supermarkets in 10 states of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, employing over 63,000 people. It was founded in 1957 as Food Town, a single grocery store in Salisbury.


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Cackalacky, Inc.

Sample Item: Cheerwine Sweet Sauce | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars

'Round here, we believe that most folks agree that Cackalacky® eats are always best enjoyed with friends and proper drink. And, in the case of Cheerwine®, we actually took this maxim *quite literally* by developing a sweet 'n savory "tomato based" dipping-grilling sauce & marinade that's actually made with the original Cheerwine® secret formula and our secret Cackalacky® spice blend. A "legendary handshake between lively Southern food and drink" if you will.


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CLUTCH Coffee Bar

$ Accepts Downtown Dollars

Clutch was born in the Carolinas in 2018. With 20+ years of drive-thru coffee experience, combined with a burning desire to revitalize the lost art of Customer Service, we set out on a quest to build the best drive-thru beverage experience on the planet.

We are passionate about people, providing opportunities, and creating a culture that is second to none. We are equally inspired to provide the best coffees, energy drinks & other specialty beverages that you’ve ever tasted.


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Cook Out Restaurants

Sample Item: Cook Out Swag

"Welcome to Cook Out. May I take your order, please?" It has been 28 years since these words were first spoken. Cook Out originated in 1989 in Greensboro, NC. We care about the quality of our food and service. Their menu includes grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and North Carolina barbecue.


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Gardener Bob

Sample Item: Bread | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars

I love gardening, cooking and experimenting in the Kitchen. Looking to grow and see where this goes.


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Good Stuff Peanut Butter

Sample Item: Peanut Butter | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars

We use a premium peanut variety called High Oleic, which contains more of the heart healthy "good" fat compared to regular peanuts. Then we slow roast to perfection for a richer more nuttier taste. Finally we use only all natural ingredients in each of our unique flavor varieties.

PLUS, every jar is made fresh and shipped fresh! That's why we say "it really is Good Stuff."


LKN Cheesecakery LLC logo

LKN Cheesecakery LLC

Sample Item: Cheerwine Cheesecake | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars

Lake Norman has trusted LKN Cheesecakery to bring them the most diverse and delicious cheesecake since 2015. Originally started in her home, Owner Kim Greene isn’t afraid to bring new and exciting flavors on a regular basis.


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Mast General Stores

Sample Item: Cheerwine Chocolate Bar | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars

John & Faye Cooper purchased the store in 1979 and set out on a journey of discovery. They moved their young family into the top two floors of the store and began the work of preparing to open. There were many questions, but the two most important were 1. What do we need to fit in with our community? And 2. What would an old general store carry that is still useful to our neighbors? That's where they started.


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Pickle Man's Pickles

Sample Item: Pickles

Small Batch Gourmet Pickle Company

Fresh is Best Pickles

Jamie Formally of Pop's pickle stand


Food Vendors

Many of our festival vendors are also available online! Check out a variety of tasty offerings for everyone from Southern food lovers to picky eaters below.

Bojangles

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


CAINS CORNDOGS

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Carolina Tea Company

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Slushie, Cheerwine Ice Cream Float | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Cinnabon Food Truck NC

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Glazed Cinnabon , Churro Sticks with Cheerwine Glaze dipping sauce , Cheerwine Glazed Peconbon | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Dewey Skidmore/Island Noodles NC

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Fudge | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


DonutNV of Advance NC

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine glazed donuts | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Duck Donuts Duck Truck

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Icing | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Dumpling Girls

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


EL PATRON MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Finale Pizza

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Pepperoni Slice w/ Cheerwine Hot Honey Glaze Item Name: Cheerwine Cannoli, Description: Cheerwine flavored cannoli filling. Ends dipped in chocolate chips. Dusted with powdered sugar. , Suggested Retail Price: 7 | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


goldenKdog

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Holy Cookie Dough LLC

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Sugar Cookie Dough, Cherry Blossom | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Homeslice Pizza Truck

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Hot Chix Hotcakes And Chicken

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Hot Chix, Cheerwine Chix-Wich, Cheerwine Twisted Chicken Tots | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Jacob & Mabrey's Gourmet Cotton Candy and Popcorn

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cotton Candy Fudge and Kettle Corn | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Kreyol Flavors

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Cherry Empanada | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Lelo's Cuban Cafe

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Mini Cheerwine Velvet Bundt Cake | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


LKN Mobile Eats

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cookies | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Lobster Dogs

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Mambo on Ruedas

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Cheesecake Empanadas, Guava Cheerwine Masitas | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Mean Mug Coffee Company

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheervine Frap Item Name: Cheerwine Latte, Description: Espresso, cheerwine, milk, Suggested Retail Price: $5 | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Mom boss baker

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine, cannoli,Cheerwine cupcake, Cheer wine, cake, and ice cream bowl | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Mountain melt

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $


MR CONE ICE CREAM TRUCK LLC

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Float | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


N.C. Ribs on Wheels, LLC

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Infused Smoked Ribs, Cheerwine Smoked Wings | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Pelican’s Snoballs

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine snocream | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Que Viva! Latin Street Grill

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Pastelito | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Queen City Italian Ice

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheermango Italian Ice | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Salisbury, Rowan, Davie Alumni Chapter of Livingstone College

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Sno Biz of GQ

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Sno Crème | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


SpudWings

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Asian Sauce infused with Cheerwine Item Name: Cheerwine SpudMellow, Description: This a bowl of ridged long cut sweet potato fries, topped with a Cheerwine infused marshmallow fluff and brown butter candied pecans., Suggested Retail Price: $9.95 Item Name: Cheerwine SpudSalad, Description: A bed of our unique dipper style fries topped with Cheerwine Infused Queso, arugula, mozzarella, red onion and tomatoes garnished with dried cherries., Suggested Retail Price: $16.49 | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


State Fair Foods

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Stick It 2 You food truck

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Mini Cheerwine Bundt cakes | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Sunset Slush of Lexington

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine slush | $


Tacos Don Coyotl

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Brisket Tacos, Brisket Nachos | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Teriyaki Chicken

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


thats a wrap

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


The Grub Barn LLC

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


The Hotdog Shack

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


THE NUTTY COUPLE

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Glazed Pecans | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


The Old 97 Kettlecorn Company

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Kettlecorn | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


The Smoke Pit

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Tummy Yumyum Gourmet Candy Apples

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Flavored Candy Apples | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


UNIQUE TREATS KETTLE CORN

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


What-A-Burger #13/WAB#13

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Witch Doctor Syrup, Cheerwine Sundrop Syrup | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


World cuisine

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine italina sausage, Jumbo cheerwine corn dogs | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


World’s Greatest Funnel Cakes

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Funnel Cake, Cheerwine Lemonade, Cheerwine Flavored Kettle Corn | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


WOWZA BBQ

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


YADKIN RIVER PORK SKINS

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine flavored pork skin | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars


Yummi Banh Mi

cheerwine speciality Cheerwine Specialty: Cheerwine Infused Vietnamese Pok Pok Wings, Crab Rangoon Fried Spring Rolls with Cheerwine infused sweet chili dipping sauce | $ Accepts Downtown Dollars