Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Takes Top Prizes at ILEA Esprit Awards for Outstanding Live Events

At the International Live Events Association Esprit Awards, Charlotte Center City Partners won big. Their Charlotte SHOUT! festival grabbed both the Best Overall Public Event and Multi-Day Award prizes.

The Esprit Awards stand at the peak of live event recognition. Judges pick winners based on their skill at drawing crowds and running smooth shows. Multi-day festivals must prove they can keep guests coming back.

"This festival is a celebration of Charlotte's creative spirit and its ability to bring people together through art, music, food, and ideas. I am so proud of our team, partners, the remarkable creatives, and our sponsors who make it possible for Charlotte SHOUT! to elevate the vibrancy of Uptown, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors and creating unforgettable moments," said Robert Krumbine, festival producer and Chief Creative Officer at Charlotte Center City Partners, according to Queen City News.

Each year, more visitors flock to this North Carolina spectacle. Artists paint the streets with color while musicians fill the air with sound. Chefs cook up storms as speakers share fresh ideas in Charlotte's bustling heart.

What caught the judges' eyes? The way people connect with the events. They praised how the festival spreads its magic across many days, keeping the excitement strong from start to finish.

These wins put Charlotte's events in the spotlight. While the city's art scene grows bolder, these awards show the world that Charlotte knows how to throw a party worth remembering.