SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2024
Experience culinary excellence at the first-ever Food & Wine Classic in Charleston!
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This landmark three-day celebration, presented by Food & Wine in collaboration with Southern Living and Travel + Leisure, will feature a taste of Charleston like never before:
50+ Celebrity Chef Demos, Wine Seminars, and Panels:
Learn how to be a better cook and taste Charleston’s legendary ingredients with some of the country’s most iconic chefs. Sip world-class wines and level up your beverage game with pairing and pouring tips from national wine, beer, and spirits experts.
100+ Wines, Spirits, and Foods in the Grand Tasting Pavilion
Step into the luxurious 19,000-square-foot tented Grand Tasting Pavilion, the centerpiece of our weekend event. There, you'll enjoy four exclusive sessions for two hours each, tasting local and global wines, spirits, gourmet foods from acclaimed chefs, and more.
Access to Exclusive Events
In addition to our grand tastings and seminars, guests are able to buy tickets to a series of intimate experiences from the editors of Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure. These exclusive offerings are detailed below and available for individual purchase or restaurant reservation.
Talent
We're excited to announce an outstanding lineup of local and national talent for the 2024 Food & Wine Classic in Charleston. Please check back as we continue to add more top-tier names to this list.
In addition to our grand tastings and seminars, guests can enjoy any of the following intimate experiences and more with Ă la carte tickets or restaurant reservations.
In addition to our main events, guests can enjoy any of the following intimate experiences and more with Ă la carte tickets.
Dine Around Charleston
Indulge in a series of one-night-only dining experiences in Charleston, curated by Editor-in-Chief Hunter Lewis, to support the local restaurant community. The series will bring together esteemed local talent and nationally recognized chefs through multi-course menus paired with premium wines and cocktails, all set in world-renowned restaurants like FIG, 82 Queen, and more.
Passport To Charleston
Experience the city like a local with unique excursions, curated by Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Gifford. Stroll along some of Charleston’s most historic streets on an exclusive shopping tour, and visit local boutiques like Madison Mathews and M. Dumas & Sons. Or, dive into the city's coastal charm with a crabbing expedition on the Ashley River and cooking class with one of Charleston’s top chefs, followed by an intimate luncheon.
Lowcountry Tailgate
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Southern college football tailgate, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Sid Evans, at Kiawah River, the site of Southern Living’s 2024 Idea House. Enjoy a perfect mix of Lowcountry traditions, exceptional Southern BBQ, and world-class cocktails in a stunning waterside location. Take advantage of exclusive house tours available at the Idea House. Special appearances by celebrity Chef Tyler Florence, Pitmasters John Lewis and Rodney Scott, and musical guest Boy Named Banjo.