Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine invite you to an elevated evening celebrating Charleston’s Lowcountry heritage through flame, flavor, and storytelling. 

Pearls of the Coast reimagines the iconic oyster roast tradition into a refined coastal affair. Savor live-fire roasted oysters, an abundant raw bar, expertly crafted cocktails, and a curated selection of fine wines, all set to the backdrop of live music under the stars. 

New this year, Food & Wine will bring to life its print feature American Smoke—a powerful photo essay by James Beard Award–winning photographer Clay Williams.

Featured Chefs: Mike Lata, Shuai Wang, and more to be announced. 

Sponsored By: S.Pellegrino and more to be announced.

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Tickets are currently available for Food & Wine Classic in Charleston pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly. Details are subject to change.

Join Southern Living Editor-in-Chief Sid Evans for the ultimate Southern tailgate celebration. New for 2026, the Lowcountry Tailgate takes over the College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard for an unforgettable evening beneath the oaks.

Rooted in tradition and rich with Lowcountry flavor, the experience features live music, expertly-crafted cocktails, and exceptional Southern fare — including burgers from George Motz, the “godfather of good hamburgers,” alongside barbecue from some of the region’s top pitmasters.

Featured Chefs: Maneet Chauhan, Lewis Donald, Elliott Moss, George Motz, Kwame Onwuachi, Robbie Robinson and more to be announced.

Sponsored By: Discover South Carolina, Lexus, S.Pellegrino and more to be announced.

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Tickets are currently available for Food & Wine Classic in Charleston pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly. Details are subject to change.

Dive into the coastal charm and culinary delights of Charleston with a crabbing expedition and intimate cooking experience. 

Begin your day on the scenic docks of the Ashley River with local food and beverage expert Tia Clark of Casual Crabbing with Tia. Learn the fundamentals of casting a net and get hands-on with baiting and crabbing. Then, take your experience from sea to table with an intimate lunch hosted by Charleston’s top chefs alongside an editor from Travel + Leisure. 

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Tickets are currently available for Food & Wine Classic in Charleston pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly. Details are subject to change.

Please find the full schedule and further details below.

Go behind the scenes of an oyster farm and follow the journey from seed to harvest. Start on land with a guided look at how oysters are raised, then step aboard a boat to see them growing out on the water.

Cruise through the farm, learn how oysters are cultivated for peak flavor, and get a firsthand look at modern oyster farming in action. It’s a fun, up-close coastal experience for anyone curious about where their seafood comes from.

Led by Lowcountry Oyster Co.

Transportation: To be provided from Downtown Charleston to Lowcountry Oyster Co. in Green Pond, SC (1.5 hours from downtown). More information to be provided via email closer to the event.

Note: Each guest must sign a Liability Release Form

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Tickets are currently available for Food & Wine Classic in Charleston pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Details are subject to change.

Explore Charleston’s most iconic neighborhood on this two-and-a-half-hour walking tour through South of Broad. Stroll historic streets dating back to the Colonial era and step inside two beautifully preserved museum homes, each from a different period in the city’s past. 

This tour blends Charleston’s history with rare, behind-the-scenes access to two of its most notable homes and gardens.

Led by Bulldog Tours

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Tickets are currently available for Food & Wine Classic in Charleston pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Details are subject to change. 

Walk the streets through Charleston’s Historic District where the American Revolution in the South was truly decided. Created especially to commemorate South Carolina’s 250th anniversary, it’s a rare opportunity for visitors and locals to experience Charleston’s Revolutionary past in the very places where it unfolded.

Led by Bulldog Tours

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Tickets are currently available for Food & Wine Classic in Charleston pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Details are subject to change. 

Get an up-close-and-personal look at Charleston Harbor on Charleston’s only 3-mast, tall ship, the pride of the city. Unlike other tours, there are no set courses; the ship sails with the winds and tides, ensuring that every cruise is a distinct and ever-changing journey. Take in stunning views, feel the breeze, and enjoy stories and local insights from your onboard guide. It’s a scenic, unforgettable way to experience Charleston from the water.

The tour includes 2 drink tickets per person

Led by Bulldog Tours

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. Tickets are currently available for Food & Wine Classic in Charleston pass holders only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Please drink responsibly. Details are subject to change.