Events & Tickets

Indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry and revel in the offerings of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. You’ll learn about—and get a taste of—the best Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry’s distinctive food styles, heritage, and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend.

Prefestival Events

5:30 - 10:00 pm
Past Event
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The Ultimate Critics Dinner
$300.00
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Past Event
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Ticket Launch + Benefit Party
$35.00
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Past Event
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Official Festival Poster Unveil Party
$25.00
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Past Event
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Official Festival Mixologist Competition
$35.00
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Past Event
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
BB&T and The Local Palate Present Farm Feast Auction Benefiting Feed the Need and Lowcountry Local First’s Incubator Farm and Training Center
$75.00

Thursday, March 1

10:00 am sharp
Past Event
Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Charleston’s Top Sommelier Competition
Invite Only
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Past Event
Halls Southern Steakhouse + Winemaker Luncheon
$100.00
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Past Event
Locavore Luncheon
$100.00
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Past Event
BB&T Sponsor Recognition + VIP Party
Invite Only
7:30 - 10:30 pm (New Time)
Past Event
The Art Institute of Charleston Presents Salute to Charleston’s Chefs: Opening Night Party
$125.00

Friday, March 2

10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Past Event
Soul Food Shuffle
$150.00
11:00 am sharp
Past Event
2012 Festival Opening Ceremonies
FREE
11:00 am sharp
Past Event
Wine Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Champagne + Charcuterie
$50.00
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Past Event
Wine Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Prestigious Producers of Friuli
$50.00
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Past Event
Sneak Preview of The AAA Vacations/Azamara Club Cruises + Piggly Wiggly Taste of the South Grand Tasting Tents
Invite Only
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Past Event
Friday Culinary Village Perimeter Pass
$25.00
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Past Event
Elliott Davis and Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine Present Taco Turf Wars!
$100.00
12:00 pm sharp
Past Event
La Wine La Luncheon
$75.00
12:00 noon sharp
Past Event
The French Connection Luncheon
$100.00
12:00 pm sharp
Past Event
La Dolce Vita Luncheon
$100.00
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Past Event
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina Presents Wine Around the Garden
$100.00
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Past Event
Beer Tasting: Charleston Brew Hop
$75.00
1:30 – 2:45 pm
Past Event
Wine Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Superstars of Rioja
$50.00
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Past Event
Friday Culinary Village + AAA Vacations/Azamara Club Cruises + Piggly Wiggly Taste of the South Grand Tasting Tents
$75.00
2:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Spirit Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Spirit of the Scots: A Balvenie Tasting
$50.00
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Past Event
Skirt! magazine presents Shop, Sip + Savor (formerly King Street Sip + Stroll)
$50.00
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Past Event
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Presents Bubbles + Bites
$75.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Culinary Institute of Charleston’s Cocktail Dinner
$125.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
82 Queen Craft Beer Dinner
$125.00
7:00 pm sharp (new time)
Past Event
Perfectly Paired Dinners (formerly Restaurant Dine-Arounds)
$175.00

Saturday, March 3

9:00 - 10:30 am
Past Event
Maverick Southern Kitchens Presents Festival Media Breakfast
Invite Only
11:00 am sharp
Past Event
Spirit Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Hendrick’s Gin—A Deconstructive + Cocktalian Study
$55.00
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Past Event
Saturday AM Culinary Village + The AAA Vacations/Azamara Club Cruises + Piggly Wiggly Taste of the South Grand Tasting Tents
$100.00
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Past Event
Saturday Culinary Village Perimeter Pass
$25.00
11:30 - 2:00 pm
Past Event
Early Spring Harvest Luncheon
$150.00
12:00 - 2:00 pm, departs at 12:20
Past Event
Vineyard Voyage on Spiritline Cruises with Anthony Giglio
$100.00
12:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Wine Tasting: Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Charleston’s Top Sommeliers Panel + Tasting
$50.00
12:30 - 2:30 pm (New Time)
Past Event
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina Presents Big Bottles Tasting + Auction with Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson
$125.00
Various
Past Event
Big Bottles Tasting + Auction + Saturday PM Culinary Village COMBO TICKET
$200.00
1:30 pm sharp
Past Event
Wine Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents A Dessert Wine + Pastry Pairing
$50.00
1:30 - 4:30 pm
Past Event
Charleston City Paper Presents An Oyster Ode to “Goat” Lafayette
$75.00
2:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Wine Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Winning Wine Lists
$50.00
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Past Event
Connoisseur Tasting – A Celebration of Krug
$195.00
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Past Event
Saturday PM Culinary Village + The AAA Vacations/Azamara Club Cruises + Piggly Wiggly Taste of the South Grand Tasting Tents
$100.00
3:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Wine Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Build Your Own Bordeaux
$50.00
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Past Event
Premier Wine Tasting: E. Guigal – A Decade Snapshot
$450.00
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Past Event
Pinot Envy Uncorked!
$85.00
3:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Spirit Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Nectar of the Gods: Pulque, Mezcal + Tequila
$55.00
4:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Wine Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Wine + Cheese
$50.00
4:30 pm
Past Event
Garden & Gun + Blackberry Farm Present The Secret Society Supper Club
$250.00
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Past Event
The New York Times Presents Celebrity Authors Reception
$50.00
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Past Event
Winemaker + Private Home Receptions
$100.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Hominy Grill Presents 200+ Years of Charleston Classics Dinner
$150.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Closed for Business Craft Beer Dinner
$125.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood + Wine Dinner
$150.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Carolina’s Cocktail Dinner
$125.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
EDENS™ Presents Food + Wine with a View: A Night in Italy
$1,000.00
7:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Legends Craft Beer Dinner
$125.00
7:00 pm
Past Event
Charleston City Paper Presents The Macintosh Dinner
$175.00
9:00 pm - midnight
Past Event
The Art Institute of Charleston + Charleston magazine Present Festival After Hours: Taking it to the Streets
$85.00

Sunday, March 4

11:00 am sharp
Past Event
Motley Rice LLC and The Post and Courier Present Lowcountry Gospel Brunch
$100.00
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Past Event
Sunday Culinary Village + The AAA Vacations/Azamara Club Cruises + Piggly Wiggly Taste of the South Grand Tasting Tents
$75.00
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Past Event
Sunday Culinary Village + The AAA Vacations/Azamara Club Cruises + Piggly Wiggly Taste of the South Grand Tasting Tents LOCALS
$70.00
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Past Event
Sunday Culinary Village Perimeter Pass
$25.00
3:00 pm sharp
Past Event
Spirit Tasting: The Culinary Institute of Charleston Presents Bourbon Born
$50.00
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Past Event
Certified SC Grown + Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine Present BBQ, Blues + Brew
$85.00