Events + Tickets
Guests have the opportunity to indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry while tasting the epicurean delights of the country's best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Learn about and get a taste of Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry's unique food styles, heritage and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend. Tickets go fast - so get them while they're hot!
Thursday
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11:00AM - 12:00PM | Charleston Grill, 224 King Street Charleston’s Top Sommelier Competition
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12:00PM - 2:00PM | Various The Perfect Pairing Winemaker Luncheons
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5:00 - 7:00PM | Embassy Suites Historic Charleston Atrium BB&T Sponsor Recognition and Special Anniversary VIP Party
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7:00 - 10:00PM | Main Tent at Marion Square Ben Arnold Beverage Company Presents Salute to Charleston Chefs: Opening Night Party
Friday
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11:00 - 11:30AM | Near Marion Square- TBD Fifth Anniversary Opening Ceremonies
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11:00AM - 4:00PM | Leaves from and returns to the U.S. Custom House, 200 East Bay Street JMC Charleston Presents Wadmalaw Farm-to-Table Excursion
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11:30AM - 1:00PM | Marion Square Sneak Preview of Culinary Village FedEx Grand Tasting Tents
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12:00 - 2:00PM | Main Tent at Marion Square FedEx Presents Gullah Tribute Luncheon
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12:00-1:30PM | Rue de Jean (Upstairs), 39 John Street Anheuser-Busch-Here’s To Beer Presents Brewmasters Beer School
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12:00-3:00PM, departs at 11:30 and returns at 3:30 to the Francis Marion Hotel* | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road, transportation provided “Wine” Around the Garden
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1:00-2:30PM | Circa 1886 (Upstairs), 149 Wentworth Street Across the Andes Wine Tasting
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2:00 - 5:00PM | Marion Square Friday Culinary Village + FedEx Grand Tasting Tents
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3:00 - 6:00PM | Various Shops on Lower King Street King Street Sip + Stroll
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3:00-4:30PM | Palmer Amphitheater 182, Culinary Institute of Charleston – Palmer Campus, 66 Columbus St Champagne & Charcuterie Pairing
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6:30PM | Various Restaurants Restaurant Dine-Around
Saturday
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9:00AM - 10:30AM | High Cotton Maverick Southern Kitchens presents Festival Unwrapped!
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10:00AM - 1:00PM for Grand Tasting Tents* | Marion Square Saturday AM Culinary Village + FedEx Grand Tasting Tents
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11:00 - 1:00PM | Charleston Grill, 224 King Street The New York Times presents Connoisseur Tasting – Champagnes: The Prestige Cuvees
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12:00 - 2:30PM (begins boarding at noon, departs at 12:20) | SpiritLine Cruises, Aquarium Wharf Dock Red, White and Lowcountry SpiritLine Cruise
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12:00-1:30PM | McCradys, 2 Unity Alley Charleston's Top Sommeliers' Panel and Tasting
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1:00-2:30PM | Oak Steakhouse, 17 Broad Street Wine + Cheese Pairing Seminar
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1:00-2:30PM | SCE&G Celebrity Kitchen, Culinary Village, Marion Square Daniel Boulud Film + Panel Discussion
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1:30-3:00PM | MUSE Restaurant, 82 Society Street Sizzling Spanish Wines
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2:00 - 5:00PM for Grand Tasting Tents* | Marion Square Saturday PM Culinary Village + FedEx Grand Tasting Tents
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2:00-3:00PM | Art Institute of Charleston, Aquarium Wharf, 360 Concord Street Wine + Chocolate Pairing
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2:00-3:30PM | Coast Bar & Grill, 39 John Street Shake It Up! Cocktail Seminar
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2:30-4:00PM | Virginia’s on King, 412 King Street, Upstairs Anheuser-Busch-Here’s To Beer Presents Brewmasters Beer School + Comfort Food Pairing
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3:00 - 5:00PM | Charleston Grill, 224 King Street 1,000 point Wine Tasting
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3:00-6:00PM | Waterfront Memorial Park, Town of Mount Pleasant Culinary Institute of Charleston & The Town of Mount Pleasant Present Pinot Envy Uncorked!
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4:00 - 6:00PM | Private Residence Downtown Celebrity Authors Reception
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4:00 - 6:00PM | Downtown Historic Homes & Privately Owned Yachts Winemaker Receptions by Land and Sea
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7:00PM | Private Penthouse, People’s Building, State and Queen Street Food + Wine with a View: A Night with Daniel Boulud
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7:00PM | Cypress, A Lowcountry Grille, 185 E Bay Street Anheuser-Busch-Here’s to Beer Brewmaster Beer Dinner
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7:00PM | Carolina’s, Perditas Room, 10 Exchange Street Craft Beer Dinner
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7:00PM | Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, 288 King Street Pitmaster Bourbon-Q Dinner
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7:00PM | Culinary Institute of Charleston’s Palmer Campus, 66 Columbus Street The Culinary Institute of Charleston & The Black Culinarian Alliance Present Dining for Diversity
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9:00PM - 12:00AM | Main Tent at Marion Square The Art Institute of Charleston & Charleston Magazine Present Bubbles & Sweets...with a Twist
Sunday
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11:00AM | Main Tent at Marion Square Lowcountry Gospel Brunch
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1:00 - 4:00PM | Marion Square Sunday Culinary Village + FedEx Grand Tasting Tents
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1:00 - 4:00PM | Main Tent at Marion Square LOCALS Sunday Culinary Village + FedEx Grand Tasting Tents Ticket
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1:00-2:30PM | Hall’s Chophouse, 434 King Street Bourbon Born Spirit Tasting
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5:00 - 8:00PM* | Main Tent at Marion Square BBQ, Blues & Brew





