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The distinction of becoming a Friend of the Festival at the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival® is the ultimate way to celebrate the event and enjoy all of the benefits of being a VIP at one of the most sought-after food festivals in the country. The Friends program is an exclusive donor program (capped at 75) that provides members with Festival tickets, behind-the-scenes access to events, reserved seating, one-on-one interaction with celebrity chefs and sommeliers, privileges to sold-out events, private parties throughout the year, and so much more!”

The Friends of the Festival donor program supports the Festival’s 501(c)(s) non-profit mission and lends a hand in raising charitable donations for local culinary scholarships. Friends also receive a portion of the program costs as a tax deduction.

2013 Friends

Melinda Allen
Cathy + Steve Ballentine
Carolyn Bishop-McLeod
E. Boineau & Company
Christian + Jennifer Clark
William B. Farrar, DDS.
Ann D. Fitts
Melissa Clegg + Todd Frizzelle
Stephanie Hall
Melonie Hammond-Trace
Mr. + Mrs. William Hewitt
Christy Irvin
Richard Jerue
Bettie + Jim Keyes
Glenn + Lisa Kline
Ms. Peggy Lewis

Mr. + Mrs. Robert Maguire
Rolf + Sarah Peters
Susan + Stuart Porter
Nell G. Postell
Stuart + Robin Reeves
Marsha + Al Scott
Scott & Stringfellow
Marcia + Denny Seremet
Mr. + Mrs. Martin & Kelly Skelly
Nancye Starnes + David Hughes
Thom Taylor
Barbara + Frank Tribble
Andi Volpe
Mr. + Mrs. John A. Wallace, Jr.
Rick Widman + Linn Lesesne

$5,000 Couple Receives

Shuttle Pass for all transportation needs during the Festival weekend NEW!
First chance to select tickets for the Critics Dinner and Ticket Launch Party
Two tickets to Sponsor Recognition + VIP Party
Two tickets to Sneak Preview of Grand Tasting Tents (Friday from 11:30 to 1:00)
Two tickets to Culinary Village (Friday from 2:00 to 5:00)
$2,500 in Festival event tickets (certain restrictions apply)

$2,500 Individual Receives

Shuttle Pass for all transportation needs during the Festival weekend NEW!
First chance to select tickets for the Critics Dinner and Ticket Launch Party
One ticket to Sponsor Recognition + VIP Party
One ticket to Sneak Preview of Grand Tasting Tents (Friday from 11:30 to 1:00)
One ticket to Culinary Village (Friday from 2:00 to 5:00)
$1,250 in Festival event tickets (certain restrictions apply)

Other Benefits

Special “Friends Entrance” to all events to avoid lines NEW!
Discounted hotel rate during the Festival weekend on select hotels NEW!
Invite to Festival Media Breakfast NEW!
Friends Reception during the Festival (Date TBD) NEW!
VIP Listing on website in special section, in the Ticket Brochure and in Festival Program, insert in Post and Courier
Fall Kick-Off Reception and Pre-Festival Dinner
Reserved seating at Opening Night Party, Friday luncheons, Lowcountry Jazz Brunch and Rigs, Pigs + Swigs
Opportunity to select tickets to key, possible sold-out events after tickets go on sale (based on availability)
VIP Gift Bag
$5 off Festival Merchandise
Invitations to special events throughout the year
Percentage of donation is tax-deductible
Signed Official Festival poster