Except for small personal clutches (no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″)
Objects likely to endanger persons, or which violate any laws, ordinances, or regulations, are not allowed on the event property. Guns and knives are expressly prohibited along with any other dangerous weapons.
An inherent risk of exposure to communicable diseases, including COVID-19, exists in any public space where people are present. By attending Charleston Wine + Food, you expressly agree to comply with any and all rules and safety guidelines put in place by the event organizers, and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to communicable diseases, waiving all claims and potential claims against Releasees relating to such risks.
Holder agrees to abide by health + safety requirements put in place at the Event and understands that policies + procedures are subject to change based on government mandates. For more information on the Health + Safety policies, visit chswf.com.
Are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g. a fever of 100.4F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking, muscle pain / achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea, fatigue, or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Do not need to quarantine due to close contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19
Are not under any self-quarantine orders
People First. Community. Good Stewardship.
These are the driving principles of Charleston Wine + Food…and we ask that they drive your own involvement in our community gathering. We hope you will enthusiastically support our organizational code of conduct.
Be yourself! Participating authentically lends your uniqueness to the tapestry that is our festival.
We have zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination.* If you are a target, please let us know.
Violence and threats of violence will not be tolerated; the “heat of the moment” is not an excuse.
Deliberate intimidation, unwelcome sexual attention, and other aggressions like mis-gendering or harassing will not be tolerated.
*Harassment and discrimination can include but are not limited to offensive comments pertaining to disability, physical appearance or body type, gender, gender identity, sexuality, mental or cognitive function, religion, body size, race, or ethnicity.
If you feel victimized in any way as a part of your participation at Charleston Wine + Food, please report immediately to our Box Office Lead at guestservices@charlestonwineandfood.com.
Any violations of our code of conduct will be investigated immediately and mitigated.
Charleston Wine + Food seeks to create welcoming + inclusive spaces with facilities that are physically accessible (ADA compliant) and open to people of any identifying gender, or “gender neutral,” as an important way to show full welcome + inclusion. We are dedicated to ensuring attendees have access to all festival goods + services, regardless of ability.
We encourage guests and participants to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. Please note we will not have charging stations available for scooters and wheelchairs. Email ticketing@charlestonwineandfood.com with any questions regarding wheelchair accessibility or parking options.
There will be ADA accessible parking options at Culinary Village. Follow way-finding signage on site. We will also provide on-premise transportation to assist with the route from the parking lot to the main entrance. This transportation will be first-come, first-served.
Service animals are permitted throughout the festival. They must be properly trained and under proper care of their owners; remain by the handler’s side at all times and be harnessed, leashed, or tethered; be housebroken and relieve themselves outdoors; and be up to date on all legally required vaccinations. Anyone bringing a service animal will be responsible for and liable for any damage or injury the animal causes. No emotional support, therapy, or companion animals will be permitted.
A safety plan for medical emergencies is in place for all festival events, and EMS personnel will be available at our larger-scale offerings. Additionally, a fully-equipped medical site staffed by trained personnel is located at the Culinary Village.
If you are attending an in-restaurant brunch, lunch, or Signature Dinner and have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please email ticketing@charlestonwineandfood.com no later than February 1, 2025. The chefs at these events will do their best to accommodate special dietary needs, but we emphasize this is only a request. While chefs provide a variety of food offerings at events, all other events are not able to accommodate special dietary needs or food allergies.
In continually striving to make our festival more accessible, we encourage you to contact us at ticketing@charlestonwineandfood.com for any of your accessibility-related needs. Additionally, if you have any questions about ADA policies or services, please reach out to us. We welcome + encourage any feedback and suggestions from our attendees.
We strive to be a good steward of our city and its foodways and to produce the most sustainable + environmentally-friendly festival possible.
