Our Story

Charleston Wine + Food is a catalyst for connections that inspire curiosity through thoughtful storytelling + meaningful experiences with a sense of place.

 

Charleston Wine + Food was founded in 2005 by a group of loyal community leaders with a vision of creating an event to promote + elevate Charleston’s culinary brand. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the goal was to put Charleston on the map as a culinary destination and bring national + international attention to the city through the production of a multi-day wine + food festival. Charleston Wine + Food infuses homegrown flavor with top chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers, artisans, experts, and food enthusiasts from around the globe for a five-day event that spans the first full weekend each March.

 

Our Mission: to celebrate, educate, enrich, and promote the Lowcountry’s diverse culinary + hospitality community through world-class experiences.

At the heart of it, we are an organization that believes that human connection is the most powerful force on Earth and shared stories are the catalyst for this connection. Friendships have been formed, love has been found, and an overwhelming sense of camaraderie amongst our talent community has been brought to life through the lens of the festival. These stories define us, connect us, and give us a sense of place + purpose in life. Over the last 18 years, the festival has welcomed nearly 411,350 attendees and generated over $170.48 million in economic impact.


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Activate your brand, participate in programming, volunteer, and more – the ways you can get involved in the 2023 festival are plentiful.

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