Community Business Members
Charleston Wine + Food is a catalyst for connections that inspire curiosity through thoughtful storytelling + meaningful experiences with a sense of place. Our Community Business Members are integral to the Charleston Wine + Food community and help champion our mission and higher purpose.
Community Business Members receive early access to tickets before public on-sale, exclusive networking opportunities, and gathering spaces for client + employee entertainment. Becoming a Member is not only an intimate way for your business to experience Charleston Wine + Food, but also the perfect way to take your festival experience to the next level.
Our Community Business Members support both Charleston Wine + Food and the industries that define + connect our community. We would love for you to join our CHSWFF family and look forward to creating meaningful connections through shared stories + experiences in 2024 and beyond.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS + BENEFITS
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CULINARIAN | $5,000
COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS
Complimentary Premium Access for (2) Guests to each of the following Signature Events:
Opening Night on Wednesday, March 6 | retails at $370/pair
Culinary Village-VIP Access Friday, March 8 – Sunday March 10 | retails at $1,770/pair for the 3-day event
The Finale Sunday, March 10 | retails at $290/pair
Includes access to the following Charleston Wine + Food Festival VIP spaces + exclusive invitations:
VIP Party Wednesday, March 6 | valued at $300/pair
VIP Party is the ultimate kick-off party to Charleston Wine + Food’s 2024 Festival. This event includes curated food + beverage offerings, musical entertainment and celebrates our VIPs and sponsors. By invitation only.
Industry Lounge at the Culinary Village Friday, March 8 – Sunday March 9 | valued at $300/pair
The Industry Lounge serves as a private reprieve for our talent and media. This space features complimentary curated chef stations per day, an open bar and private lounge seating. By invitation only.
Hospitality Hub Wednesday, March 6 – Saturday, March 9 | valued at $400/pair
Our Hospitality Hub is the heartbeat of our festival. This is where the industry gathers and where they receive trade-specific experiences meant to uplift, enrich, and inspire. From trade talks to wellness moments, our Hospitality Hub is in the business of extending our greatest iteration of hospitality to our Industry professionals. By invitation only.
Complimentary Ticket Stipend
$1,250 to attend any other CHSWF 2024 Festival events of your choice – above and beyond the aforementioned opportunities. Complimentary investment must be equal to or less than $1,250.
EXCLUSIVES
Access to view the full 2024 Festival Schedule + Program before general public launch. (Note: Schedule available to Community Business Members for viewing on October 4, 2023).
VIP Early Access Purchasing Window For Signature Events and the Culinary Village (note: purchasing window at this level is only applicable to Signature Events and Culinary Village; no more than 8 tickets may be purchased to any single Signature Event during the period of October 5 – October 13)
Community Business Members are the first to know about Charleston Wine + Food happenings, updates, events and more. As a Community Business Member you will be on a special email list to get the 411 before anyone else.
Logo placement on Charleston Wine + Food website.
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GOURMAND | $7,500
COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS
Complimentary Premium Access for (4) Guests to each of the following Signature Events:
Opening Night on Wednesday, March 6 | retails at $1,480/set
Culinary Village – VIP AccessFriday, March 8 – Sunday March 10 | retails at $3,540/set for the 3-day event
The Finale on Sunday, March 10 | retails at $580/set
Includes access to the following Charleston Wine + Food Festival VIP spaces + exclusive invitations:
VIP Party on Wednesday, March 6 | valued at $600/set
VIP Party is the ultimate kick-off party to Charleston Wine + Food’s 2024 Festival. This event includes curated food + beverage offerings, musical entertainment and celebrates our VIPs and sponsors. By invitation only.
Industry Lounge at the Culinary Village Friday, March 8 – Sunday March 9 | valued at $600/set
The Industry Lounge serves as a private reprieve for our talent and media. This space features complimentary curated chef stations per day, an open bar and private lounge seating. By invitation only.
Hospitality Hub Wednesday, March 6 – Saturday, March 9 | valued at $800/set
Our Hospitality Hub is the heartbeat of our festival. This is where the industry gathers and where they receive trade-specific experiences meant to uplift, enrich, and inspire. From trade talks to wellness moments, our Hospitality Hub is in the business of extending our greatest iteration of hospitality to our Industry professionals. By invitation only.
Complimentary Ticket Stipend
$1,875 to attend any other CHSWF 2024 Festival events of your choice – above and beyond the aforementioned opportunities. Complimentary investment must be equal to or less than $1,875.
EXCLUSIVES
Access to view the full 2024 Festival Schedule + Program before general public launch. (Note: Schedule available to Community Business Members for viewing on October 4, 2023).
VIP Early Access Purchasing Window for Signature Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Unique Meal, Hands-on Class, Beverage Workshop, Signature Event and the Culinary Village event categories (note: purchasing window at this level is only applicable to the above event categories; no more than 4 tickets may be purchased to any single Signature Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Unique Meal, Hands-on Class or Beverage workshop; no more than 15 tickets may be purchased to any single Signature Event during the period of October 5 – October 13)
Access to CHSWF Concierge with dedicated phone line and email for priority ticketing + seating requests
Priority waitlist for sold-out events
Community Business Members are the first to know about Charleston Wine + Food happenings, updates, events and more. As a Community Business Member you will be on a special email listserv to get the 411 before anyone else.
Logo placement on Charleston Wine + Food website.
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EXECUTIVE | $10,500
COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS
Complimentary Premium Access for (6) Guests to each of the following Signature Events:
Opening Night on Wednesday, March 6 | retails at $1,110/set
Culinary Village VIP Friday, March 8 – Sunday March 10 | retails at $5,310/set for the 3-day event
The Finale on Sunday, March 10 | retails at $870/set
Includes access to the following Charleston Wine + Food Festival VIP spaces + exclusive invitations:
VIP Party on Wednesday, March 6 | valued at $900/set
VIP Party is the ultimate kick-off party to Charleston Wine + Food’s 2024 Festival. This event includes curated food + beverage offerings, musical entertainment and celebrates our VIPs and sponsors. By invitation only.
Industry Lounge at the Culinary Village Friday, March 8 – Sunday March 9 | valued at $900/set
The Industry Lounge serves as a private reprieve for our talent and media. This space features complimentary curated chef stations per day, an open bar and private lounge seating. By invitation only.
Hospitality Hub Wednesday, March 6 – Saturday, March 9 | valued at $1,200/set
Our Hospitality Hub is the heartbeat of our festival. This is where the industry gathers and where they receive trade-specific experiences meant to uplift, enrich, and inspire. From trade talks to wellness moments, our Hospitality Hub is in the business of extending our greatest iteration of hospitality to our Industry professionals. By invitation only.
Complimentary Ticket Stipend
$3,150 to attend any other CHSWF 2024 Festival events of your choice – above and beyond the aforementioned opportunities. Complimentary investment must be equal to or less than $3,150.
EXCLUSIVES
Access to view the full 2024 Festival Schedule + Program before general public launch. (Note: Schedule available to Community Business Members for viewing on October 4, 2023).
VIP Early Access Purchasing Window for Signature Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Unique Meal, Hands-on Class, Beverage Workshop, Signature Event and the Culinary Village event categories (note: purchasing window at this level is only applicable to the above event categories; no more than 6 tickets may be purchased to any single Signature Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Unique Meal, Hands-on Class or Beverage workshop; no more than 20 tickets may be purchased to any single Signature Event during the period of October 5 – October 13)
Access to CHSWF Concierge with dedicated phone line and email for priority ticketing + seating requests
Priority waitlist for sold-out events
Community Business Members are the first to know about Charleston Wine + Food happenings, updates, events and more. As a Community Business Member you will be on a special email listserv to get the 411 before anyone else.
Logo placement on Charleston Wine + Food website
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CONNOISSEUR | $15,000
COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS
Complimentary Premium Access for (8) Guests to each of the following Signature Events:
Opening Night on Wednesday, March 6 | retails at $1,200/set
Culinary Village VIP Friday, March 8 – Sunday March 10 | retails at $7,080/set for the 3-day event
The Finale on Sunday, March 10 | retails at $1,160/set
Includes access to the following Charleston Wine + Food Festival VIP spaces + exclusive invitations:
VIP Party on Wednesday, March 6 | valued at $1,200/set
VIP Party is the ultimate kick-off party to Charleston Wine + Food’s 2024 Festival. This event includes curated food + beverage offerings, musical entertainment and celebrates our VIPs and sponsors. By invitation only.
Industry Lounge at the Culinary Village Friday, March 8 – Sunday March 9 | valued at $1,200/set
The Industry Lounge serves as a private reprieve for our talent and media. This space features complimentary curated chef stations per day, an open bar and private lounge seating. By invitation only.
Hospitality Hub Wednesday, March 6 – Saturday, March 9 | valued at $1,600/set
Our Hospitality Hub is the heartbeat of our festival. This is where the industry gathers and where they receive trade-specific experiences meant to uplift, enrich, and inspire. From trade talks to wellness moments, our Hospitality Hub is in the business of extending our greatest iteration of hospitality to our Industry professionals. By invitation only.
Partners in Government Thursday, March 7 valued at $1,600/set
Partners in Government is a special networking reception hosted by the Executive Director and Board of Charleston Wine + Food for elected officials, government agencies + organizations, and other community leaders. By invitation only.
Complimentary Ticket Stipend
$4,500 to attend any other CHSWF 2024 Festival events of your choice – above and beyond the aforementioned opportunities. Complimentary investment must be equal to or less than $4,500.
EXCLUSIVES
Access to view the full 2024 Festival Schedule + Program before general public launch. (Note: Schedule available to Community Business Members for viewing on October 4, 2023).
VIP 24 hour Dedicated Early Access Purchasing Window for Signature Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Unique Meal, Hands-on Class, Beverage Workshop, Signature Event and the Culinary Village event categories. Our Connoisseur Community Business Members will have the opportunity to purcahse tickets 24 hours before all other VIP ticket purchasers. (note: purchasing window at this level is only applicable to the above event categories; no more than 8 tickets may be purchased to any single Signature Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Unique Meal, Hands-on Class or Beverage workshop; no more than 20 tickets may be purchased to any single Signature Event during the period of October 5 – October 13)
Access to CHSWF Concierge with dedicated phone line and email for priority ticketing + seating requests
Priority waitlist for sold-out events
Access to private tables (if applicable) at select events
Community Business Members are the first to know about Charleston Wine + Food happenings, updates, events and more. As a Community Business Member you will be on a special email listserv to get the 411 before anyone else.
Logo placement on Charleston Wine + Food website.
Opportunity to purchase additional Community Business Member badges at a 20% discount (based on retail value)
Opportunity for business-associated materials to be integrated into CHSWF VIP space(s) (exact space(s) to be determined by CHSWF)