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Opening Night

Festival Hall

56 Beaufain St
Charleston, SC 29401

$185

Festival Hall

56 Beaufain St
Charleston, SC 29401

$275

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Calling all collectors of tastes, experiences, and memories. This is the collab of your dreams: a showcase of all that’s happening now in the Charleston food + bev scene leavened with classics and a soupcon of what’s coming next. Opening Night remains the best way to reconnect with old friends + beloved makers as you launch your 2024 Festival experience and five flavorful days of fun under the oaks at the beautiful Cistern Yard. Bringing together bites prepared by the state’s most distinguished chefs + local favorites and top-shelf beverage offerings, Opening Night celebrates the collective that is Charleston Wine + Food. Enjoy the past, present, and future of the tastes + sips our beloved city has to offer as you grab a glass, boogie down on the dance floor with our good pals, Motown Throwdown, and toast to CHSWF ‘24!

General Admission: $185

A General Admission ticket grants 2.5-hour access to the Opening Night, which includes:

  • A feast of flavors prepared by 34 of Charleston’s best chefs and distinguished South Carolina Chef Ambassadors 
  • A smorgasbord of wine, beer, and spirits samplings along with non-alcoholic offerings
  • Complimentary commemorative crystal CHSWF glass (retails for $15) 
  • Live music by Motown Throwdown 

The Pland Pass: $275

It’s an Opening Night like no other for our VIP guests, who will tuck into historic Randolph Hall for a customized food + bev experience. Kick off your festival week with bites from a surprise guest chef as we bring to life for one night only a beloved restaurant from one of Charleston’s favorite restaurants of the past. Toast with a glass of Rombauer wines and a welcome cocktail from the Cocktail Bandits. After enjoying the nice indoor reprieve, step out onto Randolph Hall’s portico for a behind-the-scenes view of one of Charleston’s favorite bands and a look out onto Cistern Yard.

Enjoy everything included in the General Admission ticket PLUS:

  • 30 minutes early access to Opening Night
  • Randolph Hall will be equipped with private restrooms 
  • VIP experience including an exclusive lounge with food samples, complimentary wines poured by Rombauer and welcome cocktails curated by The Cocktail Bandits 

Know Before You Go

  • ALL BAGS MUST BE CLEAR except for small personal clutches (no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″)
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable between events
  • This event is all-inclusive: all food + beverage samples and experiences are included with the purchase of a ticket
  • All guests must be 21+ (no infants, children, or pets)
  • Food allergies: accommodations cannot be made at this event
  • Attire: wear what makes you feel most comfortable, keeping in mind this event takes place outdoors and partially on grass
  • Event details are subject to change
  • This event will take place rain or shine
  • If the event is sold out and has an active waitlist, you may return your ticket before February 28th through Charleston Wine + Food’s Official Ticket Exchange powered by Squadup by emailing
    chswf-returns@squadup.com
  • Click here for additional information you should know before you go

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  • Discover South Carolina
  • Explore Charleston