Friends of the Festival

Charleston Wine + Food is a catalyst for connections that inspire curiosity through thoughtful storytelling + meaningful experiences with a sense of place. Our Friends of the Festival not only champion our higher purpose as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, but also the Charleston culinary + hospitality community at large. 

Friends of the Festival receive early access to tickets before public on-sale, a personal concierge to handle all ticketing + festival needs, priority waitlist access to sold-out events, VIP treatment throughout the festival week, and a curated festival badge. Our Friends program is not only the most intimate way to experience Charleston Wine + Food, but also the perfect way to take your festival experience to the next level.

 

Benefits Include

Advance program + festival updates

Early access to purchase 2024 festival tickets

Ticket rebate

Festival badge(s) with VIP access

Friends of the Festival ticketing concierge

Priority waitlist for sold-out events

Split payment into two installments*

Access to private tables at select events**

Invitation to kick-off celebration

Complimentary ticket(s) to pre-festival VIP event**

2024 commemorative gift***

Tax deductibility****

Our Friends of the Festival support both Charleston Wine + Food and the industries that define + connect our community. We would love for you to join our CHSWF family and look forward to creating meaningful connections through shared stories + experiences in 2024 and beyond.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS + BENEFITS

  • EPICUREAN | $2,000

    General

    – Advance program + festival updates

    – Recognition on Charleston Wine + Food website

    – 2024 Festival commemorative gift***

    – Option to split payment into two installments*

    Ticketing

    – VIP Early Access for 2024 festival

    – Ability to purchase: (6) tickets per Signature Event and unlimited tickets to Culinary Village

    – Ticket rebate up to 10% of membership fee (equivalent to $200)

    – Access to Friends of the Festival Ticketing Concierge

    – Priority waitlist for sold-out events

    – (1) Friend of the Festival badge granting select VIP event access: VIP Party and Culinary Village VIP***

    Exclusives

    – Complimentary invitation to 2024 Festival Kick-off celebration

    – Opportunity to purchase tickets to pre-festival VIP event

    – Early access to purchase tickets to any off-season Charleston Wine + Food experiences

    – 20% discount on Charleston Wine + Food retail

  • FIVE STAR | $5,000

    General

    – Advance program + festival updates

    – Recognition on Charleston Wine + Food website

    – 2024 Festival commemorative gift***

    – Option to split payment into two installments*

    Ticketing

    – VIP Early Access for 2024 festival

    – Ability to purchase: (2) tickets per Signature Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Unique Meal, and Hands-on Class; (4) tickets per Beverage Workshop and Excursion; (6) tickets per Signature Event; unlimited tickets to Culinary Village

    – Ticket rebate up to 25% of membership fee (equivalent to $1,250)

    – Access to Friends of the Festival Ticketing Concierge with dedicated phone line and email for priority ticketing + seating

    – Priority waitlist for sold-out events

    – (1) Friend of the Festival badge granting select VIP access: VIP Party, Opening Night, Culinary Village VIP***

    Exclusives

    – Complimentary invitation to 2024 Festival Kick-off celebration

    – (1) complimentary ticket to pre-festival VIP event

    – Early access to purchase tickets to any off-season Charleston Wine + Food experiences

    – 20% discount on Charleston Wine + Food retail

  • GRAND CRU | $8,500

    General

    – Advance program + festival updates

    – Recognition on Charleston Wine + Food website

    – 2024 Festival commemorative gift***

    – Option to split payment into two installments*

    Ticketing

    – VIP Early Access for 2024 festival

    – Ability to purchase: (4) tickets per Signature Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Unique Meal, and Hands-on Class; (6) tickets per Beverage Workshop and Excursion; (8) tickets per Signature Event; unlimited tickets to Culinary Village

    – Ticket rebate up to 25% of membership fee (equivalent to $2,125)

    – Access to Friends of the Festival Ticketing Concierge with dedicated phone line and email for priority ticketing + seating

    – Priority waitlist for sold-out events

    – (2) Friend of the Festival badges granting select VIP access: VIP Party, Opening Night, Culinary Village VIP***

    Exclusives

    – Complimentary invitation to 2024 Festival Kick-off celebration

    – (2) complimentary tickets to pre-festival VIP event

    – Early access to purchase tickets to any off-season Charleston Wine + Food experiences

    – 20% discount on Charleston Wine + Food retail

  • TOP CHEF | $12,000

    General

    – Advance program + festival updates

    – Recognition on Charleston Wine + Food website

    – 2024 Festival commemorative gift***

    – Option to split payment into two installments*

    Ticketing

    – 24 hour exclusive VIP Early Access for 2024 festival

    – Ability to purchase: (6) tickets per Signature Dinner, Brunch, Lunch, Unique Meal, and Hands-on Class; (8) tickets per Beverage Workshop and Excursion; (10) tickets per Signature Event; unlimited tickets to Culinary Village

    – Ticket rebate up to 25% of membership fee (equivalent to $3,000)

    – Access to Friends of the Festival Ticketing Concierge with dedicated phone line and email for priority ticketing + seating

    – Priority waitlist for sold-out events

    – Access to private tables (if applicable) at select events

    – (2) Friend of the Festival badges granting select VIP access: VIP Party, Opening Night, Culinary Village VIP***

    Exclusives

    – Complimentary invitation to 2024 Festival Kick-off celebration

    – (4) complimentary tickets to pre-festival VIP event

    – Early access to purchase tickets to any off-season Charleston Wine + Food experiences

    – 20% discount on Charleston Wine + Food

    – Personalized festival itinerary

Become a Friend of the Festival

Ready to take your festival experience to the next level?

Enroll Today

*Option to split payment if enrolled by 5:00 PM Friday, September 29
**At select giving levels
***If enrolled by December 1, 2023
****We recommend contacting your financial advisor regarding the tax deductibility of your membership