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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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