Charleston Food & Wine Classic

Grand Tastings anchor the weekend

Charleston Food & Wine Classic runs November 13–15, 2026 in Charleston, presented by Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure. The centerpiece is four Grand Tasting sessions at the Charleston Visitor Center, with samples from more than 100 winemakers, distillers, chefs, and exhibitors serving wine, spirits, cocktails, and food from the Lowcountry and around the world.

Program mix and signature events

The broader program includes more than 40 cooking demonstrations, beverage seminars, talks, panels, and workshops across the Charleston Gaillard Center, Charleston Place, Emeline, and People Inc. Studios. Named sessions include fried chicken, tacos, barbecue, white wine, beer pairings, porch-focused wines and cocktails, and a live recording of The Sporkful hosted by Dan Pashman.

Signature programming includes Pearls of the Coast: A Lowcountry Oyster Roast, Sea to Table: Crabbing & Cooking in the Lowcountry, Southern Living’s Lowcountry Tailgate, and Dine Around dinners at Charleston restaurants.

People, places, and access

Featured names include Nancy Silverton, Tyler Florence, George Motz, Maneet Chauhan, Eric Ripert, Carla Hall, Kwame Onwuachi, Melissa King, Susur Lee, Femi Oyediran, Tiffanie Barriere, Andy Chabot, Ray Isle, Hunter Lewis, and Sid Evans. Featured venues include The Charleston Place, The Ordinary, Wild Common, Sorelle, FIG, Emeline, 82 Queen, and Chubby Fish.

The event is 21+, and the Classic Pass includes all four Grand Tastings and a choice of five of the 40+ live sessions, plus the marketplace and book signings. Signature Experiences, including the Oyster Roast and Lowcountry Tailgate, require separate tickets and a Classic Pass. The standard Classic Pass is $1,950. Pearl members receive $500 off passes with code pearl at checkout. Signature Experiences are separately ticketed, subject to availability.