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    Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2026

    A five-day Charleston festival centered on Lowcountry cuisine, tasting events, chef collaborations, signature dinners, and wine experiences.

    Charleston

    About the event

    Five days of food and wine programming

    The festival runs Wednesday, March 4 through Sunday, March 8 in Charleston. Its program centers on Lowcountry cuisine and includes more than 90 tasting events, chef collaborations, signature dinners, and wine experiences.

    What the program includes

    The lineup extends beyond tasting events. It also includes large thematic walkabout tastings, in-restaurant brunches and lunches, cooking classes, beverage workshops, and educational excursions across the five-day run.

    The Culinary Village runs Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 as a daily tasting and sampling hub. Two named evening programs are also listed: Street Eats (The Charleston Edition) on Friday, March 6 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, and Toasted BBQ Tribute on Saturday, March 7 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

    People, places, and organizer

    Named Charleston locations connected with the festival include Cistern Yard at the College of Charleston, Johnson Hagood Stadium, and The Mills House Hotel. The ledger also names Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars as a speaker and panelist.

    Charleston Wine + Food, a nonprofit organization, organizes the festival. All festival events are strictly 21+ with valid ID required, and infants and children are not permitted.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the festival centered on?

    It centers on Lowcountry cuisine and includes tasting events, chef collaborations, signature dinners, and wine experiences.

    What is the Culinary Village?

    It is a daily tasting and sampling hub running Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8.

    Are any specific programs named?

    Yes. Street Eats (The Charleston Edition) is on Friday, March 6 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, and Toasted BBQ Tribute is on Saturday, March 7 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

    Who organizes the festival?

    Charleston Wine + Food, a nonprofit organization, organizes it.

    Is it open to children?

    No. All festival events are strictly 21+ with valid ID required, and infants and children are not permitted.

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