Charleston Wine and Food Festival

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Food & DrinkCharleston
Dates3–7 March 2027Confirmed listing
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's signature events set it apart
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Charleston Wine and Food Festival in Charleston

Charleston Wine and Food is a five-day culinary festival held each March across Charleston, South Carolina, built around roughly ninety ticketed tastings, dinners, and demonstrations. Founded in 2006 by chef Marc Collins with backing from Southern food writer Nathalie Dupree, the festival marks its twentieth edition in 2026 after a 2021 cancellation during the COVID-19 pandemic. All events are strictly limited to guests twenty-one and older.

Charleston Wine and Food began in 2006 with a simple premise: put Charleston's growing reputation as a food city on a national stage for a single organized week each year.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's signature events set it apart from a typical food-and-wine weekend: One Night Only revives a shuttered Charleston restaurant for a single farewell service, with 2026 honoring the late soul-food chef Martha Gadsden through a Martha Lou's Kitchen tribute cooked by her own granddaughter, while Opening Night at the College of Charleston's Cistern Yard gathers roughly seventy local chefs and beverage vendors for what is historically the largest single assembly of Charleston's food scene in one place

02

The mystery stays covered

The Culinary Village at Johnson Hagood Stadium anchors the week with wine, spirits, and beer sampling alongside live chef demonstrations, and recurring competitions like Iron Mixologist and Street Eats give the festival a competitive, only-in-Charleston edge beyond simple tastings

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

One Night Only

Water and renewal

Living ritual

which revives a beloved but now-closed Charleston restaurant for a single farewell dinner cooked in tribute to its original chef

The sacred route

Living ritual

has become the festival's most emotionally resonant recurring tradition

The local code

Living ritual

alongside the Cistern Yard's Opening Night gathering of Charleston's chef community each spring

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

3–7 March 2027

Getting around

Use Charleston transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Evening dinners and chef-hosted events call for smart casual to dressy attire, while daytime tastings at the Culinary Village are casual and comfortable, since much of that event is spent...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Charleston, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map32.78 N, 79.93 WOpen in Google Maps

Charleston, SC

Nearest airportCHS — Charleston
TransportUse Charleston transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Charleston, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Charleston via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Charleston, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearEvening dinners and chef-hosted events call for smart casual to dressy attire, while daytime tastings at the Culinary Village are casual and comfortable, since much of that event is spent standing outdoors sampling food and drink. March in Charleston is generally mild, but a light layer helps for cooler evenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Charleston Wine and Food Festival?

Charleston Wine and Food Festival is listed for 3–7 March 2027. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Charleston Wine and Food Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Charleston, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Charleston, SC

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLchswf.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates3–7 March 2027
Source statusOfficial source linked
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