Charleston Wine + Food Festival
2014 Charleston Wine + Food Festival Lineup
One of the biggest events in Charleston, The Charleston Wine + Food Festival, may seem far away, but many events sell out months in advance. This year’s edition will take place from March 6th through 9th, but there are a few pre-festival events as well. You can see the complete list of events below.
Wednesday, September 18th
5:30 pm – Ticket Launch Party – Mixson Bath & Racquet Club
Wednesday, March 5th
6 pm – Potlikker Film Festival – High Wire Distilling Co. and Butcher & Bee
Thursday, March 6th
11 am – Charleston’s Top Sommelier Competition – Invite Only
12 pm – Wine Luncheon – Hall’s Chophouse
6 pm – Official Sponsor Recognition + VIP Party – Invite Only
7 pm – Craft Beer Dinner – Closed for Business
7 pm – Perfectly Paired Dinner – Two Boroughs Larder
7:30 pm – Salute to Charleston’s Chefs: Opening Night Party – Marion Square at the Art Institute of Charleston Main Event Tent
Friday, March 7th
9:30 am – Cooking Class with Chef Kevin Gillespie – Art Institute of Charleston
10 am – Breakfast – The Grocery
10:30 am – 2014 Festival Opening Ceremonies – Marion Square
11 am – Big Bottles Brunch + Live Auction – Marion Square, Art Institute of Charleston Main Event Tent
11 am – Grand Tasting Tent Sneak Preview – Marion Square, Grand Tasting Tent
11 am – The Diversity of Rioja, Spain: An Exploration of Wine Varieties + Styles – Palmer Amphitheater 182
11:30 am – “Roots Run Deep” Cooking Demonstration + Tasting with Chef Michael Anthony – Marion Square, SCE&G Celebrity Kitchen
11:30 am – Spirit of Charleston: An Exploration of Rum – High Wire Distilling Co.
12 pm – Bouchon Lyonnais Luncheon – Fish Restaurant
12 pm – Early Spring Harvest Luncheon – Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
12 pm – Grand Tasting Tent (FRI. AM) – Marion Square, Culinary Village
12 pm – Gullah Pop-Up Luncheon – Proof
12 pm – La Bubbly La Luncheon – Social Restaurant + Wine Bar
12:30 pm – Lunch with Chef Kevin Gillespie – Art Institute of Charleston
1 pm – Two Cultures, One Kitchen: Latin Cuisine Using Southern Staples Demonstration + Tasting with Chef Anthony Lamas – Marion Square, Celebrity Kitchen
1 pm – Brew Hop (Shuttle One) – Various
1 pm – Brew Hop (Shuttle Two) – Various
1:30 pm – Eat, Drink (a Cocktail) + Be Merry – Palmer Amphitheater 182
2:30 pm – At Home with Celebrity Tastemakers – William Aiken House, 456 King Street
2:30 pm – Passport to Pairings – Governor Thomas Bennett House, 69 Barre Street
3 pm – Grand Tasting Tent (FRI. PM) – Marion Square, Culinary Village
4 pm – Amori Vini – Palmer Amphitheater 182
4 pm – Cooking in the Casbah: A Taste of Zahav Cooking Demonstration + Tasting with Chef Michael Solomonov – Marion Square, Celebrity Kitchen
7 pm – Cocktail Dinner with Mixologist Dale DeGroff – Poogan’s Porch
7 pm – Craft Beer Dinner – 82 Queen
7 pm – Jailhouse Shake-Up – Old City Jail
7 pm – Perfectly Paired Dinners – Various
7 pm – Victory Brewing Company Craft Beer Dinner – Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House
Saturday, March 8th
9 am – Wake + Bake – Callie’s Kitchen
9:30 am – Breakfast – The Rarebit
10:30 am – Waffle House Smackdown Hosted by Bon Appétit’s Andrew Knowlton – Marion Square, Celebrity Kitchen
11 am – Charleston’s Top Sommeliers Wine + Food Pairing – Palmer Ampitheater 182
11 am – The New California Wine – FIG
11:30 am – Grand Tasting Tent (SAT. AM) – Marion Square, Culinary Village
11:30 am – Stacked: A Sandwich Showcase – Marion Square, Art Institute of Charleston Main Event Tent
12 pm – Lowcountry Locavore Luncheon – Slightly North of Broad
12 pm – Luncheon – Muse
Sunday, March 9th
10 am – Básico Desayuno Mexicano – Marion Square, Celebrity Kitchen
11 am – Lowcountry Jazz Brunch – Governor Thomas Bennett House, 69 Barre Street
12 pm – Grand Tasting Tent (SUN. AM) – Marion Square, Culinary Village
12:30 pm – Meals Made from the Garden for One, Two, or More Cooking Demonstration + Tasting with Author Joe Yonan – Marion Square, Celebrity Kitchen
2 pm – Master Class: Breadmaking 101 Cooking Demonstration + Tasting with Chef Lionel Vatinet – Marion Square, Celebrity Kitchen
3 pm – Grand Tasting Tent (SUN. PM) – Marion Square, Culinary Village
3:30 pm – Savory Doughs + Café Classics Cooking Demonstration + Tasting with Chef Joanne Chang – Marion Square, Celebrity Kitchen
5:30 pm – Rigs, Pigs + Swigs – Memorial Waterfront Park
Miracle Holiday Pop-Up Bar Returns to Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails This Month
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts BIG Lowcountry Boil
Comedy Legend Katt Williams Returns to the North Charleston Coliseum in March
Parade, Vendor Applications Open for Upcoming ‘Holiday Magic’ Events
“Know Whatcha’ Know” Release Party & Fashion Show Set for Saturday
