During March 3 to 6, 2011, you can experience one of the best food and wine festivals in the U.S. It has been rated one of the top five by Forbes. Tickets vary depending on what you want to participate in. What more could you ask for if you love attending these functions, especially when situated in beautiful Charleston, combining the old world charm with the close beaches.
They will have top Charleston chefs, prominent chefs from around the country, including famous ones you’ve seen on tv, many with huge accolades of accomplishments packed on their resume. I don’t know how you’ll be disappointed with this festival. The wine aka beverage professionals are internationally brought in for this introduction to their passion – wines they love, which they hope you’ll also love.
There will be an open courtyard with approximately 90 wine and food stations. Wine also includes spirits. There will be a merchandise shop to purchase what you like. Samples of everything will be provided for you during the Grand Tasting Tent Hours, including sample portions of wine and food and a gift of a commemorative glassware, but ticket payers will have unlimited access to the following:
- Grand Tasting Tent
- SCE & G Cooking Demos
- BB & T Hospitality Tent
- Thermador Cooking Competitions
- Certified SC Grown Outdoor Living & Grilling Area
- Charleston Cooks Book Signing Tent
There are restrictions to this festival. You must be at least 21 years of age, and they are strict about this. No infants, children, pets and they make no exceptions.
Web site: charlestonwineandfood.com/events-tickets/ and it is a very well organized website. There is also a FAQ section to provide information on what to wear, where to park, transportation companies so you won’t drink and drive, being a volunteer or vendor, accommodations, ATMs, ticket info, accommodations, and many other important facts. By the way, most events sell out a week prior to the festival, and some are selling out soon, so plan ahead with due diligence.
