Mark Your Calendars: The FOOD & WINE Classic Is Coming to Charleston

Iconic festival expands to Charleston for a weekend of celebrity chef demos, wine tastings, and a Southern tailgate.

Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure are coming together for the first-ever FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston, South Carolina, from September 27-29, 2024.

For four decades, Food & Wine has hosted its iconic event in Aspen, Colorado, bringing together the best in the culinary world. And now, it's bringing its food-filled magic to Charleston with the bonus of the lifestyle experts at Travel + Leisure and Southern Living. 

"I am excited to be partnering with my colleagues at Southern Living and Travel + Leisure to build on the storied legacy of the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen and introduce this singular experience in a new destination," Hunter Lewis, Editor in Chief at Food & Wine, shared in a statement. "No other place shares a blend of hospitality, foodways, culture, architecture, and history like the Holy City, and I can't wait to see this dynamic new event come to life there next fall. A huge thank you to Charleston for welcoming us in a big way."

The weekend-long festival will celebrate the best the city has to offer and will feature world-renowned chefs alongside homegrown talent. There will be food and wine tastings, seminars, demonstrations, and a Southern Living hosted tailgate.

"I am thrilled and honored that Charleston has been selected as the new FOOD & WINE Classic host community. Our collaboration with Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure is a testament to our community's rich culinary tapestry and vibrant hospitality," Helen Hill, chief executive officer of Explore Charleston, the presenting sponsor of the event, said in a statement. "This unique event will further elevate the Charleston area as America's premier food and beverage destination. I am immensely proud of what our community offers, and I eagerly await the unparalleled experience this event will bring to all who attend."

Tickets for the FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston will go on sale this spring, so save the date now. Stay tuned for more information or visit foodandwineclassiccharleston.com for more info.

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