How to Get Tickets for the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Charleston

The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston is returning to the Lowcountry of South Carolina this fall, bringing with it a feast of flavors, star chefs, and Southern charm. Following its debut last year, this second annual culinary celebration is set to take place November 14–16. Tickets go on sale May 15 at 12 p.m. ET — and if last year was any indication, they won’t last long.

Once again, the festival is a collaboration between Explore Charleston and Dotdash Meredith’s Southern Living and Travel + Leisure, blending national culinary talent with the best of the region’s local flavor. The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, recently named the No. 1 Best New Festival by USA Today’s 10Best, sets the perfect backdrop with its cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and legendary food scene.

This year’s lineup is nothing short of dazzling, featuring celebrated chefs and personalities such as Emeril and EJ Lagasse, Gail Simmons, Kwame Onwuachi, Tyler Florence, Maneet Chauhan, Andrew Zimmern, Melissa King, Claudette Zepeda, and Carrie Morey. Beverage experts like Julia Coney, Wanda Mann, Amanda McCrossin, Anthony Giglio, and Food & Wine’s own Ray Isle will lead tastings and seminars, offering insight into the best wines, spirits, and pairings.

And, of course, Charleston’s culinary icons will be well represented, including Mike Lata, James London, Hector Garate, Femi Oyediran, and Miles White — names that define the soul of Lowcountry cuisine.

“We’re excited to return to Charleston for another unforgettable weekend of world-class culinary experiences,” said Food & Wine editor-in-chief Hunter Lewis. “Charleston’s rich food culture, breathtaking scenery, and signature Southern hospitality create an atmosphere unlike any other. We’re looking forward to spotlighting this dynamic culinary destination and bringing together our passionate culinary community to celebrate, learn, and savor everything this vibrant city has to offer.”

As in 2024, the Grand Tasting Pavilion will be the centerpiece of the weekend — a sprawling celebration featuring hundreds of winemakers, distillers, and chefs offering up samples and stories behind the flavors.

New and returning favorites will also take the stage, including Southern Living’s Lowcountry Tailgate, a lively outdoor event set on the banks of the Kiawah River. Attendees can expect legendary barbecue from pitmasters like Hector Garate, foot-stomping live music, and a vibrant homage to Southern tailgating traditions. “With the South’s best barbecue, a red-hot Southern band, and a breathtaking setting, this event is a true celebration of Lowcountry tailgating and Southern culture,” said Southern Living editor-in-chief Sid Evans.

Travel + Leisure will also offer a slate of locally curated experiences, led by editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford. “The city is renowned for its incredible dining and shopping scene,” said Gifford. “Travel + Leisure is thrilled to partner with small businesses to offer special experiences to ticket holders.”

To purchase tickets and view the full schedule, visit foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.