Charleston Wine + Food returns March 3–7, 2027, with tastings, chef events, workshops, and meals across the Charleston area.
The festival schedule goes live October 6 at 11:00 am EDT, followed by public ticket sales October 8 at 11:00 am EDT, making September a smart time to get your Charleston stay sorted before festival planning begins.
Popular events have sold out quickly in previous years, so booking your room early gives you one less thing to handle when tickets open.
Now in its third decade in Charleston, the Wine and Food Festival is one of the most established food festivals in the Southeast, drawing chefs, sommeliers, and travelers from across South Carolina and beyond. If you’re combining the festival with Charleston’s restaurants, historic streets, and shopping, a centrally located hotel makes the weekend a lot easier to plan around.
Charleston Wine and Food Festival 2027 at a Glance
- Dates: March 3–7, 2027
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Festival format: Tastings, chef events, signature meals, workshops, and classes
- Culinary Village: Returns to Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel, Friday through Sunday
- Schedule live: October 6, 11:00 am EDT. Tickets on sale: October 8, 11:00 am EDT
- Where events take place: Multiple venues throughout the Charleston area
- Hotel to consider: The Ryder Hotel, Charleston’s Historic District
What to Book at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival
Festival events are sold separately and take place at different venues. First-time visitors should choose a few priorities instead of trying to fill every hour.
Culinary Village
Culinary Village is the festival’s largest sampling experience and its version of a grand tasting. Previous festivals have featured food and drink samples, chef demos, live music, and regional vendors.
The 2027 Culinary Village returns to Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel, with events scheduled Friday through Sunday. Check the official schedule for session times once it goes live October 6.
If Culinary Village is one of your priorities, give yourself enough time to enjoy it without scheduling another event too close behind. Festival events are spread across Charleston, so travel time between them can vary depending on the day.
Signature Meals, Classes, and Workshops
Signature dinners, lunches, and brunches offer a smaller, seated experience. The festival has also featured beverage workshops, hands-on cooking classes, excursions, and oyster-focused events.
The full lineup goes live October 6. Once it is posted, check each event’s time, location, menu, and dietary information before buying tickets.
For a first visit, consider pairing one large-scale experience like Culinary Village with something smaller, like a dinner, class, or brunch. If a festival brunch is on your list, our guide to brunch near King Street is a good next stop. Leaving room between reservations gives you time to actually see Charleston instead of spending the whole weekend in transit.
How to Buy Charleston Wine Festival Tickets
Public ticket sales open October 8 at 11:00 am EDT through the official Charleston Wine + Food website. Friends of the Festival receive early access, but membership is not required to attend.
Many events can sell out soon after tickets launch. Review the schedule when it goes live October 6 so your selections do not overlap before tickets open. Festival tickets are generally nonrefundable and cannot be transferred between events, so read the current terms before checkout.
A good approach is to decide which festival experiences matter most first, then build the rest of your Charleston weekend around them. Your hotel and your festival tickets are separate purchases, so there’s no need to wait on one to book the other. Reserving your stay in September, ahead of the October 8 on-sale date, protects your room choice for this Charleston food festival weekend.
How Far Is The Ryder Hotel From Festival Venues?
The Ryder is at 237 Meeting Street in Charleston’s Historic District. Marion Square, a well-known downtown landmark, is about 0.4 miles away, an 8-minute walk from The Ryder. The 2027 Culinary Village returns to Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel, with events scheduled Friday through Sunday. The stadium is about 3.1 miles from the hotel, roughly a 10-minute drive or rideshare.
Check each event’s address on the festival schedule once it goes live October 6, and leave a little extra time for evening events. The festival recommends rideshare to and from its events.
Where to Stay for Charleston Food and Wine 2027
The Ryder Hotel is located at 237 Meeting Street, steps from King Street in Charleston’s Historic District. Its downtown location is convenient for restaurant events, shopping, and sightseeing between tastings.
Some festival venues, including Culinary Village at Johnson Hagood Stadium, are outside the immediate downtown core, so rideshare transportation may be the easiest option for those events.
The Ryder also gives you easy options between events. The Coffee Counter and Little Palm are both on property, whether you need coffee before an early event, a quick bite between tastings, or a nightcap to wrap up the day.
Staying downtown also means you’re not replanning your route every time your schedule shifts. Having a comfortable place to come back to between reservations matters almost as much as being close to any one event.
Make It a Charleston Foodie Weekend
Leave some room in the schedule for Charleston itself. City Market, the French Quarter, Waterfront Park, and King Street are all easy to reach from The Ryder. An extra night also gives you time to enjoy the city without rushing from one reservation to the next.
If you’re mapping out a longer stay, give yourself time to settle in before your first event, keep one day built around Culinary Village or your top pick, and leave your last morning open for a slow breakfast and a walk through the Historic District before heading home.
Ryder Insider members can save up to 20% off the best available rate when booking directly. Guests staying four or more nights can also check the Linger Longer offer for up to 20% off, a good fit if you’re building a full festival weekend around Charleston Wine and Food Festival.
Charleston Wine and Food Festival Hotel FAQs
When is the Charleston Wine and Food Festival in 2027?
Charleston Wine + Food runs March 3–7, 2027. The schedule goes live October 6 at 11:00 am EDT, and public tickets go on sale October 8 at 11:00 am EDT.
Where should I stay for Charleston Wine + Food?
The Ryder Hotel, located at 237 Meeting Street in Charleston’s Historic District, is a convenient home base for Charleston Wine + Food weekend. Guests can start the day with coffee or breakfast at The Coffee Counter, head out to festival events and downtown restaurants, then return for cocktails or dinner at Little Palm. Some festival venues, including Culinary Village at Johnson Hagood Stadium, are outside the immediate downtown core, so rideshare transportation may be the easiest option for those events.
How far is The Ryder Hotel from Culinary Village?
The 2027 Culinary Village returns to Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel, Friday through Sunday. The stadium is about 3.1 miles from The Ryder, roughly a 10-minute drive or rideshare. Marion Square, a well-known downtown landmark, is about 0.4 miles away, an 8-minute walk.
How do I buy Charleston Wine Festival tickets?
Public ticket sales open October 8 at 11:00 am EDT on the official Charleston Wine + Food website, after the schedule goes live October 6. Friends of the Festival members receive early access, though membership isn’t required to attend.
How many nights should I stay for Charleston Wine and Food Festival?
Three or four nights gives you room to attend multiple festival experiences while still having time for Charleston’s restaurants and historic district. Stays of four nights or more qualify for The Ryder’s Linger Longer offer.
When should I book my hotel for this South Carolina food festival?
September, before the schedule goes live October 6 and tickets go on sale October 8. Popular events have sold out quickly in past years, and your hotel and festival tickets can be booked independently.