Tickets are on sale for the third annual Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, hosted by Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure and Southern Living, and presented by Explore Charleston. The event will take place Nov. 13-15, 2026.
The Classic has become a major culinary event, pairing chefs, beverage experts and personalities with Charleston’s Lowcountry talent and hospitality.
Attendees can expect three days of culinary programming, including more than 40 seminars, cooking demonstrations, wine and spirits tastings, and panel discussions. Featured participants include Tiffanie Barriere, Katie Button, Ana Castro, Maneet Chauhan, Julia Coney, Tyler Florence, Anthony Giglio, Rick Martinez, Amanda McCrossin, Justin Pichetrungsi, June Rodil, Nancy Silverton, Sarah Thomas and Andrew Zimmern, along with local chefs Mike Lata, James London, Miles White and Femi Oyediran.
The weekend also includes the Grand Tasting, featuring more than 100 winemakers, distillers and food purveyors serving wine, spirits and dishes from Charleston-area restaurants.
Tickets include a weekend consumer pass and additional ticketed events for passholders, including the Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate and the Pearls of the Coast Oyster Roast, as well as new immersive experiences.
Featured events:
Pearls of the Coast Oyster Roast
- Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- Guests can enjoy roasted oysters, a raw bar, cocktails, wine and live music.
Southern Living Lowcountry Tailgate
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Held at the Cistern Yard at the College of Charleston, the event will feature Maneet Chauhan, George Motz, Robbie Robinson, Elliott Moss and Lewis Donald, along with live music, cocktails and Southern cuisine.
Sea to Table: Crabbing & Cooking in the Lowcountry
- Nov. 13-15, 2026
- Participants will join a crabbing excursion along the Ashley River with local expert Tia Clark of Casual Crabbing with Tia, followed by a chef-led meal.
New immersive experiences:
- Lowcountry Oyster Farm Tour — Nov. 12, 2026
- South of Broad Homes and Gardens Tour — Nov. 12, 2026
- The American Revolution in Charleston — Nov. 15, 2026
- Charleston Harbor Boat Tour — Nov. 15, 2026
Weekend passes and additional event tickets, along with full programming details, are available at foodandwineclassicincharleston.com.