As a Friend, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits including early access to purchase tickets, special events, and festival merchandise discounts.
Celebrating Charleston’s Flavor.
Fueling Its Future.
March 4 – 8, 2026
#CHSWF26
YOU’VE MADE AN IMPACT
Eat, Drink, Do Good —your support fuels the CHSWF Culinary and Hospitality Fund, elevating Charleston’s diverse food and beverage community on a national stage. It powers initiatives that nurture a sustainable, vibrant, and connected culinary and hospitality scene.
Our Impact
Our Foundation
CHSWF is deeply rooted in the Lowcountry and community, and the Foundation is committed to taking proactive steps to support our local talent.
Learn More20
years of Charleston’s culinary excellence
26,000+
annual attendees
$210.7M
in economic impact
$550K+
in charitable contributions
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who we are
CHSWF is a platform to share stories, elevate the people in this community, celebrate our city, and create an enriching experience for the people who live + work here. Over the years we have supported our community in different ways.
We Support Charleston
- 300+local businesses
- 1,300+grants to support festival talent
- 1,000+high school culinary students
$551,808 +
Raised for local scholarships + causes
Food + beverage costs provided for participating talent. Including per-head stipends for our collaborative Signature Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner host restaurants, responding to escalating ingredient + labor costs.
$191 M+
in economic impact
Ninety cents of every dollar we spend producing the festival has a direct measurable impact on our city’s economy and, year after year, the economic impact of Charleston Wine + Food is more than quadruple the organization’s annual budget.
More About CHSWF
Celebrate 20 Years of CHSWF
Better With Every Bite. For 20 years, Charleston Wine + Food has united people through the stories, flavors, and creativity that define our city’s culinary spirit — growing from humble roots into a nationally celebrated festival.
CHSWF Goes Global
You’re Invited: Charleston Wine + Food Goes Global
For the first time ever, Charleston Wine + Food is heading overseas! Join Chef Michelle Weaver and The Gourmet Vacation’s Richard Gruica for an unforgettable culinary journey through Spain, blending Southern charm with bold global flavors.
2025 Impact
Celebrating our 20th anniversary this year, Charleston Wine + Food is sharing a fresh perspective and renewed commitment for the future of Charleston.
Having embraced a new mission in 2025, the organization aims to not only showcase the local culinary industry but also to actively contribute to its growth and sustainability.
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