What a year! In FY2025, Charleston Wine + Food continued to grow beyond our five-day festival, becoming a year-round champion for Charleston’s diverse food + beverage community.

What began 20 years ago as a celebration of flavor has grown into a powerful movement—one that connects, supports, and sustains the people who make Charleston a top culinary destination.

2025 was all about connection: gathering people in kitchens, classrooms, fields, and bars (the cocktail kind!), expanding education and internship programs, and investing in the talent that fuels our industry. We’ve supported over 1,300 chefs, beverage pros, restaurateurs, and artisans—and we’re just getting started.