This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Norm Bour, a 69-year-old nomad who prefers ferry travel. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
19.10.2023 - 10:23 / forbes.com
Charleston Wine + Food isn’t just one of the best annual foodie celebrations in the country. With 100+ food-fueled boozy brunches, unforgettable dinners, and late-night bashes hosted all over the Holy City — not to mention culinary field trips and hands-on wine, cocktail, and cooking classes — it’s a hundred foodie parties combined into one epic celebration.
The schedule for the 2024 festival, which will take place March 6 through 10, was announced this week, and tickets for the events are available starting today, October 19th. This year’s calendar is packed with a stellar lineup of events hosted by over 300 of the country’s top culinary, wine, and cocktail talents.
“We are thrilled to share the 2024 line-up and welcome new and returning guests back for another great, big serving,” said Alyssa Maute Smith, Executive Director. “Every year we aim to grow and develop unique and interesting events that marry the beauty of the Lowcountry and the foodways that unite us. We’re incredibly proud and excited for the festival ahead.”
Highlights of the 2024 festival include:
Culinary Village: this year, the annual food-sampling soirée will include the return of the rosé garden, more food for purchase, increased wine offerings, and a new dedicated non-alcoholic zone.
Signature Events: including Street Eats in partnership with Saveur magazine, the Bowens Island Catch of the Day, kid-friendly (and free!) Wine + Food Street Fest, ¡Sabor!: A Taste of Spain, and The Smokeshow, an ode to BBQ and whiskey.
Dining experiences, including:
The action-packed 2024 schedule will showcase 300+ celebrity chefs, wine experts, and other culinary talents:
Tickets for the 2024 festival, which takes place March 6 through 10, can be purchased on the Charleston Wine + Food website starting today, October 19th. Wait lists will be available for sold-out events. For more information, visit Charleston Wine + Food.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Norm Bour, a 69-year-old nomad who prefers ferry travel. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
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