Charleston Wine + Food marks 20th year; $210 million impact

Charleston Wine + Food is returning to the Holy City, marking the 20th year of the festival.

The 2026 CHSWF functions will last from March 4-8 with multiple events, such as the culinary village on March 6-8, with tickets still available for purchase.

“This anniversary is more than a milestone. It’s a moment to reflect on the people, flavors and stories that have shaped Charleston Wine + Food into what it is today,” Alyssa Maute Smith, executive director of CHSWF, said in a news release. “Our 20th festival is curated to honor that legacy while also looking ahead, with programming that brings back faces who helped build this community, reimagines throwback events from the early years, and showcases the incredible talent driving Charleston forward.

Previously, the festival hosted over 12,000 people and contributed more than $550,000 to scholarships and education, according to the release. Overall, CHSWF has contributed more than $210.7 million to the local economy.

“Over the past two decades, Charleston Wine + Food has been a platform for connection — for chefs and beverage professionals, for neighbors and visitors, for all who believe in the power of gathering around the table,” Maute Smith said in the release. “In 2026, we’re celebrating not only how far we’ve come, but the lasting impact our community will continue to make.”