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Food & Wine Classic in Charleston Returns November 13–15
The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston brings culinary talent from Charleston and around the country together for the weekend. The 2026 lineup includes Tyler Florence, Nancy Silverton, Maneet Chauhan, Katie Button, Mike Lata, George Motz, Rick Martinez and more.
The Classic Pass includes access to four Grand Tastings at the Charleston Visitor Center, with more than 100 winemakers, distillers, chefs and exhibitors serving wine, spirits and food. The weekend schedule features more than 40 seminars, demonstrations and workshops, with passholders able to pre-register for five sessions.
Several seminars are happening right at Emeline. The 2026 schedule includes American Smoke: Pitmasters on the Future of Barbecue, Classics with a Twist: Iconic Cocktails and Modern Riffs, Chefs vs. Somms Showdown: Who Has a Better Palate? and The Punch Bowl Revival: Holiday Cocktails for a Crowd in the Emeline Ballroom.
Passholders also have access to purchase limited-capacity Signature Experiences. Travel + Leisure presents Pearls of the Coast: A Lowcountry Oyster Roast and Sea to Table: Crabbing & Cooking in the Lowcountry, while Southern Living hosts the Lowcountry Tailgate at the College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard.
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Charleston’s Food Scene Beyond the Classic
Between Food & Wine Classic in Charleston events, leave time for more of the city’s restaurants and bars, including two right at Emeline.
Frannie & The Fox is Emeline’s wood-fired eatery, serving regional ingredients with Italian sensibilities. Dine indoors or outside in the courtyard and adjacent greenhouse for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch or dinner.
Tucked inside Frannie & The Fox, The Den is a hidden cocktail bar serving hand-shaken martinis, bubbly champagne, and Italian-inspired shareable plates. Settle in for a nightcap after a day of Food & Wine Classic events.
Stay at Emeline for Food & Wine Weekend
Located in downtown Charleston, Emeline is also part of the Food & Wine Classic, with several seminars taking place in the hotel’s ballroom.
Designed for fall food and wine lovers, Emeline’s Charleston, Uncorked package includes a minimum two-night stay, a $100 dining credit to use at Frannie & The Fox, The Den, or Clerks Coffee Company, two glasses of wine from the Foxhole hidden wine window, and a 2 p.m. late checkout, based on availability.
Start your morning at Clerks before heading to a Grand Tasting, catch a seminar at Emeline, then return to Frannie & The Fox for dinner and The Den for a nightcap.
The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston takes place November 13–15, 2026. Book your stay with Charleston, Uncorked and enjoy a weekend dedicated to Charleston’s culinary scene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston in 2026?
The Food & Wine Classic in Charleston takes place November 13–15, 2026.
What can you do at the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston?
The weekend features four Grand Tastings and more than 40 seminars, demonstrations and workshops. Classic Pass holders can pre-register for five sessions and also have access to purchase limited-capacity Signature Experiences.
Is Emeline a venue for the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston?
Yes. The official 2026 schedule currently includes four seminars in Emeline’s ballroom: Hayne Street Gallery.
Where is Emeline in Charleston?
Emeline is located at 181 Church Street in downtown Charleston and has onsite dining at Frannie & The Fox and Clerks Coffee Company.