FOOD & WINE CLASSIC IN CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES TALENT LINE-UP AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR INAUGURAL FESTIVAL

Core Insights - The inaugural FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston will take place from September 27-29, 2024, featuring a variety of culinary events and talent [1][2] - The event aims to showcase Charleston's unique culinary and cultural offerings, building on over 40 years of expertise from the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen [1] Event Highlights - The Grand Tasting Pavilion will host over 100 winemakers, distillers, chefs, and purveyors, with more than 40 cooking demonstrations, panels, and seminars featuring renowned talent [2][10] - Special off-site ticketed events will be available for festival passholders, including a Southern college football tailgate and a shopping tour along King Street [4][5] Sponsorship and Economic Impact - Explore Charleston is the presenting sponsor, with additional sponsors including Discover South Carolina, Lexus, and S.Pellegrino [7] - The Charleston region's travel and hospitality industry supported over 51,000 jobs and generated an economic impact of over $12.8 billion in 2022 [15]