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Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2023 schedule

The 2023 Culinary Village will be held at Riverfront Park. | Photo by @visitnorthcharleston

Make room for seconds, because Charleston Wine + Food has released the schedule for the 2023 festival, to be held from Wed., March 1-Sun., March 5. The full official schedule can exclusively be found on the CHSWF app.

The 2023 Culinary Village be held at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, with events held at bars and restaurants across the Lowcountry.

Attendees can enjoy over 100 things to do, including categories like hands-on classes, beverage workshops, signature events, excursions, bar takeovers, signature dinners, and lunches + brunches.

Here’s a handful of festivities we’re excited about:

Pink Bellies Signature Dinner - Enjoy a mix of family recipes, Vietnamese-American eats, and globally-influenced fare at this cocktail dinner on Thurs., March 2.
SAVI Cucina Wine Lunch - Dig into coastal Italian cuisine + sip on curated world-class wines at the wine bar on Fri., March 3.
Culinary Village - Explore Riverfront Park and experience interactive chef demos, new food sampling areas, live music, and shopping from Fri., March 3-Sun., March 5.
Bar Takeover: El Prado @ Bar Rollins - Head to this wine-focused pop-up where pours from Bar Rollins and LA’s El Prado will be paired with small bites on Fri., March 3.
Shuck It - Take this hands-on class to learn how to shuck oysters from a local pro followed by a demonstration on Sat., March 4.

Did you know? The total economic impact of the 2022 festival was $26,593,791. At the last fest, 23,000+ pounds of glass were recycled from the Culinary Village.

Charleston Wine + Food aims to elevate community members, celebrate the Lowcountry, and create an enriching experience.

Tickets will go on sale Thurs., Oct. 20. Heads up: Festival passes tend to sell out quickly. Apply to volunteer at the 2023 festival.

To view the full schedule of events, use the link below to download the CHSWF app.

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Today

First Friday Artwalk | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Join more than 40 galleries for this art walk sponsored by the Charleston Gallery Association. 🖼️
Lowcountry Veterans Benefit Gala | Fri., Oct. 7 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | USS Yorktown, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $100+ | Grab a ticket for this gala featuring an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent + live auction, and live entertainment — formal black tie attire encouraged. 🤵

Saturday

City of Goose Creek Fall Festival | Sat., Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | The festival will feature food, craft vendors, and kids games — bring canned goods to donate + receive two raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes.
Riverfront Revival | Sat., Oct. 8-Sun., Oct. 9 | Times vary | Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave., North Charleston | $94.50+ | Rock out at this curated music festival including performances by Brothers Osborne, local band SUSTO, and Darius Rucker. 🎶
Munich Days, Berlin Nights - Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 8 | 1-11 p.m. | The Whale CHS, The Refinery, 1640 Meeting St. | Free | Grab your lederhosen for stein hoisting, Berlin-style street food, a Berlin night club, and a selection of marzens + festbiers beers.

Sunday

2nd Sunday on King Street | Sun., Oct. 9 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street | Free | King Street will be closed to vehicles during this monthly event featuring live music, shopping, and food vendors.
Wag-O-Ween | Sun., Oct. 9 | 1-5 p.m. | 380 King St. | $20, pre-registration required | Charleston’s inaugural Halloween dog costume contest invites guests to trick-or-treat along King Street with your furry friend. 🐕
Summerville Italian Festival | Sun., Oct. 9 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Celebrate Italian culture and heritage and enjoy authentic cuisine, wine, and beer at this family-friendly event. 🍝

Plan Ahead

Palmetto Park Jam | Sun., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Parkway, Mount Pleasant | $40.00 | Jam to live music from local Grateful Dead cover band, The Reckoning — guests are encouraged to bring tables and chairs.*

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Civic

Folly Beach plans to submit a 2022 Parking Plan to the SC Dept. of Transportation and is accepting community comments until Sat., Nov. 5. View the plan + info on submitting a comment here. (WCIV)

Open

Beacon Community Bank opened a fourth branch at Sea Island Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant. This private community bank, founded in Charleston, plans to open a location near Tanger Outlets in North Charleston in early 2023. 🏦

Festival

The MOJA Arts Festival continues this weekend. This celebration of African-American and Caribbean culture offers performances, art displays, and educational outreach. Check out free + ticketed events, including the free finale at Hampton Park on Sunday.

Sports

Hey sports fans, you have the chance to take home a piece of RiverDogs history. The baseball team is auctioning its game-worn home white jerseys online, benefitting the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Bid on a jersey by Fri., Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. 👕
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Cause

After a two-year hiatus, Charleston Pride Week is set to take place Sun., Nov. 6-Sun., Nov. 13. Charleston Pride has launched a GoFundMe campaign for the Pride Festival now through Wed., Oct. 12 with a fundraising goal of $20,000. Donate here.

History

The South Carolina Historical Society Museum released its October history piece as part of the “This Month in SC History” column — and it’s out-of-this-world. Read this month’s piece on astronaut Ronald McNair, who was born in Lake City, SC. 🧑‍🚀

Eat

Saturday brunch is back this weekend at Pink Cactus. Starting Sat., Oct. 8, visit the Mexican restaurant between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for eats like pancakes, chilaquiles, and carne asada con huevos tacos. Dig into the brunch menu before you head to 100 Spring St. 🌮

Development

In case you missed it, MUSC Health broke ground on its Sea Islands Medical Pavilion, which will provide primary + specialty care services, a 24/7 emergency room, and more. The medical center will serve Kiawah, Johns, and Seabrook islands, where increased medical services are needed. Learn more about the project.*

Ranked

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Travel

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Creep it real

Halloween Bar at Harold’s Cabin in Charleston, SC

Get spooky at this bar + restaurant in downtown Charleston. | Photo by Harold’s Cabin

There’s a pop-up Halloween Bar going on at Harold’s Cabin + it belongs on your fall bucket list. Sneak a peek at these spooky photos. 👀

Now until Sat., Nov. 5, the eatery is brewing up tasty potions, decorations, and holiday specials upstairs and on the rooftop. 👻

Celebrate the season at 247 Congress St. from 4-10 p.m.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: This month I’m joining a few tours with the Preservation Society as part of the organization’s Fall Tours, and I can’t wait to be immersed in local architecture, gardens + history.

Good news: Tickets are still available for several events like the Insider’s Garden Tour and Piazzas and Gardens Tour on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Snag a few passes + explore Charleston in a new way.

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