Let’s eat, Charleston. Grab your BFF (read: best foodie friend), and get ready for Gather Charleston happening Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Charleston Visitors Center (375 Meeting Street).

Enjoy two days of some of our city’s favorite chefs, local goods, and cultural experiences for a celebration of all that makes Charleston a dynamic destination — and Travel + Leisure's World’s Best Awards Top City in the US year after year.

General Admission passes for this 21+ event grant attendees access to the Tasting Tent, Demo Stage, and an open bar.

Here's some more flavor to look forward to:

🍽 Tasting Tent

Friday hours: 2-6:30 p.m.; Saturday hours: 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Comprised of local restaurants and goods, the Tasting Tent is curated to give a well-rounded taste of Charleston cuisine. With each restaurant providing a different menu on both days, you’re able to sample a variety of Lowcountry favorites.

Note: The Tasting Tent will close during cooking demos,

🎤 Demo Stage lineup

Schedule and programming details subject to change.

Carrie Morey (Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits)
Chef Mike Lata (FIG + The Ordinary) and Chef Kevin Johnson (The Grocery)
Chef Michelle Weaver (The Charleston Grill) and Tia Clark (Casual Crabbing with Tia)
Chef Marcus Shell (39 Rue de Jean) and Chef Kevin Mitchell (The Culinary Institute of Charleston)
Chef Dano Heinze (Vern’s)
Chef Marc Collins (Circa 1886) and Chef John Ondo (The Atlantic Room at Kiawah Island Golf Resort)

Check out the full schedule.

🍷 Additional add-ons

Pro tip: Get your tickets soon — these events are selling fast.

Exclusive wine tasting with Food & Wine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle (Hosted at the Charleston Visitors Center)
An after-hours event at High Wire Distilling

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