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The BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival

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Culinary Village at the BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival

Culinary Village at the BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival

Photo Credit: Charleston Picture Company

The four-day world-class BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival celebrates Charleston's extraordinary culinary history and culture, while showcasing the distinctive regional flavors of the Lowcountry at an array of interesting and delicious events. Many of the events take place in the Festival Culinary Village, located in the heart of downtown Charleston at Marion Square Park.

Festival visitors have an opportunity to meet some of the nation's best chefs, wine professionals and authors, in addition to enjoying culinary competitions, cooking demonstrations and samplings of some of the best Lowcountry cuisine available.

Festival Highlights - A few featured highlights include:

  • Salute to Charleston Chefs Opening Night Party
  • Perfectly Paired Dinners (formerly Restaurant Dine-Arounds)
  • Festival After Hours: Taking it to the Streets
  • The Lowcountry Gospel Brunch
  • BBQ, Blues and Brew
  • Taste of the South Grand Tasting Tents

2012 Dates - The 2012 BB&T Charleston Wine and Food Festival takes place from Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4, 2012.

Additional Information - For additional information about the festival and visiting Charleston, see:

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