The Columbia Food & Wine Festival kicks off Tuesday, April 22 and runs through Sunday, April 27 — and while some popular dinners are sold out, there’s still plenty on the menu for Midlands food lovers.
Now in its seventh year, the festival blends culinary creativity with culture, offering chef collabs, wine pairings, hands-on experiences, and unexpected mashups across the region. Think Gullah storytelling, ping pong pasta, and Champagne + barbecue.
Here are some highlights you can still snag tickets to:
Knead to Know: Breadmaking 101 | Wednesday, April 23 | The Proof | $100
Get your hands floury with a guided breadmaking session.
Palates and Pages | Thursday, April 24 | All Good Books | $40
A literary-themed tasting event with authors Mary Martha Greene (The Cheese Biscuit Queen) and Kelvin Davis (Notoriously Dapper).
Collaborative Kitchens | Multiple dates + locations | $125–$150
Savor one-night-only menus with guest chefs at Goats, Smoked, Spring Valley Country Club, and Ikie Lu Record Club — think creative pairings + standout dishes.
The Cocktail Games | Friday, April 25 | The Laundry | $65
Sip your way through this spirited showdown featuring custom cocktails and friendly bar battles.
Soul of the South: A Gullah Experience | Friday, April 25 | The Farm 1780 | $125
Celebrate Gullah culture with this outdoor dinner featuring traditional dishes, storytelling, and the rich culinary history of the Lowcountry.
ColaFEST! | Saturday, April 26 | Runway 728 | $50
This food and music mash-up features local bands Opus and the Frequencies + Marshall Brown, top chefs, and brews from Bierkeller Brewing, Columbia Craft, Steel Hands, Savage Craft, and more.
BubbleQ | Saturday, April 26 | City Roots | $125
Champagne + barbecue = yes, please. Pair smoked favorites with bubbly under the stars.
