"I've been to events around the country. But nothing like euphoria. Nothing that gets you this close to the people creating this awesome food, wine and music."
Suzanne | Rock Hill, SC
| Thursday, September 11 | |
Opening Concert A special performance by two-time Grammy nominee and platinum- selling artist Chris Isaak.
Don't miss this one!
| 8:00 pm |
| Peace Center Grand Hall | |
| Friday, September 12 | |
Taste of the South A tasting of Southern dishes from several of the Upstate's finest restaurants. Wine, beer and beverages provided. Live music by Edwin McCain and Friends, featuring the Blue Dogs. Guaranteed good time!
Presented by Verizon Wireless
SOLD OUT
| 6:00 - 10:30 pm |
| Peace Center Amphitheatre | |
VIP Party Exclusive to VIP guests, this special event includes light hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and live music, as guests mingle and dance above the River Place Falls.
Presented by Benefits In A Card
| 10:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| The Lazy Goat | |
| Saturday, September 13 | |
Food, Wine and Music Seminars* Guests learn from acclaimed guest chefs, local culinary stars, master sommeliers and talented musicians during a series of wine seminars and culinary demonstrations complemented with live musical performances.
Seminar 1: Rick Tramonto
Watermelon with Balsamic
Beet Salad
Fluke Crudo with Cucumbers
Ceci Bean Salad
Seminar 2: Tyler Florence
Pork and Potatoes with Raisin-Caper Salsa Verde Seminar 3: American Grocery Restaurant & Edwin McCain
Hot Smoked Carolina Trout with bacon, tomatoes & citrus Seminar 4: Rodney Freidank
The Carolina Autumn Pantry – Two Ways Seminar 5: Kevin Rathbun
Thai Rare Beef Zucchini & Parmesan Reggiano Salad Scheduled to appear:
Special Guest Tyler Florence ("Food 911" and "Tyler's Ultimate") Wine Seminar Topics: The Terroir of Wine: Why Geography and Geology Matter
(Wayne Belding, MS)
The Mystique and Magic of Northwest Italy: Experience the Phenomenal Range of Aromas and Flavors that Piemonte Wines Offer (Laura Williamson, MS)
Pinot Noir: The Seductress of Red Wine
(Ron Edwards, MS)
Iberian Icons: Spanish wines are hot right now. Come taste classic Rioja as well as up-and-coming wines.
(Sara Floyd, MS)
| 10:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Main Street Bridge | |
Grand Wine Tasting This afternoon event allows guests to sample and learn from experts about hundreds of wines from all over the world. | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Main Street Bridge | |
Downtown Wine Dinners Local restaurants host multi-course dinners with guest chefs and winemakers from around the country.
Choose a dinner from any of the following restaurants:
33 Liberty - SOLD OUT
(featuring Shaun Doty)
Presented by Fish House Foundation
American Grocery- SOLD OUT
(featuring Gray Kunz)
Presented by The Cascades at Verdae
High Cotton - SOLD OUT
(featuring Kevin Rathbun)
Presented by Wachovia
The Lazy Goat - SOLD OUT
(featuring Frank Lee)
Presented by The Woodlands at Furman
For VIP guests, choose from: Devereaux's
(featuring Scott Crawford & Ken Vedrinski)
Restaurant O
(featuring Anthony Amoroso, Tim Graham, David Guas, & Rick Tramonto)
Presented by Michelin
| 7:00 pm |
| Various Downtown Restaurants | |
VIP Party Special guests keep the party going with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live music at this select mingling event. | 10:00 pm - 1:00 am |
| Location TBA | |
| Sunday, September 14 | |
Jazz Brunch A brunch buffett featuring New Orleans style dishes from nearly 20 local restaurants satisfies guests as they enjoy live jazz music and the beautiful outdoors. Featuring the musical talents of Mark Rapp and Walter Blanding.
Presented by South Carolina Bank and Trust
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Main Street Bridge | |
Culinary Cook-off Local and guest chefs team up to compete in multiple sessions of entertaining and educational live cooking demonstrations, ending the event on a high note.
Presented by Greenville Hospital System and Duke's Mayonnaise/The Spice Hunter
Hosted by Special Guest Tyler Florence
("Food 911" and "Tyler's Ultimate") | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Main Street Bridge | |
*Cookbook signings are available. Rick Tramonto and Tyler Florence will both being selling and signing their cookbooks during the weekend. The Award-Winning "Soby's" cookbook will also be available. Signings are scheduled to take place for a limited time during Saturday's food, wine, and music seminars. Please plan to arrive early. | TBA |
| S. Main Street Bridge | |