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The Grand Tasting is the grand finale of the Columbia Food and Wine Festival, inviting you to experience the best of Columbia’s culinary scene. Set against the historic Robert Mills Estate and Hampton Preston Mansion on Sunday, April 27th, this event promises a vibrant afternoon celebrating local flavors.

Over 100 of Columbia’s top restaurants, breweries, mixologists, and culinary artisans come together to present an array of innovative dishes, farm-to-table cocktails, craft brews, and much more. The historic gardens will come alive with the sights and sounds of live music as you enjoy live chef demonstrations, explore artisan pop-up shops, and immerse yourself in the rich culinary culture of the region.

For VIP and Early Access guests, the gates open at noon, giving you an exclusive hour to enjoy the serene gardens and sip on the first of many culinary delights that await. Join us for an afternoon that promises to be the highlight of the festival and a true celebration of Columbia’s local food scene.

Interested in participating, sponsoring, or volunteering? Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Produced by South Carolina Event Production

Event Schedule / Activities
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
06:00 PM
Kickoff Dinner at Black Rooster
Sponsored by Restaurant Week Midlands/SC
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
06:00 PM
Palates and Pages
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
06:00 PM
Vino and Vinyl
Sponsored by Main Street District
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
06:00 PM
Soul of the South, A Gullah Experience
Sponsored by South Carolina Department of Agriculture
07:00 PM
The Cocktail Games
Sponsored by Big Dan’s Car Wash
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
06:00 PM
BubbleQ
Sponsored by Sculpted by WH Aesthetics
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General Terms

All items are non-refundable, all sales are final. Events are rain or shineTicket transfers must be completed by festival organizers! If you wish to transfer your purchased ticket, please reach out to [email protected] with your original confirmation email for assistance. Transfers must be requested at least 24 hours prior to event. 

A production of South Carolina Event Productions

CAUTION!!! PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS!!!  Event involves the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.  Participation in Event is voluntary.  Participation in Event has inherent risks that may result in property damage, bodily injury or death.  Participant assumes these risks by attending Event.  Participant agrees to waive and release all possible claims and causes of action against Evening Post Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“EPI”) arising out of Event, even if arising from the negligence of EPI.  Participant covenants and promises not to sue EPI.  Participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless EPI against all claims and causes of action arising in whole or in part from participant’s acts or omissions at or arising out of Event.  Participation in event certifies agreement to these terms.  

Refund Policy

All items are non-refundable, all sales are final. Events are rain or shine.

Age Restriction

Must be 21+