Our Supporters

Thank you to our 2009 Supporters! Attendees and Supporters of the Festival, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, lend a hand in raising charitable donations for the MUSC Children’s Hospital, area culinary-related charities, student-related programs and establishing culinary related scholarships. To learn more about the different ways you can help and to view those who already have see below.

2009 Friends of the Festival Donor Program

Food and Wine aficionados have the opportunity to indulge themselves in true Southern style by experiencing the unparalleled BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival as a Friend of the Festival. Those donors who become a Friend receive access and VIP benefits at the Festival’s most popular events.* By becoming our Friend you are one of the Festival’s most important guests and will be provided exclusive VIP access and opportunities throughout the weekend.

A VIP PASS PROVIDES ENTRANCE TO THE FOLLOWING:

*A Level One Friend of the Festival receives one ticket to the listed events; Level Two Friends of the Festival receive two tickets to the listed events.

Salute to Charleston Chefs: Opening Night Party

Thursday, March 5 | 7:00-10:00PM | $100 per ticket

Restaurant Dine-Around (must select a restaurant)

Friday, March 6 | 6:30PM | $150 per ticket

Food + Wine with a View or Legendary Evening in the Lowcountry

Saturday, March 7 | 7:00PM | $750 per View ticket OR $500 per Legendary ticket

Culinary Village + Grand Tasting Tents

Friday, Saturday and Sunday | $145 per ticket
(must select AM or PM pass for entrance into the Grand Tasting Tents on Saturday)

Lowcountry Gospel Brunch

Sunday, March 8 | 11:00AM | $55 per ticket
(seated in the Woodlands Resort & Inn section)

BBQ & Blues

Sunday, March 8 | 4:00-7:00PM | $75 per ticket

ALONG WITH THE VIP PASS OUR FRIENDS RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:

Invitations to exclusive Friends events throughout the year

Official 2009 Festival Poster signed by the artist
Ticket(s) to VIP Party

Thursday, March 5 | 5-7PM

Ticket(s) to Sneak Preview of Grand Tasting Tents

Friday, March 6 | 12-1PM

VIP Donor Listing of Festival web site
VIP Donor Listing in Festival Program
VIP recognition as a Friend throughout the Festival weekend that includes a special badge and additional perks

Reserved seating at the following events:

Opening Night Party, Lowcountry Gospel Brunch and BBQ & Blues.

VIP gift bag
Invitation(s) to the Summer Launch Party + Benefit

Thursday, August 28 | 5:30-7:30PM

Invitation(s) to Poster Unveiling Party

Wednesday, December 3

Percentage of donation is tax-deducible

Download your Friends of the Festival application

MUSC As a Friends of the Festival you help the BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, lend a hand in raising charitable donations for MUSC Children’s Hospital and area culinary-related initiatives.

Our 2009 Friends

  1. Ms. Caroline Bevon
  2. Dr. and Mrs. Bill Farrar
  3. Mrs. Jean Helms
  4. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt
  5. Mrs. Joan Hitt
  6. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Huge
  7. Ms. Peggy Lewis
  8. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maguire
  9. Mr. and Mrs. John Moore
  10. Weesie and Tradd Newton
  11. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Reeves
  12. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richards
  13. Mr. and Mrs. Al Scott
  14. Ms. Nancy CG Snowden
  15. Ms. Nancye B. Starnes
  16. Mr. and Mrs. Thom Taylor
  17. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tribble
  18. Mrs. Andi Volpe
  19. Laura and Dave Wallace
  20. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Wallace