Columbia Food and Wine Festival

Columbia Food and Wine Festival has welcomed over 12,500 guests to 45+ events featuring 274 culinary partners from across the region, from Northeast Columbia to downtown to Lexington.

Schedule:

April 27, 2025

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Grand Tasting – Sold Out of VIP & Early Access

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, 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.

Location: 

Robert Mills House and Gardens @ 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens @ 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia

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