Florence Wine and Food Festival

Annual festival in Florence, SC, celebrating fabulous food, exquisite wine, and world-class music

2025 Headliner

We are thrilled to announce that Pitmaster Rodney Scott will be our 2025 Florence Wine & Food Headliner! 

With over 30 years of experience in cooking whole-hog barbecue, Rodney has made a name for himself in the culinary world. From his humble beginnings in Hemingway, SC to opening Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Charleston, which was recognized as one of Bon Appetit’s 50 Best New Restaurants, let’s not forget his 2018 James Beard Foundation Award... His journey is nothing short of inspiring!

Rodney’s BBQ empire continues to grow with locations in Atlanta, Birmingham & Nashville! Known for his friendly demeanor and respect from fellow chefs, Rodney has cooked globally, appeared on Netflix’s Chef’s Table, and is a judge on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl! Don’t miss your chance to experience his award-winning talent and grab a copy of his celebrated cookbook, “Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ.” 

Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience, March 27-29th, at Florence Wine & Food 2025!

Schedule

Friday, March 28, 2025

Rodney Live!

3:00PM, Florence County Lot

James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and TV presenter Rodney Scott will present a cooking demonstration and interactive experience and book-signing in Downtown Florence.

Sip+Savor Wine Stroll

5:30pm – 8:30pm

(Private Reserve Experience, 7pm-10pm)

Victors Restaurant

Stroll through downtown Florence’s finest retailers, transformed into wine-tasting rooms. New for 2025, enjoy live music and a food-truck rodeo in downtown Florence. The supplemental Private Reserve Experience ticket allows entry to a special tasting at Waters building of wines paired with Food by Victor's executive chef Shelby Tumbleson.

Signature Dinners at Town Hall

6:30PM – 9:00PM

Exclusive multi-course wine dinners hosted at area restaurants, featuring collaborations between chefs and winemakers.

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Date: March 27-29, 2025