We’re excited to share that ABC News 4 recently highlighted Charleston Wine + Food’s 2026 Summer Sizzle series, which includes a collaborative dinner featuring chefs from The Hope Farm and Little Bird. The article, written by Colin Russell and published on May 19, 2026, spotlights the summer event lineup as part of Charleston Wine + Food’s continued effort to celebrate and support the city’s food and beverage community.
According to the feature, the Summer Sizzle series is now in its third year and will run from June through August 2026, featuring 15 events across Charleston. ABC News 4 notes that the lineup includes chef-driven dinners, bar takeovers, and hands-on cooking classes, all designed to extend the energy of the festival season into the summer months.
Among the featured events, the story specifically highlights a collaborative dinner at Edmund’s Oast with chefs from The Hope Farm and Little Bird. The article places that dinner alongside other marquee experiences in the series, including a cocktail-focused bar takeover at Mother’s Ruin, a Lowcountry cooking class led by Kelly Franz of Magnolias, and a bourbon-paired lunch hosted by Halls Signature Events with Jack Daniel’s.
ABC News 4 also reports that Charleston Wine + Food welcomed more than 22,000 attendees and generated more than $22 million in economic impact during its 20th anniversary festival in March 2026, underscoring the significance of the organization’s year-round programming. We’re proud to see The Hope Farm and Little Bird included in a series that celebrates collaboration, regional flavor, and the broader hospitality community.