What began in Greenville, SC, as a spark between a restaurateur and a musician has grown into one of the Southeast’s premier food, wine, and music festivals. In it’s 21st year, euphoria is a champion of Greenville’s vibrant culinary and music community. Whether you’re new to euphoria or a seasoned pro, you’ll find the perfect events with the help of our list!
The events listed are in chronological order beneath “Exciting Entry Levels” (no more than $100/person), “Mid Range Musts” (no more than $200/person), and “Special Splurges” (over $200/person).
Exciting Entry Levels (no more than $100/person)–
- Weiner Takes All – Price(s): $90. Date & Times: Sept. 18th, (12 – 2 pm). Location: Lefty’s West End Tavern. Details: The hot dog gets a serious upgrade in this high-energy culinary showdown, and you’re a part of the judge’s table! Guests will taste and help decide which chef earns the ultimate title while enjoying elevated wine pairings at this fun event.
- Fortune & Flavor – Price(s): $70. Date & Times: Sept. 19th, (11 am – 12:30 pm). Location: Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI). Details: In this cooking class, guided by an expert culinary instructor, guests explore the technique, flavors, and symbolism behind dishes traditionally associated with prosperity, luck, and abundance.
- Beers Beyond Borders – Price(s): $65. Date & Times: Sept. 19th, (1 – 2 pm). Location: The Whale. Details: Expand your palate at this dynamic tasting experience that explores the wide world of beer, paired with chef-driven bites by Dayna Lee of Comal 864. This event highlights how global beer styles complement and elevate bold, yet thoughtful dishes.
- Your Palate, Uncorked – Price(s): $80. Date & Times: Sept. 19th, (1 – 2 pm). Location: Camino Wine Merchant. Details: Discover what wines truly speak to your palate in this interactive classroom experience designed to take the guesswork out of selecting a wine. Guests will be guided through a blind tasting of two sets of wines, comparing each side-by-side before choosing their preferences.
- Good for the Soul – Price(s): $95. Date & Times: Sept. 20th, (10 am – 12 pm). Location: White Wine & Butter. Details: Feed your spirit at Good for the Soul, a brunch experience that celebrates the heritage and heart of soul food with a refined twist. This collaborative brunch brings elevated spins to classic dishes!
Mid Range Musts (no more than $200/person)–
- The Kamayan Experience – Price(s): $195. Date & Times: Sept. 17th (starting at 6:30 pm). Location: Curean. Details: Served in the traditional Filipino kamayan style, with abundant portions meant to be enjoyed together, this experience invites guests to dine as one, embracing the joy of eating with your hands and savoring every bite.
- Think You Know Willamette? – Price(s): $120. Date & Times: Sept. 19th (11 am – 12:30 pm). Location: Enlō. Details: Guided by a Master winemaker, this session dives into the changing landscape of the Willamette Valley in California. Through a curated tasting, guests will discover how multiple factors are reshaping structure, flavor, and the region’s future.
- Kids in the Carolinas – Price(s): $175. Date & Times: Sept. 19th (starting at 6:30 pm). Location: Comal 864. Details: A collaborative dinner with Chef Dayna Lee of Comal 864 and Chef Conner Hinderks of Little Secret. This menu highlights both nostalgic and forward-thinking items, thoughtfully paired with wines that complement the diversity and richness of Carolina cuisine in every course.
- Feast by the Field: Jazz Brunch Edition – Price(s): $95 Locals ticket, $110 General Admission, or $160 VIP ticket. Date & Times: Sept. 20th (11 am – 3 pm). Location: Fluor Field. Details: Catch live cooking demonstrations on the Eat & Sip Stage while chefs serve up creative brunch bites, and smooth jazz fills the air. Don’t miss the Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown Competition, drinks, and bites throughout the afternoon!
- In Full Bloom – Price(s): $105. Date & Times: Sept. 20th (1 – 2 pm). Location: The Cook’s Station. Details: Craft your own custom bouquet using locally grown flowers from Sassafrass Flower Farm with this hands-on classroom experience. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated charcuterie board paired with wine while you craft!
Special Splurges (over $200/person)–
- Ember & Tide – Price(s): $380. Date & Times: Sept. 18th (starting at 5:30 pm). Location: Avenue. Details: Ember & Tide is an evening where fire and sea come together in a thoughtfully curated dining experience. This collaboration brings together modern Mediterranean and Levantine cuisine with the vibrant spirit of Florida’s coastal flavors. Petrossian caviar, premium bubbles, and craft cocktails set the tone for a sophisticated start.
- Into the Wild – Price(s): $235. Date & Times: Sept. 19th (starting at 6:30 pm). Location: Saskatoon Lodge. Details: Guided by the field, forest, and stream, each course highlights the unique flavors and ingredients found within these distinct habitats. This immersive dinner with paired wines brings together Saskatoon’s wild game expertise with the farm and foraging-driven philosophy of Honey Badger in Brooklyn.
- VIP Pass – Price(s): $1,095. Details: The VIP Pass grants access to all that euphoria has to offer, along with perks such as upgraded lounges, curated experiences, and VIP-exclusive areas at select events. Tickets and times for the VIP Pass include:
- Thursday, Sept. 17th – Aged to Perfection | 7 – 10 pm
- Friday, Sept. 18th – Party in the Park | 7 – 10 pm
- Saturday, Sept. 19th – Feast by the Field | 12 – 4 pm
- Sunday, Sept. 20th – Feast by the Field – Jazz Brunch Edition | 11 am – 3 pm
- Sunday, Sept. 20th – Sunday Supper | 5:30 – 9 pm
- Ultimate Weekend Retreat Package – Price(s): $1,796 (for two people). Details: This package is for those traveling just for the festival and want to make the most of their weekend stay! Included is admission for two people to each of the events listed: Aged to Perfection, Party in the Park, and both Saturday and Sunday’s Feast by the Field. Rounding out the package is a stay at Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites Downtown Greenville, with check-in on Thursday, Sept. 17th, 2026, and check-out on Sunday, September 20th, with breakfast included at the hotel and group transportation to Party in the Park & Feast by the Field.
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By: Sarah (Moore) Gross, Contributing Author