Third Annual Bourbon and Bluegrass at Middleton Place

Join us for the third annual Bourbon & Bluegrass at Middleton Place, the Foundation’s signature fall fundraiser, celebrating the landscapes, foodways, and traditions of the Lowcountry.

As the sun sets over Middleton Place, gather beneath the historic oaks for an unforgettable evening where exceptional food, premium bourbon, live bluegrass, and a shared commitment to preservation come together.

Enjoy a traditional open-fire oyster roast with Chef Bill Green of Gullah Grub, chef-inspired small plate stations celebrating the food traditions of the Lowcountry, handcrafted cocktails, premium bourbon tastings, and a full open bar. Then hit the dance floor as the Marshgrass Mamas bring their lively, high-energy bluegrass sound to the stage.

This year’s culinary experience welcomes Michael W. Twitty, award-winning author, acclaimed culinary historian, and one of the nation’s leading voices on African American foodways. His work explores the connections among food, history, ancestry, and identity, inviting a deeper understanding of the people, cultures, and traditions that shaped the Lowcountry.

Also returning is fifth-generation Lowcountry farmer and chef Marvin Ross of Peculiar Pig Farm, bringing a culinary experience rooted in the relationship between the land and the food it produces.

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General Admission Includes

Traditional open-fire oyster roast with Chef Bill Green of Gullah Grub

Chef-inspired Lowcountry small plates

Culinary experiences featuring Michael W. Twitty and Marvin Ross

Premium bourbon tastings and handcrafted cocktails

Full open bar

Live music and dancing with the Marshgrass Mamas

Elevate Your Evening | VIP Experience

Begin at 4:00 p.m. with an intimate pre-event reception at the Reflection Pool.

Meet Michael W. Twitty and experience his work in a more personal setting as he shares the stories behind the foodways and ingredients that inspire his culinary scholarship. Michael will collaborate on a special amuse-bouche, paired with two handcrafted cocktails created exclusively for the evening by local Cannon Distillery.

VIP guests will also enjoy a private Cannon Distillery tasting, reserved parking, private check-in, and early access before joining the full Bourbon & Bluegrass celebration at 5:00 p.m.

VIP availability is extremely limited; purchase tickets here.

Make It Your Own

Gather friends, colleagues, or clients with a reserved Table for Eight, featuring preferred placement, dedicated seating, and personalized table recognition. Availability is extremely limited. Click here for more info.

Guests can also make a weekend of it with 20% off accommodations at The Inn at Middleton Place; click here for booking.

As Middleton Place’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Bourbon & Bluegrass is a celebration of place, an opportunity to experience Middleton Place through its flavors, traditions, and history while investing in its future. Every ticket supports the Middleton Place Foundation’s work to preserve and share the gardens, architecture, collections, and stories of this National Historic Landmark.

Thank you for your support!

21+ event | All tickets are nonrefundable

Dress: Fall Lowcountry Chic

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE HERE.

Community event in Charleston, Charleston County, SC 29414.