"I've been to events around the country. But nothing like euphoria. Nothing that gets you this close to the people creating this awesome food, wine and music."
Suzanne | Rock Hill, SC
2011 Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 22
Songwriters Recipe: Songs and Stories from Euphoria Unplugged
7:00pm – 10:30pm
The Warehouse Theatre
37 Augusta Street
7:00pm – 10:30pm
The Warehouse Theatre
37 Augusta Street
Greenville, SC 29601
An intimate "behind the music" event featuring Edwin McCain singer/songwriter friends Maia Sharp and Will Hoge talking about the music making process, with some songs thrown in for good measure. Spirits provided by Firefly Vodka.
Friday, September 23
Expanded VIP "Experiences"
Those who purchase VIP Package will have the opportunity this year to further customize their weekend by choosing to attend one of the following VIP only experiences. These will all take place on the afternoon of Friday, September 23.
- Eat: Intimate culinary experience with Fox's MasterChef winner Whitney Miller
- Sip: See how many of 8 popular grape types you can identify in a blind tasting with a euphoria Master Sommelier
- Listen: Sit down with platinum singer songwriter Edwin McCain at Whitestone Studios and hear the process that goes into writing songs
Taste of the South presented by Verizon
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Peace Center Amphitheatre
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Peace Center Amphitheatre
300 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
The perfect way to spend a Friday evening. Under the stars in downtown Greenville. Along the soothing currents of the Reedy River. Listening to live music by Edwin McCain and friends. Dining on a full array of Southern dishes from a selection of the Upstate's finest restaurants. And pairing it with your favorite wine, beer or soft drink. Taste it all. Spirits provided by Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka.
VIP Party
10:00pm – 1:00am
Downtown Greenville
Downtown Greenville
An exclusive gathering of VIP guests searching for a higher state of food, wine and music. Offering late night hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and live music, this party is sure to be good for what centers you.
Saturday, September 24
Tasting Showcase (Food & Wine Village, Wine and Culinary Seminars, Beer Garden)
11:00am – 4:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Sip. Sample. Taste. And learn how they do what they do. Saturday morning kicks off with acclaimed chefs, local culinary stars, master sommeliers and talented musicians sharing insights on their craft through seminars and culinary demonstrations complemented with live musical performances. The Tasting Showcase features a Grand Wine tasting, Beer Garden, Gourmet food sampling and numerous lifestyle and cooking resources on display.
A few of the wineries and wine producers scheduled to poured at The Grand Tasting include:
A-Z Wineworks
E&J Gallo Winery
Firesteed
Foley Family Wines
Guenoc
J. Lohr Vineyards
Kenwood Vineyards
Langtry
No Chardonnay
Precept Wine
Saintsbury Wines
Valley of the Moon
ZD Wines
Hook and Ladder
Selena
Cannon Wines
Artisan
Cannonball
Lamplighter
Pellegrini
Schug
Row 11
Wine Seminar Topics:
11:00 am
Bubblemania: Laura Williamson, MS
Champagne and other wines with fizz are not just for celebration.
Discover the combination of delicacy and richness that makes good bubbly
an everyday treat.
1:00 pm
Long Live the King: J. Scott Carney, MS1:00 pm
Cabernet Sauvignon is the “king” of red wine grapes. We’ll sample wines from 5 continents including the Bordeaux classics. (Everyone ALWAYS loves Cab)
2:30 pm
Wines of Fire: Wayne Belding, MS
Volcanic soils are found in many winegrowing areas around the world. We’ll explore the fiery intensity of some of these wines. (Big, rich wines)
Guest Chef Demonstrations: (Scheduled to appear, Times TBD)
Whitney Miller,
David Guas
Robert Wiedmaier
Justin Bogle
Justin Bogle
Wine Dinners
7:00pm
Various Downtown Restaurants
Achieve euphoria through the superb art of wining and dining as guest chefs and beverage experts from around the country combine their talents to host multi-course dinners at a select group of downtown restaurants. Your higher state awaits. New to the 2011 schedule - a Spirits pairing dinner and a Beer pairing dinner.
Guest Chef Beer Dinner:
NOSE DIVE gastropub
Guest Chef Wine Dinners:
Guest Chef Spirits Dinner:American Grocery Restaurant - SOLD OUT
Host Chef: Joe Clarke
Guest Chef: Steven Satterfield of Miller Union in Atlanta, GA
Guest Chef: Steven Satterfield of Miller Union in Atlanta, GA
Devereaux’s
Host Chef: Spencer Thomson
Guest Chef: Justin Bogle of GILT in NY, NY
Guest Chef: Justin Bogle of GILT in NY, NY
The Lazy Goat
Host Chef: Victoria Moore
Guest Chef: Rory Golden of Deerhurst Resort in Ontario, Canada and
Guest Chef: Rory Golden of Deerhurst Resort in Ontario, Canada and
Haley Bitterman,Corporate Executive Chef, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
Nantucket Seafood Grill
Host Chef: Wade McLamb
Guest Chefs: Rodney Scruggs of Occidental Grill and Seafood in Washington, DC
Guest Chefs: Rodney Scruggs of Occidental Grill and Seafood in Washington, DC
Rick Erwin's West End Grille
Host Chef: Jason McCarthy
Guest Chefs: Drew Dzejak and Shun Li of The Grill Room, Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, LA
Guest Chefs: Drew Dzejak and Shun Li of The Grill Room, Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, LA
Stella's Southern Bistro
Host Chef: Jason Scholz
Guest Chef: Joshua Hopkins of Abattoir in Atlanta, GA
Featured wines: Row 11
Host Chef: Jason Scholz
Guest Chef: Joshua Hopkins of Abattoir in Atlanta, GA
Featured wines: Row 11
High Cotton
Host Chef: Anthony Gray
Host Chef: Anthony Gray
Guest Chef: Michael Kramer of Felix 55 in Houston, TX
Guest Chef Beer Dinner:
NOSE DIVE gastropub
Host Chef: Joey Pearson
Guest Chefs: David Guas of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar and Eatery, Arlington, VA and
Guest Chefs: David Guas of Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar and Eatery, Arlington, VA and
Robert Wiedmaier of Brasserie Beck in Washington, DC
Sunday, September 25
Jazz Brunch
10:00am – 2:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
10:00am – 2:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
The Reedy River feels more like a bayou for this New Orleans-style brunch buffet featuring dishes from nearly 20 local restaurants and live jazz music from acclaimed musician Mark Rapp, Wycliffe Gordon and the Clemson University Gospel Choir. Taste the spice, listen to the grooce and let the good times roll.
Culinary Cook-off
10:00am – 2:00pm
10:00am – 2:00pm
Outside on Main Street/Broad
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
It's not all fun and games for our chefs. OK, it is…but in this event, we really put their talents to the test. Local and guest chefs team up to compete in multiple sessions of entertaining and educational live cooking demonstrations, finishing Euphoria on a truly high note.
209-300 Block S Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
It's not all fun and games for our chefs. OK, it is…but in this event, we really put their talents to the test. Local and guest chefs team up to compete in multiple sessions of entertaining and educational live cooking demonstrations, finishing Euphoria on a truly high note.
Sunday Supper
5:00 pm
The Wyche Pavillion (on the banks of the Reedy River)
New to the schedule this year, end the weekend with James Beard winner Sean Brock serves up our very first “Sunday Supper” with help from High Cotton and Executive Chef Anthony Gray. This farm to table experience will be the exclamation point on the weekend. Enjoy sampling bourbons from and craft brews while you kick back to the sounds of southern blue grass with the Weasel Creek String Band. Bourbons being poured include Berhneim Wheat Whiskey, Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon and Elijah Craig 12 yr.
300 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Greenville, SC 29601
