What's Happening
Activities & Entertainment
A full day of food, fun, music, and competition for the whole family.
Main Event
🍗 Wing Competition
The centerpiece of the festival — food trucks and restaurants from across the Lowcountry go head-to-head for the title of Charleston's Best Wing. Crowd judges score on flavor, presentation, and creativity by bringing vote tokens to the Main Stage and voting for their favorite wing of the day.
See the Competitors
Crowd Favorite
🔥 Scoville Showdown
Think you can handle the heat? Enter our legendary Scoville Showdown and test your tolerance against the hottest wings in Charleston. Contestants race through progressively hotter wings — last one standing wins the crown and bragging rights for life.
Enter the Challenge
For the Kids
🥕 Bobbin' 4 Veggies
A hilarious twist on the classic apple-bobbing game — except with veggies! This crowd-pleasing activity is perfect for the little ones. Bring the whole family and let the kids get in on the Wing Fest fun.
Get Your Groove On
💃 Drop Point Dance Off
The funnest chicken wing dance off for kids and adults! Show off your best moves on the main stage and compete for the title of Wing Fest's Most Spirited Dancer. All ages welcome — the crowd picks the winner!
A Wing Fest Staple
🎈 Kids Fun Zone
The Charleston Wing Fest is well known for its incredible kids area — a safe, gated play zone packed with inflatable toys, games, and non-stop fun. Surrounded by kid-friendly vendors, face painters, and activities, the Kids Fun Zone is the perfect place for little ones to play while the whole family enjoys the festival.
Sponsored by Southern Hatchets
🪓 Axe Throwing
Southern Hatchets brings their mobile axe throwing experience to Wing Fest! Step up to the lane and hurl a hatchet at the target — no experience needed. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned thrower, this is one of the most thrilling activities at the festival. Supervised by trained staff and open to adults and older teens.
Visit Southern Hatchets
All Day Long
🎵 Musical Vibes
Enjoy great musical vibes throughout the day at the Hanahan Amphitheater. Our goal is to play hits you know and love to set the mood while you eat, drink, and celebrate the best wings in the Lowcountry.
Day-of Schedule
*subject to change
Gates Open — VIP Early Entry
VIP ticket holders get early access to the festival grounds, eat, drink and setup your area in the terrace one hour before general admission.
General Admission Opens
Festival officially kicks off — wing sampling begins, musical vibes fill the Amphitheater.
Best Wing Competition Judging Begins, Vote at the Main Stage
Bobbin' 4 Veggies on the Main Stage
Scoville Showdown
The heat turns up. Who will be crowned 3rd Annual Scoville Showdown Champion?
Best Wing Voting Closes
Last chance to cast your vote for your favorite wing at the festival.
Awards Ceremony
Winners announced for Best Wing and our Vote4Wings People's Choice.