Euphoria weekend guide: Top chefs, dinners and events

Greenville's tastiest weekend is right around the corner.

Euphoria returns for its 21st year on Thursday, Sept. 17, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 20.

Whether you're a certified foodie or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend, there's plenty to put on your plate. This year's lineup is the festival's biggest to date, with more than 100 events from intimate dinners and cooking classes to the festival's signature events at Fluor Field. Here are just some of the events happening on each day.

Food Network and Hell's Kitchen chefs will be at Euphoria

The festival is bringing a lineup of chefs with television credits and national culinary profiles to Greenville. Here's a look at some of the chefs to have on your radar:

Who: Chef Brittany Cochran, Bravo's Top Chef, Season 23, and Chef Jonathan Dearden, Top Chef Season 23.

Cochran brings her culinary skills to Euphoria's From Screen to Table: The Finale, a collaborative multi-course dinner celebrating the Carolinas' evolving food scene. Cochran joins fellow Top Chef contestant, Chef Jonathan Dearden, and Adam Cooke of Michelin-recommended Topsoil Kitchen & Market for an evening highlighting innovation, storytelling, and regional flavors.

Where: Topsoil Kitchen & Market, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest.

Who: Chef Torrece Gregoire, also known as "Chef T: Runner-up on Hell's Kitchen season 14.

Chef T is no stranger to euphoria. The celebrated chef will be featured at Euphoria's Aged to Perfection and Party in the Park. Chef T has built an impressive culinary career as a sought-after chef known for her witty personality and resilience under pressure.

Where: Events at Judson Mill, 701 Easley Bridge Road, Suite 4010.

Where: Fluor Field at the West End, 356 Field St.

Guest chef dinner from Hot & Hot Fish Club

Who: Chef Chris Hastings: Owner and executive chef of Hot & Hot Fish Club, Birmingham, Alabama.

Chef Hastings is the recipient of the James Beard Award, one of the nation's most prestigious culinary honors, often referred to as the Oscars of the food world. You can try Hastings food at Euphoria's Passing the Craft. It's one of several opportunities throughout the weekend to get up close with chefs and actually taste their work.

More than a food festival, Euphoria highlights culinary community

The popularity of Euphoria promotes tourism, highlights the Upstate's culinary and music arts community, and raises money to give back to the community.

Proceeds from ticket sales at the festival are distributed by Local Boys Do Good LBDG through direct grants to local charitable organizations that focus on providing sustenance to those in need (food, hunger, and health), educating (through music, performing arts, or otherwise), or supporting children.

LBDG says it supports the food and beverage industry by providing mental health support and emergency assistance during unanticipated crises.

How did Euphoria festival start in Greenville?

In 2006, the festival was just an idea, a passion project between platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain and prominent Greenville restaurateur Carl Sobocinski of Table 301. Now, the highly anticipated annual four-day festival is a destination for food, wine, and music lovers from all over the country.

Many Euphoria events are already sold out

Dozens of events have already sold out, including Daytime Disco & Decadence at Little Secret Time on Thursday; Friday's Vine & Dandy: The Brunch One; Saturday's Tails and Tinis; and Sunday Supper at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm.

But don't worry, there are still several events left to enjoy, including the signature event, Party in the Park, Friday night at 7 p.m. at Fluor Field at the West End for $160. Tickets are available on Euphoria's website.

Schedule of events for Euphoria

• Lunch & learn: Down The Rabbit Hole: Start at Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park and end at The Rabbit Hole, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $105.
• Classroom: Cask & Ash at Torch Cigar Pub, 4-5 p.m., $70.
• Guest chef dinner: The Shape of Season at Enlo, 6:30 p.m., $333.
• Songwriter's recipe: South Carolina Children's Theatre, 5:45-10 p.m., $170 for concert and cuisine, $120 concert only.

Brunch & learn: Vine & Dandy - The Brunch One at Sassafrass Flower Farm, 10 a.m.-noon, $105.

Lunch & learn: Bros Who Rose at Restaurant 17, noon-2 p.m., $105.

Guest chef dinner: Ember & Tide at Avenue, 5:30 p.m., $380.

Signature event: Party in the Park at Fluor Field at the West End, 7-10 p.m., $160.

• Brunch & learn: From Vine to Table at City Scape Winery, 10 a.m.-noon, $95.
• Lunch & learn: Where Stories Are Served at Camilla Kitchen, noon-2 p.m., $95.
• Signature event: Feast by the Field at Fluor Field at the West End, noon-4 p.m., $110, $215 VIP.
• Classroom: Sweet and Spirited at LaRue Fine Chocolate, 1-2 p.m., $70.
• Guest chef dinner: Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner at The Spinx Market, 7 p.m., $150.
• Brunch & learn: Brunch Fiesta at Papi's Kitchen, 10 a.m.- noon, $95.
• Signature event: Feast by the Field (Jazz Edition) at Fluor Field at the West End, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $110, $160 VIP, $95 locals ticket.
• Lunch & learn: There's No Place Like HONE at HONE, noon-2 p.m.
• Classroom: All That & A Bag of Chips at The Common Tap, 1-2:30 p.m., $70.
• Sunday supper: The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm, 5:30-9 p.m., $255.

Breaking News Reporter Nina Tran contributed to this article.