Indulge in all your cravings at the Southern Smoke Food Festival for a cause in Houston this weekend. The one-day festival is your chance to raise funds for food and beverage workers and meet the makers of the best food and drink Houston has to offer.
The Southern Smoke Foundation was started by Chris Shepherd and his wife Lindsey Brown in 2015 as a way to provide relief for workers in the food and beverage industry during times of crisis. Since then, the organization has donated over $12.7 million to industry workers through its Emergency Relief Fund.
The festival regularly feature the very best of Houston’s food and beverage scene – as well as renowned chefs both local and across the country. This year, the Southern Smoke Festival, presented by Alaska Seafood, will feature over 70 professionals in the culinary industry in an incredible one-day festival.
Saturday, October 5, the festival kicks off at 4 pm at Discovery Green, The Throwdown will feature a lineup of top-notch chefs preparing everything from top-of-the-line barbecue to delectable pastries. Spirits and expertly-made cocktails will also be available including the following bartenders on-site:
- Alba Huerta (Julep)
- Travis Tober (Nickel City)
- Sean Umstead (Kingfisher)
- Justin Ware (Johnny’s Gold Brick)
Southern Smoke Festival will also feature a variety of wine bars on-site:
- 13 Celsius
- Baccanal
- Central Market
- Lees Den
- Lolo
- Montrose Cheese & Wine
- Oakwood Pizza Box
- The Library
- The Roots Fund
Visitors can witness live stage demos by the following renowned chefs:
- Tavel Bristol-Joseph (Canje)
- Ana Castro (Acamaya)
- Mason Hereford (Turkey and the Wolf)
- Pat Martin (Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint)
- Fermín Nûñez (Suerte, Este, Bar Toti)
- Cristina Tosi (Milk Bar)
Visitors can also expect to enjoy live performances from touring artists.
Tickets are priced at $225 for General Admission which includes all the food, drinks, and music you want. VIP tickets are also available for $500 which include early access (3 pm), access to the Lexus VIP area, and gifts courtesy of Southern Smoke Foundation.