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Festival Tickets
Although VIP tickets may be sold out, a general admission ticket opens the door to an unforgettable festival experience! With this pass, you’ll enjoy access to the vibrant YETI Culinary Stage, our Main Lawn with renowned chefs from across the country, exclusive cookbook signings, and the Food & Wine Best New Chefs area presented by Skadden. Immerse yourself in live music and savor exquisite dishes crafted by over 50 talented chefs, paired with delightful drinks from top wineries and exceptional bartenders. Join us for a celebration of flavor and fun!
General Admission ticket
Your ticket includes all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 4:00 p.m. GA ticket holders can experience the new Yeti Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs, and meet the 2025 Food & Wine Best New Chefs.
Your ticket includes all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 4:00 p.m. GA ticket holders can experience the new Yeti Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs, and meet the 2025 Food & Wine Best New Chefs.
$225.00+ $16.65 feeLexus VIP ticket
Lexus VIP tickets include all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 3:00 p.m. (early admission). VIP tickets also include access to the exclusive air-conditioned Lexus VIP area inside The Grove and gifts from the Southern Smoke Foundation gift wheel. VIP chefs Billy Durney, Ana Castro, Ashley Christensen, Cassidee Dabney, Joanne Canady-Brown, Kevin Fink, Mason Hereford, and Tavel Bristol-Joseph will be serving bites inside The Grove, and Alba Huerta will be behind the bar.
Lexus VIP tickets include all of the food, drinks, and live music you can handle starting at 3:00 p.m. (early admission). VIP tickets also include access to the exclusive air-conditioned Lexus VIP area inside The Grove and gifts from the Southern Smoke Foundation gift wheel. VIP chefs Billy Durney, Ana Castro, Ashley Christensen, Cassidee Dabney, Joanne Canady-Brown, Kevin Fink, Mason Hereford, and Tavel Bristol-Joseph will be serving bites inside The Grove, and Alba Huerta will be behind the bar.
Sold out$550.00+ $38.09 feeIndustry Ticket ticket
Buy a round for the kitchen! This optional add-on will allow for food & beverage workers to enjoy the festival. If you don't have a food and beverage establishment or worker in mind to gift this ticket, respond to your confirmation email, and we can distribute it for you!
Buy a round for the kitchen! This optional add-on will allow for food & beverage workers to enjoy the festival. If you don't have a food and beverage establishment or worker in mind to gift this ticket, respond to your confirmation email, and we can distribute it for you!
$225.00+ $16.65 fee
Talent Sponsorship Packages
Talent Sponsorships include VIP tickets, VVIP early access (2:30 pm) to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent, invites to the SSF Talent Welcome Party (tickets not available for sale without package), the ability to skip the line of the chef you sponsor or a front row seat if they are on our Yeti Culinary stage, your name featured on our website and chef banner. These sponsorships will help us cover talent travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. If you don't see a chef who is on the lineup, they were pre-sold to last year's talent supporters. If you would like to discuss further or pay by ACH please email taylor.clare@southernsmoke.org
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Jason Stanhope - Sullivan's Fish Camp ticket
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Inclusions
- 2x VVIP
Sold out$5000.00+ $333.58 fee - Package
Mason Hereford - Turkey and the Wolf ticket
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Inclusions
- 2x VVIP
Sold out$5000.00+ $333.58 fee - Package
Pat Martin - Martin's BBQ ticket
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Inclusions
- 2x VVIP
Sold out$5000.00+ $333.58 fee - Package
Morgan Weber + Ryan Pera - Eight Row Flint ticket
**NOTE THIS IS A COMBINED WINE BAR AND FOOD** Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Four early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for four to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
**NOTE THIS IS A COMBINED WINE BAR AND FOOD** Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your chef Sponsorship will help us cover their travel, lodging, food, and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a chef sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Four early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a chef presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for four to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Inclusions
- 4x VVIP
Sold out$7500.00+ $502.20 fee - Package
The Library ticket
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your Wine Bar Sponsorship will help us cover hospitality and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a Talent sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a talent presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your Wine Bar Sponsorship will help us cover hospitality and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a Talent sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a talent presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Inclusions
- 2x VVIP
Sold out$2500.00+ $168.58 fee - Package
13 Celsius ticket
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your Wine Bar Sponsorship will help us cover hospitality and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a Talent sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a talent presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Your Wine Bar Sponsorship will help us cover hospitality and equipment costs so we can put more money toward our mission. As a Talent sponsor, you will receive the following benefits: - Two early entry (2:30 PM) VVIP tickets to hear Chris Shepherd's pre-shift speech to the talent. - The ability to skip the line at your tent. - Your name will be featured as a talent presenter on the tent signage and our website. - An invitation for two to the SSF Talent Welcome Party. Thank you for your generous support!
Inclusions
- 2x VVIP
Sold out$2500.00+ $168.58 fee
