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Festival Tickets
We’re celebrating the eating season with the promise of more feasting to come! We’re putting discounted Southern Smoke Festival 2026 GA tickets on sale Friday 11/28 through the end of the year as a little thank you for supporting us year after year. If you already know you’re in for October 3, 2026, save some cash and secure your spot! 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!
EARLY BIRD: 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 YETI Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs, and meet the 2026 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 YETI Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs, and meet the 2026 Food & Wine Best New Chefs.
$195.00+ $14.67 feeGeneral 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 YETI Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs, and meet the 2026 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 YETI Culinary Stage, get cookbooks signed by their favorite chefs, and meet the 2026 Food & Wine Best New Chefs.
Sales start at Wed May 20th 2026, 12:00 am CDT$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. Featured VIP chefs to be announced Summer 2026!
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. Featured VIP chefs to be announced Summer 2026!
$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
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Chef Sponsorship ticket
Thank you for supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation! Our 2026 Chef Lineup may not be announced, but with our history of top-tier talent, you’ll be glad you got in early. Snag the ultimate gift for your foodie before Christmas! Please note, this sponsorship doesn't promise a specific chef. After the lineup has been announced, chef selection will occur in purchase order, with last year's sponsors getting first right of refusal. 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! Our 2026 Chef Lineup may not be announced, but with our history of top-tier talent, you’ll be glad you got in early. Snag the ultimate gift for your foodie before Christmas! Please note, this sponsorship doesn't promise a specific chef. After the lineup has been announced, chef selection will occur in purchase order, with last year's sponsors getting first right of refusal. 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
$5000.00+ $333.58 fee
