Southern Smoke Festival 2026

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1. Festival Tickets

   Southern Smoke Festival, presented by Sysco, returns in 2026. Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 as we host some of the F+B industry’s most talented chefs and personalities and throw a party to support F+B in crisis nationwide. You’ll eat your share in big and bold bites; have your choice of superb wine, beer, and spirits; and enjoy outstanding live music to enhance the experience. 

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      General Admission ticket

      Sat, Oct 3, 4pm - 8pm CDT

      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.

      $225.00

      + $16.65 fee

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      Lexus VIP ticket

      Sat, Oct 3, 3pm - 8pm CDT

      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!

      Sold out

      $550.00

      + $38.09 fee
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      Industry Ticket ticket

      Sat, Oct 3, 4pm - 8pm CDT

      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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2. Package

   Andy Ticer & Michael Hudman - Hog & Hominy (Memphis, TN) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee

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   Brandon Jew - Mister Jiu's (San Francisco, CA) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee

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   Brittanny Anderson - Bar Buoy (Richmond, VA) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee

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   Christina Nguyen - Hai Hai (Minneapolis, MN) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee

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   Claudia Martinez - Bar ANA (Atlanta, GA) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee

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   Daisy Ryan - Bell's (Los Alamos, CA) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee

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   Grant Harbert - Clark's Oyster Bar (Houston, TX) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

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   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee
9. Package

   Karyn Tomlinson - Myriel (St. Paul, MN) ticket

   Inclusions

   • 2 × VVIP

   $5000.00

   + $333.58 fee

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    Kevin Fink & Tavel Bristol-Joseph - Emmer & Rye (Austin, TX) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    Sold out

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee
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    Lena Ciardullo - Union Square Cafe (New York City, NY) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee

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    Michelle Wallace - b'tween sandwich co. (Houston, TX) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    Sold out

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee
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    Sean Fitzmaurice - Reserve 101 (Houston, TX) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee

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    Sahar Siddiqi & Nick Barr - Chai Pani (Atlanta, GA) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee

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    Sam Fore - The SnackEasy/Tuk Tuk Snack Shop (Lexington, KY) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee

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    Shuai & Corrie Wang - Jackrabbit Filly & King BBQ (Charleston, SC) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee

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    Stuart Brioza - The Progress, State Bird & The Anchovy Bar (San Francisco, CA) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee

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    Zach Frieling - Claud (New York, NY) ticket

    Inclusions

    • 2 × VVIP

    $5000.00

    + $333.58 fee

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