Events
July 24, 2026
Farmstead Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation
St. Helena, CA
738 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
6:30pm
Join us for the second annual Farmstead Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation event! Indulge in a variety of delectable dishes from some of California’s best chefs, sip on refreshing cocktails, and savor wines from renowned wineries.
Chef lineup: Stephen Barber, Farmstead; Elliot Bell, Charlie’s; Wedchayan “Deau” Arpapornnopparat, Holy Basil; Nick Guantone, Guantonios Wood Fired; Thomas McNaughton and Rachel Orner, Flour + Water; Nik Ramirez, Na Na Thai; Hannah Ziskin, Quarter Sheets.
Winery Lineup: Long Meadow Ranch, Matthiasson, Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Paradigm, The Mascot, Blackbird Vineyards, Miner Family Winery, Spottswoode Winery, Turley Wine Cellars, Zeitgeist.
July 24, 2026
Industry Breakfast: Challenges and Opportunities Across Food, Wine, and Agriculture
Oakville, CA
915 Oakville Cross Rd, Oakville, CA 94562, USA
Friday, July 24, 8:30-10:30am
Join us for breakfast and a lively discussion exploring the challenges facing today’s kitchens and vineyards. You’ll leave with new insights into the unique pressures facing the food, beverage, and agriculture industries, and a deeper understanding of how Southern Smoke Foundation’s resources can help you and your teams.
October 3, 2026
Southern Smoke Festival
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
Southern Smoke Festival 2026 pre-sale is officially live! Snag your tickets early. They make incredible Christmas gifts, and it’s the perfect way to surprise the food lovers in your life with something unforgettable. General Admission tickets are specially discounted during pre-sale, so getting in early means getting the best deal of the year.
At the Festival on October 3, 2026, you’ll get bites from some of the best chefs in the country, excellent drinks poured by top bartenders, live music, culinary demos, and all the big-hearted energy that makes this weekend so special. Lock in your spot now, beat the rush, and get ready for a celebration of food, community, and the people who make this industry shine.
November 13-15, 2026
Food & Wine Classic Charleston
Charleston, SC
Experience the warm hospitality of the Lowcountry at the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, a three-day event featuring world-renowned wine and spirits and the best of local food and culture. I’ll be there participating in the popular Chefs vs. Somms competition, as well as a few other panels and demos. Join me in Charleston!