2 Lexus VIP Tickets to The Southern Smoke Festival in Houston, Texas

Founded by our friends and past Jackson Hole Food & Wine festival participants Chris Shepard and Lindsey Brown. Southern Smoke Foundation is a towering power for good in the culinary community! About the Southern Smoke Foundation: From farmers to fry cooks, servers to sommeliers, Southern Smoke Foundation takes care of our own by providing financial support to food and beverage workers when it’s needed most. Whether facing unforeseen hardships or seeking mental health care, our funds and resources are here to help those who put food or drinks on the table. At Southern Smoke 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. Get ready for a celebration of food, community, and the people who make this industry shine. A 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, surprises from the Southern Smoke Foundation gift wheel, premium wines and bites, and dedicated VIP bars. The Southern Smoke Festival celebrates the people and places that make the culinary community in America great!