Southern Smoke Festival 2026 Tickets Are On Sale Now

Join us for an unforgettable experience of incredible food, drinks, and community on Saturday, October 3. This year, almost 100 celebrated chefs, beverage professionals, and hospitality visionaries will come together for an afternoon of world-class bites, libations, live music, immersive experiences, and more, all to raise critical funds for emergency relief and mental health support for food and beverage workers nationwide.

Support that goes down smooth.

Join the Southern Smoke Bottle Club and gain access to limited-edition bottles hand-selected by Chris and the team, all while supporting our programs and the folks behind the barrels.

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How It Works

  1. Join the club.

    Make an annual donation of $1500 to Southern Smoke Foundation. 
Purchase at least two bottles per year to keep your membership active.

  2. Stay in the know.

    At least three times a year, we’ll send out a newsletter with release announcements, purchasing info, tasting notes, and background on each collaboration. Every barrel size, fill level, and yield is different, so we can’t guarantee every member a bottle from every barrel. Respond to the offers quickly to secure yours!

  3. Grow your collection.

    At least three times per year, we’ll release one-of-a-kind bottles of bourbon, agave spirits, wine collaborations, and vintage selections. Bottles can be purchased directly through our online retail partners.

  4. Hang with us.

    Attend special events, virtual tastings, and exclusive parties with other club members.

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Bottle Selection

April 2026   |   Louisville, Kentucky

Southern Smoke Foundation Co-Founder Chris Shepherd and a group of supporters hit Louisville, KY to pick out two exclusive barrels for the Southern Smoke Bottle Club as part of a Southern Smoke Decanted auction trip. It was a marathon of tours, rare tastings and Kentucky culture in the best company.

holiday party

December 2025   |   Houston, Texas

Bottle Club members joined together for our annual holiday party at Feges BBQ celebrating a year of sips and support for the food and beverage industry. Highlights inclued a live brisket demo from Patrick Feges, made to order pizza, and custom cocktails featuring past Bottle Club releases.

Holiday Party

December 2024   |   Houston, Texas

Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown hosted the inaugural SSF Bottle Club Holiday Party their home. Members nerded out over vintage bottles, met new friends, and celebrated Southern Smoke’s mission of taking care of the food and beverage industry.

Feeling thirsty?

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