Southern Smoke Festival

Southern Smoke Festival was a day filled with incredible food, good drinks, and the very best kind of community, and together, we raised $2 million to support food and beverage workers in crisis. To every chef, bartender, wine pro, restaurant, partner, volunteer, donor, supporter, and guest who showed up and showed out: thank you for taking care of our own. This is what our industry can do when we come together. We’re already looking forward to the next one. Save the date for October 2, 2027!

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Southern Smoke Symposium

Join Southern Smoke Foundation for a day filled with interactive panels that will tackle industry challenges, explore effective growth strategies, and discuss ways to keep your business thriving in an ever-changing economy. Save the date for January 25, 2027.

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Southern Smoke Decanted 2026

Southern Smoke Decanted brought together an incredible community of vintners, chefs, and supporters for an unforgettable afternoon of great wine, amazing food, and even bigger generosity, raising an incredible $1.6 million to support food and beverage workers nationwide. From the walk-around tastings to the high-energy live auction, the room was filled with people showing up for the industry in a real way. Every glass poured and every paddle raised will go directly toward Southern Smoke Foundation’s mission of providing emergency relief funding and access to mental health resources for hospitality workers in crisis, a powerful reminder of what this community can do when it comes together. Save the date for April 3, 2027.

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Behind You Classic 2026

Thank you to everyone came out to MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary, North Carolina to show their support for North Carolina’s food and beverage industry —  the event raised an incredible $75,000 with your help! These critical funds will go directly towards supporting SSF’s Behind You mental health program and its expansion into North Carolina.

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Farmstead Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation

Farmstead Live Fire x Southern Smoke Foundation once again brought together California’s incredible chefs, wineries, and hospitality community for an unforgettable evening of live-fire cooking, exceptional wines, and celebratory giving in the heart of Napa Valley. Together, guests raised more than $100,000 to help Southern Smoke Foundation provide emergency relief and no-cost mental health counseling to food and beverage workers nationwide. Thank you to everyone who cooked, poured, volunteered, attended, and supported this special event. Save the date for next year: Friday, July 23, 2027!

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