Join Dean Neff and the team at Seafbird as they team up with Preeti Waas from Cheeni in Durham to raise funds for their friends in the hospitality industry via Southern Smoke Foundation.
$125
Annual Events
Southern Smoke Festival
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.
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Southern Smoke Decanted 2025
We raised an incredible $1.3 million at Southern Smoke Decanted 2025! We ate, we drank, we raised our paddles—and most importantly, we showed up for the food and beverage industry in a big way.
Mark your calendars: Southern Smoke Decanted 2026 is set for March 28 at our stunning new home, Lott Hall in Hermann Park. We can’t wait to do it all over again! Cheers! 🥂