Tickets are on sale for the 2025 Chefs For Farmers (CFF) Houston event, a two-day food and wine festival that shines a spotlight on Texas chefs, farmers, and artisans. This year’s edition will run September 27–28 at Autry Park, located at Shepherd and Allen Parkway, and promises more experiences than ever before, including new events, expanded programming, and the debut of weekend passes.
Salsa dance lessons on the lawn at Chefs For Farmers (photo by Brian Kennedy)
ONE NIGHT ONLY: Surf & Turf Supper to Kick Off Festival
The festivities begin Thursday, Sept. 25, with an exclusive Surf & Turf Supper presented by BMW. Hosted by Chef Aaron Bludorn of Navy Blue, the dinner will feature visiting chefs Alberto Marcolongo of Benoit NYC and Lamar Moore of ETC in Chicago. Guests will enjoy a multi-course tasting menu built on locally sourced ingredients, paired beverages, and an atmosphere inspired by both land and sea. Tickets are $169 per person.
Main Events: Sept. 27–28
The main tasting events will take place from 1–5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with lineups of more than 60 Houston chefs and culinary personalities. Attendees will sample dishes that support local farms including TrueHarvest Farms, Three Sister Farms, Southern Harvest Microgreens, Blackwood Educational Land Institute, and Hope Farms Urban Agricultural Showcase & Training Center.
Festival highlights include:
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Rosé Ranch: dedicated to rosé wines and photo-worthy pours from Grey Goose, Sonoma Wine Bar, and Patron.
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Tailgate Experience: lawn games, beer pairings, and live football, including the Texans vs. Titans game on Sunday.
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Texas Love section: regional flavors and barbecue traditions with offerings from Karbach Brewing Co., William Chris Vineyards, and Garrison Brothers.
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Artisan Alley, powered by Square: local vendors selling handcrafted goods such as hats from Monarca Hat Bar and creations from Topped Off Co.
Travis McShane from Ostia and Aaron Bludorn at Chefs For Farmers 2024 (photo by Brian Kennedy)
Brian Kennedy
Participating Chefs
The roster of chefs spans some of Houston’s best-known kitchens, including:
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Quy Hoang & Robin Wong (Blood Bros BBQ)
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Aaron Bludorn & Alexandra Peña (Bludorn)
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Evelyn Garcia & Henry Lu (Jun)
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Marcos Juarez (Hidden Omakase)
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Travis Lenig (Field & Tides)
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Troy Guard (Guard and Grace)
Tickets and Beneficiaries
This year’s event introduces weekend passes:
VIP passes include early entry, shaded lounge access, and closer interaction with chefs and farmers. Proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank and Urban Harvest.
For tickets and more information, visit www.chefsforfarmers.com/houston.