Chefs For Farmers is a yearly food and wine festival that will take place from Wednesday, Oct. 29 to Sunday, Nov. 2. The event brings in chefs, artisans, food enthusiasts and local farmers for a long weekend rooted in community to honor the ingredients, talent and stories that define modern Texas cuisine.
It began in 2010 as an intimate dinner on a local farm in Dallas, and over the last 15 years, it has grown into one of the state's most celebrated culinary events.
For its 15th Anniversary, CFF has expanded to four days at venues throughout Dallas, including chef-led dinners, walk-around tastings, wine and cocktail activations, and all-day live entertainment.
This year, old favorites are returning alongside new themed experiences. On Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7-10 p.m., there will be an exclusive dinner for American Airlines AAdvantage Mastercard cardmembers in the gardens of Marie Gabrielle. The dinner event, An Evening in the Garden, will be backed by James Beard Award finalists and semifinalists.
The Italian Social, presented by Peroni, is taking place on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 7-9 p.m. It's a lively Italian-inspired walk-around tasting featuring regional bites and premium pours.
Expanded Main Event
This year's main event is spread out over two days: Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be unlimited tastings from the region's best chefs and beverage purveyors, interactive lounges, chef demos, and live performances.Chefs featured throughout this year's celebration are Aaron Collins of Cafe Momentum, Peja Krstic of Mot Hai Ba and Pillar and Toby Archibald of Quarter Acre.
New Events
The Rosé Ranch is a new addition this year that will channel a laid-back Hill Country vibe — with wine. The open flames at Texas Tailgate are a tribute to the gameday spirit, and Smoke Show explores the art and craft of wood, flame and regional barbecue techniques.There will also be a wellness and picnic area, the Texas Love Zone, which celebrates the soul of Texas through chef lineups and barbeque-inspired décor and a BMW giveaway.
If you've been to CFF before and waddled away disappointed that you ate as much as you could but still didn't hit every spot, you can save money on a weekend pass, which includes unlimited food and drink from local farms and chefs, entertainment and new activations.
Tickets for Chefs For Farmers are now live with early bird pricing available til September, or sold out.
VIP and Early Birds
The American Airlines AAdvantage and Mastercard presale runs through Thursday, July 10 for cardholders. VIP tickets cost $125 per person and GA tickets cost $99, before taxes and fees. VIP Weekend passes cost $199 per person and $159 for general admission weekend passes.Public on-sale for early bird pricing begins Wednesday, July 9 through Thursday, September 25. Prices jump just slightly at $175 per person for VIP and $125 for GA. VIP weekend passes cost $279 and $199 for general admission weekend passes. Ticket pricing does not include taxes, processing fees or the service fees added at checkout.
It's best to secure your tickets as far in advance as possible. This event sells out every year. Also, flash sales and pop-up events will be announced in the months leading up to the festival. Purchase tickets on the Chefs For Farmers website.
