The City With Soul
Featuring over
20 local & regional chefs, beverages + entertainment
03.15.2025
Mississippi Museum of Art
5pm to 9pm
Get Your Tickets
Secure Your Culinary Pass
The countdown to the JXN Food & Wine Festival has begun, and your seat at this culinary extravaganza is just a few clicks away. This is your opportunity to be a part of Jackson's premier gastronomic and wine event.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
JXN Food & Wine Festival
General
Admission
- Tastings from over 20 local and regional chefs
- Samplings of wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic offerings
- Demo stage with Top Chefs
- Music by DJ Java
$90
Saturday, March 15, 2025
JXN Food & Wine Festival
VIP
Admission
- Early entrance
- Exclusive VIP indoor and outdoor area with food samples and complimentary bar
- Celebrity chefs meet and greet
- Dedicated restrooms
$170
From down-home soul food to fine dining, JXN, Mississippi’s Capital City, offers a multitude of opportunities to discover a bite of Southern culture presented in vibrant restaurants springing up all across the city. JXN Food and Wine Festival 2025 represents the city’s diverse chef talent and the region’s top culinary and beverage artists.
A portion of the proceeds helps fund the Mississippi Restaurant Association Education Foundation. This fund provides scholarships to students seeking a post-secondary degree in restaurant management or culinary arts.
JXN Food & Wine is investing in the restaurant industry’s future workforce!
Friday Feast
The Hen & Egg Dinners
Don't miss out on an incredible dining experience at Chef Chair Nick Wallace's restaurant, The Hen & Egg. With limited tickets available, now's your chance to savor delicious flavors in a cozy atmosphere.
Special Rate!
The Westin Jackson
Stay is available March 14 through March 16, 2025. The Early Bird Special Rate with Host Hotel is $179 per night, must book by January 15, 2025.
$179USD Per Night
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Savor the Flavor
Meet the 2025 Culinary Maestros
Get ready to embark on a delectable journey. Our talented chefs are at the heart of the JXN Food and Wine Festival, bringing a diverse array of flavors to your plate. From celebrity chefs to local legends, their passion for food is a testament to the soul of Jackson, Mississippi.
Friday Saturday
Nick Wallace
Nick Wallace Culinary;
Hen and Egg; Nissan Cafe
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Jackson Kalb
Jame Enoteca & Ospi
Los Angeles, CA
Friday Saturday
Gabriel Pascuzzi
MamaBird, Stacked Sandwich Shop, Feel Good
Portland, OR
Saturday
Michelle Wallace
B’tween Sandwich Co.
Houston, TX
Friday
Vishwesh Bhatt
Snackbar
Oxford, MS
Friday
Enrika Williams
Fauna Foodworks
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Marc Bynum
Birmingham, AL
Saturday
Damien Cavicchi
Hal & Mal’s
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Jon Davis
City Grocery
Oxford, MS
Saturday
Alex Eaton
Aplos
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Hunter Evans
Elvie’s
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Grant Hutcheson
Pig & Pint
Jackson, MS
Saturday
La Brioche + Spark Confectionary Team
La Brioche Patisserie and Spark Confectionary
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Geno Lee
Big Apple Inn
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Chaz Lindsay
Pulito Osteria
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Cooper Miller
Forklift
Tupelo, MS
Saturday
Brian Myrick
Johnny T’s
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Pierre Pryer Sr.
Iron Horse Grill
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Joseph Sambou
Sambou’s African Kitchen
Jackson, MS
Saturday
Ty Thames
Restaurant Tyler
Starkville, MS
Saturday
Eddie Wright
Eddie Wright BBQ
Jackson, MS
