Our Mission and Goals

Visit Jackson, in partnership with The Local Palate, is proud to fulfill their mission to highlight the rich tapestry of Jackson, Mississippi’s culinary landscape. From down-home comfort food to fine dining, the City With Soul offers a multitude of opportunities to discover a bite of Southern culture, and at JXN Food & Wine Festival, we proudly represent the city’s diverse chefs and the region’s top culinary talent.

It doesn’t stop there. JXN Food & Wine believes in giving back to the community, and we’re dedicating a portion of our proceeds to support the Mississippi Restaurant Association Education Foundation. This fund provides scholarships to students seeking a post-secondary degree in restaurant manage or culinary arts.

JXN Food & Wine is here to celebrate Southern culinary heritage and invest in the restaurant industry’s future workforce!