JXN Food & Wine Festival

Jackson, Mississippi, is set to host the second annual JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW) on March 14 – 15, 2025. Building on the success of its first year, the festival is extending to two days to offer a broader array of culinary experiences. This event is organized in partnership with The Local Palate and Visit Jackson, highlighting the diverse and rich food culture of Mississippi's capital.

What to Expect in 2025

The upcoming festival will feature an expanded roster of chefs, including Jackson's own Chef Nick Wallace and notable names such as Jackson Kalb, Gabriel Pascuzzi, and Michelle Wallace from Bravo's Top Chef. The event kicks off with intimate dinners hosted by Chef Nick Wallace and guest chefs on Friday, March 14 followed by the main event on Saturday, March 15 which includes tastings, cooking demonstrations, and live music by DJ Java at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Friday Feast at The Hen & Egg

Chef Chair Nick Wallace welcomes chefs from around the country to The Hen & Egg as they prepare a four-course, unforgettable dinner.

Featured Chefs

• Nick Wallace, The Hen & Egg, Nissan Cafe
• Vishwesh Bhatt, Snackbar
• Gabriel Pascuzzi, MamaBird, Stacked Sandwich Shop, Feel Good
• Enrika Williams, Fauna Foodworks

Tickets for both 6 PM and 8:30 PM seatings of the Friday Feast dinners are available for $225 while quantities last.

Saturday Festival

The festival will showcase a variety of chefs from Jackson and the wider Mississippi region, as well as from neighboring states.

Jackson Featured Chefs:

• Hunter Evans, Elvie's, Mayflower
• Chaz Lindsay, Pulito Osteria
• Eddie Wright, Eddie Wright BBQ
• Grant Hutcheson, Pig & Pint
• Geno Lee, Big Apple Inn
• Damien Cavicchi, Hal & Mal’s
• Brian Myrick, Johnny T's
• Joseph Sambou, Sambou's African Kitchen
• La Brioche + Spark Confectionary
• Alex Eaton, Aplos
• Pierre Pryer, Sr., Iron Horse Grill
• Eudora's Mississippi Brasserie
• Mary Sanders, Campbell's Bakery

Featured Chefs from Mississippi and Beyond:

• Gabriel Pascuzzi, Portland, OR
• Jackson Kalb, Los Angeles, CA
• Michelle Wallace, Houston, TX
• Jon Davis, Oxford, MS
• Katie Dixon, Hattiesburg, MS
• Jeff Hansel, Coastal, MS
• Cooper Miller, Tupelo, MS
• Austin Sumrall, Biloxi, MS
• Ty Thames, Starkville, MS
• Marc Bynum, Birmingham, AL
• Ming Pu, New Albany, IN
• Desi Bourgeois, Ruston, LA

VIP tickets for Saturday's Festival event are available for $170 and general admission tickets for $90. Doors open for general admission at 6 PM. VIP ticket holders are invited to arrive at 5 PM for early access, including an exclusive VIP indoor and outdoor area with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary bar, dedicated restrooms, and celebrity chef meet and greets. 

Tickets for JXNFW 2025 are on sale now at www.jxnfoodandwine.com. The event welcomes all food enthusiasts, whether residents or visitors, to explore the culinary landscape of Jackson and its surroundings.