What’s New and What to Expect at Chef Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke Festival, 2024 - Eater Houston
"The Southern Smoke Festival, hosted by Chef Chris Shepherd, is an annual outdoor food and drink festival benefiting restaurant workers in crisis. The 2024 edition will feature 73 chefs from around the country, including notable names like Aaron Franklin and Emmanuel Chavez. The festival also includes cooking demonstrations, live music, and giveaways, with proceeds supporting the Southern Smoke Foundation’s emergency relief fund and mental health program." - Brittany Britto Garley
