Friends of James Beard Benefit ® events are hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs.
Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.
Upcoming FOJBB Events
FOJBB: Mackinac Island, MI
Grand Hotel, 286 Grand Ave, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
Fri, Oct 10
FOJBB: Orlando, FL
Norman's, 7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL, 32819
Fri, Oct 10
FOJBB: Saratoga, WY
Brush Creek Ranch, 66 Brush Creek Ranch Road, Saratoga, WY, 82331
Fri, Oct 17
FOJBB: Myrtle Beach, SC
Pine Lakes Country Club, 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
Thu, Oct 23
FOJBB: St. Augustine, FL
Michael’s, 117 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Fri, Oct 24
FOJBB: Kansas City, MO
The American, 200 East 25th Street, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO, 64108
Sun, Oct 26
FOJBB: Stadium Chef Series - Nationals Park
Nationals Park - Home of the Washington Nationals, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20003
Wed, Oct 29
FOJBB: San Diego, CA
Julep, 1735 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
Fri, Nov 7
FOJBB: Maggie Valley, NC
Cataloochee Ranch, 119 Ranch Drive, Maggie Valley, NC, 28751
Mon, Dec 8
Benefits can be presented in a variety of formats:
A multi-course tasting menu, a family-style Sunday Supper, or a walk-around party
Hosted by a single chef or a group of chefs from a particular city or region
A restaurant can host its own stand-alone benefit, or a benefit can take place within a larger festival
Benefit hosts will be acknowledged in our digital media.
If you're interested in hosting a benefit or would like to learn more, please contact our Director of Special Fundraising Initiatives Izabela Wojcik at iwojcik@jamesbeard.org or 212.675.4984x248.
By holding a Friends of James Beard Benefit, chefs have the opportunity to stage a high-profile event that supports James Beard Foundation programs.
