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.
Featured FOJBB Events

Wed, Mar 19
FOJBB: Cleveland, OH
Midwest Kin - Celebrating Farmers, Chefs, and Friends
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Fri, Mar 21
FOJBB: Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert Food & Wine Luncheon
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Fri, Apr 11
FOJBB: Pebble Beach, CA
Pebble Beach Food & Wine - Opening Night Reception
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FOJBB: Cleveland, OH
Cordelia, 2058 E 4th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44115
Wed, Mar 19
FOJBB: Palm Desert, CA
The Gardens on El Paseo, Upper Level Parking Deck 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Fri, Mar 21
FOJBB: Florence, SC
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, 201 South Dargan Street, Florence, SC, 29506
Sat, Mar 29
FOJBB: Pebble Beach, CA
The Inn at Spanish Bay, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, 93953
Fri, Apr 11
FOJBB: Harwich, MA
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Head of the Bay Road, Route 28, Harwich, MA, 02645
Sat, Apr 12
FOJBB: Islamorada, FL
Three Waters Resort & Marina, 84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, 33036
Fri, Apr 25
FOJBB: St. Augustine, FL
Michael’s, 117 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Fri, Apr 25
FOJBB: Hudson Valley, NY
Milea Estate Vineyard, 450 Hollow Road, Staatsburg, NY, 12580
Sat, Apr 26
FOJBB: Washington, D.C.
Dock5, Union Market, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
Sun, Jun 1
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.