Here is your chance to get exclusive access to the 2027 James Beard Awards® in Chicago, June 12–14, 2027.
Celebrate the biggest weekend in food! The James Beard Awards® represent the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the US., making icons out of the nation's top restaurant and bar professionals. Collectively, this constellation of James Beard Award–recognized leaders embody the breadth of American culinary excellence.
Your unforgettable James Beard Awards® Weekend for Two includes:
Three-night hotel stay (double occupancy)
Round-trip coach airfare for two from anywhere in the United States
Exclusive invitation to the James Beard Foundation® Impact Awards Luncheon
Exclusive invitation to the James Beard Foundation®Leadership Reception
Two complimentary VIP tickets to the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, including:
Preferred seating for two guests at the Awards ceremony
A four-course dinner with curated beverage pairings
Access to the pre-ceremony VIP reception
Access to the post-Awards tasting reception at Chicago Union Station
Invitations to additional VIP, invite-only James Beard Foundation® events throughout Awards Weekend
NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the U.S. (+D.C.), age 18 years or older at time of entry. Void in MT, WA, and where prohibited by law. Ends: 11:59 PM ET on 4/5/27. See Official Rules for further details including alternate method of entry. Sponsor: the James Beard Foundation®.