JXN Food & Wine
Experience the culinary excellence of Jackson at the JXN Food & Wine Festival, featuring top chefs and vibrant flavors, held annually in March.
The festival was extendd to two days in 2025 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.
Featured Chefs
The festival showcases a variety of chefs from Jackson and the wider Mississippi region, as well as from neighboring states.
2025 Jackson Chefs:
- Hunter Evans - Elvie's, Mayflower Cafe
- Chaz Lindsay - Pulito Osteria, Rowan's
- Eddie Wright - Eddie Wright BBQ
- Hunter Ray - The Pig & Pint
- Geno Lee - Big Apple Inn
- Damien Cavicchi - Hal & Mal's, The Walk-In
- Brian Myrick - Johnny T's
- Joseph Sambou - Sambou's African Kitchen
- La Brioche + Spark Confectionary Team
- Cristian Rodriguez - Aplos
- Pierre Pryer, Sr. - Iron Horse Grill
- Shawn Knight - Eudora's
- Phillip Brown - Estelle Southern Table
- Phillip Brown - Chef Phillip's Creative Foods
- Enrika Williams - Fauna Foodworks
Chefs from Mississippi and Beyond:
- Evelyn Aviles, Ridgeland, MS
- Vishwesh Bhatt, Oxford, MS (Friday dinner only)
- Vanessa Bordoy, Nashville, TN
- Desi Bourgeois, Ruston, LA
- Brittany Cochran, Charlotte, NC
- Jon Davis, Oxford, MS
- Katie Dixon, Hattiesburg, MS
- Sam Fore, Lexington, KY
- Jeff Hansel, Coastal MS
- Luke Joseph, Birmingham, AL
- Austin Sumrall, Biloxi, MS
- Ty Thames, Starkville, MS
The Significance of the Festival
The JXN Food & Wine Festival is a key event for Jackson, designed to attract visitors and showcase the local food scene.
"The JXN Food & Wine Festival is a cornerstone event for our city, attracting visitors from across the country and showcasing Jackson's distinct culinary community," said Jonathan Pettus, Visit Jackson's Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer. "We are proud to support this festival and to highlight the talented chefs and restaurants in our community."
Updates and additional information about the festival, including new chef additions to the lineup, can be found on the festival's website and Instagram page.
Our thanks to photographer Lindsay McMurtray!
