JXN Food & Wine Festival Announces Culinary Line-Up for Second Annual Event

The JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW), the premier culinary festival celebrating the vibrant food scene in Mississippi’s capital city, along with The Local Palate and Visit Jackson, announce the talent lineup for their 2025 event.

Expanding to two days in its second year, JXNFW 2025 will take place on March 14 – 15, 2025. It will feature a larger lineup of renowned chefs this year, including Jackson’s own celebrity Chef, Nick Wallace, and Bravo’s Top Chefs, Jackson Kalb, Gabriel Pascuzzi and Michelle Wallace. The festival weekend will include a variety of engaging culinary experiences, including a series of intimate dinners with Chef Nick Wallace and three guest chefs on Friday evening, with the main festival’s tastings, cooking demonstrations and live music on Saturday.

“We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for the 2025 JXN Food & Wine Festival,” said Nick Wallace, Chef Chair of the festival. “This year promises to be even more exceptional, with a fantastic selection of chefs and a diverse range of culinary experiences. We can’t wait to welcome food lovers from near and far to celebrate the vibrant food scene of Jackson and Mississippi.”

These chefs will offer a diverse assortment of styles and highlight the rich culinary heritage of the region:

Jackson Chefs:

• Hunter Evans, Elvie’s, Mayflower
• Chaz Lindsay, Pulito Osteria
• Eddie Wright, Eddie Wright BBQ
• Grant Hutcheson, Pig & Pint
• Geno Lee, Big Apple Inn
• Damien Cavicchi, Hal & Mal’s
• Brian Myrick, Johnny T’s
• Joseph Sambou, Sambou’s African Kitchen
• La Brioche + Spark Confectionary
• Alex Eaton, Aplos

Chefs from Mississippi and Beyond:

• Ty Thames, Starkville, MS
• Jon Davis, Oxford, MS
• Marc Bynum, Birmingham, AL

Tickets for JXNFW 2025 go on sale on October 15 at jxnfoodandwine.com. VIP tickets are $170 and general admission tickets are $90. Attendees can take advantage of a limited amount of early bird VIP tickets for $160 and General Admission for $80 through midnight on Oct. 21, 2024. Regular ticket prices begin October 22 until sold out.

“The Local Palate is thrilled about the return of JXN Food & Wine for its second year,” said Amanda Fitzgerald, Director of Sales & Marketing for The Local Palate. “Each year we aim to elevate the festival even further, and we treasure the unique privilege of hosting this celebration in the City With Soul, welcoming visitors eager to savor the best of Jackson and beyond.”

Doors open at 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders, and 6 p.m. for General Admission. The event ends at 9 p.m.

“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.”

Food enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the website www.jxnfoodandwine.com and follow on Instagram @jxnfoodandwine to keep abreast of updates and additional chefs added to the lineup.