Chefs for Farmers 2025: What to Expect

This year seems to be zooming by and many of us would say that’s a good thing. Though this summer hasn’t been as unbearable as many previous ones, we’re still happy to see the end of August, because that means fall is just around the corner. It also means festival season in Houston and there are several delicious annual food events that we look forward to every year. Chefs for Farmers is one of them.

The two-day outdoor food-a-palooza takes place at Autry Park September 27 through September 28. Attendees (21+ only) will have dozens of tasting opportunities with bites from Houston’s best chefs, plus drinks and cocktails from wineries, breweries and distilleries across the country. The best part is, the food and drink are unlimited. From our experience, pacing one’s self is important, because there are so many wonderful things to eat that it can be overwhelming. And hydration is key to staying cool.

The event showcases the talents of Texas chefs and the hard work of the agricultural community that provides the ingredients. This year’s fun begins at 1 p.m. for VIP ticketholders, 2 p.m. for general admission and runs until 5 p.m. each day. In addition to the bounty of food and drink, there will be music and dancing plus The Rose Ranch, an area dedicated to rose wine. Another new addition is the Tailgate Experience, featuring games, beer pairings and a Rodeo-themed space.

Guests will be able to sample bites from well-known chefs like Drake Leonards (Eunice), Adam Vero and Troy Guard (Guard and Grace), Marcos Juarez (Hidden Omakase), Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu (JUN), Travis McShane and Ray Melendi (Ostia), Gabriel Guzman (Azumi), Chase Voelz (Azumi), Michael Hoffman (Brasserie 19), Travis Lenig (Field & Tides), Marco Leal (Loro) and Quy Hoang, Robin Wong and Arash Kharat of Blood Bros. BBQ. And that’s just a sample of the many chefs that will be providing some of the tastiest bites in the city.

The tickets are already on sale and this week is the last chance for early bird ticket prices. The normal adults-only VIP admission includes an extra hour and is $195 for a single day and $349 for the whole weekend. Early bird prices are $175/$279. The adults-only General Admission is $145 per single day and $249 for a weekend pass with early bird discounts at $125/$199.  However, the early bird prices end August 21 at 11:59 p.m.

Besides being a weekend of fun, food, and festivities, Chefs for Farmers will also raise funds for Houston Food Bank and Urban Harvest. In addition to the two-day event, CFF is hosting a launch dinner presented by BMW and hosted by chef Aaron Bludorn September 25. The much-lauded chef and restaurateur is known for his upscale establishments like Bludorn, Navy Blue, Bar Bludorn and Perseid.

Bludorn will be joined by visiting chefs Alberto Marcolongo of Benoit NYC Alain Ducasse and Lamar Moore from ETC in Chicago. The talented trio will be creating a Surf & Turf multi-course menu that highlights locally-sourced ingredients from Texas farmers, ranchers and fisheries. There will also be drink pairings and a surf and turf-themed atmosphere. Tickets are just $169 per person for an unforgettable evening.

Chefs for Farmers 2025
September 27though September 28,  (VIP) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. , (GA) 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
3711 Autry Park
VIP Admission: (Day) $175/$195, (Weekend) $279/$349
General Admission: (Day) $125/ $145, (Weekend) $199/$249

CFF X BMW: The Surf & Turf Supper
September 25, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Navy Blue
2445 Times Boulevard
Tickets: $169