The third-annual Chefs for Farmers festival returns to H-Town with a jam-packed weekend of mouthwatering bites, local sips and so much more.
All weekend long, munch and sip on delicious tastings from Houston’s top chefs and culinary personalities
Houstonians, prepare to have your tastebuds tickled—the third-annual Chefs for Farmers food and wine festival makes its grand return this September. Immerse yourself in the two-day savory soirée, complete with a a bevy of cuisine from local premiere chefs and culinary personalities, plus live entertainment, local vineyards, line dancing and more. Autry Parks sets the scene as an array of vendors (think top-tier restaurants and local merchants) line its central green. “We are so glad to be back in Houston for our third year!” says founder and CEO Iris Midler. “Partnering the chefs with local farmers gives them a chance to showcase both worlds. Besides the food, guests will experience live music, drinks and entertainment. You won’t want to miss it!” Voted on by the guests themselves, finish each flavorful day with the Best Bite winner announcement, selected from the gourmet masterpieces featuring ingredients from local Texas family farms. All proceeds from the charitable celebration will benefit Urban Harvest and Houston Food Bank, and their efforts to improve community garden programming.
Autry Park is lined with culinary booths, live entertainment and more.
The festival opens its doors to VIP ticket holders at 1 p.m. and general admission at 2 p.m. Guests with the VIP experience are privy to an exclusive hour of personalized participation in exclusive dishes while bartenders and sommeliers perfect your edible pairings. Each delicious day flaunts a different theme of chefs, culinary specialties, and surprises. “We’re so excited for this year’s Sunday main event, which will celebrate Houston’s vibrant food culture!” adds Midler. “Street Food Saturday will give Houston’s best chefs a chance to express their creativity in a deliciously fun way for all our guests.” Autry Park; 3711 Autry Pk Dr;chefsforfarmers.com
From barbecue and Mexican to Vietnamese and more, Chefs for Farmers has something for everyone to enjoy
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Donned “Street Food Saturday,” the first festival day will sport street food from Houston’s top chefs. Music, culture, and community ensure an unforgettable day of mouth-watering delectables. While many names are yet to be announced, already confirmed are Bobby Matos (Little Rey), Kirthan Shernoy and Kripa Shenoy (Auden) and Cory Nguyen (Crawfish & Noodles), among others.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
“The Main Event,” presented by Stella Artois, features Houston’s most prominent chefs priming the finest foods. Some notable names include Christine Ha (The Blind Goat), Luis Machuca (Liberty Kitchen), Marcos Juarez (Hidden Omakase) and Quy Hoang, Robin Wong and Arash Kharat (Blood Bros BBQ).
Photography by: PHOTO BY ROBERT LERMA
