Natchez Food and Wine Festival

Friday, Jul 25, 2025 at 6:30pm

Various Venues in Natchez

One of the most highly anticipated culinary events in Mississippi, the Natchez Food & Wine Festival attracts top chefs and restaurateurs from throughout the Gulf South. Each summer, they gather in Natchez to stage multiple-course dinners in historic mansions, progressive dining events, gourmet tastings, and casual social occasions that make the most of the city's spectacular riverside setting.

Schedule of Events:

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Visit Mississippi Tastings Along the River-Natchez Convention Center

The popular Tastings Along the River fair offers delicious tidbits by scores of local and regional chefs, paired with premium wine, spirits and craft beer tastings and live music in a casual atmosphere, at the Natchez Convention Center. Grab a glass and taste dozens of wines alongside delicacies by restaurants and chefs from around the region. Our Emcee for the evening is Chef Jay Ducote who Beat Bobby Flay and winner of Food Network's Superchef Grudge Match.

9:30 pm - 11:30 pm: VIP Chef’s After Party- $50 each-snacks, 2 drink tickets and live music at Smoot's with a chance to visit with participating Chefs

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