The 2025 Chefs for Farmers Food & Wine Festival in Dallas is set to be a culinary celebration like no other. Taking place from October 29 to November 2, 2025, at Old City Park, the festival will feature a series of events, culminating in the main event. The festival brings together top chefs, local farmers, and food enthusiasts to celebrate Texas’ rich culinary heritage and the farm-to-table movement.
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One of Dallas’ most anticipated events, Chefs For Farmers Food & Wine Festival, returns with a powerhouse lineup up of chefs and restaurants for the Main Event on November 3, 2024. To celebrate the festival’s 14th anniversary, Chefs For Farmers is bringing together Dallas’ top chefs and restaurants, highlighting the very best from local, and out-of-town, farms and artisans.
This year’s festival features a lineup of Dallas’ most acclaimed chefs, each offering something special for the city’s food lovers. Among the highlights is Chef Toby Archibald of Quarter Acre, whose New Zealand-inspired Kingfish ceviche, prepared with locally sourced ingredients, will be a must-try at the Main Event. With a focus on creating innovative dishes that reflect his international influences, Toby’s presentation at the festival will provide attendees with a taste of both global flair and local produce.
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This fall, Dallas will once again be the epicenter of gastronomic delight as the Chefs For Farmers festival celebrates its 14th year with an impressive roster of chefs and restaurants. Kicking off on Friday, November 1, and culminating in The Main Event on Sunday, November 3, this beloved festival promises an unforgettable experience for food enthusiasts.
This year, Chefs For Farmers is excited to partner with McKinney Roots, a Seed Project Foundation initiative dedicated to alleviating hunger by supplying fresh produce to local nonprofits and schools. The collaboration aims to support community health through nutrient-rich food, emphasizing the festival’s commitment to social impact. Another exciting addition is Giving Tree Acres, which focuses on providing organically grown food to underserved communities, further expanding the festival’s reach and mission.
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Chefs for Farmers, an esteemed culinary event in Dallas, originated with a simple yet profound mission: to celebrate and support local farmers and their contributions to the culinary world. Founded in 2012, this annual festival has become a cornerstone of the Dallas food scene, uniting top chefs, winemakers, and local farmers for a weekend of exceptional food, wine, and community spirit. The event showcases the best of Texas agriculture and cuisine, highlighting the vital role that local farmers play in shaping the region’s vibrant food culture.
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Dallas’ favorite producer only farmers market organization – Good Local Markets returns Sunday, February 14 at Lakewood Village Farmers Market (6434 E. Mockingbird Lane). Held every Sunday through August 15 from 9am-1pm, Good Local Markets showcases all-local produce, meats and eggs, bread and pastries, honey, pickles, jams and specialty foods as well as local artisans featuring handmade crafts.
Lakewood Village vendors include Fruth Farms Southwest, Chandler Family Farm, Highway 19 Farm, Texas Fungus, Along Came Tamale, Rowlett Coffee Roastery, Lost Ruby Ranch, John C Pottery and Tree Folk Farm and several others.
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Chefs For Farmers, the annual wine and food festival that showcases the best chefs, food artisans and farmers in the Dallas area, has been reimagined to bring the culinary community together in a creative and meaningful way this year via its new iteration, Chefs For Farmers Reboot. COVID-19 has had a drastic impact on the hospitality industry, leaving many foodies missing their usual interactions with restaurants and looking for ways to help.
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Dallas Farmers Market Friends will host the 20th Annual Hoedown on Oct. 14. The annual fundraiser returns to the newly restored space, The Shed, at the Dallas Farmers Market for the first time in 12 years, and will feature offerings from top Dallas chefs, artisans, wineries, breweries and more.
This year’s event celebrates a variety of locally crafted specialty food and products. Samples of culinary delights will be featured from Dallas chefs like Chad Houser of Cafe Momentum, Janice Provost of Parigi, Mark Wootton of Garden Cafe and more. Attendees also can enjoy local craft beers, cocktails and wines from Texas makers and resellers such as Fall Creek Vineyards and Times Ten Cellars. Continue reading
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Chefs for Farmers has evolved over the past few years since it was first concepted by Matt and Iris McCallister. You may recall the first installment that was cheffed by a handful of local talent that ran in the same pack, and who took the first road show to a local farmer’s field. The day was sun kissed and breezy, and there was plenty of laughter as each chef took on a course to feed a very long table of happy diners.
The second event was months later and took place in a winery in Fort Worth. The crowd swelled to benefit local farmers and Meals on Wheel of Tarrant County, one of the McCallister’s passions. This event had more chefs and many from the Fort Worth side of the tracks, making it far more inclusive and a delightful event. Continue reading
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