Friends of James Beard Benefit ® events are hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs.
Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.
Upcoming FOJBB Events
FOJBB: Tysons, VA (July–August Series)
Joon, 8045 Leesburg Pike, Suite 120, Vienna, VA, 22182
Wed, Aug 6
FOJBB: Moreland Hills (Cleveland), OH
Cru Uncorked, 34300 Chagrin Boulevard, Moreland Hills, OH, 44022
Tue, Aug 12
FOJBB: Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox, 165 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
Thu, Aug 21
FOJBB: Kent, CT
Ore Hill, 3 Maple St, Kent, CT, 06757
Sat, Aug 23
FOJBB: Hudson Valley, NY
Private Home Estate, , Kerhonkson, NY
Sun, Aug 31
FOJBB: Leawood, KS
Hallbrook Country Club, 11200 Overbrook Road, Leawood, KS, 66211
Tue, Sep 16
FOJBB: Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox, 165 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
Thu, Sep 18
FOJBB: Spokane, WA
Davenport Hotel, 10 South Post Street, Spokane, WA, 99201
Fri, Sep 26
FOJBB: Des Moines, IA
Oak Park, 3901 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50312
Sat, Sep 27
FOJBB: Mackinac Island, MI
Grand Hotel, 286 Grand Ave, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
Fri, Oct 10
Benefits can be presented in a variety of formats:
A multi-course tasting menu, a family-style Sunday Supper, or a walk-around party
Hosted by a single chef or a group of chefs from a particular city or region
A restaurant can host its own stand-alone benefit, or a benefit can take place within a larger festival
Benefit hosts will be acknowledged in our digital media.
If you're interested in hosting a benefit or would like to learn more, please contact our Director of Special Fundraising Initiatives Izabela Wojcik at iwojcik@jamesbeard.org or 212.675.4984x248.
By holding a Friends of James Beard Benefit, chefs have the opportunity to stage a high-profile event that supports James Beard Foundation programs.
