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: Leawood, KS
Hallbrook Country Club, 11200 Overbrook Road, Leawood, KS, 66211
Tue, Sep 16
FOJBB: Hunterdon County, NJ
The Silo at The Farmhouse, 86 NJ-173 West, Hampton, NJ, 08827
Tue, Sep 16
FOJBB: Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox, 165 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
Thu, Sep 18
FOJBB: Shelter Island, NY
Léon 1909, 29 W Neck Road, Shelter Island Heights, NY, 11965
Fri, Sep 19
FOJBB: Brewster, MA
Chatham Bars Inn Farm, 3034 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Sat, Sep 20
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
FOJBB: St. Augustine, FL
Michael’s, 117 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
Fri, Oct 24
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.
