We’re holding all food & beverage workers close this holiday season. A few important reminders:

Southern Smoke’s offices will be closed from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026 to give our team a chance to reset before the new year. We look forward to connecting on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Emergency Relief Fund: Applications will be paused from December 17, 2025, to January 4, 2026. If you have an ongoing case, you can continue working with your case manager. If you are seeking financial assistance due to a crisis, please check back and apply when applications reopen on January 5.

Behind You Mental Health Program: Applications remain open, and services will be available in January. The earlier you apply, the quicker we can determine eligibility, and you can be ready for when services commence.

Texas Hill Country Floods: Applications closed on 12/16.

SSF 2026

Southern Smoke Festival 2026 pre-sale is officially live! Snag your tickets early. They make incredible Christmas gifts, and it’s the perfect way to surprise the food lovers in your life with something unforgettable. General Admission tickets are specially discounted during pre-sale, so getting in early means getting the best deal of the year.

At the Festival on October 3, 2026, you’ll get bites from some of the best chefs in the country, excellent drinks poured by top bartenders, live music, culinary demos, and all the big-hearted energy that makes this weekend so special. Lock in your spot now, beat the rush, and get ready for a celebration of food, community, and the people who make this industry shine.

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