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The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society brings together restaurants, businesses, and community members each year to support one simple mission: making sure children in the Capital Area have access to the food they need. Whether you're a chef, a company, or someone with a few hours to spare, there's a place for you at the table.

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Restaurants and culinary teams bring their best dishes to BRES events, competing and showcasing their craft for a great cause.
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Bars, breweries, wineries, and beverage brands pour alongside top culinary talent at BRES events throughout the year.
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Businesses align their brand with a cause that matters, supporting BRES events and the children they benefit.
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2026

"Grace Mama Marino"

Lifetime Achievement award Dinner

Tuesday, June 23, 2026  |  6pm - 10pm
L’Auberge Casino & Resort – Grand Ballroom

Join us for the 19th Annual Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner. The 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree has been announced as Ruffin Rodrigue of Ruffino’s Restaurants. The evening will feature a A 6-course dinner prepared by local chefs, wine pairings, and a live auction to be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge to celebrate Ruffin’s achievements.

Event Participants
Registration to participate has been closed this year, but be sure to check back in to participate in 2027!
Beverage Vendors
Registration to participate has been closed this year, but be sure to check back in to participate in 2027!
LEts Get Cookin'

Fête Rouge

Tuesday, June 23, 2026  |  6pm - 10pm

‍Join us for Fête Rouge, Baton Rouge’s premier food and wine event, an extraordinary evening where top chefs compete for the title of Best Dish, paired with an exceptional tasting experience featuring 30+ restaurant creations and 250+ world-class wines from around the globe.

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2027

CrawFête

Thursday, August 27, 2026  |  6pm - 10pm
L’Auberge Casino & Resort – Grand Ballroom

The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society presents it's annual culinary celebration, Fête Rouge, taking place Thursday, August 27, 2026, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge. A Tasting and Competition of Wine and Food.

Crawfish Boilers
You Provide
4 sacks of boiled crawfish.
Any accompaying fixin's.
Boiling equipment.
We Provide
Table
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2026

Fête Du Vin

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Let the Celebration Begin! Under the twinkling lights and amidst the clinking glasses, we embark on a journey of taste and revelry at Fête du Vin 2026! Here's to the finest wines, gourmet delights, and unforgettable moments. Cheers to a night of pure enchantment!

Event Participants
Registration to participate has been closed this year, but be sure to check back in to participate in 2027!
Beverage Vendors
Registration to participate has been closed this year, but be sure to check back in to participate in 2027!
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Restaurant VendorBeverage VendorEvent Sponsor
Or give your time and...
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