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BATON ROUGE, La. — February 2, 2026 — The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society (BRES) presented 7 local nonprofit children's charities with more than $120,000 in donations Monday, made possible through funds raised from its 2025 culinary fundraising events and the generous support of community sponsors.‍The donations represent the culmination of BRES’s 2025 “culinary for a cause” events, including Crawfête, Fête Rouge, and the annual Awards Dinner.

Baton Rouge Epicurean Society Announces Ruffin Rodrigue as the 2026 Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner Honoree

Invest in Culinary for a Cause! Baton Rouge Epicurean Society sponsor packets are now available for 2026 events like Crawfete and Fête Rouge to support local charities and childhood nutrition.

The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society presents Crawfête 2026: March 22nd. Enjoy crawfish, gourmet dishes, and drinks for our Culinary for a Cause mission.

Fête Rouge 2026, Baton Rouge’s premier food and wine festival, takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026 . Hosted by the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society, the event will be held at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge and features over 30 top regional chefs battling for "Best Dish" alongside 250+ global wines .