Fundraiser offers best of Houston BBQ

The 5th annual Southern Smoke Festival is taking place next month in Houston. A presentation of the Southern Smoke Foundation, it will raise funds for its Emergency Relief Fund and the National MS Society.

A fundraising dinner to be held on October 4 has already sold out. However, the festival itself still has tickets left.

The host of the festival will be Chris Shepard and it is set to feature 26 of the top chefs and pitmasters in the city of Houston. Those who will be participating in this year's festival include Aaron Bludorn, Same Jones, and Ashley Christensen. Guests will enjoy all they can eat. Beer and wine will also be served.

VIP tickets are available for $350 each and include early entrance to the festival, access to private lounges, and a gift bag.

In addition to food, there will be musical entertainment from artists like Charley Crockett, the Folk Family Revival and the Tontons. There will also be a silent auction.

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The festival will be held at Georgia James on October 6 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, and VIP guests will be admitted at 3:00 PM. General admission tickets are $200 each. For more information about this event or the two charities, contact Allison at 713-269-9691.