According to officials, JXNFW 2026 will expand to three days and will take place on March 20-22, 2026. The festival weekend will feature Chef Chair Nick Wallace alongside a lineup of more than 25 chefs from Jackson, the region and beyond.

The event will include a series of intimate dining experiences, with the festival’s signature tastings, cooking demonstrations and live music expanding across two days. 

“The Local Palate is excited to bring JXN Food & Wine back for its third year with this expanded format,” said Amanda Fitzgerald, director of Sales & Marketing for The Local Palate. “Adding a third day allows us to create even more opportunities for food lovers to experience the incredible culinary talent in Jackson and beyond.” 

The festival kicks off Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. with the Friday Feast, an exclusive multi-course dinner with beverage pairings hosted by Wallace and James Beard Finalist Chef Hunter Evans. Tickets are $165 per person. 

Saturday, March 21, doors open at 5:00 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 6:00 p.m. for General Admission, with the event concluding at 9:00 p.m. VIP tickets are $175; General Admission is $95. Limited early bird pricing is available through October 8 only at $160 for VIP and $80 for General Admission.

The festival expands with a Sunday event on March 22. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 3:00 p.m. for General Admission, ending at 6:00 p.m. Sunday VIP tickets are $175; General Admission is $95.  

Limited early bird pricing is available for both days through October 8. 

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 1, at 12:00 p.m. at jxnfoodandwine.com.