On Friday, August 25, the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society will be putting on its 16th Annual Fête Rouge, a festival of food and wine tastings and cooking competitions. Louisiana chefs from over 25-30 of your favorite restaurants will be competing at the L’Auberge Casino Baton Rouge; plus, you can taste hundreds of wines with the opportunity to purchase your favorites. The event will last from 7-10 p.m., and admission is $95. Tickets usually sell out quickly, so don’t hesitate to purchase yours! Information about participating chefs and restaurants can be found online. ■ bresbr.org

This article was originally published in August 2023.