2021 DATE COMING SOON

THE BUTCHER’S BALL IS ABOUT MEAT,
THE CHEFS WHO LOVE IT, AND THE RANCHERS WHO RAISE IT.
With a focus on sustainable ranching practices, The Butcher's Ball brings together Texas' most talented chefs, butchers, ranchers, and advocates for a day of demonstrations, discussions, tastings, and competition to shine a light on the small, independent farms and ranches actively engaging in sustainability.
But that's not all The Butcher's Ball is about - it's an incredible celebration of food, drink, music, and education, meant to shine a light on our local culinary and creative communities, raise funds for local charities, and make the connection between the producer and the consumer.
Since 2016, The Butcher's Ball has raised over $100,000 for various food-related organizations and initiatives throughout the state of Texas.
what is the butcher's ball all about?
Founded in 2016 by three Houstonians in the food, beverage and entertainment industries who are passionate about supporting their local communities, The Butcher's Ball was originally developed as a way to bring together the incredible culinary talent that exists throughout Texas for a fun day out on the ranch. Quickly, the event grew into a way to not only celebrate these world-class chefs, but to spotlight those family-run and independently-owned farms and ranches that are the ones painstakingly raising, growing and cultivating the top quality products that we eat.
The Butcher's Ball isn't your average festival - it is designed to educate and inform, inspire and motivate, and engage you with and connect you to our food systems, from production to consumption.

the golden cleaver competition
Twenty of Texas' best chefs battle for the best bite of the day and the chance at the coveted Golden Cleaver and a cash prize

OPEN FIRE farm & ranch showcase
Highlighting those producers around the state that engage in ethical and sustainable practices and teaming them up with Texas chefs for a series of incredible tastings and spectacular demonstrations over open flame

panel discussions
Culinary leaders gather on stage to discuss issues affecting all aspects of the industry, from producers to consumers and everything in between

butchery demonstrations
The state's top butchers are on display, showcasing a variety of proteins and providing tips and tricks of the trade

classes & workshops
From kids cooking classes to chef-led demonstrations, you'll return home with a new skill ready to share

farmer's market
Shop around for locally-made items such as hot sauce, utensils, aprons, honey, and a variety of culinary delights

craft beer & cocktails
Enjoy handcrafted libations from some of Texas' best bartenders and brewmaster, sure to whet your whistle

live music
What better way to enjoy a day of eating and drinking, than with a little dancing too!
2019 butcher's ball sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support, many of whom have been part of The Butcher's Ball since it began. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of The Butcher's Ball, email sponsorship@butchersball.com





lara lack
heather simpson
lindsey alves fuquen